Bücher von Bill O'Neill

The United States, home to 329 million people living in 50 states, has a rich history made up of so much more than just its presidents and wars.Introducing The Great American Trivia Quiz Book: An All-American Trivia Book to Test Your General Knowledge! A fun book created for you to impress your friends and family and win every trivia game!In this incredible trivia book, you will learn:┬╖       What is Area 51?┬╖       What presidential ghost haunts the White House?┬╖       Who is the youngest quarterback in NFL history to ever win a Super Bowl? ┬╖       Where does the code from The Matrix come from?┬╖       Who was the President of the United States during World War I?Each chapter of The Great American Trivia Quiz Book contains a quiz, an answer key, and a curiosities section filled with entertaining and random facts. This book will test your trivia knowledge about the United States and teach you tons of fun new facts. From baseball and the blues to Hollywood, there are many interesting things that are uniquely American.There is always so much more to learn!

If you love sports trivia, then you'll be all in for The Great Book of Football, which is a must-read for any NFL fan out there. One of the most inclusive NFL football books on the market today, it's a treasure trove of sports stories, random facts, and the most in-depth tales of the most fascinating football players who have made the NFL what it is today.Starting with the foundation of the fledgling NFL in the 1920s and leading right up the thrilling finish at the most recent Super Bowl, The Great Book of Football highlights the best players of every era, the games that separated the boys from the men, and the off-the-field shenanigans and twists of fate that have seen the league go from Midwestern distraction to international obsession. There are lots of football books out there, but The Great Book of Football takes you inside the action from the huddle to the locker room to the draft room to the owner's box. And every chapter ends with trivia questions that are sure to stump your NFL-crazy friends at your next Sunday afternoon watch party.From Red Grange and Sammy Baugh to Tom Brady and J.J. Watt, the best of every era is highlighted, analyzed, and celebrated.Learn the secrets of the unstoppable Wing-T offense; relive Broadway Joe's Namath legendary Super Bowl guarantee; go behind enemy lines to witness the birth of Pittsburgh's Steel Curtain defense; and take pride in how players, owners, and fans have responded to America's greatest battles, from World War II to Hurricane Katrina to September 11.It doesn't matter if it's Super Bowl Sunday or the heart of the offseason, The Great Book of Football is one of those NFL football books that you just won't be able to put down.

Are you looking for a one of the NBA best basketball books? One that is chock full of sports stories, like how the ABA influenced today’s NBA game? Or maybe random facts about the 1992 NBA Dream Team?Well, look no further. Proudly presenting The Great Book of Basketball, a book full of trivia questions that deal with six decades of stories that will make for fun reading and maybe create a couple of bar bets or two. And hopefully, maybe settle one or two in your favor.This is sure to be one of the best NBA basketball books out there, whether you’re in the mood to learn about how Julius Erving shifted the landscape of the ABA, digging in on the Celtics dynasties of the 1950 and 1960s, this book has a little bit of everything and goes beyond the surface of simply what was popular.And did we mention trivia questions? Of course we did! And they aren’t your run of the mill, everyone knows the answer off the top of their head sports trivia. You’ll be challenged, you’ll kick yourself for not knowing an answer or two, but you definitely won’t be bored by these questions.Whether it’s learning about “The Dunk of Death” or a little more about the early pioneers of the NBA, The Great Book of Basketball has a little something for everyone who is a fan of the orange roundie. From MJ to Magic and from LeBron to Larry Legend, there’s some stories and stats that will make you think and make you laugh.So get your copy of The Great Book of Basketball today!

When was the last time someone around you brought up World War Two?It’s a pretty popular war. Maybe you heard about it yesterday. Maybe last month. But it was probably recent. And when it came up, did you wish that you could be the one to casually drop a fact that would have everyone in the room going, “Wow, I never knew that!”With this book, you can be that person.You can read it in just a few minutes a day.Chapters are bite-sized and easy to read, meant for normal people instead of war historians!Each chapter ends with a bonus helping of trivia and some quick questions to test your knowledge.You’ll zoom through this book and be hungry for more.Get ready to impress your friends with your knowledge – not just of the main events of World War Two, but of all the gritty details and weird true facts. By the time you finish this book, you’ll have a fact for every occasion, from the first moment someone thought about having a second World War, to the most recent blockbuster movies about it.So get ready to meet characters from Adolf Hitler, rejected art student, to Jack Churchill, the broadsword-swinging male model. Find out why World War Two started in the first place, and why it’s never a good idea to invade Russia in winter. Learn why the United States was going to stay out of the war, how Canadians stole airplanes for the British, and what an orange soft drink has to do with the Nazis.Some of the things you’re going to learn are sad. Some are scary. Some are sexy. And some are downright strange! It’s everything your history teacher never got around to telling you.

If you went to school in the United States, you probably learned about the Civil War – but this book won’t be like what you learned in history class. Maybe your teacher took the controversial stand that the Civil War was all about states’ rights… or maybe you learned all about the horrors slavery, but never quite figured out why things didn’t get better after the war ended.If you didn’t go to school in the United States, things are even more confusing. When the media is full of references to the Confederate flag, the legacy of slavery, and poverty in the American South, you might have a vague sense that things are bad because of the Civil War… but why? Why does a war that happened over a hundred and fifty years ago still cast a shadow over the United States?This book will tell you why. It will lead you, step-by-step, through the causes of the Civil War, and the effects. But unlike your high school history teacher, it won’t put you to sleep with long-winded biographies and lists of dates. The names you’ll learn are the big players, the ones with big personalities, who made big differences.In just a few minutes a day, you can read bite-sized stories from the Civil War – quick, easy explanations to guide you through the main points, with just enough scary, surprising, or just plain strange facts to keep you coming back for more.Each chapter ends with a bonus helping of trivia and some quick questions to test your knowledge.By the time you’re finished, you’ll know all the facts your history teacher never taught you – from who said slavery was a “positive good” (and why they thought that), to who dressed up in women’s clothing to escape from Union soldiers.

It was on your screen when you watched the 2018 Olympics, and it's in the background every time Donald Trump sends out a tweet about Kim Jong-un. It's the Korean War.You may not have heard as much about the Korean War as you have about the American Civil War, World War Two, or the Vietnam War. It's not the topic of dozens of movies every year, and many Americans never learned about it, even once, in school. The Korean War was part of the Cold War – a more familiar subject – but while Sputnik, the Berlin Wall, and MAD have faded from our collective memory of what the Cold War was, the Korean War remains the one part of the Cold War that's still active.The Korean War has everything: rebel uprisings, a totalitarian regime, mad dictators, and mysterious, lying media. It might sound like it's right out of a dystopian sci-fi novel, but it really happened, and is still happening today.With this book in hand, you'll finally learn the ins and outs of the Korean War. You'll learn the key players and the big events. Who was Kim Il-sung, and what is the demilitarized zone? But you'll also learn some facts that get left out of the history books. So open up this book and get ready to find out…Why Korea was a prime target for a Cold War conflict.How a dictator comes to power.What life was like for normal Korean citizens during the war.How you can visit North Korea today – and why you might, or might not, want to,And much, much more!

What do you know about the Great Lakes State? There’s so much to learn about Michigan that even those who have lived in the state for years don’t know! In this trivia book, you’ll learn about the state’s history, pop culture, inventions and so much more!   In The Great Book of Michigan, you’ll find the answers to the following questions:How did Michigan get its name? Why is it known as the “Great Lakes State”?Which famous musicians were neighbors in Michigan? What major anatomical experiments took place in the state? Which famous twins were from the state?Which NBA legend had a hard time growing up in Michigan?Which sport originated from the Great Lakes State?Which city is believed to be cursed by a monster?What are some of the most haunted spots in Michigan?And so much more!This book is filled with facts about Michigan! Some of the facts will be shocking. Others may be sad. Some will give you chills. But the one thing they all have in common is that they’re all interesting!Whether you think you already know all about Michigan or you don’t know anything about the Great Lakes State, you’re bound to learn something new. You’ll even impress your friends at your next trivia night!  So, what are you waiting for? Dig in now to learn more about Michigan! 

How much do you know about the Tar Heel State? There’s so much to learn about North Carolina that even natives of the state don’t know. In this trivia book, you’ll learn more about North Carolina’s history, pop culture, sports, unsolved mysteries, and so much more.   In The Great Book of North Carolina, you’ll find the answers to the following questions:How did North Carolina get its name? Why is it known as the “Tar Heel State”?What happened to the “Lost Colony”?Which famous pirate was killed in the Outer Banks?What popular recreational activity was invented in the state?What soda company got its start in North Carolina?Which sport originated from the Tar Heel State?Which NBA legend was raised in North Carolina? What urban legends haunt the state?What’s the most haunted spot in North Carolina?And so much more!This book is packed with facts about North Carolina. Some of the facts in this book may shock you. Others may give you chills. But the one thing they all have in common is that they’re all interesting!Whether you feel like an amateur or a pro on North Carolina trivia, you’re bound to walk away with plenty of new knowledge about the state once you finish this book. Your friends won’t stand a chance at your next trivia night!  So, what are you waiting for? Get started now to learn more about North Carolina!  

How much do you know about the Aloha State? There’s so much to learn about Hawaii that even residents of the state don’t know! In this trivia book, you’ll learn more about Hawaii’s history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more!In The Great Book of Hawaii, you’ll find the answers to the following questions: How did Hawaii get its name?Why is it called the Aloha State?Why was it once called “The Kingdom of Hawaii”?Which sport was invented in Hawaii?Which movies have been filmed in the state?What legends from the Hawaiian culture haunt the state?What’s Hawaii’s most famous unsolved mystery?And so much more!As an added bonus, you’ll learn words from the Hawaiian language throughout the book.This book is packed with trivia facts about Hawaii. Some of the facts in this book are surprising, while others are sad or creepy. The one thing they have in common is that all of them are interesting!Whether you’re just learning about Hawaii or you already think you’re an expert on the state, you’ll learn something you didn’t know in every chapters. Your history teacher will be interesting at all of your newfound knowledge.So, what are you waiting for? Get started to learn more about Hawaii!

Want to learn more about New York? Sure, you've heard about the Statue of Liberty, but how much do you really know about the Empire State? Do you know why it's even called the Empire State? There's so much about New York that even state natives don't know. In this trivia book, you'll learn more about New York's history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more!In The Great Book of New York, you'll learn the answers to the following questions: Why is New York City called the Big Apple?What genre of music started out in New York City?Which late actress's life is celebrated at a festival held in her hometown every year?Which monster might be living in a lake in New York?Was there really a Staten Island bogeyman?Which movie is loosely based on New York in the 1800s?Which cult favorite cake recipe got its start in New York?Why do the New York Yankees have pinstripe uniforms?It doesn't matter if you consider yourself a New York state expert or if you know nothing about the Empire State. You're bound to learn something new as you journey through each chapter. You'll be able to impress your friends on your next trivia night!So, what are you waiting for? Dive in now so you can learn all there is to know about New York!

No sport in the world gets as much attention as soccer. Whether it is television, internet or hard print, soccer dominates sports coverage throughout the world. People scan the coverage for news, especially of their favorite club, however long their allegiance has been established. Not everyone knows the history of the game, its origins and the interesting stories that have emerged over the years. Here is a handy e-book that helps to fill that void in knowledge; easily readable and not too overwhelming in statistics.It may just be a starting point for really keen fans who will find plenty that might inspire them to research in greater detail. Learn about the man who stood in third class rail to get to Glasgow to play for Great Britain just after World War II or the African soccer superstar that has just be voted in as President of his Country.The face of soccer is certainly changing as more and more finance is being attracted from television and sponsorship. With finance has come a level of corruption and there have been a number of corruption trials already; an interesting subject for research in itself and a story that is far from finished yet.The book gives some general thoughts on the future and readers will certainly have their own thoughts, especially if they are armed with more information on the Game, information they may well get in the pages of ‘’ The Great Book of Soccer.’’

For the real sports fan this is a must-read book. It is perhaps the biggest collection of facts and what some might call fiction, since some of the sports stories have been passed on for generations. Although it focuses on baseball, there are scores of insightful anecdotes that crossover into many other sports. It doesn't stop there. It shows how intertwined with everyday life baseball has been over the years, from its relationship to world conflicts to the impact on US Presidents.You'll enjoy the trivia questions at the end of each chapter, some of which you might find simple, some are difficult, but they are all entertaining.There are literally hundreds of random facts that range from the sublime to the ridiculous. They take you from Abner Doubleday right up to present day. It covers controversial issues surrounding players, owners, and even fans.We can assure you that no matter what generation you are from that you will learn the history of baseball. You will read sports stories from the perspective of people that were there. It begins in Cooperstown and ends with World Series baseball, which has contained some of the most dramatic moments the sport has ever seen.Not everyone that has left an indelible mark on the sport is a household name, but they will be after you finish the book.Sports trivia books come and go, but this one sticks around a long time. It stays with us for as long as many of the historic sporting events and the people that made them what they are.We know baseball has been passed down from one generation to the next, and this sports trivia book might be, too. It will bring back memories, educate, and is most of all, fun!

How much do you know about the state of Pennsylvania? There’s so much to learn about the Keystone State that even its residents don’t know. In this trivia book, you’ll learn more about Pennsylvania’s history, pop culture, inventions, sports, and more!  In The Great Book of Pennsylvania, you’ll find the answers to the following questions:How did Pennsylvania get its name? Why is it known as the “Keystone State”?Do you know how Hersheypark got started?Do you know which best-selling musician had her first concert at a fair in Pennsylvania?Which famous board game was invented by a Pennsylvanian using stolen ideas from other board games?Which famous fast food item started out in PA?Who was the Stroudsburg Rain Man?What places in Pennsylvania are said to be haunted?Where are you most likely to find Thomas Jefferson’s ghost?And so much more!This book is full of facts about Pennsylvania. Some of the facts you’ll learn in this book are surprising, some are sad, and others may give you the chills. But the one thing they have in common is they’re all interesting!Whether you’re just learning about the Keystone State or you already think you’re an expert on the state, you’re bound to learn something you didn’t know in every chapter. Your friends will be amazed at your next trivia night.   So, what are you waiting for? Get started to learn more about Pennsylvania!

Do you want to learn more about Alaska? Sure, you know it’s cold and dark for a large portion of the year, but what else do you really know about the Last Frontier? There’s so much to learn about the state that even people here don’t know. In this trivia book, you’ll learn more about Alaska’s history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more!In The Great Book of Alaska, you’ll discover the answers to the following questions: Where did Alaska get its state nickname?Which famous animal hero came from the state?What movie, which was based on a true story, was filmed in the state?What classic American novel was inspired by Alaska’s Klondike Gold Rush?Which Alaskan musician’s family has a reality TV show about life in the state?What serial killer came out of Alaska?What monster is believed to be lurking in Iliamna Lake?And so much more!This book is packed with trivia facts about Alaska. Some of the facts are shocking, some of them are sad, and some of them will give you goosebumps, but all of them will be interesting! This book is full of everything you’ve ever wondered about Alaska and then some.Whether you’re just learning about Alaska or you already think you’re an expert on the state, you’re bound to learn something new in each chapter. Your friends will be amazed at your knowledge during your next trivia night. You’ll even impress your history teacher!So, what are you waiting for? Dig in to learn everything there is to know about Alaska!

Want to learn more about the state of Florida? Sure, you know it’s home to Disney World, but what else do you really know about the Sunshine State? From the strange to the scary, there’s so much to learn about Florida that even natives of the state don’t know. In this trivia book, you’ll learn more about Florida’s history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more!In The Great Book of Florida, you’ll discover the answers to the following questions: How did Florida get its name?Which former U.S. president helped the country gain control of Florida?Which city in Florida was the only city in America to be founded by a woman?How did spring break get started?What famous pirates buried treasure on and off the coast of Florida?How did Walt Disney keep his plans to build Disney World a secret?Which of the Disney World attractions is said to be haunted?What lighthouse is thought to be one of America’s most haunted?And so much more!This book is packed with trivia facts about Florida. Some of the facts are entertaining, some of them will be tragic, and some of them may even scare you a little, but all of them will be interesting! This book is full of everything you’ve ever wondered about Florida and then some.Whether you’re just learning about Florida or you already think you know everything there is to know about the state, you’re bound to learn something new in each chapter. Your friends will be amazed at your knowledge during your next trivia night. You’ll even impress your history teacher!So, what are you waiting for? Get started to learn all there is to know about Florida!

Are you interested in learning more about California? Sure, you've heard of Hollywood, but how much do you really know about the Golden State? Do you know how it got its nickname or what it was nicknamed first? There's so much to know about California that even people born in the state don't know it all. In this trivia book, you'll learn more about California's history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more!In The Great Book of California, you'll discover the answers to the following questions Why is California called the Golden State?What music genres started out in California?Which celebrity sex icon's death remains a mystery?Which serial killer once murdered in the state?Which childhood toy started out in California?Which famous fast-food chain opened its first location in the Golden State?Which famous athletes are from California?Whether you consider yourself a California state expert or you know nothing about the Golden State, you're bound to learn something new in each chapter. You'll be able to impress your college history professor or your friends during your next trivia night!What are you waiting for? Get started to learn all there is to know about California!