The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2020, Janssen Sarah

Автор: Janssen Sarah
Название: The World Almanac 2020 Trivia Game
ISBN: 1600572332 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781600572333
Издательство: Неизвестно
Цена: 24780.00 T
Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
Описание: Build Core Development Skills with a Fun Trivia Game

The World Almanac(R) 2020 Trivia Game will get students excited about learning with its game show-style skills-based challenges. This interactive Q&A card game requires players to listen carefully to trivia questions and work individually or with teammates to find the correct answer within the print edition.

The perfect companion to The World Almanac(R) and Book of Facts 2020, the cards challenge students' natural curiosity as they explore topics from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more. Questions are assigned points based on the level of skill required, so everyone from beginners to advanced researchers can play Use this game to enrich lessons across the curriculum and get students reading, researching, and learning using classroom copies of The World Almanac(R) and Book of Facts.

These cards will help students learn the following skills:

Identifying key words and subjects Locating information Understanding content Using new vocabulary accurately Utilizing charts, graphs, and tables and more.

Автор: Janssen Sarah
Название: The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2020
ISBN: 1600572308 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781600572302
Издательство: Неизвестно
Цена: 14710.00 T
Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
Описание: Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource.

The World Almanac(R) and Book of Facts is America's best-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. The 2020 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2019 and will be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a "treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information" by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs effortlessly--from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more.

Features include:

• Decade in Review: As the 'teens' decade closes, take a look at the highlights, low points, and everything-in-between of the past 10 years. From the introduction of Obamacare and iPads in 2010 to "Old Town Road" and the immigration policy debate in 2019, The World Almanac provides a recap of events and puts into perspective just how much has--and hasn't--changed in the last 10 years.
• 2020 Election Preview: The World Almanac provides a comprehensive look at the entire 2020 election process, including a calendar of state primaries and caucuses. Also includes 2019 election results for governors' seats and special congressional elections.
• World Almanac Editors' Picks: Never Say Die: With Tiger Woods achieving the seemingly impossible in 2019 with his 15th major title--his first Masters win in 14 years--the editors list their favorite major comeback moments from athletes across the sports universe.
• The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world. Includes a sneak peek at upcoming celebrity milestone birthdays in 2020.
• Statistical Spotlight: A popular annual graphic feature highlights statistics relevant to the biggest news of the year. These data visualizations provide important context and new perspectives to give readers a fresh angle on key issues.
• The Year in Review: The World Almanac takes a look back at 2019 while providing all the information you'll need in 2020.
  • 2019--Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2019.
  • 2019--Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring coverage of the women's World Cup soccer tournament; a quick preview of the upcoming 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan; the World Series, improved MLB player stats, and much more.
  • 2019--Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2019, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports.
  • 2019--Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors select some of the most unusual news stories of the year.
  • World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2019, from news and sports to pop culture.
• New Sections: Reorganized chapters on "Food and Agriculture," "Educational Statistics," and "Colleges and Universities" make it easier to find information about high interest subjects like food, nutrition, student loans, a directory of colleges, and much more.
• Other New Highlights: New statistics on income tax reform, top-grossing movies, biggest YouTube channels, religious populations in the U.S. and worldwide, and much more.

Автор: Janssen Sarah
Название: World Almanac and Book of Facts 2015
ISBN: 1600571905 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781600571909
Издательство: Kaplan & Barrons
Цена: 12870.00 T
Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: Get thousands of facts right at your fingertips with this updated resource.

The World Almanac and Book of Facts is Americas top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Published annually since 1868, this compendium of information is the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. The 2015 edition of The World Almanac reviews the events of 2014 and will be your go-to source for any questions on any topic in the upcoming year.

Praised as a treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac contains thousands of facts that are unavailable publicly elsewhere. The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needsfrom history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more. Features include:
The Year in Review: The World Almanac takes a look back at 2014 while providing all the information youll need in 2015.


2014Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held their attention in 2014.
2014Election Results: Complete state-by-state results from 2014 midterm elections.
2014Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the Mens World Cup in Brazil, 2014 World Series, Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, and much more.


2014Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2014, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports.
World Almanac Editors Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2014, from news and sports to pop culture.
Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year.


The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world today.
American Veterans: A Statistical Feature: After a year in which the performance of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs came under scrutiny, this statistical feature reveals important information on the health, employment, education, and future prospects of American veterans.


Health Care Statistics: Details about U.S. health care policy, including ongoing implementation of health care reform and the first statistics on federal and state health insurance marketplace enrollment, consumer costs, and much more.
World Almanac Editors Picks: Most Controversial Sports Team Owners: From Walter OMalley to George Steinbrenner to Donald Sterling, the owners of sports teams have the power to change the game.

The editors of The World Almanac choose the most controversial franchise owners of past and present pro sports.
and much more.

Автор: Janssen Ellie, Phelps Michael
Название: David Janssen - My Fugitive
ISBN: 0988777851 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780988777859
Издательство: Неизвестно
Цена: 18620.00 T
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Описание: After a whirlwind courtship, David Janssen married Ellie Graham on August 23, 1958. It was his first marruage, her third. She had two young daughters by her first marriages. DAVID JANSSEN was starring in 'RICHARD DIAMOND-Private Detective' on CBS Television. He was accepted as a client of Agent Abby Greshler, and he was destined for stardom. In 1962, Mr. Greshler negotiated a lucrative contract for David to star as 'Dr. Richard Kimble' in the Quinn Martin Productions, ABC Televison's new, ground breaking series, "THE FUGITIVE". The series became an instant hit and his career skyrocketed. Ellie was the perfect 'Hollywood Wife'. Then, without warning, at a small dinner party hosted by Dani and Buddy Greco to celebrate David and Ellie's Tenth Wedding Anniversary, David took Ellie out onto the balcony, presented her with a diamond encrusted bracelet and a Cartier watch and told her their marriage was over. A bitter divorce ensued, lasting two years. 'DAVID JANSSEN-MY FUGITIVE' is Ellie's intimate memoir of her life with and her undying love for the beloved Hollywood legend.