General Encyclopaedias
"Guinness World Records 2009"
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Guinness World Records 2009 is packed with 1000's of new records, amazing 3D photography, fold-out features including Harry Potter, the Moon Landings and 3D Dinosaurs, celebrity interviews and 100% new photography. Rev ed. Hardback, Size: 304 x 227 mm. Weight: 1355g.
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ISBN: 1904994369
Publisher: Guinness World Records Limited
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
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"The New Fontana Dictionary of Modern Thought"
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This reference contains some 4000 entries by 326 expert contributors. Nearly 1000 entries are entirely new; and most of those that survive from the previous (1988) edition have been substantially revised or newly written for this edition. 3 rev ed. Paperback, 960 pages. Size: 234 x 153 mm. Weight: 1190g.
Author: (Bullock, Alan, ed.)
ISBN: 0006863833
Publisher: Harpercollins Publishers
Date: 2000 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) General Encyclopaedias
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"Passing Time in the Loo"
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Second volume of theis bestselling miscellany featuring new and updated material. Paperback, 576 pages. Size: 216 x 140 mm. Weight: 93g.
Author: (Anderson, Steven W., ed.)
ISBN: 0953735796
Publisher: Scarab Book Ltd
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) General Encyclopaedias
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"Pears Cyclopaedia"
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Offers information from Bow Bells to Byzantine art, from Komodo dragons to kamikaze pilots, and from literary pseudonyms to a chronicle of global history. With col. maps. Hardback, 1056 pages. Weight: 856g.
Author: (Cook, Chris, ed.)
ISBN: 1846141362
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) General Encyclopaedias
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"Visual Dictionary"
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An encyclopedia with over 6,000 photos and thousands of entries. It helps you know how a bronze statue is made stage-by-stage, discover how a plasma TV works, go inside a volcano or the latest high-tech car, explore the prehistoric world and find the answers to all kinds of questions on science, art, music, sport and more. With col. illustrations. Rev ed. Hardback, 672 pages. Weight: 788g.
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ISBN: 1405317493
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) General Encyclopaedias
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"Where We Are Now"The Smartest, Clearest Guide to the Issues That Shape the World
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Uses graphics to explain the facts behind the big issues. This title contains information on an encyclopaedic range of topical subjects. It takes various facts and figures, analyses them, spots the trends hiding beneath the surface and presents them in an understandable way. It also explains how things might work tomorrow. With hundreds of graphics, charts, tables and photographs. Hardback, 256 pages. Size: 279 x 240 mm. Weight: 1324g.
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ISBN: 1845333446
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) General Encyclopaedias
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"Whitaker's Almanack 2009"
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Quite simply, Whitaker's Almanack 2009 is the perfect book for anyone interested in current affairs and general knowledge. 141 rev ed. Hardback, 1376 pages. Size: 228 x 148 mm. Weight: 1481g.
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ISBN: 1408104229
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
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"Whitaker's Almanack Pocket Reference 2009"
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"Whitaker's" series; For quizzes, crosswords and general knowledge Whitaker's Almanack Pocket Reference contains an assortment of fascinating facts and figures in a handy-sized format. 9 rev ed. Paperback, 224 pages. Size: 160 x 110 mm. Weight: 171g.
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ISBN: 1408104202
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
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"Whitaker's Concise Almanack"
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"Whitaker's" series; Whitaker's Concise Almanack 2008is the definitive reference guide to the UK. A softback, shorterversion of its big sister, Whitaker's Almanack, the Concise edition ispacked with thousands of UK-centric facts, figures and statistics on awide range of subjects New ed. Paperback, 748 pages. Size: 228 x 148 mm. Weight: 711g.
Author: (Ward, Inna, ed.)
ISBN: 071368562X
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
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"Whitaker's Concise Almanack 2009"
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"Whitaker's" series; A softback, shorter version of its big sister, Whitaker's Almanack, the Conciseedition is packed with thousands of UK-centric facts, figures andstatistics on a wide range of subjects. Great value for money at lessthan half the price! Paperback, 752 pages. Size: 228 x 148 mm. Weight: 710g.
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ISBN: 1408104210
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
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"World Factfinder"
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Suitable as a homework reference, this work provides an insight into our world, giving details of individual nations that are supplemented by information on diverse cultural aspects of selected countries, while descriptions of the physical world are complemented by coverage of key environmental issues. With illustrations (some col.), maps (chiefly col.). Paperback, 624 pages. Size: 204 x 136 mm. Weight: 702g.
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ISBN: 0550103309
Publisher: Hodder Education
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
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"Whitaker's World of Facts 2009"
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Fully updated and revised for 2009, this family reference book comes from the publishers of the renowned Whitaker's Almanack.It combines the most up-to-date, 'must have' information on everyimportant subject on earth. Hugelyentertaining and informative, this book is a superbreference title for all the family. With col. illustrations. Hardback, 320 pages. Size: 276 x 215 mm. Weight: 1547g.
Author: Ash, Russell
ISBN: 1408105861
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
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"The Irish Book of Lists"
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This convenient reference for facts and information, with its addicitive and enlighting list is hard to put down, and has something for everyone Irish or interested in Ireland. Hardback, 200 pages. Size: 198 x 128 mm. Weight: 541g.
Author: Ashe, Julian
ISBN: 1905172524
Publisher: The Collins Press
Date: 2007 (Ireland)
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"Wikipedia the Missing Manual"
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"Missing Manual" series; Helps learn how to contribute to Wikipedia, the user-generated online reference for the 21st century. This title gives you practical advice on creating articles and collaborating with fellow editors, improving existing articles, and working with the Wikipedia community to review new articles, mediate disputes, and maintain the site. With illustrations. Paperback, 502 pages. Size: 232 x 178 mm. Weight: 801g.
Author: Broughton, John
ISBN: 0596515162
Publisher: O'reilly Media, Inc, Usa
Date: 2008 (United States)
Readership: Technical / Manuals General Encyclopaedias
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"Brewer's Cabinet of Curiosities"An Irresistibly Browsable Collection of Bizarre and Out-Of-The-Way Information
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Hailed as a serious work of reference, it presents a browsable collection of information, with a phrase-and-fable slant. It includes anecdotes, odd news reports, quotations, superstitions, tall tales and truths. It also contains a myriad of drawers, cupboards and hidden compartments. With 75 b/w photo\illu(s). Hardback, 288 pages. Size: 204 x 141 mm. Weight: 788g.
Author: Crofton, Ian
ISBN: 0304368016
Publisher: Hodder Education
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) General Encyclopaedias
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