801 Things You Should Know
801 Things You Should Know
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Summary
In our increasingly complex world, we're constantly bombarded with -isms and events, whether historical or current. Somehow we're expected to keep track of all of these ideas. David Olsen, author of The Words You Should Know, provides a handy, easy-to-skim guide to the most important concepts and events that created our era.
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801 Things You Should Know by David Olsen
Discover how the world's biggest ideas, inventions, and actions changed the course of history! What would life be like if the Age of Reason never challenged others to think differently, if the Industrial Revolution never happened, or if the New York Stock Exchange never came into existence? 801 Things You Should Know gives you the lowdown on thoughts and events that transformed past civilizations into the cultures that we know today. Each entry explains a game-changing concept or moment in time, detailing how it helped shape societies around the globe. You'll uncover fascinating details you'd never heard before, and be surprised to learn how these major influences have directly impacted the way you live. From the sixth century B.C. to the present day, you'll discover the captivating people, acts, and ideas that have inspired change--and revolutionized the world.
David Olsen is the author of The Words You Should Know and co-author of The Big Book of Words You Should Know and Roget's Words for Intellectuals. He earned his M.A. degree in communications and B.A. degree in public relations from Brigham Young University. He is the president of Market Builders, a marketing and public relations consultancy works with consumer product companies to launch products and brands to the public. He lives in Utah with his wife Holly, and they are the parents of five children.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781440565717 |
| ISBN 10 | 1440565716 |
| Title | 801 Things You Should Know |
| Author | David Olsen |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Adams Media Corporation |
| Year published | 2013-07-18 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |