Almanac of the Uncanny

Almanac of the Uncanny

Author: Reader's Digest Editors

Publisher:

Published: 1995-01-01

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 9780864389107

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The supernatural, curiosities and wonders.


Reader's Digest Penny Pincher's Almanac

Reader's Digest Penny Pincher's Almanac

Author:

Publisher: Readers Digest

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 9780762104444

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From the editors of Reader's Digest, Penny Pincher's Almanac presents hundreds of ways to save on everyday expenditures and big-ticket items alike, revealing the secrets of smart shoppers whose knack for finding great deals makes the difference between just getting by or getting the best. 150+ color photos & illustrations.


The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2016

The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2016

Author: Sarah Janssen

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2015-12-08

Total Pages: 3278

ISBN-13: 1600572006

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Get thousands of facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Since 1868, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. The 2016 edition of The World Almanac® reviews the events of 2015 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® and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs—from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more. Features include: • The Year in Review: The World Almanac® takes a look back at 2015 while providing all the information you'll need in 2016. • 2015—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac® list the top stories that held their attention in 2015. • 2015—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the first College Football Playoff, the Women's World Cup, 2015 World Series, and much more. • 2015—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2015, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. • 2015—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 2015, from news and sports to pop culture. • U.S. Immigration: A Statistical Feature: The World Almanac® covers the historical background, statistics, and legal issues surrounding immigration, giving factual context to one of the hot-button topics of the upcoming election cycle. • World Almanac® Editors' Picks: Most Memorable Super Bowls: On the eve of Super Bowl 50, the editors of The World Almanac® choose the most memorable "big games." • New Employment Statistics: Five years after the peak of the great recession, The World Almanac® takes a look at current and historic data on employment and unemployment, industries generating job growth, and the training and educational paths that lead to careers. • 2016 Election Guide: With a historic number of contenders for the presidential nominations, The World Almanac® provides information that every primary- and general-election voter will need to make an informed decision in 2016, including information on state primaries, campaign fundraising, and the issues voters care about most in 2016. • 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. • and much more.


Penny Pincher's Almanac

Penny Pincher's Almanac

Author: Reader's Digest Association

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 9780762108497

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Every page of this frugal handbook is packed with dollar-stretching strategies to help you make the most of every cent you have. With this amazing collection of tightwad tactics, you'll learn how to: Beat the high cost of medicine and prescription drugs, Keep your home spotless at little or no cost (your friends will think you've hired a maid!), Find insider discount fares and tour packages and slash your vacation costs-no matter what the destination, Know the right time of month to buy that new car (or how to keep your old one in tiptop shape for minimal cost), Live the life of luxury with super bargains on home entertainment, sporting events, and theater, And much more! If you think you can't afford to live the good life, then you haven't seen the power of pinching your pennies! Book jacket.


The Old Farmer's Almanac 2022

The Old Farmer's Almanac 2022

Author: Old Farmer’s Almanac

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2021-08-17

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 1571988955

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Happy New Almanac Year! It’s time to celebrate the 230th edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Long recognized as North America’s most-beloved and best-selling annual, this handy yellow book fulfills every need and expectation as a calendar of the heavens, a time capsule of the year, an essential reference that reads like a magazine. Always timely, topical, and distinctively “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor,” the Almanac is consulted daily throughout the year by users from all walks of life. The 2022 edition contains the fun facts, predictions, and feature items that have made it a cultural icon: traditionally 80 percent–accurate weather forecasts; notable astronomical events and time-honored astrological dates; horticultural, culinary, fashion, and other trends; historical hallmarks; best fishing days; time- and money-saving garden advice; recipes for delicious dishes; facts on folklore, farmers, home remedies, and husbandry; amusements and contests; plus too much more to mention—all in the inimitable Almanac style that has charmed and educated readers since 1792.


Gorillaz Almanac

Gorillaz Almanac

Author: Gorillaz

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2020-12-22

Total Pages: 109

ISBN-13: 194087842X

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A compendium of artwork, essays, and more that celebrates the twenty-year anniverary of the virtual British band Gorillaz.


1,001 Home Remedies

1,001 Home Remedies

Author: Reader's Digest Staff

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780276430152

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There's no need to run to a doctor for every cut, graze or cold. Long before the age of hi-tech medicine, people healed themselves at home using time-tested techniques, many of which are still valuable today. 1,001 Home Remedies shows you how to treat common ailments and health complaints safely, effectively and cheaply - and at home. From bee stings to bunions, heat rash to hiccups, warts to wrinkles, 1,001 Home Remedies contains safe, easy and effective treatments for more than 120 common ailments and injuries. With trustworthy advice from doctors and health experts, 1,001 Home Remedies contains the very best herbs, foods and household healers to help you feel better fast, without expensive drugs and with fewer side effects. The introductory material includes sensible precautions and notes on growing herbs such as aloe vera, garlic and rosemary and using home remedies.