The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge

The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind is a single-volume reference book by The New York Times. It exceeds one thousand pages in length.

Published in 2011, the book covers many topics, including:


 * Architecture
 * Art
 * Astronomy
 * Biology
 * Chemistry
 * Dance
 * Economics, Business, and Finance
 * Film
 * Geography
 * Geology
 * History
 * Law
 * Literature
 * Drama
 * Mathematics
 * Media
 * Medicine
 * Music
 * Mythology
 * Philosophy
 * Photography
 * Physics
 * Religion
 * Science
 * Technology
 * Sports

There is also a reference library which contains a Writer's Guide, Guide to Nutrition, Nations of the World, U.S. States and cities, languages, biographies and a crossword dictionary.