The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge

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The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind is a single-volume reference book by The New York Times. It exceeds one thousand pages in length.

It covers many topics including:

• Architecture
• Art
• Astronomy
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Dance
• Economics, Business, and Finance
• Film
• Geography
• Geology
• History
• Law
• Literature
• Drama
• Mathematics
• Media
• Medicine
• Music
• Mythology
• Philosophy
• Photography
• Physics
• Religion
• Science
• Technology
• Sports

There is also a reference library which contains a Writer's Guide, Guide to Nutrition, Nations of the World, U.S. States and cities, languages, biographies and a crossword dictionary.

Prominent New York Times writers have contributed with essays on health, the Supreme Court and war, among other topics.

References[]

• Wright, John W.; et al. (2004). The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge. New York: St. Martin’s Press. ISBN 0-312-31367-5.

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