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The Penguin Book of Facts (Penguin Reference) (Paperback)

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  • Paperback: 960 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; Updated ed edition (5 Aug 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0141018577
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141018577
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 13 x 4.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 248,454 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'One of the greatest reference books ever published'

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The Penguin Book of Facts is the most comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date general factbook available. Organised in thematic sections that cover topics as diverse as science and technology, sport and culture, religion and mythology, it is a goldmine of facts, figures and statistics, backed by maps, diagrams and a full index. Whether you are seeking to establish the precise population of Guatemala, the chemical symbol for radium or a list of Olympic Games medallists, this is the essential source of information.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Sure. best factbook under £9., 5 Oct 2006
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Although there is a pocket version, go for this edition. Well organized, manageable, and quite handy for any occasion.Great choice as a desktop book.Maybe the best book I've ever bought for this value.I found some isolated lists a bit old-fashioned, but the book is worth the purchase.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good reference book, 3 Dec 2008
I didn't find that this book was quite as good value for money as the "Chambers Book of Facts" which is roughly the same price and a hardback book.

This paperback is 939 pages long and is packed with facts of all kinds.

Good for checking basic facts for students, writers, general readers and so on.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fact: no need to buy this book if you have the internet, 30 Jun 2009
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I gave this book 4 stars as there is absolutely nothing wrong with it, it is informative and user friendly and does what is says on the front, however, I have not awarded 5 stars since if you have the internet you are never going to pick this book up - I know, I don't.

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