The Cambridge Factfinder Updated edition by David Crystal
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