Books in the Everything You Know About... series

A highly entertaining book debunking the many myths about the human body. Is it dangerous to swim after eating? Does sugar make kids go hyper? And is there such as thing as being 'double-jointed'? Matt Brown will take you to the heart of this most puzzling subject.

A fascinating and humorous read that debunks the surprising myths about the world we live in.

A highly entertaining, myth-busting read for anyone with even a passing interest in science. Ever wondered if anything is faster than the speed of light? Was Sputnik the first object in space? Have your myths busted!

Indulge your curiosity with this humorous and fascinating book that demystifies the surprising myths about space. If you've ever wondered what happens at the centre of a black hole, or whether we'll meet aliens in our lifetime, this book is chock-full of facts about the cosmos, how it works (and how it doesn't!)

Who really invented photography? Why is the Mona Lisa really smiling? Which painting was hung upside-down for over a month before anyone noticed? This highly entertaining assumption-confounding, myth-busting book about art and art history has the answers.

A highly diverting read for anyone with even a passing interest in English history, this myth-busting book will take you on a great ride through the national character. From Winston Churchill's speeches to the famous stiff upper lip, the land of Punch and Judy is gloriously rediscovered.

A highly entertaining, myth-busting read for anyone with an interest in animals, from mosquitos to blue whales.