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The Order of Things
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Order of Things
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Barbara Ann Kipfer
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:720 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 152,Width 102 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780761150442
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| Classifications | Dewey:030 |
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| Illustrations |
line drawings
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Workman Publishing
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| Imprint |
Workman Publishing
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| Publication Date |
10 February 2009 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
"The Order of Things" collects and organizes the world into succinct, easy-to-read lists of sets and subsets, such as atmospheric layers, climate zones, Jupiter's satellites, Dante's levels of Hell, the Braille alphabet, U.S. Army and Navy rankings, and even what all those numbers mean at the bottom of bank checks. It's both a quick reference and an invaluable source for trivia nuts - with chapters on earth, life, and physical sciences; technology; mathematics & measurements; religion; world leaders; society & social institutions; business & economics; the arts; domestic life; sports & recreation; and general knowledge & philosophy. Never overwhelming, always charming, this isn't just another reference book, it's the reference book.
Author Biography
Barbara Ann Kipfer is the author of numerous Workman books including 14,000 Things to be Happy About. She is a lexicographer and author whose many works include thesauri and other reference books, spiritually themed books, and list books. She lives in New England. Her website is thingstobehappyabout.com.
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