Britannica Encyclopedia (Encyclopaedia Britannica 2007) - Hardcover

"If you're looking for the most comprehensive encyclopedia, look no further. "The 2007 Encyclopaedia Britannica" combines today's current topics with over 238 years of expertise and delivers more depth, breadth, and information than other encyclopedia. Readers can access quick facts or immerse themselves in detailed articles on almost any subject imaginable while enjoying the vivid and beautiful images of art, geography, science, sports, and much more. With over 1,100 new and updated entries, over 4,000 contributors, and 65,000 articles, the "2007 Encyclopaedia Britannica" is unsurpassed. In an age when anyone can post their version of the facts on the Internet, "Encyclopaedia Britannica" maintains its reputation as the most trusted source of the information and ideas people need for work, school, and the sheer joy of discovery. The unique four-part organisation of the traditional 32-volume set makes it the ideal Encyclopedia for every enquiry. The 12 volume "Micropaedia" gives quick and concise answers with a summary of the essential facts and acts as a gateway to Knowledge in Depth. The 17 volume ""Macropaedia" Knowledge in Depth", gives you complete and thorough understanding in all subjects. The one-volume "Propaedia" is the outline of knowledge, a guide to learning that will help you in pursuing any subject in depth. 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. With articles written by experts in their fields, including an extensive list of Nobel Prize-winning authors, "Britannica" has several thousand more entries than its nearest competitor with magnificent photographs, illustrations, maps, charts, and diagrams that bring the text to life.