The World Almanac and Book of Facts, 2007 (World Almanac and Book of Facts) - Hardcover

World Almanac Books

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0886879965 ISBN 13: 9780886879969

Publisher: World Almanac, 2006

Synopsis

A staple in homes, libraries, and offices everywhere, The World Almanac and Book of Facts delivers authoritative information you can trust. With a 138-year tradition of editorial accuracy, The World Almanac and Book of Facts contains hundreds authoritative facts from only the most reliable sources, and each year features topical articles by well known figures such as Coretta Scott King, Wendy Wasserstein, and Mr. Fred Rodgers. Including over 1,000 pages of information compiled by a team of editors and a handy quick reference index, The World Almanac and Book of Facts puts information at your fingertips.

The 2007 edition of The World Almanac and Book of Facts includes updated information on every topic, from the everyday to the obscure. Whether you're doing your taxes, watching the news, doing a crossword, or settling a discussion, The World Almanac and Book of Facts serves as a dependable desk-reference. Topical features and a ¿Year In Pictures¿ section also make The World Almanac and Book of Facts a great scrap-book of the previous year. For students, reporters, infomaniacs, or anyone referencing facts, The World Almanac and Book of Facts remains the most trustworthy, easy-to-use source. And it can be read in any room of the house.

¿For the most information in one source, The World Almanac remains the champion.¿ -American Library Association

¿The World Almanac is the most useful reference book known to modern man.¿ ¿Los Angeles Times

¿It's the best in the business.¿ ¿Manchester Union Leader

A staple in homes, libraries, and offices everywhere, The World Almanac and Book of Facts delivers authoritative information you can trust. With a 138-year tradition of editorial accuracy, The World Almanac and Book of Facts contains hundreds authoritative facts from only the most reliable sources, and each year features topical articles by well known figures such as Coretta Scott King, Wendy Wasserstein, and Mr. Fred Rodgers. Including over 1,000 pages of information compiled by a team of editors and a handy quick reference index, The World Almanac and Book of Facts puts information at your fingertips.

The 2007 edition of The World Almanac and Book of Facts includes updated information on every topic, from the everyday to the obscure. Whether you're doing your taxes, watching the news, doing a crossword, or settling a discussion, The World Almanac and Book of Facts serves as a dependable desk-reference. Topical features and a ¿Year In Pictures¿ section also make The World Almanac and Book of Facts a great scrap-book of the previous year. For students, reporters, infomaniacs, or anyone referencing facts, The World Almanac and Book of Facts remains the most trustworthy, easy-to-use source. And it can be read in any room of the house.

¿For the most information in one source, The World Almanac remains the champion.¿ -American Library Association

¿The World Almanac is the most useful reference book known to modern man.¿ ¿Los Angeles Times

¿It's the best in the business.¿ ¿Manchester Union Leader

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Review

Book Description:
Since its debut in 1868, The World Almanac and Book of Facts has become the bestselling American reference book of all time, with more than 80 million copies in print. This essential household and workplace desk reference is "the most useful reference book known to modern man," according to the L.A. Times. Renowned New York Times crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz calls it his "#1 reference work for facts."

Plus, this year, for the first time ever, The World Almanac offers readers free bonus content online at www.worldalmanac.com, through a password provided with the book. World Almanac buyers can peruse classic World Almanac essays, facts and figures from past presidential elections, sports biographies, and cover art from The World Almanac's 139-year history. Below you'll find exclusive examples of some of the bonus content you'll find online.

1868 Edition

1889 Edition

1953 Edition

Wimpy Mascot Names

Advertisement from 1933 Edition

Edition details

• Publisher: World Almanac
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0886879965
• ISBN 13: 9780886879969
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 1008