{"product_id":"the-world-almanac-and-book-of-facts-2019-9781600572227","title":"The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Sarah Janssen\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: World Almanac Books\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: World Almanac Books\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Almanacs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe World Almanac(R) and Book of Facts\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe World Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e 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\u003ci\u003e The Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe World Almanac and Book of Facts \u003c\/i\u003ewill answer all of your trivia needs on demand--from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Features include: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe World at a Glance: \u003c\/b\u003eThis annual feature of \u003ci\u003eThe World Almanac \u003c\/i\u003eprovides 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStatistical Spotlight: \u003c\/b\u003eA 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2018 Election Results: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe World Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive look at the entire 2018 election process, including complete Election Day results for House, Senate, and gubernatorial races.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorld Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e Editors' Picks: Senior Moments: \u003c\/b\u003e With leading athletes like Tom Brady and Serena Williams approaching middle age while still at the top of their game, \u003ci\u003eThe World Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e editors look at the sports world's most memorable achievements by aging athletes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Year in Review: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe World Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e takes a look back at 2018 while providing all the information you'll need in 2019. \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2018--Top 10 News Topics: \u003c\/b\u003eThe editors of \u003ci\u003eThe World Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2018--Year in Sports: \u003c\/b\u003eHundreds 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2018--Year in Pictures: \u003c\/b\u003eStriking full-color images from around the world in 2018, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2018--Offbeat News Stories: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe World Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorld Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe World Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2018, from news and sports to pop culture.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOther New Highlights: \u003c\/b\u003eBrand-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. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"World Almanac Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45154307932311,"sku":"9781600572227","price":1131.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781600572227.webp?v=1767104679","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-world-almanac-and-book-of-facts-2019-9781600572227","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}