Author : Old Farmer's Almanac
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 46,88 MB
Release : 2015-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1571986839
Offers a compilation of facts and folklore on a range of topics, including weather, astronomy, gardening, animals, history, sports, and health.
Author : Peter Geiger
Publisher : Geiger
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,84 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Almanacs, American
ISBN : 9781928720096
The Farmers Almanac is an annual publication published every year since 1818. It is the only publication of its kind which generations of American families have come to trust. Its longevity speaks volumes about its content which informs, delights, and educates. Best known for its long-range weather predictions, the Farmers Almanac provides valuable information on gardening, cooking, fishing, and more.
Author : Old Farmer’s Almanac
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 38,89 MB
Release : 2021-08-17
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1571988955
Happy New Almanac Year! It’s time to celebrate the 230th edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Long recognized as North America’s most-beloved and best-selling annual, this handy yellow book fulfills every need and expectation as a calendar of the heavens, a time capsule of the year, an essential reference that reads like a magazine. Always timely, topical, and distinctively “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor,” the Almanac is consulted daily throughout the year by users from all walks of life. The 2022 edition contains the fun facts, predictions, and feature items that have made it a cultural icon: traditionally 80 percent–accurate weather forecasts; notable astronomical events and time-honored astrological dates; horticultural, culinary, fashion, and other trends; historical hallmarks; best fishing days; time- and money-saving garden advice; recipes for delicious dishes; facts on folklore, farmers, home remedies, and husbandry; amusements and contests; plus too much more to mention—all in the inimitable Almanac style that has charmed and educated readers since 1792.
Author : Sarah Janssen
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,27 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Almanacs, Children's
ISBN : 9781600571527
Offers facts on a range of topics, from animals to weather and from computers to sports.
Author : Mother Earth News
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 11,58 MB
Release : 2016-02-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0760349851
Mother Earth News Almanac is back! Grab this timeless reference for homesteaders, DIYers, and anyone looking to be more self-sufficient.
Author : Sarah Janssen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 3278 pages
File Size : 22,48 MB
Release : 2015-12-08
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1600572006
Get thousands of facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource 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. The 2016 edition of The World Almanac® reviews the events of 2015 and will be your go-to source for any questions on any topic in the upcoming year. 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. Features include: • The Year in Review: The World Almanac® takes a look back at 2015 while providing all the information you'll need in 2016. • 2015—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac® list the top stories that held their attention in 2015. • 2015—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the first College Football Playoff, the Women's World Cup, 2015 World Series, and much more. • 2015—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2015, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. • 2015—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac® editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. • World Almanac® Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac® lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2015, from news and sports to pop culture. • U.S. Immigration: A Statistical Feature: The World Almanac® covers the historical background, statistics, and legal issues surrounding immigration, giving factual context to one of the hot-button topics of the upcoming election cycle. • World Almanac® Editors' Picks: Most Memorable Super Bowls: On the eve of Super Bowl 50, the editors of The World Almanac® choose the most memorable "big games." • New Employment Statistics: Five years after the peak of the great recession, The World Almanac® takes a look at current and historic data on employment and unemployment, industries generating job growth, and the training and educational paths that lead to careers. • 2016 Election Guide: With a historic number of contenders for the presidential nominations, The World Almanac® provides information that every primary- and general-election voter will need to make an informed decision in 2016, including information on state primaries, campaign fundraising, and the issues voters care about most in 2016. • 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 much more.
Author : Greenhorns
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,61 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 9780986320521
In the fourth volume of this loved publication, dedicated to the Greater 'We', ninety contributing writers and artists explore the social, techno, and ecological processes of diversification. The New Farmer's Almanac, Vol IV features essays and stories and poems from farmers, ranchers, ecologists, educators, food bank managers, grocers, gardeners, researchers, and advocates bound by their care for the land, the food system, and the survival of the natural world. There are folk stories, reports on the racialized distribution of farmland, recipes for hickory nut milk and foraged teas. Toolboxes for seed-saving, indigenous land repatriation, and creating liberated space. Advice from old-timers and insights from the new. Meditations on failure, loved crops, and the wisdom of farm dogs. Here are stories about leaving, and of returning home to work the land; essays on the geography of self-discovery; reflections on trauma, both climatic and personal; and some practical guidance for farmers. Add to this hundreds of unique images, from woodcuts to inked watersheds to fine and historic photographs. Created by the Greenhorns, The New Farmer's Almanac is a place for public thinking and proactive literary inquiry into the future we share on the land and at the table. Shifting practices is a team sport, and with its original artwork, moon charts, songs, and old-time manifestos, this is just the compendium to inspire your own part in the mix.
Author : Nancy Willard
Publisher : HMH Books For Young Readers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,47 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Almanacs
ISBN : 9780152272500
Provides rural information ("Do not disturb your bees in cold weather") and recipes for each month of the year with notes about special days. Includes family lore and stories about farm life in Iowa, Wisconsin and Kansas, as told to the author and illustrator.
Author : Old Farmer's Old Farmer's Almanac
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,46 MB
Release : 2022-03
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1571989285
"Grow the most beautiful and colorful flowers! You can develop and nurture a flower garden that is delightful to behold and easy to maintain and makes you smile through the seasons with tried-and-true wisdom from The Old Farmer's Almanac. Whether you don't know dead heading from dormancy or bonemeal from a bleeding heart or you have a flower-cutting bed that is the envy of local florists, you'll quickly benefit from the time-saving tips, inspiring ideas, and proven techniques that pack this easy-to-use guide. Created for novices, aspiring growers, green thumbs, and old hands, The Old Farmer's Almanac Flower Gardener's Handbook (companion to the Vegetable Gardener's Handbook) is loaded with advice and inspiration to guarantee success for every flower garden--and any gardener!" --
Author : Old Farmer's Almanac
Publisher : Old Farmer's Almanac
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 25,52 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781571984340
"Fascinating facts, fun activities, amazing stories, and wacky tales about ... weather, sports, history, gardening, astronomy, pets, farming, nature, and more!"--P. [4] of cover..
