10,000 Things You Need to Know - Elspeth Beidas

This is the ultimate book of lists that is sure to enter- tain and inform-a 1,000-page collection of fun and fascinating facts in a wide range of topics, presented in a wonderfully eclectic format that invites browsing, yet also provides an absorbing read.
Featuring
100
lists
each
in
turn
showcasing
100 "bests" covering a wide variety of subjects-including the arts, science, nature, history, sports, design, tech- nology,
and
philosophy-this
volume
provides
a breathtaking range of informed, accessible, and essen- tial reading. Lovers of the visual arts will encounter fascinating insights into artists, paintings, sculptures, movies,
and
museums,
while
foodies
will
relish
the best cheeses, luxury foods, restaurants, and legendary chefs. History buffs will become absorbed in momen- tous
events,
famous
trials,
and
great
warriors,
and sports
fans
will
appreciate
facts
on
sporting
heroes, great races, and winning teams. Richly
illustrated,
this
compendium
makes
the perfect gift and contains an abundance of useful infor- mation,
hard
facts,
and
obscure
trivia.
Among
the wealth
of
knowledge
in
these
pages,
the
reader
will find helpful summaries of great art, music, and litera- ture as well as complex philosophical ideas, scientific theories, and history alongside a guide to the wonders of
the
cosmos,
innovative
economic
and
political theories,
pivotal
scientific
discoveries,
and
game- changing technological innovations.