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Running Press Cyclopedia: The Portable Visual Encyclopedia, 4th Edition - Hardcover

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9780762426799: Running Press Cyclopedia: The Portable Visual Encyclopedia, 4th Edition

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The Running Press Cyclopedia is a marvelous, global compendium of information packaged in an exciting and extensive reference book. This completely updated edition is not only slightly larger than the original, but it also contains the equivalent of 32 pages of brand new material, including brand new illustrations. The additional material covers the post 9-11 world, especially new developments in world and national politics and culture. Divided into twenty-one sections, The Running Press Cyclopedia includes more than 200,000 facts on such topics as world history, science, arts, and the environment. Over one thousand illustrations, including charts, diagrams, drawings, and maps, help the reader visualize information and understand the impact of statistics, geography, and other aspects of our modern world. The book is organized thematically into six parts, so locating basic information is simple. A complete index provides easy access to each subject. The compact format and low price makes this the ideal reference for students. More than 1,000 full-color and black and white illustrations.

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