The Knowledge Book: Everything You Need to Know to Get by in the 21st Century

Distills thousands of years of thought and achievements, explains how they are linked and why they are important, and packs everything into a single, stylish volume. Spanning the range of human knowledge - from cultural history, the stars and planets, and life on Earth, to social issues, spirit and soul, and the arts - this essential family reference not only summarizes ideas, discoveries and movements, it places them in historical context.