About this title: "The Order of Things" collects and organizes the world into succinct, easy-to-read lists of sets and subsets, such as atmospheric layers, climate zones, Jupiter's satellites, Dante's levels of Hell, the Braille alphabet, U.S. Army and Navy rankings, and even what all those numbers mean at the bottom of bank checks. It's both a quick reference and an invaluable source for trivia nuts - with chapters on earth, life, and physical sciences; technology; mathematics & measurements; religion; world leaders; society & social institutions; business & economics; the arts; domestic life; sports & ...
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Description: Very Good. Former Library book. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Date Published: 2008-11-22
ISBN-13:9780761150442ISBN:0761150447
Description: Good. Good title in good condition. Pages are clean and tight. Covers show some shelf wear and bumping. Satisfaction guaranteed. If item not as described, return for refund of purchase price. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House Reference
Date Published: 1986
ISBN-13:9780679444787ISBN:0679444785
Description: Very Good. 0679444785 Near Fine, Mild wear, clean, bright. (Edition: )...All books are packaged with care to protect the corners. Ships same or next bussness day. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780761150442ISBN:0761150447
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Edition: Rev Paperback ed.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House Reference Publishing
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780679444787ISBN:0679444785
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Very Good in Very Good jacket Very Good in Very Good jacket Very good in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover; Third Printing
ISBN-13:9780679444787ISBN:0679444785
Description: Fine in Fine dust jacket. 0-679-44478-5. Hardcover. Random House Reference, 1996. 1st Edition/3rd Printing. Fine Book in Fine Dust Jacket. Price Intact. Overall, a clean and tight copy to add to a collection or read and enjoy. Dust Jacket protected with a new archival cover. Bubble-wrapped and shipped promptly in a box. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House, NY
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780679444787ISBN:0679444785
Description: Fine in Fine Dust Jacket in Fine jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. First Edition. Illustrated. Small 4to, xxiv, 390pp. This is the first reference book to capture the human mind's perceptions of the order of its surroundings. Retail: $30.00. Divided into 13 essential areas of knowledge: Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Measurements, Technology, Religion, History, Social Sciences, Business and Economics, The Arts, Domestic Life, Sports and Recreation, General ... read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House Reference &, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780679444787ISBN:0679444785
Description: Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0679444785. Hbdj, light wear/soil, name on ffep, pgs clean/bright; 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: WORKMAN PUBLISHING Country = UNITED STATES
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780761150442ISBN:0761150447
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 720 pages. Collects and organizes the world into lists of sets and subsets, such as atmospheric layers, climate zones, jupiter's satellites, dante's levels of hell, the braille alphabet, us army and navy rankings, and even what all those numbers mean at the bottom of bank checks. line drawings (Paperback) read more
Description: [0-679-44478-5] [1997], 1st edition. (Hardcover) Very good plus in very good plus dust jacket. 389pp. Illustrations, bibliography, index. (Reference, Organization Analysis) read more
Description: Very good. Book has appearance of only minimal use. All pages are undamaged with no significant creases or tears. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
Description: Good. No dust jacket. Names scribbled out in marker on inside of front and back covers; text pages clean. Book is GOOD with average wear to cover and pages. We offer a no-hassle guarantee on all our items. Orders generally ship by the next business day. Default Text. read more
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