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Ken Jennings's trivia almanac : 8,888 questions in 365 days / Ken Jennings.
This book for trivia buffs, compiled by the all-time Jeopardy champion, has 366 entries featuring "This Day in History" factoids, trivia quizzes, and questions categorized by Jennings as "easy," "hard," and "yeah, good luck." Topics cover every subject, from paleontology to mixology, sports feats to Bach suites, medieval popes to daytime soaps. --From publisher description.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780345499974
- ISBN: 0345499972
- Physical Description: ix, 531 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : Villard Books, [2008]
- Copyright: ©2008
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| Subject: | Questions and answers. Trivia. Curiosities and wonders. Questions and answers. |
| Genre: | FAQs. |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at Evergreen Indiana.
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- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria-Monroe PL - Alexandria | 030 JEN (Text) | 37521530028275 | AMPL Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Hussey-Mayfield Mem. PL - Zionsville | 030 JENNINGS (Text) | 33946003077067 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Jay Co PL - Portland | 031.02 J54 (Text) | 76383000370367 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
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- Baker & Taylor
A collection of trivia quizzes for every day of the year includes questions and answers that cover such topics as paleontology, mixology, medieval Popes, Bach, and daytime soap operas, all tiered into three difficulty levels. - Baker & Taylor
Filled with dozens of trivia quizzes, one for every day of the year, an entertaining and informative volume, organized in almanac format, presents 7,777 different questions and answers, covering topics as diverse as paleontology, mixology, sports, medieval Popes, Bach, and daytime soap operas, all tiered into three difficulty levels. 30,000 first printing. - Random House, Inc.
The all-time champion and host of Jeopardy! gives you the chance to test your trivia mettle in this ingeniously organized book of 8,888 questions.
For exampleâFebruary 21: In 1912, on this day, Teddy Roosevelt coined the political phrase âhat in the ring,â so Ken Jennings fires off a series of âringâ questions. In 1979, who became the first NFL quarterback with four Super Bowl rings? What rings are divided by the Cassini Division? Also on this date, in 1981, the âgothâ music scene was born in London, so hereâs a quiz on black-clad icons like Darth Vader, Johnny Cash, and Zorro. Do you know the secret identities of Ivanhoeâs Black Knight or Men in Blackâs Agent M?
In this ultimate book for trivia buffs and other assorted know-it-alls, the 365 entries feature âThis Day in Historyâ factoids, trivia quizzes, and questions categorized by Jennings as âEasy,â âHard,â and âYeah, Good Luck.â Topics cover every subject under the sun, from paleontology to mixology, sports feats to Bach suites, medieval popes to daytime soaps. This addictive gathering of facts, oddities, devilishly clever quizzes, and other flights of fancy will make each day a fun and intriguing new challenge.
