Author: Ann VanderMeer
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0765374218
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 961
Book Description
The Time Traveler's Almanac is the largest and most definitive collection of time travel stories ever assembled. Gathered into one volume by intrepid chrononauts and world-renowned anthologists Ann and Jeff VanderMeer, this book compiles more than a century's worth of literary travels into the past and the future that will serve to reacquaint readers with beloved classics of the time travel genre and introduce them to thrilling contemporary innovations. This marvelous volume includes nearly seventy journeys through time from authors such as Douglas Adams, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, William Gibson, Ursula K. Le Guin, George R. R. Martin, Michael Moorcock, H. G. Wells, and Connie Willis, as well as helpful non-fiction articles original to this volume (such as Charles Yu's "Top Ten Tips For Time Travelers"). In fact, this book is like a time machine of its very own, covering millions of years of Earth's history from the age of the dinosaurs through to strange and fascinating futures, spanning the ages from the beginning of time to its very end. The Time Traveler's Almanac is the ultimate anthology for the time traveler in your life.
The Time Traveler's Almanac
Author: Ann VanderMeer
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0765374218
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 961
Book Description
The Time Traveler's Almanac is the largest and most definitive collection of time travel stories ever assembled. Gathered into one volume by intrepid chrononauts and world-renowned anthologists Ann and Jeff VanderMeer, this book compiles more than a century's worth of literary travels into the past and the future that will serve to reacquaint readers with beloved classics of the time travel genre and introduce them to thrilling contemporary innovations. This marvelous volume includes nearly seventy journeys through time from authors such as Douglas Adams, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, William Gibson, Ursula K. Le Guin, George R. R. Martin, Michael Moorcock, H. G. Wells, and Connie Willis, as well as helpful non-fiction articles original to this volume (such as Charles Yu's "Top Ten Tips For Time Travelers"). In fact, this book is like a time machine of its very own, covering millions of years of Earth's history from the age of the dinosaurs through to strange and fascinating futures, spanning the ages from the beginning of time to its very end. The Time Traveler's Almanac is the ultimate anthology for the time traveler in your life.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0765374218
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 961
Book Description
The Time Traveler's Almanac is the largest and most definitive collection of time travel stories ever assembled. Gathered into one volume by intrepid chrononauts and world-renowned anthologists Ann and Jeff VanderMeer, this book compiles more than a century's worth of literary travels into the past and the future that will serve to reacquaint readers with beloved classics of the time travel genre and introduce them to thrilling contemporary innovations. This marvelous volume includes nearly seventy journeys through time from authors such as Douglas Adams, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, William Gibson, Ursula K. Le Guin, George R. R. Martin, Michael Moorcock, H. G. Wells, and Connie Willis, as well as helpful non-fiction articles original to this volume (such as Charles Yu's "Top Ten Tips For Time Travelers"). In fact, this book is like a time machine of its very own, covering millions of years of Earth's history from the age of the dinosaurs through to strange and fascinating futures, spanning the ages from the beginning of time to its very end. The Time Traveler's Almanac is the ultimate anthology for the time traveler in your life.
Time for Kids: Almanac 2006
Author: Editors of TIME For Kids Magazine
Publisher: Time For Kids
ISBN: 9781932994346
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
A compilation of charts and facts on miscellaneous topics, from animals and art to math and space. Also includes word searches and mazes, and maps and flags of each country.
Publisher: Time For Kids
ISBN: 9781932994346
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
A compilation of charts and facts on miscellaneous topics, from animals and art to math and space. Also includes word searches and mazes, and maps and flags of each country.
The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2022
Author: Sarah Janssen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510766553
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 3365
Book Description
A 2021 USA Today Bestseller! Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: business, the arts and pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, sports, and so much more. The World Almanac® is America’s bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2022 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2021 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. Features include: Special Feature: Coronavirus Status Report: A special section provides up-to-the-minute information about the world’s largest public health crisis in at least a century. Statistical data and graphics across dozens of chapters show how the pandemic continues to affect the economy, work, family life, education, and culture. Special Feature: 20 Years in Afghanistan: The World Almanac provides history, data, and other context for the end of America's longest war and the future of Afghanistan and its people. 2021—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2021. 2021—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the Olympic Games in Tokyo and the sports world's ongoing adaptations to the coronavirus pandemic, and much more. 2021—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2021, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. 2021—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2021, from news and sports to pop culture. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Memorable Recent Sports Scandals: From a trash-can banging, sign-stealing scandal to the doping of horses and humans, World Almanac editors select some of the sports world's biggest black marks from the last 20 years. 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. The Biden Administration: Complete coverage of the presidential transition in Washington, DC, including cabinet-level leadership and the filling of other key administration roles. Other New Highlights: First data available from the 2020 Census, congressional appropriation and redistricting, and much more.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510766553
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 3365
Book Description
A 2021 USA Today Bestseller! Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: business, the arts and pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, sports, and so much more. The World Almanac® is America’s bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2022 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2021 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. Features include: Special Feature: Coronavirus Status Report: A special section provides up-to-the-minute information about the world’s largest public health crisis in at least a century. Statistical data and graphics across dozens of chapters show how the pandemic continues to affect the economy, work, family life, education, and culture. Special Feature: 20 Years in Afghanistan: The World Almanac provides history, data, and other context for the end of America's longest war and the future of Afghanistan and its people. 2021—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2021. 2021—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the Olympic Games in Tokyo and the sports world's ongoing adaptations to the coronavirus pandemic, and much more. 2021—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2021, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. 2021—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2021, from news and sports to pop culture. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Memorable Recent Sports Scandals: From a trash-can banging, sign-stealing scandal to the doping of horses and humans, World Almanac editors select some of the sports world's biggest black marks from the last 20 years. 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. The Biden Administration: Complete coverage of the presidential transition in Washington, DC, including cabinet-level leadership and the filling of other key administration roles. Other New Highlights: First data available from the 2020 Census, congressional appropriation and redistricting, and much more.
Time Almanac 2012
Author: Kelly Knauer
Publisher: Time Almanac
ISBN: 9781603202060
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From global trends to national events...outer space to cyberspace...the past to the present...the TIME Almanac 2012 contains all the comprehensive up-to-the-minute facts, statistics, dates and information you'll ever need or want. Highlights include world statistics and countries, astronomy and space, calendar and holidays, health and nutrition, sports results, business, economy, personal finance, the Internet, web-site guide and so much more! Turn to The TIME Almanac 2012-Powered by Encyclopaedia Britannica-for more than 1 million answers.
Publisher: Time Almanac
ISBN: 9781603202060
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From global trends to national events...outer space to cyberspace...the past to the present...the TIME Almanac 2012 contains all the comprehensive up-to-the-minute facts, statistics, dates and information you'll ever need or want. Highlights include world statistics and countries, astronomy and space, calendar and holidays, health and nutrition, sports results, business, economy, personal finance, the Internet, web-site guide and so much more! Turn to The TIME Almanac 2012-Powered by Encyclopaedia Britannica-for more than 1 million answers.
Time for Kids Science Almanac
Author: The Editors of TIME For Kids
Publisher: Time For Kids
ISBN: 9781603209229
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This unique reference explores the subjects kids are most interested in, and the issues that are most relevant today --from cloning to global warming to space travel --and more! Packed with photos and illustrations, there's something eye-catching and mind-boggling on every page. For budding scientists, aspiring inventors, and kids who are just curious about the world around them, this book will stimulate the mind, provide answers to questions big and small, and open up new ways of thinking about science and technology.
Publisher: Time For Kids
ISBN: 9781603209229
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This unique reference explores the subjects kids are most interested in, and the issues that are most relevant today --from cloning to global warming to space travel --and more! Packed with photos and illustrations, there's something eye-catching and mind-boggling on every page. For budding scientists, aspiring inventors, and kids who are just curious about the world around them, this book will stimulate the mind, provide answers to questions big and small, and open up new ways of thinking about science and technology.
TIME For Kids Almanac 2013
Author: The Editors of TIME for Kids
Publisher: Time For Kids
ISBN: 9781618930286
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Packed with facts, stats, and news from around the country and around the world, the TIME For Kids Almanac 2013 includes information on topics ranging from animals to acid rain, voting rules to video games, sports stars to space exploration-and much more. This richly designed resource features more than 800 photos, maps, lists, and timelines, and is sure to keep young readers engaged, entertained, and learning-all at once. With more than 3.5 million subscribers, TIME For Kids is the number 1 trusted source for up-todate kid-friendly news. The 2013 almanac is a must-have for all 8- to 12-year-olds, pairing important news and indispensable info from the award-winning magazine with fascinating facts, puzzles, quizzes, and interactive sidebars. Whether they want to learn about global warming or Grammy winners, curious kids will find exactly what they need within the colorful pages of the TIME For Kids Almanac 2013.
Publisher: Time For Kids
ISBN: 9781618930286
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Packed with facts, stats, and news from around the country and around the world, the TIME For Kids Almanac 2013 includes information on topics ranging from animals to acid rain, voting rules to video games, sports stars to space exploration-and much more. This richly designed resource features more than 800 photos, maps, lists, and timelines, and is sure to keep young readers engaged, entertained, and learning-all at once. With more than 3.5 million subscribers, TIME For Kids is the number 1 trusted source for up-todate kid-friendly news. The 2013 almanac is a must-have for all 8- to 12-year-olds, pairing important news and indispensable info from the award-winning magazine with fascinating facts, puzzles, quizzes, and interactive sidebars. Whether they want to learn about global warming or Grammy winners, curious kids will find exactly what they need within the colorful pages of the TIME For Kids Almanac 2013.
When in Boston
Author: Jim Vrabel
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
A long overdue, single-volume chronicle of Boston over the centuries provides a unique descriptive history of the city organized as a time line.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
A long overdue, single-volume chronicle of Boston over the centuries provides a unique descriptive history of the city organized as a time line.
The Time Almanac
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781929049110
Category : Almanacs, American
Languages : en
Pages : 1046
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781929049110
Category : Almanacs, American
Languages : en
Pages : 1046
Book Description
Nautical Almanac and Astronomical Ephemeris
Reeds Western Almanac 2021
Author: Perrin Towler
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472980220
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
The Reeds Western Almanac covers the coastline from Cape Wrath to Padstow as well as the whole of Ireland, and is ideal for any boater lucky enough to cruise and race in the superb waters off the coast of Western Scotland, Ireland or Western England. It offers ready access to essential navigation information by virtue of its clear layout and user friendly format. Completely updated for 2021, topics include seamanship, pilotage, tide tables, safety procedures, navigation tips, radio, lights, waypoints, weather forecast information, communications, Mayday and distress procedures. The spiral binding allows the Almanac to be opened flat on the chart table and the large type size and clear layout makes information easy to read even in adverse conditions. It is the complete guide for both Irish and Scottish mariners as well as those cruising the UK west coast. Includes a free Reeds Marina Guide. Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk 'There are some things I would not go to sea without - Reeds is one of them.' Sir Chay Blyth
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472980220
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
The Reeds Western Almanac covers the coastline from Cape Wrath to Padstow as well as the whole of Ireland, and is ideal for any boater lucky enough to cruise and race in the superb waters off the coast of Western Scotland, Ireland or Western England. It offers ready access to essential navigation information by virtue of its clear layout and user friendly format. Completely updated for 2021, topics include seamanship, pilotage, tide tables, safety procedures, navigation tips, radio, lights, waypoints, weather forecast information, communications, Mayday and distress procedures. The spiral binding allows the Almanac to be opened flat on the chart table and the large type size and clear layout makes information easy to read even in adverse conditions. It is the complete guide for both Irish and Scottish mariners as well as those cruising the UK west coast. Includes a free Reeds Marina Guide. Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk 'There are some things I would not go to sea without - Reeds is one of them.' Sir Chay Blyth