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The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2017 Paperback – December 6, 2016

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The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America's 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 2017 edition of The World Almanac® reviews the events of 2016 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 The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac® and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs—from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more.
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    •     2016—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac® list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2016.
    •     2016—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, the 2016 World Series, and much more.
    •     2016—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2016, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports.
    •     2016—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac® editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year.
    •     World Almanac ® Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac® lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2016, from news and sports to pop culture.
    •     2016 Election Results: The World Almanac® provides a comprehensive look at the entire 2016 election process, from the roller coaster of the early primaries to state and county presidential voting results and coverage of House, Senate, and gubernatorial races.
    •     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.
    •     World Almanac ® Editors’ Picks: The Best Teams That Never Won It All: In light of Golden State's unprecedented regular season success and eventual downfall in the NBA Finals, The World Almanac® takes a look back into sports history for the best teams that fell just short of championship glory.
    •     Statistical Spotlight: A brand-new feature highlights statistics relevant to the biggest stories of the year. These data provide context to give readers a fresh perspective on important issues.
    •     Other New Highlights: Newly available statistics on sexuality, student loans, overdose deaths, state minimum wages, and much more.
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    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ World Almanac; 2017th edition (December 6, 2016)
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
    • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 1008 pages
    • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1600572057
    • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1600572050
    • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.4 pounds
    • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.38 x 1.7 x 8 inches
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    Well... I buy it EVERY year. Good enough for me.I know it comes out in December with info up toOctober---except November in election years---which will skip over a lot of people that have diedthe last quarter-of-the-year, 2016. The mistakesI've noticed're MINOR, like Zsa Zsa Gabor's 100thbirthday coming up February 2017; she died whileMY copy was in-the-mail.~~Spit happens, right?~~
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    5.0 out of 5 stars There are still print reference sources that are infinitely superior to scrolling through millions of random google hits
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2017
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    There are still print reference sources that are infinitely superior to scrolling through millions of random google hits, and this is the best one for highly organized, dense, thoroughly referenced charts of statistics on politics, industry, entertainment, public health, measurement conversions, geography, history, etc. There are no distractions, no trolls, no irrelevant results, and none of the sources lead to dead links or blogs.
    It becomes deficient if you are seeking information about current heads of state, as the volume is compiled before end-of-year election results are recorded. This is a deficiency that it shares with the print version of the CIA World Fact Book. It cannot be updated daily, so in those instances, one should definitely consult the internet. Aside from that, this is an excellent book, which will save you from many, many hours of fishing through government websites for buried statistics pages, and tell you the primary sources as well, if you do wish to visit those government sites.
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    Almanac Came On Time And In Great Condition ,Thanks !!
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    Joseph McGarry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2016
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    I get a copy of this every year. It's a good reference book. It lists a lot of historical data and current events information. Obviously, things are described in a nutshell, because of space limitations, but it is a good starting point. As a writer, I use this to see if what I'm saying has any semblance of truth. When you write fiction, you can make things up, but they sound more believable if there is some basis in fact. Later editions include pictures of the prior year's events. This was published in mid-November, shortly after the elections, so anything after that is not included. It's a great book. You don't usually read it cover to cover, but it has something for everyone.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Even it was quite expensive to get the book due ...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2017
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    Even it was quite expensive to get the book due to the high post fee to Beijing, and I always got the books more than 1 months later and the information has not the newest, but I had insisted that for 6 years and got the book as the new year gift. The data are comprehensive and constructed, and I can study the real fact, I hope the almanac can extend more to the whole world including China though it mainly face American
    尽管运费到北京的价格很贵，并且下单之后一般一个多月才可以拿到书，但是我已经连续阅读了6年，因为我可以学到最真实的信息。希望以后书中的内容能顾更多的面向全世界，虽然主要是针对美国的内容。
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Kids too!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2017
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    Fun! If you are a trivia junkie then this is for you! It is full of helpful and interesting facts. Saw Will Smith used one in I am Legend so I thought my Super smart dad would like one for Christmas. At first he grouched about getting a book but yesterday he called me and said he has gotten to page 50 of about 1000. I bought one for myself too and have just been perusing while sitting on the couch. Not a dull moment! Wish I knew everything that it contains! I am always telling my daughter something new and interesting I read in it! Such helpful information contained in one place!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Informative Book, Quality Paper
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    I’ve been buying this for decades and love it. the information, facts, news history, and science facts are all packed into a neat, easy package.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Get Smart!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2017
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    This book has just about anything you want to know about the past year, plus a lot of other interesting facts from years past, such as the daily use of cigarettes by 8th, 10th, and 11th graders from 1995-2015. Everything is well indexed. It is fascinating reading even if you are not looking for anything in particular, and one can surprise people with interesting facts you have and liven up a conversation!
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    James E. Gibson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best One-Volume Reference Book I Know of in the English Language
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2017
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    I buy The World Almanac and Book of Facts each year. It is the best one-volume reference book I know of in the English language. The almanac contains a huge amount of information on a wide variety of subjects. I refer to it often during the course of the year. This year I bought the hardcover edition for larger print and a sturdier cover. I highly recommend this book.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Gran libro
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 26, 2017
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    Impresionante recopilación de la información mas relevante durante el año.

    Llegó en excelentes condiciones, volveria a comprar sin duda. Gracias
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    David Popoch
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a fantastic Encyclopedia of up-to-date information that we have relied upon ...
    Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2017
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    This book is a fantastic Encyclopedia of up-to-date information that we have relied upon for years.
    Whether you can Google things instantly or not doesn't matter.If you want to sit back and just read some good information-everything from sports to politics to celebrities-and don't feel like looking at a computer this is the book for you.
    Chock full of relevant information of all the countries in the world-and more.
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    I have purchased this book oftentimes from book stores.
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    3.0 out of 5 stars The printed version preferible to the digital one.
    Reviewed in Spain on January 1, 2017
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    Against my idea, I received the World Almanac and Book of Facts 2017 in the Kindle versión instead of the printed one. For simply browsing but also looking for something concrete (say the name of an artist you know well but can't come to remember his or her name), the digital versión is not very agile.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource tool
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2017
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    I buy this book for my Dad every Christmas, even with google now available to search online he uses it every day for his Crosswords.
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