The World Almanac And Book Of Facts 2002: The Authority Since 1868

by Ken Park

This large format hardcover edition of The World Almanac RM and Book of Facts 2002 continues the 134-year tradition of providing the most detailed information on the most topics. A bestseller every year, The World Almanac RM is the most comprehensive, up-to-date, authoritative, and easy to use reference book available. It's the one almanac schools, libraries and millions of people turn to when they need reliable information on just about any subject imaginable.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

1008 pages, Hardcover

First published November 18, 2001

Reviews

[Stephen Paul Chase, Jr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Celebrating 2001, 19 years before the pandemic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Allie Meador]

Title (APA): The World Almanac and Book of Facts (2002). World Almanac.
Citation by: Allie Meador
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: 317.3 WOR
Paperback: 1008 pages
Publisher: World Almanac; (November 18, 2001)
Author: Ken Park
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0886878721
ISBN-13: 978-0886878726
Product Dimension: 8 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches
Cost: $9.96
Content/Scope:
• The World Almanac remains the one source people turn to when they need comprehensive and reliable information on just about any subject imaginable.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias:
• This book is full of facts. It is bias free.
Arrangement/Presentation:
• As well as a being arranged alphabetically and having a table of contents and index page to help navigate through the book.
Relation to other Works:
• He has written multiple of the world almanacs.
Accessibility/Diversity:
• The language is easy to read and the book has headings and uses emphasis to draw your eyes to important information.
Professional Review:
• http://www.amazon.com/World-Almanac-B....
Editorial Reviews
"The World Almanac is the most useful reference book known to modern man." -Los Angeles Times
"For the most information in one source, The World Almanac remains the champion." -American Library Association Booklist
"Useful to any human being on the planet. The World Almanac still reigns as the world's most powerful reference." -Seattle Times
"An institution...The range of records and data the book collects is staggering." -Dallas Morning News
"Provides brief, accurate information on an endless array of subjects." -The New York Times
"Presents otherwise hard-to-find information in one easy-to-find volume...It's one source you'll want at an arm's length no matter where you are in the world." -Honolulu Star-Bulletin
"As an all-purpose reference book, The World Almanac has always been an unfailing source." -Atlanta Constitution
"The most versatile single volume, and probably the biggest bargain on the shelf." -Esquire
"No home should be without one of these handy reference books." -Boston Herald

[TYson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE this book. There was a time when I used it on a near daily basis. It is an absolute must-have for any knowledge junkie like myself. One of these days I'll get my hands on the 2008 edition.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cant live without it. Always have one at my desk

[Richard Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of those must haves for everyones bathroom!