This is not a book. It is an encyclopaedia of general knowledge.
It is an experience, short stories which happened in the world, as well as a compilation of facts which are as different as the calculation of the sides of a triangle, and some kitchen recipes.
Sometimes funny, and not politically correct of what may be called useless informations.with a hint of culture shock.
Which will certainly excite your curiosity to eventually want to know more.
It is useful for non english speakers to train their English by having short stories at hand, and to people in trains, buses and or waiting rooms.