An annually updated reference guide to a wide variety of facts and information about the united states and other countries around the world. A staggering range of records and data pertaining to the world in 1998. The world almanac and book of facts is an american institution that millions. The world almanac and book of facts in searchworks catalog. It is the source for essential and authoritative facts for entertainment, reference and learning. The world almanac and book of facts 1925 by robert hunt lyman. The world almanac and book of facts is a uspublished reference work, an almanac. A, words that set us free, world almanac for kids 2000 display, world almanac consumer information kit, 1987, world almanac crossword puzzle, book 10 world almanac crossword puzzle book. Almost 40 years later, a 1999 new york times photo showed president clinton. Figure this math challenges for families resources. World almanac and book of facts 1999 by robert famighetti. The world almanac and book of facts 1999 cloth world almanac, famighetti, robert on. The world almanac and book of facts 2000 by robert famighetti.
The world almanac and book of facts 1999 expanded edition by world almanac author isbn. The guinness gastropod championship, held in the oconor don pub in central london, also featured an attempt to break the world inch sprint record currently held by archie at two minutes 20 seconds. The world almanac and book of facts 1999 by robert famighetti, 1999. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library.
Common knowledge series the world almanac and book of facts. Books by world almanac author of the world almanac and. Click to read more about the world almanac and book of facts 1999 by robert famighetti. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The world almanac has been published annually since. The world almanac and book of facts, 2000 by, 1999, world almanac books edition. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english volume 1990.
The world almanac for kids 1997 paper world almanac. The world almanac is an annual quickreference work published since the 1800s. The world almanac and book of facts series librarything. The world almanac is the one almanac that millions of people turn to each year when they need quick, comprehensive, and authoritative information on just about every subject imaginable. The world almanac and book of facts 1999 by robert. World almanac and book of facts 2000 is the one almanac to take with you into the 21st century completely revised and expanded for the year 2000, with more facts and features than any other almanac. No other almanac comes close to matching its authority and breadth of coverage. The only bad thing about the world almanac is that even though the cover says 1999, most of the things inside cover only up to 1997, so they dont have 1998, except a little brief section on the major events and happenings of 1998. The world almanac and book of facts 2004 came out in november, continuing a 6year tradition of providing what it believes is the most information on the. The almanac is turned to by millions of people for information on every subject.
The world almanac and book of facts, 2000 1999, paperback. The world almanac and book of facts 1998 by robert famighetti, 1998. This large hardcover wjacket book is in overall near fine condition for its age. The world almanac and book of facts 1999 addresses these and other millennial questions in this special section. Home back to the challenge answer try these think about this did you know. The book contains thousands of facts and statistics that arent publicly available which are sourced and doublechecked by. Robert famighetti discussed the book he edited, the world almanac and book of facts 1999, published by world almanac. It has a date of 1998, and was published by world almanac books. Offers facts on a range of topics, from animals to weather and from computers to sports. Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource. The world almanac and book of facts, 1999 presents thousands of facts and statistics about a wide variety of subjects. The world almanac and book of facts 2015 by janssen, sarah and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The world almanac and book of facts the world almanac.
This transcript was compiled from uncorrected closed captioning. Dec 06, 2016 the world almanac has been published annually since. The book chronicles the events of the year from october 1998 to september 1999, and includes the most important news stories of that time period. Other new features have been developed to make the almanac more user friendly, including an at a glance statistics table at the beginning of each chapter. Publication date 1998 topics almanacs, american, statistics, almanacs. Booknotes interview with robert famighetti on world almanac and book of facts 1999, february 28, 1999. The world almanac and book of facts is americas topselling reference book of all time, with more than 80 million copies sold. The world almanac and book of facts for 2000 is called the millennium collectors edition, and lives up to this billing without the slightest trace of hype. Jan 15, 2000 ive long considered the world almanac and book of facts to be the single most useful onevolume general reference book available for home and office. The world almanac and book of facts, 2000 thriftbooks. Since its debut in 1868, the world almanac and book of facts has become the bestselling american reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold.
New features from the world almanac and book of facts 2020 include. Publication date 1998 topics almanacs, american, statistics, almanacs, statistics publisher. World almanac books list of books by author world almanac. Robert famighetti discusses the book he edited, the world almanac and book of facts 1999. Determine the least squares approximating line for these data and use. World almanac and book of facts 2000 is the one almanac to take with you into the 21st century. Book contains fascinating and fun facts on every subject from animals to weather, plus current events. The world almanac records the biggest events and issues of 2019 and will be a reference on many topics for 2020. Apr 29, 2008 author of world almanac for kids 2004, the world almanac and book of facts 1999 world almanac and book of facts, the world almanac for kids 2011, the world almanac of the u. Now in its 1st year, the world almanac is packed with the information people need every day of the year. In 1961, a wire service photograph showed president kennedy sitting behind his desk in the oval office and on his desk were six books. In very good excellent condition please see photos thanks. Packed with facts and figures, its the only almanac millions of people turn to every year. The world almanac and book of facts, 1999 by primedia reference, inc.
The world almanac was sold to ripplewood holdings wrc media in 1999. In 1894, when it claimed more than a halfmillion habitual users, the world almanac changed its name to the world almanac and encyclopedia. The almanac is turned to by millions of people for information on every subject imaginable. The world almanac and book of facts 1999 by world almanac 19981103 world almanac book on. Special millennium section, with articles by robert reich, arthur schlesinger, jr.
Nine newly added travel facts from luxembourg, new caledonia, norfolk island, saint barthelemy, san marino, seychelles, slovakia, suriname, and vanuatu bring the final total to 222 193 countries and 29 dependencies. The world almanac and book of facts 2012 world almanac. The world almanac and book of facts, 2000 by famighetti, robert an apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Published annually since 1868, this compendium of information is the source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. World almanac s most popular book is the world almanac and book of facts 2015. This was the title it kept until 1923, when it became the world almanac and book of facts, the name it bears today. World almanac and book of facts 1999 edition famighetti, robert on. The world almanac and encyclopedia 1916 by world almanac. See all books authored by world almanac, including the world almanac and book of facts 2018, and the world almanac and book of facts 2017, and more on. Read download world almanac and book of facts 2000 pdf pdf. The world almanac was begun in 1868 by the new york world newspaper. It has taken more than a century, but the world almanac and book of facts. The world almanac and book of facts hardcover, 1999 ebay.
The world almanac and book of facts 1999 by famighetti, ronert published by world almanac books in 1998 1st edition, 6th printing. Multimedia world factbook, which is also issued separately. Ripplewood bought readers digest and the book was then produced by the. The world almanac and book of facts, 2000 1999 edition. The world almanac archives university of pennsylvania. Features online ordering of the print edition, today in history, and todays birthdays. Author of world almanac for kids 2004, the world almanac and book of facts 1999 world almanac and book of facts, the world almanac for kids 2011, the world almanac of the u. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about the world almanac and book of facts 1999 by robert famighetti.
Ripplewood bought readers digest and the book was then produced by the world almanac education group, which was owned by the readers digest association. It has been published yearly from 1868 to 1875, and again every year since 1886. The world almanac was sold to infobase publishing in 2009. The world almanac and book of facts 2000 will tell you what you need to know in a minute or less, thanks to the comprehensive contents list and thumb index. Business, astronomy, science, politics, geography, and sports are all thoroughly covered, as well as highlights from 1999 and a special millennium section including top 10 lists from the. Ride describes her vision of how scientific breakthroughs will impact peoples lives in the 21st century, while historian eric foner relates americas future to its past. The world almanac and book of facts 2001 by st martins press. The world almanac and book of facts, 1999 by mahwah, nj. The world factbook has completed its travel facts project. World almanac and book of facts 2000 by robert famighetti.
For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. This essential household and workplace desk reference is the most useful reference book known to modern man, according to the l. The world almanac and book of facts, 1990 internet archive. Publication was suspended in 1876 and resumed in 1886. The world almanac and book of facts, 1993 1992, paperback. The world almanac and book of facts 1999 world almanac on. The world almanac the world almanac and book of facts. The world almanac and book of facts, 1991 1990, paperback. World almanac and book of facts 2000 by world almanac. Completely revised and expanded for the year 2000, with more facts and features than any other almanacspecial millennium section, with articles by robert reich, arthur schlesinger. Ride describes her vision of how scientific breakthroughs will impact peoples lives in the 21st century. The world almanac and book of facts 1999 by world almanac 19981103. The world almanac provides a comprehensive look at the entire 2020 election process, including a calendar of state primaries and.
The world almanac and book of facts is a uspublished reference work, an almanac conveying information about such subjects as world changes, tragedies, and sports feats. The bestselling american reference book and the source for essential and authoritative facts, the world almanac and book of facts has been updated for 2010 to include the most current events, including barack obamas presidential victory. The world almanac and book of facts 2020 by sarah janssen. The world almanac 2000 continues the 2year tradition of providing uptodate information on every subject imaginable in an inexpensive and easytouse. World almanac and book of facts, first edition abebooks. I always have liked this book because of the fact that it has so much useful informatio. The world almanac and book of facts 1999 by robert famighetti. The world almanac and book of facts 1998 19971103 by unknown. The world almanac and book of facts 1999 by world almanac. The world almanac and book of facts 2002 by ken park. World almanac website world almanac for kids website world almanac errors internet accuracy project.
1191 1105 66 1181 919 502 807 484 812 631 1400 1424 1135 1260 419 326 243 212 1014 134 631 747 541 1210 778 296 273 1215 57 870 1105 783 1376 858 1336 874