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 by The New York Times. 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.

Video The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge

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. 

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