Short description
Quite simply, Whitaker's Almanack 2008 is the perfect book for anyone interested in current affairs and general knowledge.
Long description
Quite simply, Whitaker's Almanack 2008 is the perfect book for anyone interested in current affairs and general knowledge. In its 140th edition, the book has been completely revised and updated, using the most authoritative sources available. The Almanack contains a comprehensive overview of every aspect of UK infrastructure and an excellent introduction to world politics. It will save hours of research and crossreferencing between different sources. New features include colour maps and country flags; more line illustrations throughout; new education article, more statistics on environment and energy use; expanded financial glossary. 'Whitaker's remains the most comprehensive compendium of information in the English language' Jon Snow 'In an age of fast multiplying sources of information, from the internet to the proliferating magazine market, Whitaker's Almanack offers an unusually compact, comprehensive and accurate source book.' Andrew Marr
Review
'Whitaker's remains the most comprehensive compendium of information in the English language' Jon Snow 'In an age of fast multiplying sources of information, from the internet to the proliferating magazine market, Whitaker's Almanack offers an unusually compact, comprehensive and accurate source book.' Andrew Marr 'Why use the internet when you can leaf through Whitaker's?' John Humphrys 'An invaluable reference for anyone trying to keep up with the past and informed about the giddy pace of current events' Sue MacGregor 'Bringing together a wealth of useful information in an accessible format, this is an indispensable volume for general knowledge enthusiasts and those simply interested in what makes the world tick.' Prospect