The Book of Alternative Records: Thousands of Amazing Records Just Waiting to Be Beaten (Hardcover)

~ Philip J. Gould (Author), Ralf Laue (Author) "Sixty-nine of New Zealand's finest women pulled a Qantas Boeing 737 aeroplane for a distance of more than 100 m (328 ft) at Wellington Airport,..." (more)
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Product Description

This incredible tome is the result of many years of research that has culminated in a crazy compendium of incredible and unusual feats. With thousands of records, from pulling airplanes and barges to lying on a bed of nails, typing backwards, or being the fastest-running waiter in the world, there really is a challenge for everyone.

About the Author

Ralf Laue became interested in unusual world records over 20 years ago. Since then he has amassed a huge collection of books, articles and other documents relating to bizarre records from every corner of the globe. A multi-record holder himself, Ralf founded an international club for records. Philip J Gould, personal fitness trainer, assisted with the creation of

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: John Blake (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843581264
• ISBN-13: 978-1843581260
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,171,868 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)