The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2005

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


Review
"Useful to any human being on the planet. The World Almanac still reigns as thee world's most powerful reference."


Seattle Times
"Useful to any human being on the planet. The World Almanac still reigns as thee world's most powerful reference."


Book Description
All new for 2005! The best selling almanac of all time is out with its most indispensable edition ever!

In today's information driven world you need a reliable, authoritative and accessible source of information. Since 1868, The World Almanac has been that source for more than 200 million readers -- it puts a world of information in the palm of your hands. Every thing you have ever wanted to know and more is packed in this 1,000 + page book. Some features include:

- New special features on Gen X, Nutrition, Education, Islam, Steroids, Future of Space Exploration, and a Summer Olympics Wrap-Up
- Updated and expanded sections including noted personalities, sports, space, education, health, science, nations of the world, economy, awards, environment and consumer information
- Interesting offbeat news stories and notable quotes from the past year
- Detailed maps, flags and two special color photo sections highlighting the year's most dramatic news, sports, and entertainment events
- Free monthly e-newsletter
- The top ten news stories of 2004 and much much more

The World Almanac is found in more homes, offices, classrooms, universities, libraries and media outlets than all other almanacs combined. Pick up a copy of The World Almanac 2005, and you'll know why.



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The World Almanac has been answering questions like this for 137 years. The New York World newspaper published the first edition in 1868. After only six years, publication was suspended in 1876, but in 1886 famed newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer, who had purchased the New York World and transformed it into one of the most influential newspapers in the country, revived The World Almanac with the intention of making it "a compendium of universal knowledge." The World Almanac has been published annually ever since. The World Almanac has served readers since the 19th century, yet it has always remained on the cutting edge of the latest technological advances. The World Almanac is available through numerous library on-line database providers and via subscription as the World Almanac Reference Database @ FACTS.com. The World Almanac is also available on CD-ROM and for handheld PDAs though Palm OS.


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