The World Almanac and Book of Facts is the Best-Selling Reference Book of all time. It has the maximum information that can possibly be gathered under a single source! Since 1868, The World Almanac has been a medium of enlightenment for many curious minds. Millions of people rely on this book for facts and figures.

The World Almanac has been entertaining and informing people for generations. This completely new and updated edition, delivers each section with authoritative information that would take thousands of hours to find elsewhere, if you could find it all! Stuffed with tables and charts along with dates, events, statistics, facts, history, biographies, footnotes, and more, The World Almanac and Book of Facts is without a doubt, the number one reference book.

Completely revised and updated, this version provides valuable, entertaining and provocative information on a wide variety of subjects. Some of the most interesting features of this edition include:

• World at a Glance
• Top Ten News Topics of 2007
• The Almanac in the Internet Age
• Overview and Important Dates
• Key International Issues
• Historical Anniversaries
• Economy, Business, & Energy
• Crime
• Military Affairs
• Health & Vital Statistics
• Personalities, Art, & Media
• Science & Technology
• Consumer information
• U.S. Facts, History, & Elections
• World History & Culture
• Sports

And many more!

With a wide variety of useful information, The World Almanac and Book of Facts is the most essential and dependable book at home and in the workplace. No matter who you are - you will find this database of 4300 entries and 150 images extremely useful. For fun facts, for quirky stories, features, and quizzes, and for data that comes from only the most dependable sources, get The World Almanac. From top level bureaucrats to eager young students in local schools, the World Almanac has something for everyone! Give the gift that everyone can use. Get one for yourself, too.

2007: Year in Review

• Chronology of the Year�s Events
• 2007 Time Capsule
• 2007: Year in Pictures
• Nobel Prizes
• Notable Quotes

US Government

• Congress
• Cabinets
• Supreme Court

Economics, Business, & Energy

• Economics
• Trade
• Agriculture
• Energy
• Transportation & Tourism

Personalities, Arts, & Media

• Noted Personalities
• Arts & Media
• Awards, Medals, & Prizes

World History & Culture

• World History Chronology
• Historical Figures

US Facts, History, & Elections

• Presidential Elections
• U.S. Facts
• U.S. History Chronology

Science & Technology

• Calendar
• Astronomy
• Aerospace
• Computers & Telecommunications
• Meteorology
• Disasters

Consumer Information

• Business Directory
• Associations & Societies
• Taxes
• Education

The World Almanac - Handheld Edition is the most complete resource for students, scholars, teachers, or just plain data junkies. Put authority in your pocket!

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