A delightful and witty treasure trove of utterly useless information by the author of The Things That Nobody Knows.
William Hartston Books
August 12, 1947






Numb and Number
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
An entertaining exploration of the misuse of mathematics in our everyday lives that shows how we can combat the rising tide of misinformation.
A mindbending history of the greatest puzzles of all time, by the author of The Things That Nobody Knows.
The Things that Nobody Knows
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Original publication and copyright date: 2011.
The Bumper Book of Things Nobody Knows
- 790 pages
- 28 hours of reading
A witty and fascinating exploration of the limits of human knowledge of our planet, its history and culture, and the universe beyond.
Knock, Knock
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
The first mainstream history of humour. Well-researched and often hilarious, this book from household name William Hartston, a presenter, author and journalist, makes a perfect gift.
