A Concise Encyclopedia (Oxford Quick Reference)

by Alan Isaacs

"Lively, accessible, and up-to-date, this is the encyclopedia to have by your elbow at your desk, at home or at work. Its compact size and clear, concise style ensures that you will find the information you need quickly and easily. Covering everything you need to know from science to mythology and politics to architecture, it is ideal for family reference, students and professionals." over 12,000 entries covering a huge range of areas from art to zoology; the most up-to-date and comprehensive single-volume paperback encyclopedia available; features concise biographies of famous international figures from all walks of life; fully illustrated with line drawings, diagrams, and maps; and comprehensive yet compact enough to be a handy-sized desk reference.

Paperback

First published December 2, 2004