Norris McWhirter is primarily recognized as the co-author and editor of the Guinness Book of Records. Together with his identical twin brother, Ross, he annually updated the book, establishing themselves as the creators of this fascinating compendium. Beyond his editorial work, McWhirter was also involved in political activism and worked as a television presenter, contributing to diverse areas of public life. His legacy is marked by his dedication to documenting and sharing human achievements and curiosities.
Des centaines d'histoires fascinantes, véritables défis pour les unes, premières qui ont fait avancer la civilisation pour les autres. Un livre de référence pour mieux comprendre les aspirations humaines et la marche du progrès.
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As the world has grown and changed and humankind has challenged its inner and outer limits, this reference book has been there to record every incredible fact and feat. The most extraordinary in an extraordinary world are all here in this exciting and expanded edition of the number-one record book of all time. Features an increased emphasis on environmental records and more illustrations than ever before.
Guiness Buch des Wissens - bk1553; Ullstein Verlag; Werner Borsbach; Paperback; 1983
Presents a behind-the-scenes look at the record-breaking attempts of contestants including a Niagara Falls tightrope walker
Informative lists present facts and statistics on such diverse topics as prominent writers, important musicians, Black Americans, famous artists, the birthdays of stars of stage and screen, wedding-anniversary gifts, fields of study, and phobias
První české vydání Guinnessových rekordů. Obsahově pestrá encyklopedie podává přehled zajímavostí a kuriozit z nejrůznějších oborů. Ve dvanácti tématických kapitolách jsou zachyceny stovky rekordů i "rekordů" ze světa člověka i přírody, z dobývání kosmu, z oblasti vědy,umění, zábavy, techniky aj. Zdaleka nejobsáhlejší je kapitola o sportu a hrách, v níž jsou kromě všeobecných údajů o známých i méně známých druzích sportu zaznamenány i nejlepší dosažené sportovní výsledky.
