Larger hardcover format of this durable essential resource offers
larger type sizes and more user-friendly access to thousands of facts.
The World Almanac(R) and Book of Facts is America's top-selling
reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. For
more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the
authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning
needs. The 2019 edition of The World Almanac reviews the events of
2018 and will be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the
upcoming year. Praised as a "treasure trove of political, economic,
scientific and educational statistics and information" by The Wall
Street Journal, The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all
of your trivia needs on demand--from history and sports to geography,
pop culture, and much more.
Features include:
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The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac
provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that
define the changing world and includes a sneak peek at upcoming
milestone celebrity birthdays in 2019.
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Statistical Spotlight: A popular new feature highlights statistics
relevant to the biggest stories of the year. These data visualizations
provide important context and new perspectives to give readers a fresh
angle on important issues. This year's statistics will spotlight
immigration, refugees, and asylum claims; the rising number and
historic cost of natural disasters; and the nationwide opioid
epidemic.
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2018 Election Results: The World Almanac provides a
comprehensive look at the entire 2018 election process, including
complete Election Day results for House, Senate, and gubernatorial
races.
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World Almanac Editors' Picks: Senior Moments: With leading
athletes like Tom Brady and Serena Williams approaching middle age
while still at the top of their game, The World Almanac editors look
at the sports world's most memorable achievements by aging athletes.
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The Year in Review: The World Almanac takes a look back at 2018
while providing all the information you'll need in 2019.
- 2018--Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac
list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2018,
covering the U.S. Supreme Court nomination process, historic
negotiations with North Korea, a year of #MeToo developments, and
much more.
- 2018--Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics
that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage
of the Winter Olympic Games in South Korea, World Cup men's soccer,
the World Series, improved MLB player stats, and much more.
- 2018--Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around
the world in 2018, covering news, entertainment, science, and
sports.
- 2018--Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors select
some of the most unusual news stories of the year, from the parade
commemorating a team's winless NFL season to the "bananas" lawsuit
over a Halloween costume.
- World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World
Almanac lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2018,
from news and sports to pop culture.
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Other New Highlights: Brand-new statistics on crime rates for all
major U.S. cities, U.S. trade and immigration policies, 2018 tax cuts,
DACA recipients, mobile app and tech usage, student loan debt, income
inequality, and much more.
