The First Book of Seconds: 220 of the Most Random, Remarkable, Respectable (and Regrettable) Runners-Up and Their Almost Claim to Fame
Language: English
Published by Adams Media (edition English Language), 2010
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- Title
- The First Book of Seconds: 220 of the Most Random, Remarkable, Respectable (and Regrettable) Runners-Up and Their Almost Claim to Fame
- Author
- Murrie, Matthew
- Publisher
- Adams Media (edition English Language)
- Publication year
- 2010
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 144050752X
- ISBN 13
- 9781440507526
- Edition
- English Language.
Finally, there's a book that celebrates the many unsung qualities of those who faltered on their way to the top! Inside, you'll discover little-known second-acts with entries that highlight their worthy achievements, such as:
- The second highest homerun hitter
- The second man to set foot on the moon
- The second most dangerous animal in the world
- The second-largest car rental chain (whose motto is fitting: "We try harder")
With more than 200 accounts of almost-claims-to-fame, this book leaves trivia junkies of all ages feeling like they won a gold medal--not a booby prize.
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About the Author
Steve Murrie is a retired science teacher who still substitutes and teaches classes at a local community college. He holds an MA from Penn State University in science education and is the coauthor ofEvery Minute on Earth and Guide to the Planet.
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