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Megan: IMG A Meaty Tale: The Powells.com Interview with Julie Powell

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The New American Desk Encyclopedia

by Signet Books

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Completely revised, updated, and enlarged, this reference book is the best, most current encyclopedia available in convenient, highly portable, paperback form. Authoritative yet clearly written articles cover the complete spectrum of knowledge and activity for the student and general reader, from astronomy to psychology, from genetics to religion, and from archaeology to engineering, law, painting, music, contemporary culture, sports, and a host of other topics, plus a 16-page, full-color atlas of the Earth and the Universe.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780451193209
Author:
Signet
Author:
Concord Reference
Author:
Signet Books
Publisher:
Signet Book
Location:
New York, N.Y. :
Subject:
Reference
Subject:
Dictionaries and encyclopedias
Subject:
Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Subject:
Encyclopedias
Subject:
General Reference
Edition Number:
4
Edition Description:
Revised, Expand
Publication Date:
August 1997
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
1424
Dimensions:
6.94x4.21x2.13 in. 1.36 lbs.
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