Title: The New York Times guide to essential knowledge :
Date: 2011
Publisher: St. Martin's Press,
Physical description: 1368 p. : map ; 25 cm.
Language: English
LC class: A
Abstract: 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.
Contents: The fine arts -- The performing arts -- Science and technology -- Social sciences -- Philosophy, religion, and mythology -- Economics and business -- Media -- Sports -- Food.
Notes: Previous ed.: 2007. Includes index.