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The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2016

Author : Sarah Janssen

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 3278 pages

File Size : 42,70 MB

Release : 2015-12-08

Category : Reference

ISBN : 1600572006

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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.



Farmers' Almanac 2008

Author : Peter Geiger

Publisher : Geiger

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 35,12 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Almanacs, American

ISBN : 9781928720096

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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.



The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2013

Author : Sarah Janssen

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 3033 pages

File Size : 39,1 MB

Release : 2012-12-04

Category : Reference

ISBN : 1600571751

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Get thousands of facts right at your fingertips with this updated 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. Published annually since 1868, this compendium of information is the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. Praised as a “treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information” by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac® contains thousands of facts that are unavailable publicly elsewhere—in fact, it has been featured as a category on Jeopardy! and is routinely used as a go-to, all-encompassing guide for aspiring game show contestants. The 2013 edition of The World Almanac® and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia questions—from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more.



The Old Farmer's Almanac Garden Fresh Cookbook

Author : Old Farmer's Almanac

Publisher : Old Farmer's Almanac

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 39,48 MB

Release : 2011

Category : Backyard gardens

ISBN : 9781571985415

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"Nearly 350 recipes, both new and classic selections, that celebrate the season's bounty; timesaving tips and helpful hints on how to successfully grow vegetables, kitchen herbs, edible flowers, and berries; recommendations on ripeness, whether you pick off the vine or purchase at the farmers' market or grocery; how-to help on making healthy choices and preparing nourishing dishes; plus, handy charts on storing fresh and prepared foods, measuring fresh vs. cooked produce, changing pan sizes, substituting common ingredients, and more!"--P. 5.



The Old Farmer's Almanac 2013

Author : Old Farmer’s Almanac

Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Page : 292 pages

File Size : 43,37 MB

Release : 2012-09-03

Category : Reference

ISBN : 0544086929

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America’s best-selling annual publication is also the most beloved. A reference book that reads like a magazine, Old Farmer's Almanac contains “everything under the Sun, including the Moon”—facts, feature articles, and advice that are “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor.” The Almanac features: • Weather predictions for every day and climatic trends for each season • The most accurate astronomical data in the solar system, with best-viewing recommendations for every month • Safe and easy home remedies for each season’s most common—and uncomfortable—aches and ailments • Fail-safe gardening tips to ensure a hefty harvest, ideas for using vegetable plants as ornamentals, and tips for gardening by the Moon • Delicious recipes for home-baked cakes, cookies, pies, and readers' best bacon dishes • Amusing and enlightening articles on raising children, kisses, and why pets bite (and how to stop them) • Full-color national weather maps of winter and summer forecasts



The Old Farmer's Almanac 2013

Author : Old Farmer's Almanac

Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Page : 292 pages

File Size : 28,27 MB

Release : 2012-09-03

Category : Reference

ISBN : 1571985735

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The 2013 edition of the classic annual guide to astronomical and sky sightings, weather forecasts, planting tables, gardening tips, and other ideas and advice on a variety of topics.



The Old Farmer's Almanac 2022

Author : Old Farmer’s Almanac

Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Page : 292 pages

File Size : 28,5 MB

Release : 2021-08-17

Category : Reference

ISBN : 1571988955

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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.



Rural Free

Author : Rachel Peden

Publisher : Quarry Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 20,18 MB

Release : 2009-08-10

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 9780253221612

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Rural Free, first published in 1961, beautifully conveys the joys of family life on an Indiana farm. Marked by the slow pace and rich variety of seasonal change, Rachel Peden's narrative offers an authentic month-by-month chronicle of her family's daily adventures. Today, as the slow-food movement gathers support and more urban dwellers return to the land to plant roots again in honest soil, Peden's stories of country life and her lessons on sustainability, frugality, and wastefulness gain a special resonance. Rural Free will be a source of inspiration for all who rejoice in rural virtues and the spiritual freedom of country life.



Poor Richard's Almanac

Author : Benjamin Franklin

Publisher :

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 40,94 MB

Release : 1900

Category : Almanacs, American

ISBN :

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Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table

Author : Jacqueline Briggs Martin

Publisher : Lerner Publishing Group

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 30,28 MB

Release : 2018-01-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1430130016

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A former basketball star, Farmer Will Allen is an innovator, educator, and community builder. When he looked at an abandoned city lot he saw a huge table, big enough to feed the whole world. This is the inspiring story of his determination to bring good food to every table.