Malesky, Kee  (1950 -) <br/><br/>
All facts considered :  the essential library of inessential knowledge 
/ Kee Malesky 
 - Hoboken, NJ  : John Wiley & Sons  , c2010 
 - 277 p.  : illus.  ; 23 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index 
<br/><br/>pt. 1. On memory and history -- Battles and bigwigs : ancient and modern, sacred and civil history -- Deviations and wonders : the natural history of land, sea, animals, and vegetables --  Fish or weapon : the natural history of crafts and manufactures -- pt. 2. On reason and science -- Links in the chain of being : the science of God : theology, religion, and superstition -- Letters in plain sight : The science of humanity : thinking, remembering, communicating -- Sin versus virtue : ethics and law -- Modus mundi : the science of nature : physics, mathematics, geography -- Ugly bags of mostly water : zoology, physiology, medicine -- The wild blue yonder and what's below : astronomy, meteorology, botany, mineralogy, chemistry -- pt. 3. On imagination, poetry, and art -- Perfect circles : sacred and profane art: painting, sculpture, architecture -- Rhapsodies in bloom : music theory and practice -- Love songs and lost words : literature, drama, narrative. 
<br/><br/> Compendium of fascinating facts on history, science, and the arts. 
<br/><br/><br/>English. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780470559659 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>History---Miscellanea<br/>Science---Miscellanea<br/>Arts
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>D10  / .M35 2010 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>001 MAL