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Author:

Jacobs, A. J., 1968-

Title:

The know-it-all : one man's humble quest to become the smartest person in the world / A.J. Jacobs.

Publisher:

Simon & Schuster,

Copyright Date:

c2004

Description:

ix, 386 p. ; 25 cm.

Subject:

Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Learning and scholarship--United States--History--Humor.
Jacobs, A. J.,--1968-
United States--Intellectual life--20th century--Humor.
United States--Intellectual life--21st century--Humor.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Summary:

Chronicles the efforts of an NPR contributor to read the "Encyclopedia Britannica" from A to Z, sharing the humorous mishaps that occurred as a result of the endeavor, from changed family relationships to his efforts to join Mensa.

ISBN:

9780743250603
0743250605

OCLC:

(OCoLC)55067170

LCCN:

2004048233

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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ETPD745 -- Emmetsburg Public Library (Emmetsburg)

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SOAX911 -- Simpson College - Dunn Library (Indianola)

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FGPD194 -- New Hampton Public Library (New Hampton)

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GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)