The 2024 Old Farmer's Almanac

Happy New Almanac Year! It’s time to celebrate the 232nd edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Long recognized as North America’s most beloved and best-selling annual, this handy yellow book fulfills every need and expectation as a calendar of the heavens, a time capsule of the year, and an essential reference that reads like a magazine. Always timely, topical, and distinctively “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor,” the Almanac is consulted daily throughout the year by users from all walks of life. The 2024 edition contains the fun facts, predictions, and feature items that have made it a cultural icon: traditionally 80 percent–accurate weather forecasts; notable astronomical events and time-honored astrological dates; horticultural, culinary, fashion, and other trends; historical hallmarks; best fishing days; time- and money-saving garden advice; recipes for delicious dishes; facts on folklore, farmers, home remedies, and husbandry; amusements and contests; plus too much more to mention—all in the inimitable Almanac style that has charmed and educated readers since 1792.

August 29, 2023
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The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2024

#1 New York Times Bestseller! Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: sports, pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, business, and so much more. The World Almanac® is America’s bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2024 edition of  The World Almanac  reviews the biggest events of 2023 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 effortlessly. Features include: • Special Feature: Election 2024: A new feature covers all voters need to know going into the 2024 presidential election season, including primary and caucus dates, candidate profiles, campaign finance numbers, and more. • 2023—Top 10 News Topics:  The editors of  The World Almanac  list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2023, from wildfires and earthquakes to Israel, Ukraine, and the U.S. Congress. • 2023—Year in Sports:  Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup, 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, and 2023 World Series. • 2023—Year in Pictures:  Striking full-color images from around the world in 2023, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. • 2023—Offbeat News Stories:   The World Almanac  editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. • World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule:  The World Almanac  lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2023, including a Swiftie-created friendship bracelet and the House Speaker's gavel. • 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 Highlights: Stats and graphics across dozens of chapters show how the pandemic continues to affect the economy, work, family life, education, and culture. Plus more new data to help understand the world, including housing costs, public schools and test scores, streaming TV and movie ratings, and much more.  

December 5, 2023
Sarah Janssen
Almanacs & Yearbooks
Skyhorse Publishing
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World Almanac and Book of Facts 2014

Get thousands of facts right at your fingertips with this updated resource. The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Published annually since 1868, this compendium of information is the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. The 2014 edition of The World Almanac reviews the events of 2013 and will be your go-to source for any 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® contains thousands of facts that are unavailable publicly elsewhere. 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.

December 4, 2013
Sarah Janssen
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The 2023 Old Farmer's Almanac

Happy New Almanac Year! It’s time to celebrate the 231st edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Long recognized as North America’s most beloved and best-selling annual, this handy yellow book fulfills every need and expectation as a calendar of the heavens, a time capsule of the year, and an essential reference that reads like a magazine. Always timely, topical, and distinctively “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor,” the Almanac is consulted daily throughout the year by users from all walks of life. The 2023 edition contains the fun facts, predictions, and feature items that have made it a cultural icon: traditionally 80 percent–accurate weather forecasts; notable astronomical events and time-honored astrological dates; horticultural, culinary, fashion, and other trends; historical hallmarks; best fishing days; time- and money-saving garden advice; recipes for delicious dishes; facts on folklore, farmers, home remedies, and husbandry; amusements and contests; plus too much more to mention—all in the inimitable Almanac style that has charmed and educated readers since 1792.

August 30, 2022
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The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2013

Get thousands of facts right at your fingertips with this updated resource. The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Published annually since 1868, this compendium of information is the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. Praised as a “treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information” by The Wall Street Journal , The World Almanac® contains thousands of facts that are unavailable publicly elsewhere—in fact, it has been featured as a category on Jeopardy! and is routinely used as a go-to, all-encompassing guide for aspiring game show contestants. The 2013 edition of The World Almanac® and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia questions—from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more.

December 4, 2012
Sarah Janssen
Almanacs & Yearbooks
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The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2021

#1 New York Times Bestseller! Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: business, the arts and pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, sports, and so much more. The World Almanac® is America’s bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2021 edition of  The World Almanac  reviews the biggest events of 2020 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 effortlessly. Features include: • 2020 Election Results:  The World Almanac  provides a comprehensive look at the entire 2020 election process, from the roller coaster of the early primaries to state and county presidential voting results and coverage of House, Senate, and gubernatorial races. • 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic: A special section provides up-to-the-minute information about the world’s largest public health crisis in at least a century, providing information on what scientists know about the virus so far—and what still needs to be learned—along with an update on vaccine progress, statistical data and graphics, and useful practical measures for readers. • World Almanac Editors' Picks: Memorable Summer Olympic Moments:  The World Almanac  took a look back at past editions of the Olympic Summer Games to create a highlight reel of memorable moments to tide sports fans over until Tokyo in 2021. • 2020—Top 10 News Topics:  The editors of  The World Almanac  list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2020. • 2020—Year in Sports:  Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the sports world’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a preview of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, and much more. • 2020—Year in Pictures:  Striking full-color images from around the world in 2020, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. • 2020—Offbeat News Stories:   The World Almanac  editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. • World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule:  The World Almanac  lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2020, from news and sports to pop culture. • 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. • Statistical Spotlight:  This annual feature highlights statistics relevant to the biggest stories of the year. These data provide context to give readers a fresh perspective on important issues. • Other New Highlights:  Newly available statistics on how the COVID-19 pandemic and widespread shutdowns have affected businesses, air quality, employment, education, families’ living situations and access to food, and much more.  

December 15, 2020
Sarah Janssen
Almanacs & Yearbooks
Skyhorse Publishing
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The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2022

A 2021 USA Today Bestseller! Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: business, the arts and pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, sports, and so much more. The World Almanac® is America’s bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2022 edition of  The World Almanac  reviews the biggest events of 2021 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 effortlessly. Features include: • Special Feature: Coronavirus Status Report: A special section provides up-to-the-minute information about the world’s largest public health crisis in at least a century. Statistical data and graphics across dozens of chapters show how the pandemic continues to affect the economy, work, family life, education, and culture. • Special Feature: 20 Years in Afghanistan: The World Almanac provides history, data, and other context for the end of America's longest war and the future of Afghanistan and its people. • 2021—Top 10 News Topics:  The editors of  The World Almanac  list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2021. • 2021—Year in Sports:  Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the Olympic Games in Tokyo and the sports world's ongoing adaptations to the coronavirus pandemic, and much more. • 2021—Year in Pictures:  Striking full-color images from around the world in 2021, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. • 2021—Offbeat News Stories:   The World Almanac  editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. • World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule:  The World Almanac  lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2021, from news and sports to pop culture. • World Almanac Editors' Picks: Memorable Recent Sports Scandals: From a trash-can banging, sign-stealing scandal to the doping of horses and humans, World Almanac editors select some of the sports world's biggest black marks from the last 20 years. • 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. • The Biden Administration: Complete coverage of the presidential transition in Washington, DC, including cabinet-level leadership and the filling of other key administration roles. • Other New Highlights: First data available from the 2020 Census, congressional appropriation and redistricting, and much more.  

December 7, 2021
Sarah Janssen
Almanacs & Yearbooks
Skyhorse Publishing
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The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2020

Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource. The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America’s best-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 2020 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2019 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 effortlessly—from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more. Features include: • Decade in Review: As the ‘teens’ decade closes, take a look at the highlights, low points, and everything-in-between of the past 10 years. From the introduction of Obamacare and iPads in 2010 to “Old Town Road” and the immigration policy debate in 2019, The World Almanac provides a recap of events and puts into perspective just how much has—and hasn’t—changed in the last 10 years. • 2020 Election Preview: The World Almanac provides a comprehensive look at the entire 2020 election process, including a calendar of state primaries and caucuses. Also includes 2019 election results for governors’ seats and special congressional elections. • World Almanac Editors’ Picks: Never Say Die: With Tiger Woods achieving the seemingly impossible in 2019 with his 15th major title—his first Masters win in 14 years—the editors list their favorite major comeback moments from athletes across the sports universe. • 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. • Statistical Spotlight: A popular annual graphic feature highlights statistics relevant to the biggest news of the year. These data visualizations provide important context and new perspectives to give readers a fresh angle on key issues. • The Year in Review: The World Almanac takes a look back at 2019 while providing all the information you'll need in 2020. • 2019—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2019. • 2019—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring coverage of the women’s World Cup soccer tournament; a preview of the upcoming 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan; the World Series, improved MLB player stats, and much more. • 2019—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2019, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. • 2019—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors select some of the most unusual news stories of the year. • World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2019, from news and sports to pop culture. • New Sections: Reorganized chapters on “Food and Agriculture,” “Educational Statistics,” and “Colleges and Universities” make it easier to find information about subjects like nutrition, student loans, a directory of colleges, and much more. • Other New Highlights: New statistics on income tax reform, top-grossing movies, biggest YouTube channels, religious populations in the U.S. and worldwide, and much more.

December 10, 2019
Sarah Janssen
Almanacs & Yearbooks
World Almanac
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The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2015

Get thousands of facts right at your fingertips with this updated resource. The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Published annually since 1868, this compendium of information is the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. The 2015 edition of The World Almanac reviews the events of 2014 and will be your go-to source for any 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® contains thousands of facts that are unavailable publicly elsewhere. 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: • The Year in Review: The World Almanac® takes a look back at 2014 while providing all the information you'll need in 2015. • 2014—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac® list the top stories that held their attention in 2014. • 2014—Election Results: Complete state-by-state results from 2014 midterm elections. • 2014—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the Men's World Cup in Brazil, 2014 World Series, Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, and much more. • 2014—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2014, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. • World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac® lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2014, from news and sports to pop culture. • Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac® editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. • 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 today. • American Veterans: A Statistical Feature: After a year in which the performance of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs came under scrutiny, this statistical feature reveals important information on the health, employment, education, and future prospects of American veterans. • Health Care Statistics: Details about U.S. health care policy, including ongoing implementation of health care reform and the first statistics on federal and state health insurance marketplace enrollment, consumer costs, and much more. • World Almanac® Editors' Picks: Most Controversial Sports Team Owners: From Walter O’Malley to George Steinbrenner to Donald Sterling, the owners of sports teams have the power to change the game. The editors of The World Almanac® choose the most controversial franchise owners of past and present pro sports. • and much more.

December 9, 2014
Sarah Janssen
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The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2023

#1 New York Times Bestseller! Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: sports, pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, business, and so much more. The World Almanac® is America’s bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2023 edition of  The World Almanac  reviews the biggest events of 2022 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 effortlessly. Features include: • Special Feature: Coronavirus Status Report: A special section provides up-to-the-minute information about the world’s largest public health crisis in at least a century. Statistical data and graphics across dozens of chapters show how the pandemic continues to affect the economy, work, family life, education, and culture. • 2022 Election Results: The World Almanac provides a comprehensive look at the entire 2022 election process, including Election Day results for House, Senate, and gubernatorial races. • 2022—Top 10 News Topics:  The editors of  The World Almanac  list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2022, from the death of Queen Elizabeth to the invasion of Ukraine. • 2022—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 Beijing and the 2022 World Series. • World Almanac Editors' Picks: Most Memorable Rivalry Match-ups: Looking back from Coach K's final Duke-UNC face-off in 2022, The World Almanac editors created a list of all-time favorite rivalry games across sports history. • 2022—Year in Pictures:  Striking full-color images from around the world in 2022, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. • 2022—Offbeat News Stories:   The World Almanac  editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. • World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule:  The World Almanac  lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2022. • 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.  

December 13, 2022
Sarah Janssen
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Skyhorse Publishing
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The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2017

Get thousands of facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource. 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 2017 edition of The World Almanac® reviews the events of 2016 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—from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more. Features include: • 2016—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac® list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2016. • 2016—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, the 2016 World Series, and much more. • 2016—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2016, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. • 2016—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac® editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. • World Almanac ® Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac® lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2016, from news and sports to pop culture. • 2016 Election Results: The World Almanac® provides a comprehensive look at the entire 2016 election process, from the roller coaster of the early primaries to state and county presidential voting results and coverage of House, Senate, and gubernatorial races. • 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. • World Almanac ® Editors’ Picks: The Best Teams That Never Won It All: In light of Golden State's unprecedented regular season success and eventual downfall in the NBA Finals, The World Almanac® takes a look back into sports history for the best teams that fell just short of championship glory. • Statistical Spotlight: A brand-new feature highlights statistics relevant to the biggest stories of the year. These data provide context to give readers a fresh perspective on important issues. • Other New Highlights: Newly available statistics on sexuality, student loans, overdose deaths, state minimum wages, and much more.

December 6, 2016
Sarah Janssen
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CIA World Factbook 2012

The CIA World Factbook is a reference resource produced by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States with almanac-style information about the countries of the world. It provides a summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of US-recognized countries, dependencies, and other areas in the world. This complete electronic edition is designed for optimal navigation on iPad and other mobile electronic devices.  Features: Complete (unabridged) edition.  Maps, history, climate, population, religion, government, US diplomatic representation, economy, natural resources, communications, transportation, military - all essential information for over 270 countries, dependencies, and other areas in the world at your finger tips.  Flags of the World  List of Abbreviations  List of International Organizations and Groups  List of International Environmental Agreements  Cross-Reference List of Country Data Codes  Cross-Reference List of Hydrographic Data Codes  Cross-Reference List of Geographic Names  Weights and Measures includes information on mathematical notation and metric interrelationships, as well as over 400 examples of standard conversion factors.  Navigate from Table of Contents or search for words or phrases.  Formatted to display on all electronic devices including Kindle, Smartphones and Mobile Devices with a small display.  Table of Contents: Country List: Maps, Flags, and Information Country Ranks and Profiles Appendixes Reference Maps Definitions and Notes Supporting Information About and Navigation Country Ranks and Profiles 1 Country Profiles A-Z 2 Guide to Country Profiles 3 Country Ranks A-Z 4 Guide to Rank Order Pages Appendixes A. Abbreviations B. International Organizations and Groups  C. Selected International Environmental Agreements  D. Cross-Reference List of Country Data Codes  E. Cross-Reference List of Hydrographic Data Codes  F. Cross-Reference List of Geographic Names  G. Weights and Measures Supporting Information 1. History of The World Factbook 2. Flags of the World 3. Gallery of Covers  4. Contributors and Copyright Information 5. Purchasing Information 6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Country Profiles: Administrative divisions Age structure Agriculture - products Airports - with paved runways Airports - with unpaved runways Airports Area - comparative Area Background Birth rate Budget Capital Climate Coastline Communications - note Constitution Country name Currency (code) Current account balance Death rate Debt - external Dependency status Dependent areas Diplomatic representation from the US Diplomatic representation in the US Disputes - international Distribution of family income - Gini index Economic aid - donor Economic aid - recipient Economy - overview Electricity - consumption Electricity - exports Electricity - imports Electricity - production Elevation extremes Environment - current issues Environment - international agreements Ethnic groups Exchange rates Executive branch Exports - commodities Exports - partners Exports Fiscal year Flag description GDP (official exchange rate) GDP (purchasing power parity) GDP - composition by sector GDP - per capita (PPP) GDP - real growth rate ...

January 1, 2012
Central Intelligence Agency
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