A to z of almost everything: a compendium of general knowledge (a to z series)

Now in its fourth edition, the bestselling A to Z of Everything is a uniquely comprehensive publication. With subjects from Abbreviations to the Zodiac, many of the book’s sections stand up as reference works in their own right—the section on music encompasses more information than many specialist titles; the section on cinema includes all films of general interest as well as the first and last films of a multitude of stars; history includes a detailed chronology of world events; and the section on geography is the place to find a fully comprehensive list of world capitals, even those of uninhabited Pacific islands. The section on famous people, including their pseudonyms and even their middle names, is second to none in its thoroughness. In this new edition, the original topics have been brought up to date, added to, and elaborated upon. This monumental work of reference is a must-have title for settling trivial pursuits and significant arguments—a pleasure to dip into and a cornucopia of fact.