Get thousands of facts right at your fingertips with this updated resource.The World AlmanacR and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies so
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Since George Washington delivered the first inaugural speech in 1789, every elected president has addressed the nation after taking the oath of office. These inspiring, uplifting, and informative ina
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Images of Las Vegas or Atlantic City quickly come to mind when Americans think of gambling, but gambling occurs in many different forms. The lottery is very popular, but other examples incl
Stories replete with danger, action, and unusual events have been beloved by readers from ancient times to the present day. The new Encyclopedia of Aduenture Fiction covers the very best of this genr
J.K. Rowling is one of the most popular authors of all time. Her Harry Potter books are beloved by millions of children and respected by critics of both children's and adult literature. On the other
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Dictionary of Wars, Third Edition contains detailed summaries of all notable wars throughout history, spanning more than 4,000 years. Completely updated and expanded, this volume is an authoritative
The history of Russia, the world's largest nation from its early beginnings in the ninth century when Rurik, a Varangian king, established the first Russian state near Kiev, to the current presidency
Vivid characters and first-rate storytelling are the hallmarks of great popular fiction. The new Encyclopedia of American Popular Fiction is an A-to-Z guide to those authors and works that have enjoy
Slavery in America tells the story of slavery in North America, including the slave trade on the west coast of Africa and the transatlantic journey to North America, slave auctions, plantation life,
Known for his favorite themes of New England and nature, Robert Frost may well be the most famous American poet of the 20th century. His classic works include the poems "The Road Not Taken," "Stoppin
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