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The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind Hardcover – October 30, 2007

by The New York Times (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 80 ratings
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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.
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    1328 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    St. Martin's Press
  4. Publication date
    October 30, 2007
  5. Dimensions
    7.75 x 2.5 x 9.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0312376596
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0312376598
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“This widely expanded update to the original 2004 edition defines nearly every facet of contemporary life--from arts, grammar, mythology and culture to science, economics, and geopolitical issues. Though bearing an authority and informational wealth that might rival the voluminous Oxford Dictionary of English, this surprisingly manageable volume is organized alphabetically by subject and contains thousands of highly accessible essays, tables, and lists, all composed by New York Times field experts. It also includes an introduction by longtime "On Language" columnist and Pultizer Prize winner William Safire. An essential background referenec for almost every subject: highly recommended for all public libraries.” ―Library Journal

“I wish I'd had this book 25 years ago. It is certain to become an indispensable tool for fact fanatics.” ―Bill Bryson, author of A Short History of Nearly Everything

“In short, this is the largest, most up-to-date and affordable one volume desk reference available today and is an absolute must for every home, dorm room and library.” ―Tucson Citizen

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The New York Times is a daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed internationally. Founded in 1851, the newspaper has won 95 Pulitzer Prizes, more than any other newspaper.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ St. Martin's Press; 2nd edition (October 30, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 1328 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0312376596
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0312376598
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.75 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 2.5 x 9.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 80 ratings

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Jabberwock
5.0 out of 5 stars A massive book with an amazing amount of great information!
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2021
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I’ve only spot read some of this book since there are 1320 pages including indices, so I can only rate my first impression. But, WOW, what a treasure trove of information! It covers so many areas that it is practically mind-boggling. I checked out some areas I knew well and sure enough, there was information I didn’t know about them. I am truly impressed. If you enjoy learning this book will be a real treat. Add to what you already think you know or go off into a new area. Either way, you’ll enjoy this mighty tome! Top marks!
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Mar R
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good!
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2011
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I just can't get enough of this book! I have been reading this daily, for a couple of
weeks and I can't believe the amount of information I was able to grasp. Sure, all the
information is available on the web but I was looking for a book that would give a
'big picture' or a 'bird's eye- view' of important events and topics and this book
fit the bill perfectly.

I use it as a starting point along with The New York Times Presents Smarter by Sunday: 52 Weekends of Essential Knowledge for the Curious Mind . I then proceed to read about the same
topic on Wikipedia or an encyclopedia like Encarta/Britannica. You could even try doing these
side by side.

My pursuit of knowledge has begun! And, I am loving it!

Cheers!
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Josef Erik
5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference book!
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2017
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This sucker is BIG! It's a nice, big book, and the quality of it is very nice. I have some really cook book ends and was in the market for reference books to use with it, and it looks fantastic on my desk in my office. As far as the subjects covered, what doesn't it cover? I plan on learning a lot, and I'm very happy I decided to get this. I don't see how someone could be disappointed with it, unless they were to receive a damaged copy.
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PBinJC
4.0 out of 5 stars Packed, very dry, reference for our knowledge starved time
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2019
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This book is hundreds of pages of single space type about every thing people should know. It is most useful for a time after the apocalypse when we need to rebuild society. Very dry.
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Karen Kee
5.0 out of 5 stars No guessing anymore!
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2012
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In the days of search engines, it is a delight to find a book that has tons of the kind of information you once knew but can't recall. Though probably not designed this way, I found it a delight to read it as a novel. I would look up a concept, find it, get my answer, then continue reading that section and a few pages forward of where I started. It will be a gift for those who just don't want to "search" for every answer, but who still enjoys the joy of reading.
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loan dommen
5.0 out of 5 stars a;; the essential information
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2021
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The book has all the information I was looking for !
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samanthay27
3.0 out of 5 stars Pages Stuck Together
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2011
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The only complaint I had was that the pages of the book were still together like they weren't pulled apart when the book was made.
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Patrick Maguire
5.0 out of 5 stars Life Learner...
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2019
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Recommend this book, full of all kinds of topics great conversation piece or if you are a life learner wanting to expand your current knowledge base, this book is a must have
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James R
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2009
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A good way to irritate and intrigue (in equal measures!) your work colleagues. I keep it at work for when our connection to Google is too slow.
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