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Since Joseph Whitaker published the first edition in 1868, Whitaker’s Almanack has grown by over 1,000 pages and now has nearly 7,500 entries in its index, yet its overall structure remains faithful to the original. From its humble beginnings 141 years ago as a compilation of journalist Joseph Whitaker’s notes, Whitaker’s Almanack has evolved into a range of reference books. Click on the images below to find out more.

Whitaker's Almanack 2010

Whitakers Almanack 2010
Price £45
ISBN 978-1-4081-1364-6
1,365 pages including colour illustrations

Contents

     


  • Extensive data on every world country
  • Comprehensive coverage of the UK’s social, political and economic infrastructure
  • UK university fees
  • An up-to-date guide to taxation and legal affairs 
  • Reviews of the last year in archaeology, architecture, art, broadcasting, business, dance, film, literature, classical and pop music, opera, science, theatre and politics
  • Directory listings of UK education bodies, societies and institutions, trade unions, clubs, media and sports organisations

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      Whitaker’s Concise Almanack 2010

       Whitakers Concise Almanack 2010
      Price £20
      ISBN 978-1-4081-1361-5
      749 pages

       

       


      • A concise version of Whitaker's Almanack covering the UK’s social, political and economic infrastructure in a handy paperback format
      • Environment, conservation and heritage
      • Financial informationand economic statistics
      • Calendars, astronomical and tidal data
      • Extensive information on British government and politics, royalty and peerage, education, health, defence, energy and the transport system

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      Whitaker's Almanack Pocket Reference 2010

      Whitaker's Almanack Pocket Reference 2010
      Price £6.99
      ISBN 978-1-4081-1452-0 
      218 pages

       



      If you have a thirst for fascinating facts, look no further than the 2010 edition. Its diverse range of subjects includes mathematics, science, language, countries of the world, the arts, government and politics, alphabets and symbols, sport and much, much more. For example:

    • What was the highest grossing film in the UK in 2008? 
    • What is the average gestation period for a camel? 
    • When was Hadrian emperor of Rome?
    • Which is the world's largest desert?

      The 2010 edition is a must-have for general knowledge enthusiasts and quiz lovers alike!To order your copy, click here


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      Whitaker's Almanack Sport Quiz Book

      Whitakers Sport Almanack Quiz Book
      Price £7.99
      ISBN 978-1-4081-2246-4
      320 pages
      Available May 2010
       




      The perfect Christmas gift for all sport and quiz fanatics, Whitaker's Almanack Sport Quiz Book contains  thousands of questions on more than 30 different sports. Ideal for pub quizzes or parties.

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      Whitaker's Almanack Quiz Book

      Whitakers Almanack Quiz Book
      Price £9.99
      ISBN 978-1-4081-0448-4
      511 pages

       




      What does a pyrometer measure? In which ancient civilisation was the city of Nineveh? Most toilets flush in which musical key? What is a wampee?

      Tackle these questions and more with the second edition of Whitaker's Almanack Quiz Book. Containing over 2000 multiple-choice questions on a diverse range of topics from Bizarre Sports to British Parliament, Mountains and Volcanoes to Murder Mystery you'll find something to challenge even the keenest of trivia buffs. The Quiz Book guarantees hours of quiz fun. 

      Think you're up to the Whitaker's Quiz Companion challenge?

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      Whitaker's Almanack Little Book of Infinity

      Whitaker's Almanack Little Book of Infinity
      Author Mike Flynn
      Price £9.99
      ISBN 978-0-7136-7539-9
      144 pages 




    • Whitaker's Almanack Little Book of Infinity is a handy reference book jam-packed with maths and science facts and figures. It contains a wealth of reliable and interesting information on numbers, algebra and geometry, physics and chemistry, computer science and logic and even chaos theory! The author provides a lively and succinct overview of these subjects, while also illuminating some of the more interesting thoughts and discoveries of recent years.

      If you have ever wondered about the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion or how digital pictures work, this is the book for you!

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      Whitaker’s Almanack Little Book of Astronomy

      Whitaker's Almanack Little Book of Astronomy
      Author Mike Flynn
      Price £9.99
      ISBN 978-0-7136-8237-3
      144 pages 




      Ever find yourself marvelling at the mysterious world beyond our skies? Packed with facts, photos and figures, this captivating reference book is all you need to explore the furthest reaches of the Universe. From the origins of the Milky Way to the ingenuity of the space shuttle Whitaker's Almanack Little Book of Astronomy is an intergalactic tour for all the family.

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