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

by John Leonard (Introduction)
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Bill Bryson, author of A Short History of Nearly Everything
"I wish I'd had this book 25 years ago. It is certain to become an indispensable tool for fact fanatics."

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"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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Product Details
  • Hardcover: 1104 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Press (October 7, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312313675
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312313678
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.6 x 2.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #233,452 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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