Detailed facts and figures all in one place

Recall the major events of the past year—from the Indian Ocean tsunami to the British elections to the death of Pope John Paul II and the ascension of Benedict XVI.

The Encyclopædia Britannica Almanac 2006 is a complete, compact source of accurate information--yet it's anything but a conventional reference book. With extensive updating throughout, the Almanac boasts new sections and coverage of recent events, in addition to comprehensive listings in arts and entertainment, major awards, people, history, science, business, and geography. Under the "Britannica Greats" imprimatur, editors list the best love stories in cinema and culturally pivotal inventions. The "Personalities" section is a valuable guide to the people in the headlines. A lively design, lavish illustrations, and hundreds of fascinating facts throughout the book make it a joy to browse and explore.

Highlights

• Everyday Information That Everyone Needs - Easily locate time zones, weights and measures, country statistics, historical documents, and more.
• Fun Facts - Where did the world's first underwater post office open in 2003? Pickled flying fish is the national dish of what country? Find these and thousands of amazing facts.
• Celebrities and Newsmakers - Read about thousands of fascinating people—political and military leaders, athletes, authors, artists, and heroes.
• Explore a Brave New World - Understand how science, biotechnology, and the Internet are changing lives and what it means.
• Sports - Provides more sports coverage, from sailing to football to sled dog racing, than other leading almanacs.

Bonus!

Includes Almanac 2006 CD-ROM and access to Britannica's GeoAnalyzer Web site, which contains the most current world statistics plus the ability to build custom charts and graphs.

Product Details

• 1 Volume
• Paperback
• 1,150 pages
• Hundreds of photos, maps, and flags in full colour