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245 0 4 _aThe world almanac and book of facts 2019 /
_csenior editor: Sarah Janssen.
246 1 8 _a2019 the world almanac
246 1 _aWorld almanac 2019.
260 _aNew York, NY :
_bWorld Almanac Books,
_c©2019
300 _a1007 pages :
_bcolor illustrations, color maps ;
_c26 cm
500 _aIncludes indexes.
505 _aThe 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- The Year in Review: The World Almanac takes a look back at 2018 while providing all the information you'll need in 2019. -- 2018 -- 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. -- 2018 -- 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. -- 2018 -- Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2018, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. -- 2018 -- 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. -- 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. -- 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 _aThe 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.
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