Collins Gem – Fact File - Softcover

Allan, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007147961 ISBN 13: 9780007147960

Publisher: Collins, 2003

Synopsis

Why trawl the internet when you can have to hand this quick-reference guide to thousands of difficult-to-remember or -find facts? It's easy to conceal in your pocket while wowing friends with your anally-retentive knowledge. Ideal for pub quizzes and wannabe Who wants to be a Millionaires.

Do you know who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1995? What is the capital of the Netherlands Antilles? When was the telescope invented? What is ablutophobia? Which countries are members of OPEC? Whose saint’s day is 11 February?

The answers to these and many thousands of other questions, whether they be from the worlds of politics, history, geography, religion, science, the arts, language or sport, can be found in this fully revised edition of this bestselling Gem.

A special feature of this edition is the greatly enhanced section on sports data, whilst all other sections of the book are being thoroughly revised.

Now with a new attractive two-colour design, this is the only quick-reference general knowledge guide you will need.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The 'Collins Dictionary of Biology', an established reference work, has now been revised, updated and expanded to reflect developments in this rapidly advancing science, especially in the area of genetics. The Dictionary is designed for advanced school students and for undergraduates. It is also a valuable resource for all who have an interest in the life sciences.

· Consists of 6500 entries and many clear diagrams
· Covers all the major fields within the science, including anatomy, biochemistry, ecology, evolutionary theory, genetics, molecular biology, physiology and taxonomy
· Describes techniques and tests commonly used in biology, explains statistical terms and includes biographical details of important biologists

The three authors, all from John Moores University, Liverpool, are experienced university teachers, and experts in their fields.

Synopsis:

This is a quick-reference general knowledge guide offering answers to questions such as: do you know who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1995?; what is the capital of the Netherlands Antilles?; when was the telescope invented?; what is ablutophobia?; which countries are members of OPEC?; and whose saint's day is 11 February? The answers to these and many other questions, whether they be from the worlds of politics, history, geography, religion, science, the arts, language or sport, can be found in this revised edition of this small book.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0007147961
• ISBN 13: 9780007147960
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320