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Guinness World Records 2012 [Hardcover]

Guinness World Records (Author)
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Release date: September 13, 2011 | Age Range: 7 and up | Series: Guinness World Records
It's an Olympic year, and to celebrate, the latest incarnation of the world's biggest selling annual unveils its most thrilling edition yet­ with a dynamic new "widescreen" design, thousands of new and classic records, never-before-seen photos and an exciting selection of new topics and features.

* Crisp, new design and color-coded sections to help organize and signpost the record content.

* 100% new pictures and fully updated records

* Mythconceptions - Test yourself and test your friends with quiz questions about the record facts that you think you know well!

* Fact files - Fascinating introductory articles about the stories behind the records.

* All-new sports section - Categorized by theme and allowing you to compare superlatives across every major sport.

* Pioneers - Meet the new generation of young men and women who are pushing the boundaries of human achievement... on land, air, ice and sea.

* The average reader - Find out how much time you spend watching TV, playing videogames and sleeping, and discover how much you laugh, weep, breathe and fart!

* Connexions - What connects China and Ireland? What does the USA have in common with Zaire? Find out with our country-by-country global connections at the bottom of every page.



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Q&A with Barrington Irving

Barrington Irving is the Guinness World Record holder for "Youngest Person to Fly Solo Around the World."

Barrington Irving

How did you come up with the idea of flying solo across the world?

I wanted to inspire other kids to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace so I thought this might be an amazing feat that would inspire them.

How do you feel about achieving a Guinness World Record?

Awesome, unreal, humbled, and inspired to accomplish even greater feats. Records are made to be broken. I’m just glad I have two records, and one of them--being the first black pilot to circle the world--no one will be able to ever break because I was the first.

What is your earliest memory of Guinness World Records?

I remember as a kid that I could never afford to purchase the Guinness records books, but every time I went shopping with my mom, I would read through the Guinness book, wondering what amazing talent I might have myself. Little did I know someday my own name would appear there!

Who do you consider to be your inspiration for this achievement?

My inspiration was my Jamaican parents for working so hard when they came to the U.S. and providing me an opportunity to receive an education. In addition, my mentor Capt. Gary Robinson inspired me to fly and Fabio Alexander, my first donor, was the first person to believe in my record-setting flight.

Can you share with us any moments that were scary or dramatic? Did you have a time that you thought you wouldn’t make it?

When I began this historic venture, I immediately realized why the youngest person before me was in his 30’s. The skills, patience, timing, training, and decisions I made at 23 helped me to survive. I almost died encountering a sandstorm at 17,000 feet over Saudi Arabia; crossing the North Atlantic on a 12.5-hour flight; encountering a monsoon over Vietnam (when I dropped my airplane from 20,000 feet to 9,200 ft., almost colliding into a mountain); and crossing the Bering Sea, when my aircraft was heavily covered with ice and I landed with only 12 minutes of fuel remaining on an island only one mile long!

Inversely, when did you realize that you were going to make it around the globe?

I never really felt comfortable until I reached Alaska and I saw US cable TV. (laughs)

How did you keep yourself alert and focused during the flight?

Eating sunflower seeds, drinking energy drinks, and relying on my own sheer will. Tricking myself mentally is what kept me focused. I took off my watch and said to myself: "No more will I worry about the time, I determine time now."

What happened to your plane once your trip was finished?

I’ve used it to fly 600 kids around the U.S.

What did your family and friends think of your expedition?

Crazy, daring, perplexed, scared... now they are glad to know I’m a Guinness World Record Holder!

What are your plans for the future?

I plan to provide a teaching experience like no other from a flying classroom, 40,000 feet in the air, helping kids explore math and science.

Product Details

  • Age Range: 7 and up
  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Guinness World Records (September 13, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 9781904994671
  • ISBN-13: 978-1904994671
  • ASIN: 1904994679
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 1.2 x 12 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (111 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,294 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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“ She loved the book and just loved to read about all of the exciting records. ” J. Larsen  |  52 reviewers made a similar statement
“ The book is interesting with a lot of information. ” Tyrone  |  17 reviewers made a similar statement
“ Great color pictures and the size of the book is excellent. ” Martin Ocegueda  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, colorful, 9-year-old loves it! October 22, 2011
By LauraG
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
When I was growing up most people considered the Guinness Book of World Records as a reference book. If that's what you are looking for, look elsewhere. This book is intended as entertainment. It is colorful, picture-filled and fun to read. My 9-year-old son absolutely loves this series and has collected all the previous editions going back to 2004.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars great! November 10, 2011
By Robert W. Smith VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
i've been an enthusiast of the guiness book of world records since i was VERY young. i used to spend countless hours perusing the annual records books - memorizing often useless details. it turned out that, over the decades, many of those details have been useful, especially at parties and social gatherings. several times the information has been useful in academic settings. imagine how thrilled i was when my children both expressed an interest in the guiness book of world records. the format changed some years ago - it's much easier to read, page through, perhaps it has a few less records but it has bigger, brighter, and more photogenic images that grab the attention of kids! year after year, it's not significantly different. most of us can go 2-3 years without a new volume. the quality of the information, images, and the books itself is outstanding. this book, this year, is my effort to encourage my son to read a bit more. i give everything a grade, and i believe that this merits a solid "A". i believe that the guiness book of world records is excellent in detail and quality, and ought to be considered essential to public libraries, school libraries, and homes of individuals with an interest in "trivia".
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Prefer the old format June 14, 2012
By K. Hedges
Format:Kindle Edition
I have been buying the Guinness Book Of Records for several years and I have found it is always well organized and displayed. That is until now, the book seems to be difficult to find the tallest man, the fattest woman, the longest bridge. Sure, I found it in the end but I wish the old format would return.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
This book is filled with wonderful facts and pics. I would review this book 5stars because it is awesomeLY awesome. Written by my 9 year old daughter :)
Published 11 days ago by HELPDESKGUY
2.0 out of 5 stars Thought it would be bigger
The only reason I have it 2 stars is because of the size of the book. It's the size of your typical novel, that sucks. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Christi L. Younger
5.0 out of 5 stars Guinness World Records 2012 Book
I bought it for my grandson (10 yrs. old) and he is really enjoying it.
My husband and I are enjoying it too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Kid can't stop reading this.
My kid recently got his "black belt " as a third grader reader, so this was part of a "hard-copy" treat for him. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
I bought this book for one of my students and was very disappointed when it arrived. In fact, I used it as an example for all of my students to know what you are buying. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Bought for brother
He loves the guinness world record books. So this was a perfect gift for him since he always gets one each year
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4.0 out of 5 stars good book
This was a good book. Full of great facts and pictures. Funny new records that were broken. Nothing that I would ever do.
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Tiny size (yes, I know I should have measured it first)

Even smaller text (impossible to read)

Very few illustrations, and all in boring b/w. Read more
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