The Time Almanac

Author : Ann VanderMeer
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0765374218
Total Pages : 961 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Time Traveler's Almanac written by Ann VanderMeer and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 961 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Time Traveler's Almanac is the largest and most definitive collection of time travel stories ever assembled. Gathered into one volume by intrepid chrononauts and world-renowned anthologists Ann and Jeff VanderMeer, this book compiles more than a century's worth of literary travels into the past and the future that will serve to reacquaint readers with beloved classics of the time travel genre and introduce them to thrilling contemporary innovations. This marvelous volume includes nearly seventy journeys through time from authors such as Douglas Adams, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, William Gibson, Ursula K. Le Guin, George R. R. Martin, Michael Moorcock, H. G. Wells, and Connie Willis, as well as helpful non-fiction articles original to this volume (such as Charles Yu's "Top Ten Tips For Time Travelers"). In fact, this book is like a time machine of its very own, covering millions of years of Earth's history from the age of the dinosaurs through to strange and fascinating futures, spanning the ages from the beginning of time to its very end. The Time Traveler's Almanac is the ultimate anthology for the time traveler in your life.

Author : Sarah Janssen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1510761403
Total Pages : 3363 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2021 written by Sarah Janssen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 3363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times Bestseller! Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: business, the arts and pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, sports, and so much more. The World Almanac® is America’s bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2021 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2020 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 effortlessly. Features include: 2020 Election Results: The World Almanac provides a comprehensive look at the entire 2020 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. 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic: A special section provides up-to-the-minute information about the world’s largest public health crisis in at least a century, providing information on what scientists know about the virus so far—and what still needs to be learned—along with an update on vaccine progress, statistical data and graphics, and useful practical measures for readers. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Memorable Summer Olympic Moments: The World Almanac took a look back at past editions of the Olympic Summer Games to create a highlight reel of memorable moments to tide sports fans over until Tokyo in 2021. 2020—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2020. 2020—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the sports world’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a preview of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, and much more. 2020—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2020, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. 2020—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 2020, from news and sports to pop culture. 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. Statistical Spotlight: This annual 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 how the COVID-19 pandemic and widespread shutdowns have affected businesses, air quality, employment, education, families’ living situations and access to food, and much more.

Author : Sarah Janssen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1600572006
Total Pages : 1008 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2016 written by Sarah Janssen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-12-08 with total page 1008 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get thousands of facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource 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 2016 edition of The World Almanac® reviews the events of 2015 and will be your go-to source for any 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. Features include: • The Year in Review: The World Almanac® takes a look back at 2015 while providing all the information you'll need in 2016. • 2015—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac® list the top stories that held their attention in 2015. • 2015—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the first College Football Playoff, the Women's World Cup, 2015 World Series, and much more. • 2015—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2015, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. • 2015—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 2015, from news and sports to pop culture. • U.S. Immigration: A Statistical Feature: The World Almanac® covers the historical background, statistics, and legal issues surrounding immigration, giving factual context to one of the hot-button topics of the upcoming election cycle. • World Almanac® Editors' Picks: Most Memorable Super Bowls: On the eve of Super Bowl 50, the editors of The World Almanac® choose the most memorable "big games." • New Employment Statistics: Five years after the peak of the great recession, The World Almanac® takes a look at current and historic data on employment and unemployment, industries generating job growth, and the training and educational paths that lead to careers. • 2016 Election Guide: With a historic number of contenders for the presidential nominations, The World Almanac® provides information that every primary- and general-election voter will need to make an informed decision in 2016, including information on state primaries, campaign fundraising, and the issues voters care about most in 2016. • 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. • and much more.

Author : Editors of TIME Magazine Powered by Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher : Time Almanac
ISBN 13 : 9781603201650
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Time Almanac 2011 written by Editors of TIME Magazine Powered by Encyclopaedia Britannica and published by Time Almanac. This book was released on 2010-11-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From global trends to national events...outer space to cyberspace...the past to the present...the TIME Almanac 2011 contains all the comprehensive up-to-the-minute facts, statistics, dates and information you'll ever need or want. Highlights include world statistics and countries, astronomy and space, calendar and holidays, health and nutrition, sports results, business, economy, personal finance, the Internet, web-site guide and so much more! Turn to The TIME Almanac 2011 - Powered by Encyclopaedia Britannica - for more than 1 million answers.

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ISBN 13 : 9781929049110
Total Pages : 1046 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Author : Editors of Time Magazine
Publisher : Time Almanac
ISBN 13 : 9781929049288
Total Pages : 1048 pages
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Download or read book Time: Almanac 2002 written by Editors of Time Magazine and published by Time Almanac. This book was released on 2001-12-01 with total page 1048 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the experts at "Information Please" and the editors of "Time" magazine comes this comprehensive assembly of incredible facts and statistics on just about anything--famous people, demographic data, geography, history, and more. From global trends to election results, all the up-to-the-minute facts, dates, and information one needs. 32-page color insert.

Author : Editors of Time Magazine
Publisher : Time Almanac
ISBN 13 : 9781933821214
Total Pages : 1004 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Time: Almanac 2008 written by Editors of Time Magazine and published by Time Almanac. This book was released on 2007-11-27 with total page 1004 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Editors of Time Magazine
Publisher : Time Almanac
ISBN 13 : 9781932273588
Total Pages : 1046 pages
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Download or read book Time: Almanac 2005 written by Editors of Time Magazine and published by Time Almanac. This book was released on 2004-12-28 with total page 1046 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From people of the year-to the perfect games of the year. Information of all the countries of the world. Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, & U.S. Societies and Associations.

Author : Borgna Brunner
Publisher : Time Life Medical
ISBN 13 : 9781883013677
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Time Almanac 2000 written by Borgna Brunner and published by Time Life Medical. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over One Million facts and world statistics.

Author : Borgna Brunner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781883013653
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book The Time Almanac 2000 written by Borgna Brunner and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over One Million facts and world statistics.