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TIME Almanac 2010

Encyclopædia - The Most Complete Almanac for Today's World

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COMPLETE, COMPREHENSIVE, AUTHORITATIVE This updated one-volume almanac is an essential tool for understanding the world, packed with vital information from 2009. It serves as an indispensable resource for students, academics, journalists, and professionals alike, useful for work, school, reference, and even leisure. The PEOPLE section features brief biographies of influential figures, including the TIME 100 for 2009, the complete Person of the Year list, obituaries, and winners of major awards like the Oscars, Nobels, and Pulitzers, along with Olympic champions. In the PLACES section, discover extensive international coverage, including a complete World Atlas, flags of nations in full color, and insights into global geography. The EVENTS section presents the year in 16 pages of vibrant photos, month-by-month news headlines, and comprehensive sports records for 2009. The CONTEXT section includes articles from TIME and Encyclopedia Britannica that delve into significant trends, such as the new US military commitment in Afghanistan, recession impacts on consumers, and the rise of Twitter. The BACKGROUND section covers foundational documents of US governance, major civilizations, and history's most significant natural disasters. Finally, the FACTS section provides a 2010 calendar, key holidays, zip-code maps, nutritional information, and insights into the world's major religions.

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TIME Almanac 2010, Time Inc., Editors of Time Magazine

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2009
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Titolo
TIME Almanac 2010
Sottotitolo
Encyclopædia - The Most Complete Almanac for Today's World
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2009
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
864
ISBN10
1603208259
ISBN13
9781603208253
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Descrizione
COMPLETE, COMPREHENSIVE, AUTHORITATIVE This updated one-volume almanac is an essential tool for understanding the world, packed with vital information from 2009. It serves as an indispensable resource for students, academics, journalists, and professionals alike, useful for work, school, reference, and even leisure. The PEOPLE section features brief biographies of influential figures, including the TIME 100 for 2009, the complete Person of the Year list, obituaries, and winners of major awards like the Oscars, Nobels, and Pulitzers, along with Olympic champions. In the PLACES section, discover extensive international coverage, including a complete World Atlas, flags of nations in full color, and insights into global geography. The EVENTS section presents the year in 16 pages of vibrant photos, month-by-month news headlines, and comprehensive sports records for 2009. The CONTEXT section includes articles from TIME and Encyclopedia Britannica that delve into significant trends, such as the new US military commitment in Afghanistan, recession impacts on consumers, and the rise of Twitter. The BACKGROUND section covers foundational documents of US governance, major civilizations, and history's most significant natural disasters. Finally, the FACTS section provides a 2010 calendar, key holidays, zip-code maps, nutritional information, and insights into the world's major religions.