Whitaker’s Almanack 2013 is the ultimate single-volume reference book. It is a treasure trove of facts and figures about today’s ever-changing world — from detailed information on the UK monarchy, government departments, health and education systems to extensive and authoritative data on every country in the world.
Whitaker’s Almanack is published by Bloomsbury. Click here for further details about the brand new edition of Whitaker’s Almanack.
Praise for Whitaker’s Almanack
“If you want to know it … it’s here” - John Humphrys
“A mighty work of reference” - Sir Trevor McDonald, OBE
“A standard relaxation for me is to open the Almanack at random, and ease myself into the hypnotic world of eclectic information” – Tim Waterstone
“Whitaker’s is the place for things that everybody needs but nobody publishes – nobody else” – Matthew Parris
“Settler of argument, provider of spurious historical parallels, goad to the weary hack’s mind … I become so engrossed I forget what I was trying to look up in the first place” – Libby Purves
£1,000 Quiz – Once more Whitaker’s Almanack offers you the chance to win £1,000 when you purchase a copy of Whitaker’s Almanack 2013. Can you find the answers to all 20 questions?
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Also available – Whitaker’s ebook editions featuring selected themed sections of the main edition of Whitaker’s Almanack 2013.
For the first time, Whitaker’s Almanack is available in ebook format. There are five titles to choose from:
- Banking and Finance
- Governance
- International
- Law and Order
- The Year in Review
Head to the ebook tab at the top of the page to find out more and to make a purchase, or click here.
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WHITAKER’S LITTLE BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE
New for 2012, Whitaker’s Little Book of Knowledge is an authoritative, quirky trivia book divided into themed chapters containing thousands of general knowledge gems.
Whitaker’s Little Book of Knowledge is a unique ready-reference containing fascinating facts for every trivia buff while providing a unique insight into the world from the 19th century to the present day.
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ALSO AVAILABLE:
Whitaker’s Almanack Quiz and Sports Quiz Apps – for your iPhone
- Over 1,000 questions per app
- Multiple choice, Guess the Year and Matching Pairs quiz modes
- General Knowledge questions from all specialities: Art & Design, Business, Entertainment, Geography, History, Language & Literature, Music, The Natural World, Philosophy & Religion, Politics, Science and Sport
- Dedicated Sports Quiz App, including subjects as diverse as Sporting Rivalries, Football, Curling, Darts, Incredible Comebacks, Rugby, Golf – and everything in between
- Choose level of difficulty – novice, skilled, genius
- Score sharing and global rankings
Whitaker’s Almanack Quiz Apps have the authority of their sister print publication Whitaker’s Almanack, which has been published annually since 1868.
Whitaker’s Almanack quiz apps – the ultimate challenge!
