Best Selling Books by Guinness World Records

The world's leading authority on record-breaking feats launches the ultimate annual compendium of videogaming achievements. "Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition" features record-breaking computer- and video-game accomplishments from around the world, including high scores, biggest tournaments, largest cash prizes, and the most successful games.

Now in its eighth edition, Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition 2015 Ebook is the ultimate guide for videogame lovers, perfect for reading on smart devices on the go. Whether you’re an avid fan of platformers, shooters, MMOs or racing games, there’s something for everyone, including interviews with industry experts, handy in-game tips and, of course, hundreds of amazing new records. In this year’s Gamer’s Edition, the book features a countdown of the top 50 videogames of all time, based on our readers’ poll. Be sure to check out where your favourite games rank. Also get the lowdown on all the latest hardware developments, from next-gen virtual-reality peripherals like Oculus Rift and Project Morpheus to who’s the reigning champion in the battle of the eighth-gen consoles: PlayStation 4 or Xbox One – place your bets now! But the Gamer’s Edition isn’t all about the games and consoles – it’s also a showcase of the most dedicated gamers in the world. Meet the chart-topping players who have completed games the quickest, earned the most points or collected the most memorabilia. Maybe they’ll inspire you to break a gaming record of your own…

Includes information for aspiring record-breakers, this is a collection of facts, figures, and vital statistics on natural wonders and human achievements.

Lists records, superlatives, and unusual facts in the areas of fame, business, crime, the natural world, technology, war, the arts, music, fashion, and sports.

Discover thousands of new and classic records in 'Guinness World Records 2014.' Encounter the most venomous creatures on Earth, go for a ride on the world's largest pogo stick and meet the largest walking robot.

Presents the biggest, smallest, fastest, longest, and other record setters for 2010 in such categories as space, human achievements, sports, entertainment, science, technology, and engineering.

Lists records, superlatives, and unusual facts in the areas of fame, business, crime, the natural world, technology, war, the arts, music, fashion, and sports.

Guinness World Records 2013 is crammed with new and updated records, and never-before-seen photography. Meet the new shortest living man and a slam-dunking parrot, and witness the fiercest predators in the ocean - you can see them in 3D with our new augmented reality app!

The Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition 2019 is the global authority on all things videogames. Inside the 12th edition of the world’s best-selling videogames annual you’ll be able to delve into your favorite games like never before – from returning favorites like FIFA, Overwatch, Call of Duty, Minecraft, Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda, to all-new instant classics such as Fortnite, Monster Hunter: World, Dragon Ball FighterZ, and NieR: Automata. Inside you’ll be able to delve into your favorite games like never before – from returning favorites like FIFA, Overwatch, Call of Duty, Minecraft, Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda, to all-new instant classics such as Monster Hunter: World, Dragon Ball FighterZ, NieR: Automata and Fortnite. You’ll be able to discover who the best FIFA 18 player in the world is, the size of the biggest monster in Monster Hunter: World (clue: it’s really, really big), which Overwatch player has healed more players than any other and find out which eSports pro won over $2.4 million in 2017 alone! We’ll also introduce you to some of the most amazing gamers on the planet. From Nathaniel “Nathie” de Jong, the world’s most popular VR-dedicated YouTuber, to Ray “Stallion83” Cox who has the world’s highest Xbox Gamerscore. And that’s not forgetting Joseph Garrett, Stampy Cat himself, who holds one of Minecraft’s strangest records ever – let’s just say cake is involved... Stampy Cat has also provided a special guest intro that you’ll only find in the Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition 2019. Talk of Stampy Cat brings us speedily to our World Builders special chapter – a well-constructed celebration of the games that let us build, including Minecraft, LEGO® Worlds, Roblox, Terraria and more. You’ll have chance to don your hard hat too by taking part in our Reader Challenges that could put your name in lights in next year’s Gamer’s Edition. So, whether you want to know who the world’s most popular Fortnite player is, see the planet’s biggest Game & Watch, or find out which nation is the best at Pokémon, you’ve come to the right place!

The record-breaking record book is back with a fresh new design and 13 chapters containing thousands of new and updated records, awe-inspiring never-before-seen photographs and a bucketload of facts, stats, figures and trivia. Look out, too, for our all-new Factographic features and a special chapter dedicated to helping you become a record breaker...

The bestselling videogames annual is back! Bursting with mind-blowing records and tantalizing trivia, the Guinness World Records 2016: Gamer’s Edition is a must-have for any gaming fan. Whether you’re all about the latest first-person shooter, an app aficionado, an MMO master, or a die-hard retro gamer, you’ll find show-stopping records, top 10 roundups, quick-fire facts and stats, and hundreds of amazing new images from all your favorite games. What’s more, brand new for this year’s book is a dedicated section just for Minecraft fans, with a mega-showcase of the greatest construction records, in-game tips and lots more blocky goodness. Plus, discover which tech milestones have been smashed in the last year – in both software and hardware, get all the insider secrets from industry experts, and marvel at the players who have leveled up to the very top of the leaderboards. Think you can challenge the current champions? Look inside to see how to break your very own record! Guinness World Records: Gamer’s Editions have sold a whopping 3+ million copies. Find out for yourself why it’s a game-changer!

Roll out the red carpet for Guinness World Records 2017: BLOCKBUSTERS! It’s virtually exploding with the latest pop-culture records, stellar pictures, behind-the-scenes news, and definitive top 10s. Look right here to find the most-loved movie and TV stars, viral vloggers, chart-topping music, toys, books, attractions, and much, much more. It’s so on trend it deserves the “fist-bump” emoji. But don’t just take our word for what’s hot; in our exclusive Q&As, hear what it’s like to be Rey’s stunt double in Star Wars, who inspires Wimpy Kid writer, Jeff Kinney, and how YouTube stars Dude Perfect would win the Hunger Games if given the chance. You’ll also meet the people lucky enough to build LEGO® for a living – jealous much? And if all that isn’t enough, try exclusive GWR challenges to see if you can set a blockbuster-inspired record in your very own home! So whether you’re a fan of Pixar, Spotify, WWE, Pokémon, selfies, eSports, or anything else that rocks the entertainment world, this is for you!

Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2013 is the complete guide to all things gaming. Check out the latest videogame news and achievements, see top characters face-off against each other and meet the newest gaming record-breakers, all illustrated with the best images from the year's top titles.

If you're hungry for trending trivia, mind-blowing stats and more pop-culture records than you can shake a selfie-stick at, look no further than Guinness World Records 2016: Blockbusters! Are you the world's ultimate LEGO� builder? Do you know all the spells from Harry Potter by heart? Think you could name the most-watched movies, highest-charting songs or most-followed stars of the last year? Whatever rocks your world - whether it's the Avengers, "unboxing", Minecraft or coding - you'll find it all right here. Discover which apps pressed all the right buttons, learn how much your favourite YouTubers earned, find out which sci-fi movie has rewritten box-office history, plus much, much more. (Hint, the last one includes lightsabers...)You'll also meet the super-fans inspired to set records of their own, from the largest collections of Batman and Star Wars memorabilia to the most people dressed as the Incredible Hulk. And check out our special "challenges" if you'd like to set your very own Blockbuster record! Got your Minion costume ready? Contents include: MOVIES: eg Avengers: Age of Ultron, Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens, FrozenAPPS & ONLINE: eg Clash of Clans, YouTube, Instagram, Minecraft TV: eg The Simpsons, Doctor Who, SpongeBob SquarePantsCOMICS & BOOKS: eg Harry Potter, Batman, The Hunger Games, Diary of a Wimpy KidTOYS: eg LEGO, Transformers, Pok�monTECH: eg smartphones, drones, codingMUSIC: eg Katy Perry, One Direction, Justin Bieber, Beyonc�

Discover never-before-seen pictures and untold stories behind some of your favourite record-breakers in the GWR 2015: Bonus Chapter. This eBook goes hand in hand with your Guinness World Records 2015 annual. Meet awe-inspiring people and animals, see how records are set, relive record-breaking FIFA World Cup 2014 moments, and put your GWR knowledge to the test in our brand-new superlatives quiz.

Descubre los récords más espectaculares sobre tecnología, coches, el espacio, realidad virtual, robótica, deportes, ingeniería épica, hazañas peligrosas, talentos raros y mucho más. Con entrevistas a los creadores de las mayores construcciones caseras.

"Features: astonishing stories inspire students to read and write, bursting with colorful, eye-popping photos!, motivates all students to have fun with math"--Cover.

WHAT'S INSIDE?If you're a fan of Grumpy Cat or Biddy the Hedgehog and just can't resist every fascinating nature story you see on the web, then it's time to get your paws on Guinness World Records: Amazing Animals. This brand-new book of fantastic beasts is a celebration of incredible creatures great and small. But this is far from your typical wildlife encyclopaedia... Marvel at superpets that have mastered extreme sports. Giggle at some of the most unlikely furry friendships. Meet the planet's animal celebrities.ACTIVITIESYou can also get involved with a wide range of activities throughout the book. See who wins the age-old battle between cats and dogs with IQ tests you can try with your very own pets! Create a brand-new superlative species with our hilarious mix-and-match game. And put your animal knowledge to the test with our quick quizzes.

"Features: astonishing stories inspire students to read and write, bursting with colorful, eye-popping photos!, motivates all students to enjoy reading"--Cover.

Guinness World Records: Science & Stuff is a whirlwind tour through the astounding, record-breaking world (and universe) around us, with an intro from TV science educator and author Science Bob. Packed with spectacular superlatives, shocking stats, fantastic facts and fun figures, Science & Stuff celebrates the simple joy in finding things out. It tackles the big questions that keep people up at night, such as: • Can you belch in space? • What does woolly mammoth taste like? • How much would the Death Star cost? • Is the answer to this question no? Join us as we rise from the depths of the ocean, home to vampire squids from hell, to the dizzy heights of the International Space Station, where scientists unravel the secrets of (pooping in) zero-g. On the way we stop to talk with some of the men and women who are out in the world finding answers and making stuff. Ever wanted to know what it’s like to ride a motorized toilet at highway speeds, command a swarm of tiny robots or spend a year in space? Well, you’ll find your answers in here. And that’s not all – have a go at ten record-breaking science experiments in the special Make & Break section. Our very own mad professor, Burnaby Q Orbax, and his trusty lab assistant Sweet Pepper Klopek, guide you through at-home challenges, from the greatest height to drop an egg without it breaking to the farthest distance by a Mentos and soda car. It’s gonna get messy! Guinness World Records: Science & Stuff – the grossest, smelliest, weirdest and noisiest guide to, well, science... and stuff.

100's of new records! 100's of unique web link! Amazing new pictures. This has been an amazing year at Guinness World Records and we've added hundreds of amazing new records and record categories. Check out Colin Winkelmann's amazing power assisted BMX.