The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2010

Get answers to virtually any question with this impressive compendium of information. The World Almanac and Book of Facts is America’s top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 80 million copies sold. Published annually since 1868, this compendium of information is the source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. Labeled a „treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information“ by the Wall Street Journal, the almanac contains thousands of facts that are unavailable publicly elsewhere, making it a must-have for students, teachers, and anyone with a thirst for knowledge-in fact, it has been featured as a category on Jeopardy and is routinely used as a go-to general study guide for aspiring game show contestants. Coming soon in a 2010 edition and boasting full-color and black-and-white photographs, The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all your trivia questions-spanning a wide range of categories, including history, sports, geography, pop culture, and much more. Notable features include: 2009 Time Capsule, The Bush Legacy, Swine Flu Coverage, Decade in Review U.S. Colleges and Universities Population Statistics for Cities over 10,000 People ,The World at a Glance, Offbeat News Stories, World Series Results, Year in Pictures.