The World almanac and book of facts : 2018. / txt
New York : World Almanac Books , 2018Edición: 150th anniversary editionDescripción: 1007 p. ill. ; 21 cmTipo de contenido:- text
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- 9781600572135
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- 9781600572111
- 1600572111
- AY67.N5 W7 2011
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The 150th Anniversary edition of the best-selling reference book of all time!
The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Since 1868, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. The 150th anniversary edition celebrates its illustrious history while keeping an eye on the future. 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--from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more.
Features include:
150 Years of The World Almanac : A special feature celebrating The World Almanac 's historic run includes highlights from its distinguished past and some old-fashioned "facts," illustrating how its defining mission has changed with the times. Historical Anniversaries: The World Almanac 's recurring feature expands to incorporate milestone events and cultural touchstones dating to the book's founding year, from the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson to the publication of Little Women . World Almanac Editors' Picks: Greatest Single-Season Performances: In light of Russell Westbrook's unprecedented 42 regular-season triple-doubles (and the second-ever season triple-double), The World Almanac takes a look back in sports history for athletes' best single-season runs. 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. The Obama Presidency: A year after Barack Obama's second term came to a close, The World Almanac reviews the accomplishments, missteps, and legacy of the 44th president. 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. Other New Highlights: A brand-new biography of the 45th president and profile of the Trump administration; official 2016 election results; and statistics on criminal incarceration and sentence lengths, health care, overdose deaths, shootings, terrorism, and much more. The Year in Review: The World Almanac takes a look back at 2017 while providing all the information you'll need in 2018. 2017-- Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2017. 2017--Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring a preview of the upcoming 2018 Winter Olympic Games, complete coverage of the 2017 World Series, new tables of NBA, NHL, and NCAA statistics, and much more. 2017--Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2017, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. 2017--Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors found some of the quirkiest news stories of the year, from the king who secretly worked as an airline pilot for decades to the state that's auctioning off its governor's mansion. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2017, from news and sports to pop culture.
Include index
Contents:
2017 special features and year in review --
Top 10News Topics 4 --
World at a glance 5 --
Statistical spotlight 6 --
The Obama Presidency 8 --
150 years of The World Almanac 11 --
Historical Anniversaries 12 --
Time Capsule 12 --
Chronology of the year’s events 15 --
Obituaries 37 --
State Government Court Decisions 42 --
U.S. Supreme Court Decisions 42 --
Notable Quotes 43 --
Offbeat News 44 --
2017: Year in pictures 193,809 --
ECONOMY, BUSINESS & ENERGY --
Economics 45 --
Trade 73 --
Transportation& Travel 79 --
Agriculture 91 --
Employment 100 --
Energy 109 --
CRIME 116 --
MILITARY AFFAIRS 128 --
HEALTH & VITAL STATISTICS --
Health 141 --
Vital Statistics 163 --
PERSONALITIES, ARTS, & MEDIA --
Noted Personalities 173 --
Arts & Media 243 --
Awards, Medals & Prizes 259 --
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY --
Science 277 --
Technology 292 --
Environment 300 --
Meteorology 306 --
Disasters 315 --
Aerospace 327 --
Astronomy 334 --
Calendar 351 --
Weights & Measures 358 --
CONSUMER INFORMATION --
Postal Information 363 --
Social Security & Medicare 365 --
Taxes 372 --
Education 377 --
Colleges & Universities 388 --
Directory 404 --
U.S. FACTS & HISTORY --
U.S. Facts 419 --
Chronology of events in U.S. History 433 --
Historical Documents & Speeches 455 --
National Symbols 484 --
WORLD MAPS & FLAGS 457 --
U.S. GOVERNMENT --
Presidents of the U.S. 487 --
Presidential Elections 502 --
Trump Administration & Cabinet Departments 540 --
Congress 540 --
U.S. Supreme Court 560 --
U.S. CITIES, STATES, & POPULATION --
States & Other Areas of the U.S. 564 --
100 Most populous U.S. Cities 595 --
U.S. Population 606 --
WORLD HISTORY & CULTURE --
World History 647 --
Historical Figures 675 --
World Exploration & Geography 684 --
Religion 697 --
Language 708 --
Buildings, bridges, & Tunnels 715 --
NATIONS OF THE WORLD SPORTS 729 --
Sports Highlights, 2017 853 --
Editors’ Picks: --
Greatest Singles Season --
Performances 854 --
Olympic Games 855 --
College Sports --
College Football 878 --
College Basketball 884 --
Other College Sports 889 --
Professional Sports --
Football 891 --
Baseball 907 --
Basketball 932 --
Hockey 942 --
Soccer 947 --
Golf 951 --
Tennis 955 --
Auto Racing 959 --
Boxing 962 --
Thoroughbred Racing 966 --
Other Sports 970 --
GENERAL INDEX 980 --
Quick Reference Index 1008 --
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