The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind

by The New York Times

Book Overview

A Complete Revision and Thorough Updating of the Ultimate Reference from the Newspaper of Record Whether you are researching the history of Western art, investigating an obscure medical test, following current environmental trends, studying Shakespeare, brushing up on your crossword and Sudoku skills, or simply looking for a deeper understanding of the world, this book is for you. An indispensable resource for every home, office, dorm room, and library, this new edition of The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge offers in-depth explorations of art, astronomy, biology, business, economics, the environment, film, geography, history, the Internet, literature, mathematics, music, mythology, philosophy, photography, sports, theater, film, and many other subjects. This one volume is designed to offer more information than any other book on the most important subjects, as well as provide easy-to-access data critical to everyday life. It is the only universal reference book to include authoritative and engaging essays from New York Times experts in almost every field of endeavor.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312376596
• ISBN13: 9780312376598
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 1320 Pages
• Weight: 5.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.5" x 7.8" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

overall a real brain builder

A really great book for growing in your knowledge of current data and past history of events, countries , finances, governments etc. This book can help you be savvy about a great many things in a short time... Good fr any employee at a bosses dinner or a student at an interview... a real brain builder with so much contained...The Illustrated Brief History of Time, Updated and Expanded Edition

el qualitat!

the book was in perfect shape and i received it just a couple days after the purchase. very pleased.

Fantastic Book - must have for every bookshelf

Great book - captivating reading - amazing that one book can cover such a vast array of interesting info!

Great Source For Information

The essential book of knowlege is an easy reference book and jam backed with useful information. It can answer those quirky questions that you forgot the answers to quickly and easily. When was the last time you read the Declaration of Independence? What are those wine regions in France? How do I correctly punctuate this sentence? Faster than the internet.

Essential Knowledge!

Maybe not all essential, but interesting things throughout! A nice gift and coffee table occupant.