New Releases by Guinness World Records

A listing or world records.

A year-by-year chronicle of the twentieth century, highlighting the major news stories, as well as popular events that defined the times.

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

Updates world and American records and reports new categories established during the year.

Compiled from a detailed computer database, this book lists details of the performance and technical specifications of the thousands of cars offered for sale since 1885. The cars are presented in ranked order under various list titles, and cross-referenced to alphabetical lists of makes and models.

A guide to the changing world of the 1990s, with analysis and explanation of key issues. Two-thirds of the book consists of an A-Z of the world''s sovereign states, containing details of various physical, cultural, political and economic aspects, and an examination of recent developments.

A self-help guide for active sports people, this text describes in detail how the different parts of the body operate, and what illness, disease or injury they are most susceptible to, particularly during training and competition. It offers advice on medication and warns against doping agents.