A concise encyclopedia
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A concise encyclopedia
(Oxford paperback reference)
Oxford University Press, 2007
2nd ed
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Oxford concise encyclopedia
The new Macmillan encyclopedia
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First ed. published in 1987 as The new Macmillan encyclopedia
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Lively, accessible, and up-to-date, this encyclopedia is an invaluable quick-reference work. Its compact size and clear concise style make it easy to find information on a vast range of subjects quickly and easily. 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. The Encyclopedia also features maps of the world, and is fully illustrated with line drawings and diagrams. Suitable for family reference, students, and a handy desk reference for professionals, there is a wealth of information in this portable, affordable volume.
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