The Cambridge Factfinder Updated edition

By David Crystal

Book Overview

Now thoroughly revised and updated, this popular reference book provides the quickest and most accurate answers to the widest possible range of questions. With more up-to-date facts and figures than any similar book, The Cambridge Factfinder is a storehouse of general and not-so-general knowledge for anyone needing information in a hurry. The information is clearly presented in the form of tables, lists, maps and diagrams. Its logical ordering, attractive page design and superb index makes this the most user-friendly source of information available. * Over 800 pages of up-to-date information * Covers all areas of human knowledge * Over 180,000 facts and figures * Over 300 maps and diagrams * 120-page index ensuring rapid information retrieval

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521471249
• ISBN13: 9780521471244
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 863 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 2.0" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

A must have!

I insisted my children do their research from books. The internet is wonderful but I wanted them to learn the way I did, by reading. The Cambridge Factfinder became thier favorite source. Well written, easy to use. The cover states "uniquely user-friendly" and it is! I highly recommed it for parents and for anyone who is interested in "the facts".

A Useful Treasure Chest of Facts and Figures

The Cambridge Factfinder is a very useful reference for anyone doing research into almost any subject. I have found myself refering to this book quite often over the years to obtain obscure information that is often hard to find quickly in other places. Like the Almanac, it has a whole host of current and historical information. This is definitely a recommended reference for anyone's library who does any sort of writing or research work. I found it both interesting to browse through, as well as a quick useful reference.

Complete omnibus of essential information

This book is a complete database of essential information. Subjects covered vary from Astronomy to music and from Country information to mathematical formulae. Other random information in the book include Shakespeare's plays, genetic information, famous artists, political leaders, composition of food(e.g. fat content in food) to name just a few. Best of all, the information is up to date, pretty accurate and easy to find.The most complete and reader "friendly" reference books, I have ever read.

Good value for money

This is the perfect reference book to have. Has a lot of information.Though some of the data gets old, most of it is very usable.

the fastest reference tool for factual information

This book contains information ranging from mathematical equations to pop star's greatest hits. Whatever you are looking for, FACTFINDER is the book to have. It is formatted better than your typical Almanac and is especially helpful with geographical information, as it includes maps to easily identify where a given country is located.