The New York Times Almanac 2008: The Almanac of Record by John W. Wright (Editor), The Times (Editor)

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Authoritative, in-depth, up-to-date: The New York Times Almanac 2008 not only carries the imprimatur of America's most prestigious newspaper; it backs that claim with over 1,000 of exemplary information on politics, health, medicine, education, the economy, the environment, politics, science, technology, sports, entertainment, the Internet, and a host of other topics. Whether you're searching for lists of Oscar winners, tracking down terrorism stories, or researching global warming, this desk reference puts the facts at your fingertips.

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From the unmatched resources of The New York Times comes the world's most comprehensive and authoritative almanac—completely updated for 2008

Drawing on the resources of the world's premiere news organization, and featuring reports by leading Times writers, The New York Times Almanac provides in-depth national and international coverage of politics, education, health, medicine, the economy, the environment, science, technology, awards and prizes, sports, and a host of other topics. Organized for easy accessibility and featuring an extensive index, The New York Times Almanac is the first choice for students, writers, researchers, and anyone who needs accurate, timely facts at their fingertips. The New York Times Almanac 2008 includes:
—Comprehensive coverage of all the U.S. states and every nation in the world
—The most complete sports coverage of any almanac
—Notable obituaries from the worlds of politics, entertainment, and science
—More information on global issues, including world population, terrorism, AIDS, environmental concerns, the Internet, and technological developments
—All major Academy Award winners since 1928 and the names of all Nobel laureates

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