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The American Desk Encyclopedia

Name: The American Desk Encyclopedia
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Book Synopsis: Oxford's American Desk Encyclopedia is the most up to date, affordable, and convenient encyclopedia on the market, offering over 15,000 alphabetically arranged entries that put a world of information within arm's reach. Virtually any topic you would want information on you will find here. There are numerous biographical entries – well over 3,000 in all – that cover artists, writers, and composers; military, political, and world leaders; religious and business figures; scientists and inventors, and much more.

Readers will find concise entries on geographical places from mountains, rivers, and seas to cities, regions, and nations. Science is perhaps the biggest category covered, encompassing physics, astronomy, chemistry, the environment, mathematics, the life sciences including many entries on animals, plants, and minerals plus hundreds of entries on technology (inventions, machine parts, and so on). There are literary terms, artistic movements, architectural styles, musical periods. Religion and mythology, medicine and health, sports and entertainment, politics and the law--all are covered here. The Encyclopedia also offers an attractive page layout, with hundreds of black-and-white illustrations, plus a sixteen-page color map section. Its compact trim size makes it fit neatly in any convenient space on a desk or on the kitchen counter--ready whenever you need fast information. And finally, the Encyclopedia is a great bargain, a cloth-bound reference work at a paperback price. Wide ranging, authoritative, portable, affordable, and engagingly illustrated, The American Desk Encyclopedia will be the mainstay of your home or office library.

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Looking for the most comprehensive source of information? Look no further! Oxford's American Desk Encyclopedia is here to put a world of knowledge at your fingertips. With over 15,000 alphabetically arranged entries, this encyclopedia covers virtually any topic you could imagine. From biographies of famous artists, military leaders, and scientists to concise descriptions of geographical locations and in-depth coverage of science, technology, religion, medicine, sports, and more, you'll find it all in this one convenient reference book.

What sets the American Desk Encyclopedia apart is its up-to-date content. Stay current with the latest discoveries and advancements in various fields. Explore the wonders of physics, astronomy, chemistry, and mathematics. Discover fascinating facts about the environment, plants, animals, and minerals. Uncover the secrets of inventions and technological advancements.

Aside from its extensive coverage, the American Desk Encyclopedia offers an attractive page layout filled with hundreds of black-and-white illustrations, bringing the information to life. Need a quick reference? Its compact trim size makes it easy to keep it within arm's reach on your desk or kitchen counter.

What's more, the American Desk Encyclopedia is the best value for your money. With a cloth-bound cover and a paperback price, you get the durability and quality of a reference work without breaking the bank. Don't miss out on this wide-ranging, authoritative, portable, and engagingly illustrated encyclopedia that will become the mainstay of your home or office library.

Ready to delve into a world of knowledge? Get your copy of Oxford's American Desk Encyclopedia today and become an expert on any subject you desire!

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