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BFrom the incomparable resources of IThe New York Times/I comes the world s most authoritative almanac extensively updated for 2009/BBRBR This great source of information provides readers with a highly accessible wealth of data about the United States and the world. Drawing on the resources of the world s premiere news organization, and featuring reports by leading ITimes/I writers, it provides in-depth national and international coverage of politics, education, health, medicine, the economy, the environment, science, technology, awards and prizes, sports, and a host of other topics. IThe New York Times Almanac/I is the first choice for students, writers, researchers, and anyone who needs accurate, timely facts at their fingertips.BRBR IThe New York Times Almanac 2009/I includes:BRBR Comprehensive coverage of all the U.S. states and every nation in the worldBRBR The most complete sports coverage of any almanacBRBR Notable obituaries from the world of politics, entertainment, and scienceBRBR More information on global issues, including world population, terrorism, AIDS, environmental concerns, the Internet, and technological developmentsBRBR All major Academy Award winners since 1928 and the names of Nobel laureates
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