World Almanac and Book of Facts
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: World Almanac / Famighetti, Robert, PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press, The World Almanac is the source for information. No other almanac comes close to matching its authority and breadth of coverage. Packed with facts and figures, it's the only almanac millions of people turn to every year. The World Almanac continues the 132-year tradition of providing up-to-date information on every subject imaginable in an inexpensive and easy-to-use format. Highlights include: -- 16 additional pages of information -- the biggest edition ever published, including more graphs and charts type in key sections -- The 20th Century in Pictures: full-color section presenting photo highlights of the 20th century -- Countdown to the continuation of the three-year World Almanac exclusive coming millennium, including special articles by noted experts, a feature on the "Y2K" computer problem, a calendar of key millennium dates and events, and millennium feature boxes throughout the book -- A preview of the elections and a look ahead at what to expect from the census -- Expanded Internet information, including the largest collection of Web site addresses found in any almanac, plus a handy guide to the Internet and a directory of essential E-mail addresses In addition to the paperback edition, The World Almanac is available in a special Large Format Hardcover Edition that offers an expanded page format and larger, easier-to-read type. Containing the exact same in-depth, extensive coverage as the paperback edition, it also offers: -- The Large Format Hardcover Edition is a high quality gift for the World Almanac enthusiast on everyone's holiday list -- Expanded 7" x 10" page format -- Larger type -- Deluxe 50 lb. text stock --Colorful protective dust jacket