From the shortest siblings to the longest beard, from the smallest jet engine to the largest tug-of-war tournament—if a world record has been created or surpassed, it’s here! Guinness World Records™ 2012 presents the most amazing, inspiring, and wild record breakers ever. Filled with don’t-try-this-at-home human exploits, natural and technological wonders, incredible achievements in sports and entertainment, and much more, this fully updated edition introduces thrilling new records and incredible facts that will fascinate young and old alike. Did you know . . .  • Swiss high-wire artist Freddy Nock performed the highest cable walk at a death-defying 10,836 feet, braving harsh winds and below-freezing temperatures?• A Missouri man was engulfed by a tornado in his mobile home and woke up 398 miles away—the farthest distance to be moved in a tornado and survive?• The largest pizza commercially available measures 4'6" wide? This mammoth meal feeds up to 100 people and retails at $199.99 . . . plus tax. And that’s just a hint of what you’ll find inside this addictive book, including new photos and spreads on the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, a history of time (including the Mayan calendar), and the world’s largest pop culture convention: Comic-Con in San Diego.

Praise for the previous editions:"For the most information in one source, The World Almanac remains the champion."--American Library Association"...a powerhouse of statistics, facts, lists, and stories...It is hard to imagine a question you might have that is not covered by this reference."--American Reference Books Annual"My #1 reference work for facts."--Will Shortz, The New York Times Crossword Editor"...the most useful reference book known to modern man."--Los Angeles TimesThe World Almanac and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 80 million copies sold. Published annually since 1868, this compendium of information is the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. 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--in fact, it has been featured as a category on Jeopardy! and is routinely used as a go-to, all-encompassing guide for aspiring game show contestants. Teachers can use this fascinating reference to teach both skimming and scanning techniques. The 2012 edition of The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia questions--from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more.Features include:-2010 Census Results: An up-to-date portrait of the changing face of the American people, based on newly released 2010 census data. Includes essential population statistics about each state's demographics, typical households, and new congressional apportionment. -Time Capsule: The World Almanac lists the 10 items that most came to symbolize the year 2011, from the news and sports to pop culture. -Year in Sports: Coverage of every major sport, with bonus World Series coverage including play-by-play and game-by-game playoff action. The 2011 MLB individual batting and pitching statistics give baseball junkies a jump-start on next year's fantasy baseball draft. -The World at a Glance: Fully revised and updated, this annual feature of The World Almanac highlights surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world today. -The Year in Review: The World Almanac takes a look back at 2011 while looking forward to 2012. Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors found some of the wackiest news stories of the year! -2011--Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2011, covering news, pop culture, and sports. -U.S. Colleges and Universities: This feature compiles statistics on thousands of public and private U.S. colleges and universities--an indispensable tool for college-bound students and their families. Complete with student enrollment, tuition and fees, and other useful information on schools. -and much more.

America’s best-selling annual publication is also the most beloved: Its name makes people smile and its contents tickle funny bones. A reference book that reads like a magazine, the Almanac is packed with facts, features, and fun that make every day special.   The 2012 edition, which marks the publication’s 220th anniversary, will feature . . . •weather predictions for every day and climatic trends for each season, plus the science behind weather folklore• the most accurate astronomical data under the sun, with best-viewing recommendations for every month• gardening advice for growing vegetables and flowers, not to mention worthwhile weeds• easy, mouthwatering recipes for Dutch ovens• amusing and enlightening articles on topics such as cures for a headache, quirky measurements, and heirloom animals• ideas, hints, and charts that provide simple solutions and shortcuts for everyday challenges• and much, much more!   Added value this year . . .• 80 full-color pages • full-color national weather maps of winter and summer forecasts• national, in-person TV, radio, and print publicity campaign, beginning in September 2011

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The Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition is now in its fifth edition. The ultimate guide to videogames, Gamer's 2012 is completely updated with amazing new records and the very best images from this year's top titles. There are also exciting news stories and fascinating nuggets of trivia detailing recent and upcoming developments in the world of gaming, along with Top 10 charts ranking the most impressive scores and achievements. Discover a dazzling array of essential facts and figures about record-breaking videogames and the highest-scoring players, along with fascinating quotes from the leading figures in the industry. There's also an entertaining taglines quiz that will test just how much you know about the games' stories and characters.

The 2012 edition of this bestselling movie guide includes more capsule movie reviews, DVD listings, mail-order and online sources for buying and renting, leading performer and director indexes, and Leonard's all- new personal recommendations for movie lovers.

Breathe new life into your magical practice with the bounty of practical spells, rituals, and divinations inside Llewellyn's Magical Almanac. For more than twenty years, this trusted guide has inspired and enlightened magical practitioners of all skill levels. Get organized with the handy calendar section-shaded for easier "flip-to" reference. It features world festivals and holidays, 2012 sabbats for both Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and Full Moons. You'll find the Moon's sign and phase, plus each day's color and incense correspondences. Thirty-six original articles offer creative ideas for using elemental energy to maximize the power of your spellwork in 2012. —Make your home a magical haven using sacred geometry—Stir things up (in a good way) with a magical air altar—Dispel negativity with a cord-cutting ritual—Manifest, inspire, and heal with bathtub spells Published annually for over twenty years  

Guinness World Records 2011 continues to build on the intriguing, informative, inspiring and instructional records and superlatives that have made Guinness World Records one of the most famous brands and an annual best-seller around the world. Over 110 million copies have sold since the first edition was published in 1955. Nearly 4 million copies are sold every year in more than 100 countries and in 25 languages. Market research has indicated that Guinness World Records is one of the strongest brands in the world, with prompted brand recognition of 98.2% in the English language territories.What's New in GWR 2011...More US specific content including spreads dedicated to "American Heroes", "North American wildlife", "Route 66" and extended US sports pages!· New unique design - new decade, new look. A fun, poster-style design reminiscent of the circus, the old wild west and letter pressed WANTED ads! · Records GPS - starting at Greenwich, London - the home of time - we go around the world city by city revealing fascinating records set along the way. · Glossary - improve your vocabulary by learning the meaning of new and unusual words. · As Well as -- New spreads on.... * Space Shuttle - being retired in 2010 * TV's 75 years Diamond Anniversary * Pop Culture chapter - all your favorite movies, DVDs, comics, graphic novels, manga and so on.... * Mr. World Record Breaker

A faithful reproduction of the original Peter Pauper Press edition of Poor Richard's Almanack, circa 1950, the current version contains the same colorful woodcuts ('quaint Cuts by and Unknown Hand') and 18th century design of the original. Printed in hard cover on heavyweight paper stock, this is a great addition to any Franklin fan's collection. Hundreds of delightful aphorisms, carefully selected from many issues of Franklin's popular 18th-century publication: Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise,&Love your Neighbor yet don't pull down your Hedge,&He that lies down with Dogs, shall rise up with fleas; and many more.