The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge

This is the comprehensive yet accessible 1,320-page reference work compiled by over 20 experts at the New York Times that provides essential knowledge of over 30 fields of endeavor, spanning subjects from Beowulf to Keynesian economics to Zuse's binary computing machines. Renowned columnist William Safire provides the introduction and enigmatologist Will Shortz provides the Sudoku tips in addition to other columnists--all articles are written in easily digested, readable formats. A biographical dictionary of nearly 1,000 of the most important figures in every field is included in addition to a dictionary of medical terms and procedures. It includes a complete guide to every book in the Bible and explains the origins and meaning of the Koran while providing an annotated version of the U.S. Constitution that explains every article and amendment. 9 1/2" H x 8" W x 2 1/2" D. (3 lbs.)