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The New York Times guide to essential knowledge : a desk reference for the curious mind. Guide to essential knowledge - Rev. and expanded 3rd ed., 3rd U.S. ed. - New York : St. Martin's Press, 2011. - 1368 p. : map ; 25 cm.

Includes index.

The fine arts -- The performing arts -- Science and technology -- Social sciences -- Philosophy, religion, and mythology -- Economics and business -- Media -- Sports -- Food.

Presents information on nearly fifty major categories such as architecture, biology, business, history, medicine, sports, and film; a biographical dictionary; a list of the wonders of the world; and a writer's guide to grammar.

ISBN: 9780312643027 (hbk.) 0312643020 (hbk.) 9780312376598 0312376596

LCCN: 2011501648

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Encyclopedias and dictionaries.

LC Class. No.: AG6 / .N495 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 031