World Almanac and Book of Facts 2018 (eBook)

The 150th Anniversary special edition of the best-selling reference book of all time! The ebook format allows curious readers to keep millions of searchable facts at their fingertips.The World Almanac(R) and Book of Facts is Americas 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 needsfrom history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more. Features include: 150 Years of The World Almanac: A special feature celebrating The World Almanacs 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 Almanacs recurring feature expands to incorporate milestone events and cultural touchstones dating to the books 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 Westbrooks unprecedented 42 regular-season triple-doubles, The World Almanac takes a look back at 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 biography of the 45th president and profile of the Trump administration; 2016 election results; and statistics on crime, 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 youll need in 2018. 2017Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the worlds attention in 2017. 2017Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring a preview of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, complete coverage of the 2017 World Series, new tables of NBA, NHL, and NCAA statistics, and much more. 2017Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2017. 2017Offbeat 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 thats auctioning off its governors 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.