Are you loooking for a gift for a sports fan, science geek, movie nut or pretty much anyone else? The 2015 World Almanac is loaded with countless, fascinating facts for the trivia fanatics - it can even help settle that debate over how often the USPS raises their rates....or pretty much any debate you've had over anything.
Do you wish you could show your kids the value of a good book over google when doing their homework? The Almanac can also be a great homework helper - and you'll know they weren't able to sneak in a new room on Minecraft while they were seeking the answers.
Do you wish you could show your kids the value of a good book over google when doing their homework? The Almanac can also be a great homework helper - and you'll know they weren't able to sneak in a new room on Minecraft while they were seeking the answers.
While 2014 may be coming to a close, the events will carry on forever in The World Almanac® and Book of Facts 2015, available in print and as an eBook. This latest edition of America’s best-selling reference book will be your go-to source in the upcoming year.
“From its cover to its content, The World Almanac® embodies the must-know events and surprising developments that characterize the year 2014,” said Sarah Janssen, Senior Editor of The WorldAlmanac®. “We are proud that even as the world swiftly changes, The World Almanac® and Book of Facts has remained a constant, authoritative source for more than a century, fulfilling all the entertainment, reference, and learning needs of readers around the country.”
Highlights from The World Almanac® and Book of Facts 2015 include:
- American Veterans: A Status Report—Special feature that reveals important statistics and information on the health, employment, education, and future prospects of American veterans and their families.
- Health Care Statistics—U.S. health care policy by the numbers, including the first official statistics on the ongoing implementation of health care reform and health insurance marketplace enrollment, consumer costs, and much more.
· Ebola Outbreak Facts—The World Almanac an authoritative and informative overview of the 2014 epidemic.
· Election Results—Review the complete state-by-state results from 2014 midterm elections.
· 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 or alienate fans. The editors of The World Almanac® choose the most controversial franchise owners of past and present professional sports teams.
· Year in Pictures—Striking full-color images from around the world in 2014 illustrate the top events in news, pop culture, science, and sports.
· Top 10 News Topics—From Ferguson, Missouri, to Iraq and Syria, the editors of TheWorld Almanac® name the top stories that held their attention in 2014.
- 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.
The World Almanac® and Book of Facts 2015 is available for purchase at www.worldalmanac.com, Amazon.com and wherever books are sold. For the eBook version, please check your online retailer.
**We were supplied a review copy to do this article.
**We were supplied a review copy to do this article.
