The New York Public Library desk reference

the long version

The need for a single-volume reference book of commonly sought information has resulted in this all-new and easy-to-use edition of The New York Public Library Desk Reference. You will find a variety of information on influential people, world events, meaningful facts, important dates, useful instructions, and handy advice. Information is organized into well-researched lists, easy-to-read charts and graphs, tables, valuable and interesting sidebars, definitions galore, and much more - complete with full-color maps and illustrations, cross references, web addresses to aid in further research, and other print sources for additional information.