Where can you find a list of the top 10 news stories of the previous year, historical anniversaries, the consumer price index, general information about the 50 states and countries around the world, winners of the NCAA tournament, population statistics, metric conversions, a list of prime numbers, Nobel Prize winners, top-selling albums of all time, notable museums, health news, and passenger traffic at US airports all in one place? Your first thought is probably the Internet. This is true, but what if you lose your Internet connection or power? What if all of the library computers are in use? Where would you turn?

You can find all of the above information and much more in The World Almanac and Book of Facts. If you are looking for a British perspective, take a look at Whitaker's Almanack. This volume includes more detailed information about the UK, from Baronatage and Knightage to government departments. We also have The Time Almanac, which is published by the editors of TIME Magazine and Information Please, as well as more specialized almanacs, such as The Old Farmer's Almanack, The Nautical Almanac, and The World Almanac for Kids. Next time you need a quick fact but don't want to stare at a computer screen, take a look at an almanac--one stop shopping for your information needs.