The World Almanac® and Book of Facts 2015 (paperback)

The World Almanac® and Book of Facts 2015

Must-have read for the entire family‏

Fact: December 2 marks the debut of The World Almanac^® and Book of Facts 2015 ($13.99)—a must-have read for parents, grandparents, kids and families.

“THE WORLD ALMANAC AND BOOK OF FACTS is an American institution that millions of people have turned to for 137 years. Ever since the first edition was published in 1868, it has been improved, revised, expanded, and updated from year to year to keep up with our changing world. Accuracy, adaptability, tradition, and innovation are the qualities that make the award-winning WORLD ALMANAC the best-selling reference book available. It contains millions of easily accessible facts in compact form.” (cite: http://www.worldalmanac.com) Definitely read more here about its history in its entirety. Wow!

While popular annual sections like “Year in Sports,” “Top 10 News Topics,” “The World at a Glance,” and “Time Capsule” make their return, brand NEW sections make their debut; such as:

Most Controversial Sports Team Owners—From Walter O’Malley to George Steinbrenner to Donald Sterling, the owners of sports teams have the power to change the game or alienate fans. The editors of The World Almanac^®choose the most controversial franchise owners of past and present professional sports teams.
Health Care Statistics—U.S. health care policy by the numbers, including the first official statistics on the ongoing implementation of health care reform and health insurance marketplace enrollment, consumer costs, and much more.
Election Results—Review the complete state-by-state results from 2014 midterm elections.

Other highlights from The World Almanac^® and Book of Facts 2015 include:

American Veterans: A Status Report—Special feature that reveals important statistics and information on the health, employment, education, and future prospects of American veterans and their families.
Health Care Statistics—U.S. health care policy by the numbers, including the first official statistics on the ongoing implementation of health care reform and health insurance marketplace enrollment, consumer costs, and much more.
Ebola Outbreak Facts—The World Almanac an authoritative and informative overview of the 2014 epidemic.
Year in Pictures—Striking full-color images from around the world in 2014 illustrate the top events in news, pop culture, science, and sports.
Top 10 News Topics—From Ferguson, Missouri, to Iraq and Syria, the editors of The World Almanac^®name the top stories that held their attention in 2014.
Time Capsule—The World Almanac^®features the items that most came to symbolize the year 2014, from news and sports to pop culture.
Offbeat News Stories—Recap some of the strangest news stories of the year with The World Almanac^®editors’ selection of off-the-wall news stories you might have missed, including the year’s most unusual celebrity pinup (Pope Francis) and the four-legged creature that took over the White House gardens.
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 today.