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Full of useful facts!
This book is so full of useful and interesting facts and trivia on every subject imaginable!It is a wonderful tool for all our writing projects!

New York Times Almanac
This is really a great publication.Has so much valuable information.

Almanac
It is suprising how much you get out of a book like this. Excellent. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Almanacs    2. Almanacs, American    3. Reference    4. Reference / Almanacs    5. Yearbooks, annuals, almanacs   

Editorial Review

Looking to live somewhere where houses are cheap? Head to Waterloo-Cedar Falls, Iowa, where the average home costs $75,700, and annual property taxes for that home are about $960. Perhaps a good job market is a higher priority. In that case, pick Phoenix, Arizona; Las Vegas, Nevada; or Riverside, California, as they top the list of places projected to have the highest-percentage increase in new jobs by 2005. Most of those jobs, by the way, are expected to have above-average pay. This and other detailed information can be found in the sixth edition of Read more

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A city may be "great on paper" but beware!
These books are full of extremely helpful information, but I warn my fellow readers to take a place's culture into account before making a life-changing move. The books will not help you here. My husband and I bought a previous edition of Places Rated and devoured it while looking for a place to relocate from Los Angeles. We settled on a southern capital that seemed to have everything going for it, including consistently high rankings in Places Rated and every other city ranking we could find. Unfortunately, a city that looks great on paper may not be the place for you. Despite having lived in several states, we were unprepared for the surprising difficulties we experienced as "yankees" living in the south. From petty social and work discrimination to routinely being screwed over by one business after another hired to work on our home or car, etc., it became evident that we were identified as "yankees" on sight and treated accordingly. So much for southern hospitality! I assure you that we did our best to fit in and make friends, as we have successfully done in every other region of the country. After 2-1/2 years of this, we sold our home for a loss and got our "unsweet tea" out of there. Perhaps we were naive, not realizing that the yankee business is still such a potent issue in the south, but we will make future relocation choices with this experience in mind.

The best book of its kind.
It's tough to read a book of someone's opinions on where to live as its really a heartfelt decision each person needs to make for themselves. But most of this book is straight statistics, such as weather and crime. The book is big and leaves enough room for each metro area so you can read the climate graphs without too much eyestrain. It's the best book on deciding where to move that I found. I took tons of notes from this book, and it actually helped me pick an entirely new place to live than the ones I had originally thought of! The only section I didn't like was the arts and culture section. I'm into the artsy scene, but the authors rated cities based on number of symphonies and orchestras and operas - who goes to these anymore??

Love this book
This book is just great.I have bought every retirement-places-rated type of book that I can get my hands on and this author is by far the best.The millennium edition is twice as big as the last edition and every subject is covered that anyone would want to know about an area; cost of living, transportation, jobs, education, climate, crime, the arts, health care, recreation.I can't wait for the next edition to come out!We're not retiring any time soon so it's helpful to really be able to study and evaluate where we are going to want to retire. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Almanacs    2. Census And General Statistics    3. General    4. Metropolitan areas    5. North America    6. Quality of life    7. Reference    8. Reference - Guides (General)    9. Social indicators    10. Statistics    11. Travel    12. United States    13. Living & working abroad    14. Travel / General    15. USA   

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For All The Weather& Tidbit Junkies
Here's the book for us weather junkies and those who like strange but true information.Like did you know there is a phobia for the fear of Daylight/Sunshine....called Phengophobia!ANd there are twelve others ranging from a fear of Fog to a fear of cold and heat!Also it gives weather outlooks from November 2006 to October 2007!
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Subjects:  1. Almanacs    2. Almanacs, American    3. New England    4. Reference    5. Reference / Almanacs   

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A compendium of invaluable statistics and sports references which libraries will find useful and popular
ESPN is the acknowledged leader in sports reporting and that's why its reference ESPN SPORTS ALMANAC 2006 is so important: it covers the biggest personalities and events of the year, offering access to statistics, individual award-winners, teams, and critical overviews by ESPN expert reporters. From college sports to football, basketball, baseball and more, ESPN SPORTS ALMANAC is a compendium of invaluable statistics and sports references which libraries will find useful and popular.
A PERFECT GIFT FOR THE SPORTS FAN
I should know, I own it!!! I have grabbed these books since 1998, and they are superb. The only thing I do not like about the ESPN Sports Almanac, is that sometimes, there is a misprint, but it is rare. This is a superb book for anyone who wants to know the all time and previous year records in baseball, football, hockey, nascar racing, formula racing, golf, tennis, and basketball. But these sports are not the only ones covered in this extra thick publication. You will get info on Olympic sports including gymnastics, bobsledding, skiing, track & field, etc. The book covers the previous year in sports headlines, It has tons of information on off the wall sports like badminton and rugby, and it comes from the favorite sports people of America, ESPN. Enough said!!!

This is it! Statistics are the mother's milk of sports
And here it all is, in one handy, well organized alamanac. Football, Baseball, Basketball, Racing and more!
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Subjects:  1. Almanacs    2. Reference    3. Reference And Information Services    4. Sports    5. Sports & Recreation    6. Sports (General)    7. Sports records    8. Reference / Almanacs    9. Sports & Outdoor Recreation    10. Yearbooks, annuals, almanacs   

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Extremely relevant even today
For example, my favorite Franklin quote about taxes - which is so very true today - is this:
The first "Poor Richard" as printed...
In 1733 Benjamin Franklin released the first Poor Richard's Almanac. He was by no means famous when it appeared. Another twenty years would pass before his electrical experiments brought him worldwide attention. But some Philadelphians knew Franklin as a dedicated printer and public servant. Regardless, Franklin needed amarketing gimmick to gain a percentage of the crowded almanac market. This bold trick involved his main competitor, Titan Leeds. On the inside cover Franklin (writing as "Richard Saunders" or "Poor Richard") predicted Leed's death in October of that same year. It worked. The "scandal" spread throughout Philadelphia and sales of "Poor Richard's Almanack" skyrocketed. Leeds did not die, of course, as predicted but Franklin (Saunders) hilariously stood his ground in future issues.
Choice Morsels Of Wisdom
Franklin's timeless compilation of whit and wisdom is truly a classic.The book contains some of the most interesting and impressive collection of comments that Franklin was able to put in this compendium.While many are ascribed to Franklin, he specifically does not take credit for the adages himself.Rather, he indicates that they are commonly utilized comments and expressions of the vernacular.
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Subjects:  1. Almanacs    2. American - General    3. Epigrams    4. Proverbs    5. Reference    6. Dictionaries   

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American Ephemeris for the 21st Century 1900-2000 at Noon
Very, very good reference guide to have on hand for checking planets, sun, moon placements for friends, relatives, and co-workers. It is also surprisingly easy to use and is an excellent tool to have on hand for astrological use.

One of the Best...
I've been teaching astrology since 1978 and have found over the years that students will always make fewer mistakes using a NOON based ephemeris rather than midnight based. If you're starting to learn the math for astrology this is a very good ephemeris to go with. Eventually you'll probably buy them all, because they all have pluses and minuses. Neil Michelsen was a Virgo's Virgo for accuracy and his numbers can be relied on.

Definative Tool
What can I say?This is a definative tool for anyone doing any kind of astrology.It's a must have.Without an emphemeris, it's just not precise! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Almanacs    2. Astrology - General    3. Nature/Ecology    4. New Age / Parapsychology    5. Astrology    6. Occultism & quasi-religious beliefs   

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Must have for all ages!
I had borrowed this book from our local library and was very impressed. There's so much information in it and so many great pictures...it is worth having on your shelf and you will refer to it often as you look up historical words or questions you run into, your children can use it for school...It is the only book of this kind, that I could find, that has the entire history and is not concentrating on just one time-period or subject abt. American history. I also bought the "world history" one from National Georaphic. It is a great price and I haven't seen it at this price anywhere else (trust me I've done some research before buying). ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Almanacs    2. History    3. History - General History    4. History - U.S.    5. History: World    6. Native American    7. Reference    8. United States    9. United States - General    10. United States History (General)    11. American history    12. History / General    13. USA   

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Not just for policy wonks, this is a book every responsible citizen should own. Read more

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GREAT INVALUABLE TOOL FOR WHOSE WHO IN WASHINGTON!
My 1996 edition is so dog-eared, highlighted, and noted that you can tell it's one of my most common reference tools.I use it when politicians are on talk shows, to give me an idea of where they are coming from. It usuallyproves there is a huge media imbalance of views on network television, soI've switched to C-Span. Seeing a voting record clues me in on where aCongressman is likely to stand on an issue, before he opens his mouth. Iuse it for background information, and to send faxes and letters.I use itto keep track of my own Congressmen and to find others who have voted theway I would vote, to contact, if an important issue is pending for a vote.It's only big handicap is a lack of E-Mail addresses.I could do much morewith it, if I had them.I highly recommend this book and am saving for anupdated version.

Brian Wayne Wells, Esquire, reviews Almanac of American Pol.
Since 1971, every two years Michael Barone and Grant Ujifusa (in early editions Douglas Matthews also contributed) have teamed to provide a comprehensive study of the latest Congress just elected the previous November. Read more

Subjects:  1. Almanacs    2. Biography    3. Committees    4. Congress    5. Directories    6. Election districts    7. Government - U.S. Government    8. Non-Classifiable    9. Novelty    10. Politics - Current Events    11. Reference    12. United States    13. United States.   

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Great Read; Great Tool
This 384-page almanac is chocked full of articles with daily info on moon phases and other needed info. I like the listing of the days instead of trying to cram all the info into a calendar form. The articles or chapters, are all well written and can be read within a half hour for most so it is easy to pick this book up, pick a spot within the book and just read. You don't need to start on page 1 and probably shouldn't! I'm now going to look for 2006 just to read all the articles.
Magical Guide for the Year 2007
This is my 13th volume in the Llewellyn's Magical Almanac series. So that's lucky, right?
Mine of information
I buy these books every year. they help me learn more from someone elses perspective. There are so many things pack into these little books that the price is small conpared to the information you get out. I would recomend these Almanac's to anyone that is a new student to the Craft and to the old student as well. Information is really the only power. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Almanacs    2. Body, Mind & Spirit    3. Magick Studies    4. New Age    5. New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit    6. New Age Movement    7. Body, Mind & Spirit / Magick Studies    8. Magic & alchemy    9. Mind, Body, Spirit    10. Wicca   

Subjects:  1. Almanacs    2. Health & Fitness    3. Health Care    4. Health Care Issues    5. Health/Fitness    6. Industries - General    7. Infrastructure    8. Medical / Nursing    9. Medical Economics    10. Reference   

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Great book to read every day
This Book is great to read for anyone with an inspired mind, I love the fact that you can read one page, full of facts each day of the year. Highly recomended.

Every day in every way we are getting a little bit better
Ben Franklin exemplifies one kind of American spirit. The historian Daniel Boorstin said that the greatness of America was in the small improvements it continually provided to everyday life, the spirit of invention. Ben Franklin built a lot of different kinds of better mousetraps, including bifocals, the postal service, and a whole way of thinking about improving the self day - by- day.
Ben Franklin's Almanac of Wit, Wisdom and Practical Advice
Excellent.Many practical suggestions and lots of sound advice. ... Read more

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Informative and helpful for first time dads
My partner is a savvy, well informed kind of guy.I had some fear that he would think this book was lame or at least unhelpful when I gave it to him when we were a couple months pregnant.He read the book and sang its praises for the practical ideas and advice it gave for dads to help mom in pregnancy and things to do with the baby when he/she arrives.It's not just pregnancy or baby focused, but includes ideas and activities for dad throughout baby and childhood.

accessible guide to responsible fatherhood
The author is a father of two sons and a child-center volunteer, but this book is not just one random guy's ruminations on how to be a better father.The author is also an experienced book editor, and he uses those skills to blend the experiences of nearly 50 other fathers of various backgrounds as he compiles this almanac of observations and seasoned advice.
ONLY THE BEST ON THE MARKET
I raised my daughter by this book, and then gave it away to a young fatherwho has raised his son on it.I am an Infant/Toddler teacher and amfamiliar with very very many many books for parents ... and as far as I amconcerned this is only the best book of its kind on the market for fathers. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Almanacs    2. Child rearing    3. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    4. Father and child    5. Fathers    6. Handbooks, manuals, etc    7. Parent and child    8. Parenting - Fatherhood    9. Parenting - General    10. Reference    11. Advice on parenting    12. Family & Relationships / Fatherhood    13. Yearbooks, annuals, almanacs   

Subjects:  1. Almanacs    2. Body, Mind & Spirit    3. Magick Studies    4. New Age    5. New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit    6. Witchcraft    7. Witchcraft & Wicca    8. Body, Mind & Spirit / Witchcraft & Wicca    9. Stationery items   

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Truly the Last Frontier
As a rural Alaskan in the Arctic, I think winter is a great time to publish the 29th edition of the Alaska Almanac. It can warm up even the coldest, darkest night with a mixture of facts about the 49th State, mixed in with biting barbs of wit from Mr.Whitekeys, a noted Alaskan humorist.
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Subjects:  1. Almanacs    2. Description And Travel    3. Reference    4. United States - General    5. United States - Pacific - Alaska    6. United States - State & Local - Pacific Northwest    7. Alaska    8. Places & peoples: general interest    9. Travel & holiday guides   

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Interesting to the Casual Reader, Mandatory to the Writer
I'm writing this on October 20. Not a particularly famous day. What can I say about October 20, presuming that I needed to say something. Well, I could say:
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Wonderful Reference Book
National Geographic Almanac of World History is a wonderful resource. The Chronological Chapters, Maps, Time-lines and Introductory Threads are easy to use. A very nice addition to add to your library.

I Rate and Compare World History Atlas Books
As a reader I like to have quick reference books at my finger tips including a new version of the Oxford English Dictionary about 3500 pages long - that I use almost daily. So I decided to add a "history atlas". In the process of doing my research I read the other amazon.com reviewers and then made three trips to two large book stores to actually look at the books and get a better feel for which was the best. I ended up buying the Oxford Atlas of World History. Here are my picks and rankings.
world history
Excellent work by Patricia Daniels and Stephen Hyslop for National Geographic.
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Subjects:  1. Almanacs    2. Ancient civilization    3. Civilization, Ancient    4. Civilization, Medieval    5. Civilization, Modern    6. History    7. History: World    8. Human Geography    9. Reference    10. World - General    11. World History    12. History / World    13. Reference works   

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Easy Shopping
I'd been meaning to pick up this book for some time, but just hadn't had the time.I searched for it on Amazon - found it - ordered it.It came in good time - reasonable price.I was very satisfied.Saved me time and gas money!

The editor in a self titled film "Ken Park"directed by larry clark
What an amazing editor, I recently watched the film "Ken park" and was amazed by the amazing information! My kids loved it! Thanks again Ken for another great edition!

No Election Results = Worst Edition Ever!!
Every Christmas since I was 11 I have gotten this book as a gift. Last year was no different but I am really pissed off that the company was too lazy to wait for the November 2 Election Results. This was the same terrible decision they made for the 2003 issue. They must suppose us peons can get the information online now. But the great thing about the Almanac is that you could read about the elections w/o being near a computer.
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returning satisfied customer
I like the protected cover over the spiral.This is a new ugly cover and the same sensible layout as the 2006 version I bought. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Almanacs    2. Calendar    3. Calendars - Reference    4. Non-Classifiable    5. Reference / Almanacs