World Almanac and Book of Facts 2014

World Almanac and Book of Facts 2014

Get thousands of facts right at your fingertips with this updated resource.

The World AlmanacÂ® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Published annually since 1868, this compendium of information is the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. Praised as a â€œtreasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and informationâ€ by The Wall Street Journal, The World AlmanacÂ® contains thousands of facts that are unavailable publicly elsewher. The 2014 edition of The World AlmanacÂ® and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia questionsâ€”from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more. The World AlmanacÂ® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Published annually since 1868, this compendium of information is the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. The 2014 edition of The World Almanac reviews the events of 2013 and will be your go-to source for any questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a â€œtreasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and informationâ€ by The Wall Street Journal, The World AlmanacÂ® contains thousands of facts that are unavailable publicly elsewhere. The World AlmanacÂ® and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needsâ€”from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more. Features of The World AlmanacÂ® 2014 include: â€¢ The Year in Review: The World AlmanacÂ® takes a look back at 2013 while providing all the information youâ€™ll need in 2014. â€¢ 2013â€”Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the 2013 World Series, the brand-new National Womenâ€™s Soccer League, and much more. â€¢ 2013â€”Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2013, covering news, pop culture, science, and sports. â€¢ 2013â€”Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World AlmanacÂ® list the top stories that held their attention in 2013. â€¢ World Almanac Editorsâ€™ Picks: Time Capsule: The World AlmanacÂ® lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2013, from news and sports to pop culture. â€¢ Offbeat News Stories: The World AlmanacÂ® editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. â€¢ The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World AlmanacÂ® provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world today. â€¢ Marriage in the U.S.: After a year in which the U.S. Supreme Court declared DOMA unconstitutional and the federal government began to extend some marriage benefits to same-sex couples, a feature on marriage in the United States reveals surprising details about the state of our unions. â€¢ Voter Guide: Prior to the 2014 midterm elections, The World AlmanacÂ® provides a user-friendly, state-by-state guide to key election dates and information, including voter-ID laws adopted by many states. â€¢ Need-to-Know Information: Browse all-new statistics on topics in the news: firearm violence and crime rates, the health and employment of U.S. veterans, and the latest in digital technologiesâ€”and who is using them. â€¢ Health News and Statistics: Details about U.S. health care policy, including ongoing implementation of health care reform. Factual information on common diseases and disorders (including a new section on ADHD), nutrition and diet, and Medicare and insurance. â€¢ World AlmanacÂ® Editorsâ€™ Picks: Memorable Winter Olympic Moments: From Tonya and Nancy to the Miracle on Ice, the editors of The World AlmanacÂ® choose their favorite moments of past Winter Olympics to prepare readers for the 2014 Games. â€¢ and much more.
Country USA
Brand World Almanac
Manufacturer World Almanac
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2013-11-26
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781600571824

Country	USA
Brand	World Almanac
Manufacturer	World Almanac
Binding	Paperback
ReleaseDate	2013-11-26
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781600571824

World Almanac and Book of Facts 2014

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