The Guinness Book of Records is the definitive international authority on superlative achievement. This twenty-second edition offers a fascinating, comprehensive compilation of human endeavour, natural phenomena, and scientific extremes. Readers can explore an expansive range of categories, from the most potent chemical compounds and record-breaking athletic performances to the vast complexities of the animal kingdom and the architectural marvels of the mechanical world. Edited by Norris and Ross McWhirter, this meticulously researched volume provides an unparalleled survey of what humanity—and the natural world—can accomplish. Whether you are curious about the strength of alcoholic beverages, the evolution of Olympic records, or the intricacies of the natural world, this book serves as an indispensable reference and a source of constant amazement. Its pages are packed with verified data that chart the outer limits of existence, making it an essential addition to any collection for those who seek to understand the world through the lens of the extraordinary. Experience the spirit of Citius, Altius, Fortius—faster, higher, stronger—in this captivating chronicle of global records.
Used (good, see images, some cover markings, some page marking, and some initial pages marking) Hardcover ISBN 4550800070
