The First Book of Seconds - Couverture souple

Murrie, Matthew

 
9781440507526: The First Book of Seconds
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 144050752X ISBN 13 : 9781440507526
Editeur : Adams, 2010

Synopsis

Susan Lucci, Al Gore, and the Buffalo Bills all received top billing by coming in second. But that's not normally the case--most runners-up dwell in obscurity.

Finally, there's a book that celebrates the many unsung qualities of those who faltered on their way to the top! Inside, you'll discover little-known second-acts with entries that highlight their worthy achievements, such as:

  • The second highest homerun hitter
  • The second man to set foot on the moon
  • The second most dangerous animal in the world
  • The second-largest car rental chain (whose motto is fitting: "We try harder")

With more than 200 accounts of almost-claims-to-fame, this book leaves trivia junkies of all ages feeling like they won a gold medal--not a booby prize.

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À propos de l?auteur

Matthew Murrie has an MA in the teaching of English from Teachers College, Columbia University and has more than five years of teaching experience. Murrie is the coauthor of Every Minute on Earth and Guide to the Planet (Planet Earth)

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Éditeur
Adams
Date d'édition
2010
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
144050752X
ISBN 13 
9781440507526
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
240
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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