The New Penguin Factfinder by David Crystal

The New Penguin Factfinder by David Crystal

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Organized in thematic sections that cover topics as diverse as science and technology, sport and culture, and religion and mythology, this general fact book is a mine of facts, figures and statistics, backed by maps, diagrams and a full index.

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The New Penguin Factfinder by David Crystal

The New Penguin Factfinder is the most comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date general factbook available. Organised in thematic sections that cover topics as diverse as science and technology, sport and culture, religion and mythology, it is a goldmine of facts, figures and statistics, backed by maps, diagrams and a full index. Whether you are seeking to establish the precise population of Guatemala, the chemical symbol for radium or a list of Olympic Games medallists, this is the essential source of information.
The New Penguin Factfinder has been compiled by an international team of experts and overseen by Professor David Crystal OBE, Honorary Professor of Linguistics at the University of Wales, Bangor, and editor of The New Penguin Encyclopedia. He lives in Holyhead, Anglesey.
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ISBN 13 9780141011097
ISBN 10 0141011092
Title The New Penguin Factfinder
Author David Crystal
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 2003-04-24
Number of pages 960
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.