This is a complete almanac for today’s world from the treasure trove of Encyclopedia Britannica. It compiles information on people, current events, history, geography, sports, religion, science & technology, health & medicine, money & business, and statistics on almost every imaginable topic.
Encyclopedia Britannica Almanac provides more coverage of key subjects than any other leader almanac.
The Year in Review: Major events of the past year from the strife in the Sudan to the war in Iraq to the fight against terrorism. Plus dozens of photos, maps, and flags in full color.
Celebrities & Newsmakers: Thousands of fascinating people-political and military leaders, athletes, authors, artists and heroes.
Everyday Information: Holidays, time zones, weights and measures, country data, and more
vBritannica Greats: Editors name the greatest children’s books and the most influential leaders of all time.
vSports: The popular sports and the interesting ones, from sailing to football to sled dog racing. Plus full coverage of the 2004 Summer Olympics
Awards: Winners of the Nobel Prizes, Academy Awards, Pulitzers, Whitebread book Awards, Fields Medal, Japan Prize and many more.