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The world almanac and book of facts 2019 / (Record no. 8910)

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005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION
control field 20190509151406.0
008 - FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION
fixed length control field 190507s2018 nyuab e 001 0 eng d
020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9781600572203
International Standard Book Number 1600572200
035 ## - SYSTEM CONTROL NUMBER
System control number (DLC)20964793
System control number (DLC)2019295443
System control number (OCoLC)on1029444372
040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE
Original cataloging agency YDX
Language of cataloging eng
Transcribing agency YDX
Modifying agency BDX
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041 ## - LANGUAGE CODE
Language code of text/sound track or separate title eng
082 04 - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 031.02
Edition number 23
Item number WOR 2019
245 04 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title The world almanac and book of facts 2019 /
Statement of responsibility, etc senior editor: Sarah Janssen.
246 18 - VARYING FORM OF TITLE
Title proper/short title 2019 the world almanac
Title proper/short title World almanac 2019.
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT)
Place of publication, distribution, etc New York, NY :
Name of publisher, distributor, etc World Almanac Books,
Date of publication, distribution, etc ©2019
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent 1007 pages :
Other physical details color illustrations, color maps ;
Dimensions 26 cm
500 ## - GENERAL NOTE
General note Includes indexes.
505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE
Formatted contents note 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 includes a sneak peek at upcoming milestone celebrity birthdays in 2019. --<br/>Statistical Spotlight: A popular new feature highlights statistics relevant to the biggest stories of the year. These data visualizations provide important context and new perspectives to give readers a fresh angle on important issues. This year's statistics will spotlight immigration, refugees, and asylum claims; the rising number and historic cost of natural disasters; and the nationwide opioid epidemic. --<br/>2018 Election Results: The World Almanac provides a comprehensive look at the entire 2018 election process, including complete Election Day results for House, Senate, and gubernatorial races. --<br/>World Almanac Editors' Picks: Senior Moments: With leading athletes like Tom Brady and Serena Williams approaching middle age while still at the top of their game, The World Almanac editors look at the sports world's most memorable achievements by aging athletes. --<br/>The Year in Review: The World Almanac takes a look back at 2018 while providing all the information you'll need in 2019. --<br/>2018 --<br/>Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2018, covering the U.S. Supreme Court nomination process, historic negotiations with North Korea, a year of #MeToo developments, and much more. --<br/>2018 --<br/>Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the Winter Olympic Games in South Korea, World Cup men's soccer, the World Series, improved MLB player stats, and much more. --<br/>2018 --<br/>Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2018, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. --<br/>2018 --<br/>Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors select some of the most unusual news stories of the year, from the parade commemorating a team's winless NFL season to the "bananas" lawsuit over a Halloween costume. --<br/>World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2018, from news and sports to pop culture. --<br/>Other New Highlights: Brand-new statistics on crime rates for all major U.S. cities, U.S. trade and immigration policies, 2018 tax cuts, DACA recipients, mobile app and tech usage, student loan debt, income inequality, and much more.
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc 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. This edition celebrates its illustrious history while keeping an eye on the future. 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.
526 ## - STUDY PROGRAM INFORMATION NOTE
Program name Library
590 ## - LOCAL NOTE (RLIN)
Local note NEWAZ
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Almanacs, American.
9 (RLIN) 19061
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Statistics.
9 (RLIN) 24398
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Almanacs.
9 (RLIN) 24399
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Almanacs, American.
Source of heading or term fast
9 (RLIN) 19061
651 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--GEOGRAPHIC NAME
Geographic name United States
Form subdivision Statistics.
9 (RLIN) 24400
Geographic name United States.
Source of heading or term fast
9 (RLIN) 24401
655 #7 - INDEX TERM--GENRE/FORM
Genre/form data or focus term Statistics.
Source of term fast
9 (RLIN) 24405
700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Janssen, Sarah,
Dates associated with a name 1982-
Relator term editor.
9 (RLIN) 24403
856 ## - ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS
Materials specified WorldCat
Uniform Resource Identifier https://www.worldcat.org/title/world-almanac-and-book-of-facts-2019/oclc/1076576071&referer=brief_results
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Source of classification or shelving scheme Dewey Decimal Classification
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Withdrawn status Lost status Source of classification or shelving scheme Damaged status Not for loan Collection code Home library Current library Shelving location Date acquired Source of acquisition Cost, normal purchase price Total Checkouts Full call number Barcode Date last seen Price effective from Koha item type
    Dewey Decimal Classification     Reference Dr. S. R. Lasker Library, EWU Dr. S. R. Lasker Library, EWU Reference Section 07/05/2019 OnnoRokom 1654.00   031.02 WOR 2019 29807 09/05/2019 09/05/2019 Ref.