The New Penguin Factfinder

Download or read book The New Penguin Factfinder written by David Crystal and published by Penguin Group. This book was released on 2003 with total page 970 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New Penguin Factfinderis the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date general factbook available. Organized in thematic sections that cover topics as diverse as science and technology, sports and culture, and religion and mythology, this invaluable volume is a goldmine of facts, figures, and statistics. Backed by maps, diagrams, and a full index, The New Penguin Factfinderexplores facts and figures on every conceivable topic of current interest, from world climates to musical notation. 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.