Completely revised and updated from the first page to the last, The World Almanac 2006 is back. The new edition provides over 1,000 pages of facts and figures and includes 32 pages of full color. Quick snaphots of Iraq, Katrina and more make this a great home reference title.
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The #1 bestselling American reference book of all timecompletely revised and updated for 2006 Eighty million World Almanac buyers cant be wrong! For information thats entertaining, accurate, accessible, useful, andmost of allreliable, The World Almanac cant be beat. No wonder why its a perennial #1 New York Times bestseller. Its been used by millions of readers, and its featured in thousands of newspapers and TV and radio shows throughout the country and the world as the hallmark of authority and reliability. Completely revised and updated from the first page to the last, The World Almanac 2006 provides over 1,000 pages of facts and figures. Topics include: A major feature on China A new sectionon the years health news A review of the Tsunami tragedy Second annual crossword puzzle Up-to-date maps and geography information History, Sports, Science, Current Events and much moreCustomer Reviews:
A wealth of knowledge.......2007-05-14
Full of useful facts!.......2006-09-30
New York Times Almanac.......2006-08-03
Almanac.......2006-03-24
The whole world in your hands.......2006-03-18
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American Reference Books Annual 2007 Edition, Volume 38 (ARBA and Index)
Manufacturer: Libraries Unlimited ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover  Yearbooks & Annuals
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The Associate Editor, along with the five ARBA Advisory Board members, will compile 1,600-plus critical reviews of reference books, CD-ROMs, and Websites from the years 2005-2007 written by academic, public, and school librarians or professionals in the field. ARBA differs significantly from other reviewing media in its basic purpose, which is to provide comprehensive coverage of English-language reference books published in the United States and Canada during a single year. ARBA 2007 consists of 37 chapters, an author/title index, and a subject index. It is divided into four alphabetically arranged parts: "General Reference Works," "Social Sciences," "Humanities," and "Science and Technology." "General Reference Works" is subdivided by form: bibliography, biography, dictionaries and encyclopedias, government publications, handbooks and yearbooks, and so on. Within the remaining three parts, chapters are organized by topic. Thus, under "Social Sciences" the reader will find chapters titled "Economics and Business," "Education," "History," "Law," "Sociology," and so on.
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The Big Book of Library Grant Money 2006: Profiles of Private And Corporate Foundations And Direct Corporate Givers Receptive to Library Grant Proposals (Big Book of Library Grant Money)
Taft Group for the American Library Asso Manufacturer: American Library Association ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Yearbooks & Annuals
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The largest directory available compiled from an updated database of library-specific funders.......2006-03-07
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The World Almanac Book of Records: Firsts, Feats, Facts & Phenomena (World Almanac Book of Records)
Mark Young Manufacturer: World Almanac ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Almanacs
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ASIN: 0886879469 Release Date: 2006-04-04 |
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Every year, millions of readers count on The World Almanac and Book of Facts to deliver accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive information on thousands of topics. Now those same factoid fanatics will be able to dig into the all-new, fully illustrated World Almanac Book of Records: Firsts, Feats, Facts Phenomena. This first edition of The World Almanac Book of Records delivers more records, in more pages, than any other record book. Its sure to become the new authoritative source for record research and record fun. Spanning more than 500 illustrated pages and 4,000 records, The World Almanac Book of Records is simply the worlds most comprehensive record book, with hundreds more pages and thousands more records than the competitors. The first edition is sure to be a collectors item, perhaps like the first edition of The World Almanac from 1868. The World Almanac Book of Records will entertain and inform any reader who has a curiosity for the fastest, the oldest, the biggest, the first, and the most extraordinary. Students will use this authoritative guide for school and pore over it with friends. Grown-ups will learn things they never knew, laugh at things theyd forgotten, check for records while they watch sports on TV and find plenty of new tidbits for party talk. Anyone will be happy to receive The World Almanac Book of Records as a gift. Factoids, tables, timelines, stories; the natural, man-made and otherworldly; the essential, obscure and weird; The World Almanac Book of Records makes information easy to look up and easy to use. Records are organized by subject and painstakingly indexed, so readers can quickly find all the fascinating records for their favorite topics. Want to know about the: Nation with the most immigrants to the U.S.? Director with most Academy Awards? First toothpick machine? Pitcher with four saves in a World Series? Waves that can be surfed for half an hour? The stories of these and more than 3,995 other records are in The World Almanac Book of Records. (For the record, the answers are Germany, John Ford, Benjamin Sturtevants 1863 invention, Yankee John Wetteland in 1996 and....well youll just have wait for The World Almanac Book of Records!)Customer Reviews:
The World Almanac Book of Records.......2007-01-09
Peculiar, renowned, interesting, and simply fun facts.......2006-06-02
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2006 NFL Record & Fact Book (Official National Football League Record and Fact Book)
Editors at the NFL Manufacturer: Sports Illustrated ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Yearbooks & Annuals
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ASIN: 1933405325 |
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The 2006 NFL Record Fact Book is a must for every football fan. This 768-page reference book is jam-packed with all the facts and figures a football fan would ever wantincluding all-time records, team rosters and schedules, past standings, Super Bowl results, and more.The Record Fact Book also includes a digest of NFL rules, team directories, and active and career coaching records. It is the official record and fact book for the sports media covering the NFL. Phil Simms (CBS Sports) has said of previous editions, the NFL Record Fact Book is an invaluable tool for those who follow the NFL. The ultimate guide to the NFL 2006 season The only reference book authorized by the National Football League and distributed to NFL teams and news organizations Includes complete statistics on the previous season, as well as comprehensive player and team information All-time NFL individual and team records included 2006 NFL draft summary Includes Fantasy Football section Complete game schedule and digest of NFL rulesCustomer Reviews:
awesome statistics - must read for stat junkies like me.......2007-03-30
Superb NFL book.......2007-01-12
The Bible for NFL nuts!.......2007-01-11
Great book!.......2007-01-10
Facs in 2006 book are mostly from 2005, not all-time facts........2006-12-29
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NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book
National Football League , and National Football League Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Almanacs & Yearbooks
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ASIN: 0761124802 |
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Whether you're an armchair quarterback or a fantasy football freak, this is a stat-head's dream. What it lacks in sparkle it makes up for in a cavalcade of numbers, rankings, comparisons, and lists. Just try to stump this book: which team has the fewest fumbles in a season? The 1959 Cleveland Browns committed a mere eight. Who has the most two-point conversions in one game? Denver's Terrell Davis ran for two against Atlanta on September 28th, 1997. Who is the 20th-best rusher of all-time? None other than the underrated Freeman McNeil, with 8,074 yards. The Record and Fact Book also includes a season-by-season chronicle of pro football, bios of every Hall of Fame member, definitive team information from the 1997 season (and a play-by-play recap of that season as well), and the important stuff, such as URLs for each team's Web site and team logos. The only thing missing? What John Elway ate for breakfast (Wheaties or Lucky Charms?) --Tod NelsonBook Description
It's the bible for passionate, knowledgeable pro football fans. The only record book authorized by the NFL and distributed to media around the world, The Official NFL Record & Fact Book is the all-in-one resource of vital statistics, information, trivia, and more. It contains the essential information, including: all-time NFL individual and team records; a complete listing of 2000 team and individual statistics; the top individual rushing, passing, receiving, and quarterback sack performances of 2000; 2001 NFL draft summary; game-by-game summaries of the 2000 season; official records for postseason games, Super Bowl, and Pro Bowl; active and career coaching records; active statistical leaders going into the 2001 season; all-time team-versus-team results; a listing of outstanding individual performances; a digest of NFL rules; and a special Inside the Numbers statistical highlights section, from road records for the past decade to highest NFL post-season passer ratings."An invaluable tool for those who follow the NFL. It's a concise, indispensable reference book that contains pertinent information I use on a daily basis. It's as important to me as my playbook was during my playing days." (Phil Simms, CBS Sports)
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Great book for everyone.......2001-08-09
COMPLETE IN EVERY WAY! TRACES BACK TO THE ROOTS OF THE NFL!.......1999-04-30
Nothing else comes close!!!!!.......1999-01-11
Still THE best NFL stats book available!.......1998-08-02
There is also a 4-page section on each team with coaching histories, individual and team records, draft choices, and coaches bios.
This 1998 edition includes a complete schedule for the 1998 season. This schedule is spread out over 6 1/2 pages with plenty of space for me to write in the game scores and miscellaneous notes. And it includes a worksheet to determine each team's opponents for the 1999 season.
Workman Publishing puts this book out each summer, and the 1998 edition is my fourth one. If you're serious about your NFL facts, then this book should be on your shelf!
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The World Almanac and Book of Facts 1999 (Cloth)
World Almanac Manufacturer: St Martins Pr ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Almanacs
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Sometimes the old ways are the best. Sure, the Internet is a bottomless well of information, but anyone who's spent a frustrating hour or two trying to find a specific fact in that well recognizes the value of a well-organized reference book. The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2000 will tell you what you need to know in a minute or less, thanks to the comprehensive contents list and thumb index. Business, astronomy, science, politics, geography, and sports are all thoroughly covered, as well as highlights from 1999 and a special millennium section including top 10 lists from the past 1,000 years. A thought-provoking lead essay from Robert Reich on the struggle between technology and tribalism sets the stage for the rest of the book. Maps and demographic information give insight into the changing world, lists of organizations and personalities help us navigate the news, and the pages of data on everything from classic films to silver production are good for term papers and bar bets. Browse through the book and you're sure to find yourself stopping, reading, and learning. What do those TV ratings boxes mean? What is the order of succession to the presidency? How many people have AIDS worldwide? It's all here, for a lot less money than one month's Internet service, in The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2000. --Rob LightnerBook Description
The World Almanac is the one almanac that millions of people turn to each year when they need quick, comprehensive, and authoritative information on just about every subject imaginable. Now in its 131st year, The World Almanac is packed with the information people need every day of the year. Special features of this completely revised and updated edition include an updated "countdown to the new millenium," complete election coverage, Winter Olympic results, and an exclusive 16 page color-photo feature, "1999 in Pictures."Customer Reviews:
The first place for all fact finding missions.......2000-10-02
All you ever wanted to know !.......2000-09-01
A Best Seller And Perfect Gift.......2000-08-24
A Treasure Trove of Knowledge.......2000-07-26
A lot of valuable information.. but!.......2000-07-15
My only criticism is that the Almanac has a real bias towards "American information".
As it is a "World Almanac", the editors should understand that non-American readers would like to see that it has a broader base. I'm sure the editors will rectify this shortfall in the next edition!
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American Reference Books Annual: 2004 Edition Volume 35 (ARBA and Index)
Manufacturer: Libraries Unlimited ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover General
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ARBA has served as a trustworthy source of information for the library and information community for more than three decades. With more than 1,800 descriptive and evaluative entries, ARBA 2004 continues its tradition as the most comprehensive and reliable review source available for recent reference publications. This important reference and research tool provides reliable reviews by subject experts of materials from more than 300 publishers and in nearly 500 subject areas. Having ARBA to refer to keeps you abreast of the most recent reference works in all fields while helping you to answer everyday reference questions. Of perhaps most importance, ARBA helps you maintain your library's quality standards by helping you make selections as you build your reference collection.
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Illustrators 37: The Society of Illustrators 37th Annual of American Illustration (Illustrators)
Rotovision Manufacturer: Rotovision ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover General
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The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2004 (World Almanac and Book of Facts (Paper))
Editors of World Almanac Manufacturer: World Almanac ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Almanacs
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The World Almanac 2004 continues the 135-year tradition of excellence, and provides today’s readers with the information they need, available anytime, anywhere. Highlights include:
- Expanded coverage of the most turned-to sections: noted personalities, education, space, sports, nations of the world, awards, and consumer information
- Enhancements and improvements on every page of the book
- Two color photo sections, with highlights of the years most noteworthy people, places, and events
- Free monthly e-mail updates provided to all readers throughout the year
- Larger type in selected sections and more illustrations throughout the book
- Authoritative, comprehensive and timely information on just about everything: census figures, health, historical anniversaries, presidents, personal finance, religion, sex, statistics, weather, and so much more - all in one book!
- Expanded coverage of the most turned-to sections: noted personalities, education, space, sports, nations of the world, awards, and consumer information
- Enhancements and improvements on every page of the book
- Two color photo sections, with highlights of the years most noteworthy people, places, and events
- Free monthly e-mail updates provided to all readers throughout the year
- Larger type in selected sections and more illustrations throughout the book
- Authoritative, comprehensive and timely information on just about everything: census figures, health, historical anniversaries, presidents, personal finance, religion, sex, statistics, weather, and so much more - all in one book!
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not a WORLD almanac.......2005-04-09
The Almanac and the Internet .......2004-12-08
The World Almanac of 2004.......2004-09-02
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country by country analysis of economic and demographic data.
Important historical facts and events of 2003 are noted;
together with the historical timeline. There is a section on
measurements and instrumentalities thereof. Cultural events
and people are noted in great detail. This work is a noted authority for the classification of information contained in it.
The work is valuable to a wide constituency of academicians.
a good compilation but historically inaccurate at critical.......2004-04-19
No home should be without one.......2004-04-16
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