The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge
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The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind is a single-volume reference book. It exceeds one thousand pages in length.
It covers many topics including:
- Architecture
- Art
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Dance
- Economics, Business, and Finance
- Film
- Geography
- Geology
- History
- Law
- Literature
- Drama
- Mathematics
- Media
- Medicine
- Music
- Mythology
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physics
- Religion
- Science
- Technology
- Sports
There is also a reference library which contains a Writer's Guide, Guide to Nutrition, Nations of the World, U.S. States and cities, languages, biographies and a crossword dictionary.
Prominent New York Times writers have contributed with essays on health, the Supreme Court and war, among other topics.
[edit] References
Wright, John W., et al. (2004). The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge. New York: St. Martin’s Press. ISBN 0-312-31367-5.
