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<p><P>Featuring contributions from more than 250 experts, <i>The Penguin Factfinder</i> is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date general fact book available. Organized in thematic sections that cover topics as diverse as science and technology, sports and culture, and religion and mythology, it is a gold mine of facts, figures, and statistics. Backed by maps, diagrams, and a full index and now fully revised and updated, <i>The Penguin Factfinder</i> explores 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 medalists, this is the essential source of information.</p> <h3>Library Journal</h3> <p>First published in 2003, this second edition of The Penguin Factfinder is a self-proclaimed goldmine of facts. With contributions from hundreds of experts guided by linguist Crystal and boasting one monster of an index, it covers a variety of disciplines organized into areas of knowledge for easier browsing (e.g., history, society, arts and culture, and sports and games). While some entries

Author

David Crystal

Publisher

Penguin (Non-Classics)

Published

2005

Language

EN

ISBN

9780141017051

Subjects

Reference

Updated

2026-03-24