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These days anyone can upload their ideas and version of the facts on the web, but Encyclopædia Britannica still sets the standard and leads the way. As the oldest continuously published reference source in the English language, it is often recognized as the most authoritative encyclopedia set available.
The 2010 Encyclopædia Britannica is a truly magnificent collection. Thirty-two impressive volumes capture the staggering breadth and depth of human understanding with unsurpassed accuracy and accessibility.
In short, it's a magnificent collection to grace your home or office library.
The definitive source of knowledge
Encyclopædia Britannica combines 238 years of heritage with up-to-date information to produce the world's most indispensable reference set.
Considered the gateway to understanding, offering a boundless range of information written by Nobel Prize winners, expert authors, curators and established authorities on nearly every subject imaginable including history, geography, physics, biographies, health and medicine, art, sports, and current events.
New coverage
New and extensively revised articles cover the latest on school subjects, such as blog, global warming, the Arctic, Human Genome Project, conservation of species, chemical weapons convention, artificial heart and skateboarding. Other notable revisions include Australia and Australian External Territories, New Zealand, East Timor and Ho Chi Minh City.
32 volumes and 44 million words covering the breadth of human knowledge
More than 24,000 carefully researched and selected photos, maps, and illustrations hold the interest of readers
Over 23,000 fascinating biographies - learn about historical people, celebrities, political leaders, and other important figures, ranging from Pope Benedict XVI to Lance Armstrong to Pocahontas. New biographies include Barack Obama, Kevin Rudd, Roger Federer and Gary Ablett.
Over 15,000 geography articles - revised entries include Africa, Bangladesh, Canada, Gaza Strip, Germany, Gulf Coast, Israel, Indonesia, Pakistan, Russia, United States and more
Bibliographic citations point users to additional information sources for further research
Information is organised so you can find answers quickly
SUPER BONUS!
The 2010 Britannica
Year Book
The key events, the people and places that made international headlines in 2009 It's your's free when you buy the 32 volume set.
The unique four-part organisation of the traditional 32-volume set makes it the ideal Encyclopedia for every question. Here's a quick rundown:
The two-volume "Index" is the key to Britannica. More than 720,000 references take you to the exact page you need, quickly and easily.
The 12 volume "Micropædia" gives quick and concise answers with a summary of the essential facts and acts as a gateway to Knowledge in Depth.
The 17 volume "Macropædia" Knowledge in Depth, gives you complete and thorough understanding in all subjects.
The one-volume "Propædia" is the outline of knowledge, a guide to learning that will help you in pursuing any subject in depth.
With articles written by experts in their fields, including an extensive list of Nobel laureates, historians, curators, professors and other notable experts, the Encyclopędia Britannica is a trusted resource with a balanced and global perspective.
Your Yearbook purchase privileges:
Protect your investment - keep your set up-to-date for years to come.
As an Encyclopædia Britannica print set purchaser, you're automatically enrolled in Britannica's Yearbook Privileges Programme.
Every year, members receive advance notification of Britannica's newest yearbook. Written by the renowned experts at Encyclopædia Britannica, the Britannica Book of the Year provides comprehensive coverage of the significant and memorable people, places, and events of the previous year.
When your personal copy arrives, you'll have 15 days to preview it. If you're not absolutely delighted, simply return it within 15 days at our expense and you'll owe nothing. The choice is always yours, and there is never any obligation to buy.
Product details:
Binding - Hardcover (Heirloom Black)
Volumes - 32 (290x220x1400mm)
Pages - 32,640
Words - 44 Million
Articles - 65,000 plus
Illustrations - 24,500 plus
ISBN - 978-1-59339-837-8
Copyright - 2010
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