Essential Knowledge podcast

My friend (and editor of my book, Rule the Web), David Moldawer, is producing a cool podcast about another book he edited, The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge: A Desktop Reference for the Curious Mind.

Whether you are researching the history of Western art, investigating an obscure medical test, following current environmental trends, studying Shakespeare, brushing up on your crosswords and Sudoku skills, or simply looking for a deeper understanding of the world, this book is for you. This one volume offers 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 Times writers in almost every field of endeavor.

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[#1 posted by nicheplayer , December 7, 2007 11:24 AM]

Hodg-man is rolling over in his grave, no doubt.

[#2 posted by carfuffle , December 7, 2007 12:19 PM]

If you like this kind of stuff check out the book "An Incomplete Education" by Judy Jones and William Wilson. It is very well written and humorous. Also, I noticed that it has recently been updated from its original 1987 edition.

[#3 posted by Stu Mark , December 8, 2007 8:15 AM]

This cover looks so very similar to the cover for Freakonomics. Is there a design template that marketing folks created specifically to attract geeks?

Also, I enjoyed Pedants Revolt by Andrea Barham. Can't wait to read TNYTGTEK.

[#4 posted by Seth Hurwitz , December 9, 2007 5:18 PM]

>It is the only universal reference book to include authoritative and engaging essays from Times writers

So will we get Judith Miller on WMD?