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The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2008
Updated to incorporate online content, an authoritative annual reference features an abundance of quizzes, crossword puzzles, and a new section of editor's article picks on a wide variety of topics, including a preview of the 2008 U.S. presidential election. Simultaneous. 1,000,000 first printing.
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First published November 13, 2007
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October 1, 2025
Celebrating 2007, 13 years before the pandemic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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February 8, 2020
One of the best versions ever!!
September 25, 2009
"The World Almanac" is a great resource. Especially for people who just have to know minutiae such as (I just flipped through pages randomly to get the following): Top 20 reasons people give for visiting the ER (page 135), SAT scores by state (page 403), Hispanic voting power (page 602), names of North American Cardinals (Roman Catholic) (page 715), basic information on countries such as Malta or the Maldives or Mali (page 797), boxing champions by weight class as of October 1, 2007 (page 955).
This volume has a long historical record, going back to the last century (according to the introductory comments, it has been published for 140 years). The introductory section also notes that the FBI worries that the Almanac may provide useful information to terrorists, indicating that a book that many would think stodgy has come to exemplify Post 9/11 America.
There are a set of sections, each dealing with a set of related subjects, from "Economy, Business, & Energy" to "Crime" to "Military Affairs" and so on to the final section, "Sports." In short, there's something for almost everyone here.
The 2008 version does not disappoint, for those who are interested in having a reference such as this. Highly recommended! And, if you're like me, a lot of fun as one randomly peruses the volume to pick up interesting and little know facts.
This volume has a long historical record, going back to the last century (according to the introductory comments, it has been published for 140 years). The introductory section also notes that the FBI worries that the Almanac may provide useful information to terrorists, indicating that a book that many would think stodgy has come to exemplify Post 9/11 America.
There are a set of sections, each dealing with a set of related subjects, from "Economy, Business, & Energy" to "Crime" to "Military Affairs" and so on to the final section, "Sports." In short, there's something for almost everyone here.
The 2008 version does not disappoint, for those who are interested in having a reference such as this. Highly recommended! And, if you're like me, a lot of fun as one randomly peruses the volume to pick up interesting and little know facts.
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April 30, 2012Janssen, S. (2008) The world almanac and book of Facts, 2008
ISBN 9781600571268, $34.95
Content/Scope: Provides the obligatory stories from the year prior to publication, in chronological order. Covers both the issues of that year and current, on-going issues.
Accuracy/Authority: 150 years of consecutive issues of the World Almanac are a testament to both its accuracy and authority.
Arrangement/Presentation: Visually appealing and very rich in color, issues staged in chronological order and presented with as much information as was available at the time.
Rationale: Good as a print reference for research.
Professional Review: http://www.cro2.org.libsrv.wku.edu/de...
ISBN 9781600571268, $34.95
Content/Scope: Provides the obligatory stories from the year prior to publication, in chronological order. Covers both the issues of that year and current, on-going issues.
Accuracy/Authority: 150 years of consecutive issues of the World Almanac are a testament to both its accuracy and authority.
Arrangement/Presentation: Visually appealing and very rich in color, issues staged in chronological order and presented with as much information as was available at the time.
Rationale: Good as a print reference for research.
Professional Review: http://www.cro2.org.libsrv.wku.edu/de...
February 22, 2016
I love almanacs! Being a trivia buff, they're the best guide for random facts and figures. Perfect bathroom books. I've consulted my almanacs over and over to find out everything from which movies won Academy Awards to chief crops from each state to birthdates for living and dead celebrities. This one's a favorite because it's my most recent edition.
September 25, 2011
Not as good as it could be, but good. This is the first almanac I read.
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