by Ben Schott (Author)
"Schott's Almanac" is designed to be a practical and entertaining annual volume that tells the real stories of the year. Section headings are: Chronicle; World; Society & Health; Sci, Tech, Net; Celebrity & Media; Music & Cinema; Books & Arts; Travel & Leisure; Money; Parliament & Politics; The Establishment; Sport; Ephemerides. In an age when information is plentiful but selection is rare, "Schott's Almanac" offers both the essential facts and the lucid analysis, combining the authority and accuracy of the Economist with the wit and vitality of "Have I Got News for You".
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 352
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 08 Nov 2010
ISBN 10: 0747599513
ISBN 13: 9780747599517
Book Overview: Publication will be backed with a national advertising campaign, publicity across press and radio, regular features by Ben Schott in The Times leading up to Christmas, author events and signings In an age when information is plentiful but selection is rare, Schott's Almanac offers both the essential facts and the lucid analysis, combining the authority and accuracy of the Economist with the wit and vitality of Have I Got News for You The perfect book to collect, present and enjoy at Christmas