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Pears' Cyclopaedia 2009 - 2010 [Hardcover]

Chris Cook (Author)

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Publication Date: 3 Sep 2009

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.

Plus the traditional favourites: Famous people, medical matters, world gazetteer, the world of science, sporting almanac, and general information (a treasure trove for crossword enthusiasts)

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Plus the traditional favourites: Famous people, medical matters, world gazetteer, the world of science, sporting almanac, and general information (a treasure trove for crossword enthusiasts)

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Hardcover: 1056 pages
Publisher: Allen Lane (3 Sep 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1846141354
ISBN-13: 978-1846141355
Product Dimensions: 13.8 x 3.9 x 20.4 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 209,795 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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About the Author

Dr Chris Cook has been editing Pears' Cyclopaedia since 1977: the year of the Queen's silver jubilee, James Callaghan and The Clash. The world has changed since then, but Pears is still the only book of its kind to be updated and revised annually.

Dr Cook is helped in his daunting yearly task of overseeing a varied team of expert contributors - and condensing their wisdom into one volume - by his love of reference books, the compulsive reading of every kind of newspaper, and his formidable academic record in creating historical works that have been translated into a dozen languages (from Spanish to Korean). He receives letters from Pears fans all around the world, who have long seen the book as a trusted friend.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wikipedia? I'd rather have this. 19 Dec 2009

By J. Bludge

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Ahh the humble reference book, much maligned in the early part of the 21st Century, but Pears Cyclopedia acts as a reminder of what we'd be missing if we simply relied on the Internet for all our factual needs. Jammed packed with fascinating facts and information this book is a must for any crossword fan, quizmaster or merely the generally curious. It's compact size means it will fit discreetly in any bookshelf yet it is pleasingly weighty being hardback which lends a certain presence to it's feeling of reliability as a source of information. The only minor issue you may have with getting used to this book is the way the information is laid out (it is categorised and not simply A-Z) but that really is being picky. I don't see how you can go wrong with a neat little book like this.

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3.0 out of 5 stars booklover 13 April 2010

By Mrs. Judith Robson

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Slightly disappointed.I have a copy of the 1991/1992 version.When the new version arrived it was much thinner due to the fact that the paper quality is very thin and also there were no maps in the Gazeteer.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Pears Cyclopeadia 17 Oct 2009

By D. Davey

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An excellent book - there should be one on every coffee table or one alongside the dictioary. It's full of very useful information and easy to use.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Pears' Cyclopaedia 2009 - 2010

Pears' Cyclopaedia 2009 - 2010 A very good reference book as loads of informations on all sort of subjects certainly recommend

Published 4 months ago by mrs s a smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Husbands 'bible'

My husband needed a new copy, he has used the last one till it fell apart. Good quality and great price.

Published 5 months ago by Bev Tromans

5.0 out of 5 stars Knowledgable purchase

Good delivery. I purchased this to replace the father in laws Pears which went walk about. He loves this type of book and at 82 is still curious about everything. Read more

Published 23 months ago by goffey

5.0 out of 5 stars Unsurpassed

This was bought as a present. The information is unsurpassed in its breadth and depth, wide ranging and comprehensive. A great gift!

Published on 21 Sep 2010 by paddie1958

3.0 out of 5 stars For sharp eyes only

I probably would have liked my copy if only the type were a little bigger so I could actually have read it.

Published on 18 July 2010 by Chris De Keulenaer

4.0 out of 5 stars Great source of info but pity the maps have been discontinued

A very compact source of information - an indispensible "bible" for conversations over the dining table. Read more

Published on 14 July 2010 by Paula Arthur

5.0 out of 5 stars Small but perfectly formed.

If you're the type who finds Stehen Fry & QI endlessly fascinating but Mastermind too taxing, you'll love this little beauty. Read more

Published on 13 April 2010 by Ms. Antoinette V. Carter

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Already have 20 year old copy. Pears is Pears and this is exactly what was expected

Published on 23 Mar 2010 by T Shipman

3.0 out of 5 stars Errors

I've always found previous editions useful and reliable however the first new article I read "Broadcasting in Britain" (D30)contains glaring errors such as "BBC2 began on 20 April... Read more

Published on 9 Mar 2010 by John G

5.0 out of 5 stars Yet to be beaten for sheer volume of information

I bought this version of the Pears Cyclopaedia for my mother whose original copy was out-of-date by about 20 years (meaning we were still at "cold war" with Russia!). Read more

Published on 23 Feb 2010 by Helen Williamson

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