Books tagged: Trivia

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A Feast of Science

By Dr. Joe Schwarcz

 

An entertaining and digestible volume that demystifies science, from the author of over a dozen bestselling popular science books

Crave answers?  Dr. Joe Schwarcz demystifies the chemistry of everyday life, serving up practical knowledge to both inform and entertain. Guaranteed ... Read more

Dr. Joe and What You Didn't Know

By Dr. Joe Schwarcz

 

The mythbuster and bestselling popular science author of A Grain of Salt tackles questions that show the scientific underpinnings of our culture

“A book with an incredibly high ‘Did you know that. . . ?’ quotient . . . Completely captivating. ” — New Brunswick Reader ... Read more

Fit to Print

By B.J. Grant

The wild, the woolly, and the very strange: Fit to Print contains stories of the comic, the sad, the odd, and the forgotten from 150 years of New Brunswick newspapers. By the author of Six for the Hangman and When Rum Was King.

Great Maritime Inventions, 1833-1950

By Mario Theriault

Great Maritime Inventions 1833-1950 is a delightful look at how innovative Maritime ideas changed the world. Between 1833 and 1950, over 3,300 patents were granted to residents of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and PEI. From the scuba tank to the variable pitch propeller to two-piece ... Read more

Hockey 365, The Second Period

By Mike Commito

More hockey history for every day of the year!

Celebrate hockey history with Hockey 365, The Second Period and be reminded of why you love hockey every day of the year. Whether you are a long-suffering Leafs fan or you cheer for a team that has actually won a Stanley Cup in the ... Read more

What Does the Earth Sound Like?

By Eva Everything

 

?“This is a great book. It became a popular table game in the summer holidays with two teams competing with all your questions. It makes an excellent change from celebrity trivia.” — Peter Gabriel, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, on What Does the Moon Smell Like?

From ... Read more