Dimensions
138 x 204 x 39mm
Edited by Chris Cook.
Continuing to inform and intrigue generations of readers with its unique mix of solid facts and fascinating gems, Pears' Cyclopaedia offers clear and concise information on such wide-ranging subjects as global economics, Norse mythology and modern cinema. Plus, some surprising and curious details about, among others, brittle stars, cloud computing and ziggurats.
Updated regularly by a panel of thirty experts, this handy edition includes new and revised sections on Art and Architecture, the World of Wine and Britain Today, as well as covering literary prizes, the advent of Barack Obama and a world in recession – making Pears' Cyclopaedia the only reference book you'll ever need.
