The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2007

A staple in homes, libraries, and offices everywhere, The World Almanac and Book of Facts delivers authoritative information you can trust. With a 138-year tradition of editorial accuracy, The World Almanac and Book of Facts contains hundreds authoritative facts from only the most reliable sources, and each year features topical articles by well known figures such as Coretta Scott King, Wendy Wasserstein, and Mr. Fred Rodgers. Including over 1,000 pages of information compiled by a team of editors and a handy quick reference index, The World Almanac and Book of Facts puts information at your fingertips. The 2007 edition of The World Almanac and Book of Facts includes updated information on every topic, from the everyday to the obscure. Whether you’re doing your taxes, watching the news, doing a crossword, or settling a discussion, The World Almanac and Book of Facts serves as a dependable desk-reference. Topical features and a ¿Year In Pictures¿ section also make The World Almanac and Book of Facts a great scrap-book of the previous year. For students, reporters, infomaniacs, or anyone referencing facts, The World Almanac and Book of Facts remains the most trustworthy, easy-to-use source. And it can be read in any room of the house. ¿For the most information in one source, The World Almanac remains the champion.¿ -American Library Association ¿ The World Almanac is the most useful reference book known to modern man.¿ ¿ Los Angeles Times ¿It’s the best in the business.¿ ¿ Manchester Union Leader A staple in homes, libraries, and offices everywhere, The World Almanac and Book of Facts delivers authoritative information you can trust. With a 138-year tradition of editorial accuracy, The World Almanac and Book of Facts contains hundreds authoritative facts from only the most reliable sources, and each year features topical articles by well known figures such as Coretta Scott King, Wendy Wasserstein, and Mr. Fred Rodgers. Including over 1,000 pages of information compiled by a team of editors and a handy quick reference index, The World Almanac and Book of Facts puts information at your fingertips. The 2007 edition of The World Almanac and Book of Facts includes updated information on every topic, from the everyday to the obscure. Whether you’re doing your taxes, watching the news, doing a crossword, or settling a discussion, The World Almanac and Book of Facts serves as a dependable desk-reference. Topical features and a ¿Year In Pictures¿ section also make The World Almanac and Book of Facts a great scrap-book of the previous year. For students, reporters, infomaniacs, or anyone referencing facts, The World Almanac and Book of Facts remains the most trustworthy, easy-to-use source. And it can be read in any room of the house. ¿For the most information in one source, The World Almanac remains the champion.¿ -American Library Association ¿ The World Almanac is the most useful reference book known to modern man.¿ ¿ Los Angeles Times ¿It’s the best in the business.¿ ¿ Manchester Union Leader