Books filled with lists, facts, figures, and general information that may or may not be considered "trivial."
Adult Nonfiction – 808.8 Bar
"A completely revised and updated edition provides a sweeping overview of the cultural influence of inspirational language".
Adult Nonfiction – 781.64 Jon
"An incredible and opinionated collection of celebrated cultural critic Dylan Jones's thoughts on more than 350 of the most important artists around the world, alive and dead, big and small, at length and in brief. This A to Z reference is the true musical heir to David Thomson's seminal The New Biographical Dictionary of Popular Film."
Adult Nonfiction – 201.3 Lee
"Examines and explains, in plain English, numerous myths and mythology. From the ancient Greek and Roman to Egypt and Babylon, from Native North American to Celtic, Middle Eastern, Indian, Asian, African, and the lesser known myths from around the world. Includes a glossary of commonly used terms and an appendix of parallel mythology exploring universal themes, motifs, and archetypes from across various cultures."
Adult Nonfiction – 031.02 Mal
"National Public Radio's longest serving librarian shares her research savvy in this clever compendium of 366 clearly written half-page entries, including one for leap years. The material ranges from history and science to arts and language."
Adult Nonfiction – 791.4 Leo
"Offers readers a comprehensive reference to the world of film, including more than thirteen thousand DVD titles, along with information on performers, ratings, running times, plots, and helpful features."
Adult Nonfiction – 973 Mil
"Featuring stunning images, revealing maps, historic facts, and concise analysis, this is carefully balanced to provide readers with a deeper comprehension of United States history: the book's four major sections are enhanced by a thorough table of contents, a detailed index, and bibliography, plus a feature on how to use the book."
Adult Nonfiction – 200 Arc
"Religion 101 offers a fascinating—and memorable—glimpse at the sacred stories, traditions, and doctrines that have influenced today's most popular religions. With hundreds of important religious facts, illustrations, and thought puzzles."
Adult Nonfiction – 973.099 Mel
Full of interesting insights and quirky questions, this book goes beyond oft-discussed presidential trivia and exposes the reader to the stories that define our nation's chief executives as individuals. A great reference guide for students and avid history buffs alike.
Adult Nonfiction – 910 Ful
"Fuller provides extensive background, clear illustrations, and thorough explanations for each intriguing question, carefully grounding the text in practical geographic concepts highlighting issues that are far from trivial".
Adult Nonfiction – 503 Leo
"Loaded with nearly 2,000 fun facts, this encyclopedia will arm you with hundreds of useless (and not so useless!) scientific tidbits. Featuring a range of subjects, from anatomy and anthropology to physics and psychology, it's a virtual treasure trove of information!"
Juvenile Nonfiction - J 317.3 Wor
The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Since 1868, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. This edition celebrates its illustrious history while keeping an eye on the future. Praised as a "treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information" by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs--from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more.