Its compact size and clear concise style make it easy to find information on a vast range of subjects quickly and easily. Lively, accessible, and up-to-date, this encyclopedia is an invaluable quick-reference work. The Encyclopedia also features maps of the world, and is fully illustrated with line drawings and diagrams. Over 12,000 entries include coverage of science, technology, the arts, politics, sports, geography, folklore and mythology, inventions, architecture, literature, design, and philosophy, as well as numerous concise biographies of internationally famous world figures. Из серии: Oxford Paperback Reference
2007. Suitable for family reference, students, and a handy desk reference for professionals, there is a wealth of information in this portable, affordable volume.