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The Illustrated Dictionary of Science and Technology (The Illustrated Dictionaries of Science)
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This edition suggests The Illustrated Dictionary of Science and Technology (The Illustrated Dictionaries of Science) by Peter Mellett is a practical or reference-style book built for dipping in and out. The edition details point to 1992 • Penguin Books Ltd • 160 pages, which helps set expectations before you buy.
Edition on file: 1992 • Penguin Books Ltd • 160 pages • ISBN 9781857370164.
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This looks built around something you can open anywhere, scan fast, and return to when you need a specific answer. Overall, it looks like a compact read that should get to its point quickly. It also has the feel of a backlist title rather than a brand-new release.
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