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The New York Public Library Desk Reference (4th Edition)
The New York Public Library Desk Reference - 4th Edition Author:Paul Fargis, The New York Public Library With more than 1 million copies sold, the ultimate source for the most frequently sought information is back -- in a completely updated fourth edition. Curious to know about the wind chill factor or how to make a Rob Roy or locate the time in China? Why not peruse a list of common crossword-puzzle words, catch up on the latest computer terms, l... more »earn how to carve a turkey the right way, or find out who invented what and when? The most reliable, useful, and entertaining information is once again just a page-turn away in the fourth edition of The New York Public Library Desk Reference. This timeless resource originates from one of the world's great storehouses of knowledge. With collections totaling over 50 million items, The New York Public Library's vast collections continue to expand at a rate of approximately 10,000 items per week. Fully updated with more than 1,000 pages, The New York Public Library Desk Reference is packed with answers to the most frequently asked questions, as well as easy-to-read charts, graphs, and tables, insightful sidebars, full-color maps, and illustrations, plus cross-references and web addresses to aid more in-depth research. From the serious to the trivial, the most frequently sought information from more than 50 reference books is readily at hand in this one comprehensive and accessible guide. The New York Public Library is the only facility of its kind with both world-class research and circulating collections that are free and open to the general public, with four major research libraries and 85 neighborhood libraries. Founded in 1895, The New York Public Library is used annually by over 15 million people.« less