{"product_id":"9781600572128","title":"The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2018","description":"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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe World Almanac® and Book of Facts \u003c\/i\u003eis America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Since 1868, this compendium of information has been \u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe World Almanac and Book of Facts \u003c\/i\u003ewill answer all of your trivia needs—from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e150 Years of \u003ci\u003eThe World Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003eA special feature celebrating \u003ci\u003eThe World Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e's historic run includes highlights from its distinguished past and some old-fashioned \"facts,\" illustrating how its defining mission has changed with the times.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistorical Anniversaries:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe World Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e'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 \u003ci\u003eLittle Women\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorld Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Editors' Picks: Greatest Single-Season Performances: \u003c\/b\u003eIn light of Russell Westbrook's unprecedented 42 regular-season triple-doubles, \u003ci\u003eThe World Almanac \u003c\/i\u003etakes a look back in sports history for athletes' best single-season runs.\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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Obama Presidency:\u003c\/b\u003e A year after Barack Obama’s second term came to a close, \u003ci\u003eThe World Almanac \u003c\/i\u003ereviews the accomplishments, missteps, and legacy of the 44th president.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe World at a Glance:\u003c\/b\u003e This annual feature of \u003ci\u003eThe World Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOther New Highlights: \u003c\/b\u003eA brand-new 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Year in Review: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe World Almanac \u003c\/i\u003etakes a look back at 2017 while providing all the information you'll need in 2018. \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2017—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop 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 2017.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2017—Year in Sports:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2017—Year in Pictures: \u003c\/b\u003eStriking full-color images from around the world in 2017, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2017—Offbeat News Stories:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe World Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorld Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Editors' Picks: Time Capsule:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e The World Almanac \u003c\/i\u003elists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2017, from news and sports to pop culture.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"World Almanac Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47147478778096,"sku":"9781600572128","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781600572128_p0.jpg?v=1763815094","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781600572128","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}