The New York Times Almanac
John W. Wright
Published: 2008-11-19
Pages: 1004
From the incomparable resources of The New York Timescomes the world’s most authoritative almanac—extensively updated for 2009
This great source of information provides readers with a highly accessible wealth of data about the United States and the world. Drawing on the resources of the world’s premiere news organization, and featuring reports by leading Timeswriters, it provides in-depth national and international coverage of politics, education, health, medicine, the economy, the environment, science, technology, awards and prizes, sports, and a host of other topics. The New York Times Almanacis the first choice for students, writers, researchers, and anyone who needs accurate, timely facts at their fingertips.
The New York Times Almanac 2009includes:
• Comprehensive coverage of all the U.S. states and every nation in the world
• The most complete sports coverage of any almanac
• Notable obituaries from the world of politics, entertainment, and science
• More information on global issues, including world population, terrorism, AIDS, environmental concerns, the Internet, and technological developments
• All major Academy Award winners since 1928 and the names of Nobel laureates
This great source of information provides readers with a highly accessible wealth of data about the United States and the world. Drawing on the resources of the world’s premiere news organization, and featuring reports by leading Timeswriters, it provides in-depth national and international coverage of politics, education, health, medicine, the economy, the environment, science, technology, awards and prizes, sports, and a host of other topics. The New York Times Almanacis the first choice for students, writers, researchers, and anyone who needs accurate, timely facts at their fingertips.
The New York Times Almanac 2009includes:
• Comprehensive coverage of all the U.S. states and every nation in the world
• The most complete sports coverage of any almanac
• Notable obituaries from the world of politics, entertainment, and science
• More information on global issues, including world population, terrorism, AIDS, environmental concerns, the Internet, and technological developments
• All major Academy Award winners since 1928 and the names of Nobel laureates