--- product_id: 8510695 title: "The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind" price: "₩158795" currency: KRW in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/8510695-the-new-york-times-guide-to-essential-knowledge-a-desk store_origin: KR region: South Korea --- # The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind **Price:** ₩158795 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind - **How much does it cost?** ₩158795 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/8510695-the-new-york-times-guide-to-essential-knowledge-a-desk) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A COMPLETE REVISION AND THOROUGH UPDATING OF THE ULTIMATE REFERENCE FROM THE NEWSPAPER OF RECORD. A comprehensive guide offering insight and clarity on a broad range of even more essential subjects. Whether you are researching the history of Western art, investigating an obscure medical test, following current environmental trends, studying Shakespeare, brushing up on your crossword and Sudoku skills, or simply looking for a deeper understanding of the world, this book is for you. An indispensable resource for every home, office, dorm room, and library, this new edition of The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge offers in-depth explorations of art, astronomy, biology, business, economics, the environment, film, geography, history, the Internet, literature, mathematics, music, mythology, philosophy, photography, sports, theater, film, and many other subjects. This one volume is designed to offer more information than any other book on the most important subjects, as well as provide easy-to-access data critical to everyday life. It is the only universal reference book to include authoritative and engaging essays from New York Times experts in almost every field of endeavor. The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge provides information with matchless accuracy and exceptional clarity. This new revised and expanded third edition covers major categories with an emphasis on depth and historical context, providing easy access to data vital for everyday living. Covering nearly 50 major categories, and providing an immediate grasp of complex topics with charts, sidebars, and maps, the third edition features 50 pages of new material, including new sections on * Atheism * Digital Media * Inventions and Discoveries * Endangered Species * Inflation * Musical Theater * Book Publishing *Wikileaks *The Financial Crisis *Nuclear Weapons *Energy *The Global Food Supply Every section has been thoroughly updated, making this third edition more useful and comprehensive than ever. It informs, educates, answers, illustrates and clarifies---it's the only one-volume reference book you need. Review: A College Education for $15? - Of course not. But the breadth and depth of this book are amazing. I've been meaning to review for some time but just don't think I can do it justice in a short review. This is not a reference book. It is a "general knowledge" book covering every subject imaginable- literature, politics, science, you name it. And the depth of coverage is remarkable. It not only covers objective information but also subjective- greatest writers, books, etc. And best of all, it is interesting and fun. I was surprised by the number of things I had never really thought about (or had forgotten about) until I came across them in the book. For example, I made the mistake of reading Dante at a too young age and had it fixed in my mind that I didn't like his work. This sparked my curiousity and I downloaded "Divine Comedy". And loved it of course. That is just one of several examples, some I've followed up and some I haven't yet. I doubt that I would have stumbled across half of this just cruising the internet. Very happy I found this book- it has opened up so many avenues for more reading and research. I think that I got more general knowledge out of this than I remember from my college days 20 years ago :-) Review: Glad I Persisted - I almost didn’t buy this book because someone complained that its contents are not indexed and can’t be used for quick lookup. Actually Kindle’s search engine instantly finds what you want, along with interesting correlations and cross-references that you might not have expected. Discussions are clear, concise, reasonably detailed. Access is faster and easier than with a Kindle web search (which can be a second step when more depth is needed). I think this is good value for money. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #135,868 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in New York City Travel Books #26 in Business Encyclopedias #44 in Sports Encyclopedias | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 176 Reviews | ## Images ![The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61DiiQif82L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A College Education for $15? *by J***S on September 2, 2013* Of course not. But the breadth and depth of this book are amazing. I've been meaning to review for some time but just don't think I can do it justice in a short review. This is not a reference book. It is a "general knowledge" book covering every subject imaginable- literature, politics, science, you name it. And the depth of coverage is remarkable. It not only covers objective information but also subjective- greatest writers, books, etc. And best of all, it is interesting and fun. I was surprised by the number of things I had never really thought about (or had forgotten about) until I came across them in the book. For example, I made the mistake of reading Dante at a too young age and had it fixed in my mind that I didn't like his work. This sparked my curiousity and I downloaded "Divine Comedy". And loved it of course. That is just one of several examples, some I've followed up and some I haven't yet. I doubt that I would have stumbled across half of this just cruising the internet. Very happy I found this book- it has opened up so many avenues for more reading and research. I think that I got more general knowledge out of this than I remember from my college days 20 years ago :-) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Glad I Persisted *by J***5 on December 15, 2013* I almost didn’t buy this book because someone complained that its contents are not indexed and can’t be used for quick lookup. Actually Kindle’s search engine instantly finds what you want, along with interesting correlations and cross-references that you might not have expected. Discussions are clear, concise, reasonably detailed. Access is faster and easier than with a Kindle web search (which can be a second step when more depth is needed). I think this is good value for money. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book can continue your education for years to come! *by J***K on May 5, 2021* This weighty tome is chock-a-block full of so much information it’s mind boggling. I’ve only begun to to skim the surface, but what I have covered so far is truly impressive. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to continue to learn for years beyond their formal education. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kr/products/8510695-the-new-york-times-guide-to-essential-knowledge-a-desk](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/8510695-the-new-york-times-guide-to-essential-knowledge-a-desk) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Korea* *Store origin: KR* *Last updated: 2026-05-25*