The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge

NY Times Guide to Essential Knowledge : a Desk Référence for the Curious Mind The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge is an indispensable resource of information. Years in the making, the guide covers major categories with an emphasis on depth and historical context and provides easy access to data vital for everyday living. "A Short History of Nearly Everything" "In short, this is the largest, most up-to-date and affordable one volume desk reference available and is an absolute must for every home, dorm room and library." 9.5 x 7.7 Inches 1096 pages ISBN 0-312-31367-5