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Looking for facts? Look no further than the new Encyclopædia Britannica Ultimate 2008 CD or DVD-ROM . Written by Nobel laureates, historians, curators, professors, and other notable experts; it is your trusted resource for research. Whether you are an entry-level, advanced, or student researcher, you will easily find what you need—simply select the version that is right for you. Three complete and easy-to-use encyclopedias designed for every age give you the most content available with over 100,000 articles.

Britannica is always striving to exceed its own high standards of quality, excellence, and accuracy, and this year is no exception. New features such as Great Minds and Britannica Workspace enhance this unbeatable resource. Along with Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus entries, a complete world atlas, rich multimedia, and historic timelines, the 2008 Ultimate CD or DVD-ROM provides extensive Internet resources and indispensable tools for school. Plus, get a free one-year trial subscription to Britannica's online premium service— A $70 value!

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FREE Britannica Online! - Get a one-year free trial subscription to Britannica Online. A $70 Value!

NEW! Great Minds - Explore insightful biographies of 2,000 great minds: astronomers, mathematicians, scientists, and others who shaped the world.

NEW! Britannica Workspace - Stay organized at all times, save articles, images, and more in one convenient location.

Virtual Note cards - Take and save notes from your articles on a virtual note card. Notes are printable, which makes your research easier, more productive, and portable.

Explore —Take an exhilarating ride through Videos, World Statistics, Classical Music, and more.

Homework Helpdesk —Browse through a collection of useful homework resources.

Encyclopædia Britannica —Access the world's most trusted and authoritative information—complete and comprehensive.

Britannica Student Encyclopedia —Find information easily in over 15,500 entries that are tailored to school subjects.

Britannica Elementary Encyclopedia —Instill a look-it-up habit that will stay with students for life.

Book of the Year — Explore notable events in 9,500 articles covering science, politics, sports, and more.

Two Complete Dictionaries and Thesauri from Merriam-Webster® —Together, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® and Student Dictionaries and Thesauri provide access to important definitions, synonyms, and antonyms with 320,000 word entries.

World Atlas —Take a tour of the world through more than 2,500 maps linked to articles about countries, economies, cultures, and national statistics.

Timelines —Watch history unfold with timelines that show the people, events, and discoveries of the past.

 Britannica BrainStormer —Discover new ideas and relationships between topics with this interactive tool.