General Encyclopaedias
"The Penguin Book of Facts"
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The hugely popular Penguin Book of Facts is back! This handy B-format paperback is the most comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date general fact book available. Organised in thematic sections that cover topics as diverse as science and technology, sport and culture, religion and mythology, it is easy to navigate and great value for money. The first edition has sold almost 15,000 copies and has proved a huge hit, especially among crossword solvers, students and editors. An essential desk reference. Second edition. 2 rev ed. Paperback, 960 pages. Weight: 646g.
Author: Crystal, David
ISBN: 0141026235
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) General Encyclopaedias
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"The Penguin Concise Encyclopedia"
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Offers over 22,000 alphabatised entries on the facts, events, issues, people, beliefs and achievements that make up the sum of human knowledge. 3 rev ed. Paperback, 1056 pages. Weight: 1680g.
Author: Crystal, David
ISBN: 0141026219
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) General Encyclopaedias
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"The Penguin Factfinder"
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Reflects changes in politics, sport, culture and the arts to the end of 2006. This book is about the basic facts from one of Britain's information providers. With illustrations. 3 rev ed. Paperback, 960 pages. Weight: 1042g.
Author: Crystal, David
ISBN: 0141026227
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) General Encyclopaedias
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"The Penguin Pocket Book of Facts"
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Part of Penguin's major new series of reference titles ranging from Spanish and French dictionaries to books on spelling and babies' names. With maps. Paperback, 448 pages. Weight: 234g.
Author: Crystal, David
ISBN: 014102111X
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date: 2005 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) General Encyclopaedias
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"What?"
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"Collector's Library" series; Part 1 is an alphabetical arrangement of words and phrases, taking in such esoterica as Apple-polishing, Gematria, the Last Trump and Schlamperei. Part 2 presents tables of information on topics as wide ranging as chemical elements, foodstuffs, names of hurricanes, religion, slang, fashion and medicine. Ages 8+. Hardback, 320 pages. Size: 195 x 125 mm. Weight: 364g.
Author: Dale, Rodney
ISBN: 1904919197
Publisher: Crw Publishing Limited
Date: 2004 (UK)
Readership: General General Encyclopaedias
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"When?"
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"Where? When? What? Who?" series; Part 1 is an encyclopaedic index of words, phrases and terms concerned with time. Part 2 takes the 366 days of the Gregorian leap year one by one and looks at observances and holidays. Part 3 discusses a number of different types of calendars, including Fijian, French Revolutionary, Jewish, Muslim and Roman. Ages 8+. Hardback, 320 pages. Size: 195 x 125 mm. Weight: 440g.
Author: Dale, Rodney
ISBN: 1904919200
Publisher: Crw Publishing Limited
Date: 2004 (UK)
Readership: General General Encyclopaedias
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"Hunter Davies' Lists"An Intriguing Collection of Facts and Figures
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Behind every ritual of every day there are figures listing the most common dreams, and the most popular names for male and female dogs. This work explores these statistics and their meanings, providing knowledge on various topics from the top 10 breakfast cereals to the things people want to do before they die. New ed. Paperback, 192 pages. Size: 210 x 149 mm. Weight: 505g.
Author: Davies, Hunter
ISBN: 1844035239
Publisher: Cassell Illustrated
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) General Encyclopaedias
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"Britannica Book of the Year 2008"Events of 2007
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Presents an account of the people, the events and the trends that made 2007 memorable. This book explores 2007's critical issues and fresh technologies and their impact on people. It probes the reasons behind events and developments. With illustrations (chiefly col.), maps, ports. (chiefly col.). Hardback, 880 pages. Size: 285 x 220 mm. Weight: 1909g.
Author: Encyclopaedia Britannica
ISBN: 159339425X
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica (Uk) Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
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"Salt Water Fishing"A Step-By-Step Handbook
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A step-by-step handbook. With over 200 colour photographs. Paperback, 64 pages. Size: 297 x 228 mm. Weight: 505g.
Author: Ford, Martin Vaughan, Bruce
ISBN: 184476303X
Publisher: Anness Publishing
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) General Encyclopaedias
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"The Book of Alternative Records"
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Welcome to the most eccentric, weird and downright zany record book you are ever likely to find. This incredible tome is the result of many painstaking years of research that has culminated in a crazy compendium of incredible and unusual feats. From pulling aeroplanes and barges to lying on a bed of nails, there really is a challenge for everyone. With ill.. Hardback, 288 pages. Weight: 419g.
Author: Gould, Phillip J Laue, Ralf
ISBN: 1843581264
Publisher: Blake Publishing
Date: 2004 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) General Encyclopaedias
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"Match Wits With the Kids"A Little Learning for All the Family
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How does photosynthesis work? Who was the first Tudor king? What is a preposition, or a conjunction? What causes a tsunami? This book answers all such questions. It covers the key school subjects - Maths, English, Science, History, Geography and languages. With illustrations. Paperback, 400 pages. Size: 198 x 129 mm. Weight: 323g.
Author: Green, Jonathan
ISBN: 1848310005
Publisher: Icon Books Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) General Encyclopaedias
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"Philip's Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Fossils"
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A guide to identifying minerals, rocks and fossils. It includes around 145 colour plates that show typical mineral, rock and fossils specimens. It is suitable for amateur collectors and specialists. With 150 colour plates, 100 line drawings. New ed. Paperback, 336 pages. Size: 198 x 126 mm. Weight: 496g.
Author: Hamilton, William Roger Woolley, A.R. Bishop, A.C.
ISBN: 0540074292
Publisher: Philip's
Date: 1999 (United Kingdom)
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"The Book of Lasts"
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"Book Of... (Cassell Illustrated)" series; Everybody knows who was the first man on the moon; but who was the last? We know the dodo is extinct, but where was the last one seen - and how did it die? From the last of the Aztecs to the last days of the Berlin wall, this book looks at the conclusions and tragic endings of history - what ended with a bang and what sidled out with a whimper. With 400 illustrations. Paperback, 288 pages. Size: 218 x 162 mm. Weight: 702g.
Author: Harrison, Ian
ISBN: 184403514X
Publisher: Cassell Illustrated
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
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"What Are the Chances of That?"
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Everyone loves pieces of useless information, and this book is packed with just that. Paperback, 320 pages. Weight: 72g.
Author: Hartston, William
ISBN: 1843581019
Publisher: Blake Publishing
Date: 2004 (United Kingdom)
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"The Book of Origins"The First of Everything - From Art to Zoos
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Everything has an origin. This book offers information on the origins of everything - from tea-bags to mobile phones. It is for people who want to know how, or when, things began, where they came from, why they started - and when it has a human origin, such as the Mongol Empire or Ferrari cars, and the name of the person who started it. Paperback, 352 pages. Size: 210 x 145 mm. Weight: 326g.
Author: Homer, Trevor
ISBN: 0749951656
Publisher: Piatkus Books
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) General Encyclopaedias
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