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. 
<br/><br/> Includes index. 
<br/><br/>The fine arts -- The performing arts -- Science and technology -- Social sciences -- Philosophy, religion, and mythology -- Economics and business -- Media -- Sports -- Food. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780312643027 (hbk.) 0312643020 (hbk.) 9780312376598 0312376596 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2011501648 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Encyclopedias and dictionaries.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>AG6  / .N495 2011 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>031