Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1163047 in Books
• Published on: 2002-03-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 416 pages

Review
" A browser's delight and a definite reference 'must'."
--Ralph Hollenbeck, "King Features Syndicate"
" Start with Kipfer, who understands the unbearable frustration of unanswered questions."
--"The Dallas Morning News"

Synopsis
This amazing, one-of-a-kind book has been revised and completely updated. Called a "definite reference must" by King Features Syndicate, The Order of Things is an illustrated collection of orders and classifications in science, religion, history, business, the arts, sports, technology, mathematics, society and domestic life. Over 400 informative lists, hierarchies, and illustrations, from the ancient past to today - divided into 13 major areas of knowledge. Extremely well-organised and accessible, from the Table of Contents to the extensive and all-encompassing index. Unique information that is useful, surprising and enlightening. Here you'll find the 64 Emperors of Byzantium; ranks in the British army; how a television dish is operated; the different layers of soil; coal sizes; the various ice ages; how your ear hears something; how all the languages in the world are organised - and much much more. Illustrated with graphs, models, drawings and portraits to make complex subjects understandable