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The New York Public Library Desk Reference
The New York Public Library Desk Reference Author:Macmillan Publishing With nearly one million copies in print, The New York Public Library Desk Reference has been a timeless best seller. Since its first appearance in 1989, this unique reference has provided hundreds of thousands of people with the information they really need--information that is increasingly hard to find in the sea of facts available online and ... more »in print. Now completely revised and redesigned in full color, The New York Public Library Desk Reference Third Edition goes beyond the success of previous editions. Continuing to answer a critical need for meaningful information, it is at once more comprehensive, more readable, and easier to use than ever before. Much more than an update, this stunning new edition offers substantial new material, refined organization, and a striking interior that will appeal to all readers.Filled with fascinating and useful information, The New York Public Library Desk Reference offers more than facts. In twenty-six subject categories it answers the questions people most frequently ask, providing information, instructions, and advice. Readers can look up past Olympic winners, learn how to treat a pet's injury, get advice on buying insurance, and much more. Old and new fans alike will appreciate these new or enhanced features:- More than 55 new sections cover topics such as wind chill, electronic libraries, film directors, recycling, mutual funds, and major sports figures.- Numerous added sidebars entertain and instruct on topics such as black holes, the Internet, how to carve a turkey, and the average cost of raising a child.- Highlighted info-bits delight and inform the casual browser.- Extensive cross references guide the reader to related sections.- Addresses for related web sites help readers find more information.- Updated Useful Addresses chapter expands this popular and useful resource.With full-color illustrations throughout, the third edition of The New York Public Library Desk Reference brings information to life and invites repeated use. Readers will want to prominently display this handsome reference, which also makes an ideal gift. This core reference takes its place beside the dictionary as an essential resource for home, office, or school.« less