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'A social barometer of genuine historical value.' The Times 'A record of historic reference, chronicling the past year's important events... punctuated with unpredictably diverting statistics.' Guardian 'Schott hits the spot.' Evening Standard 'The ultimate book of lists, brilliantly, if eccentrically, presented and edited. Never has trivia been more entertaining.' Daily Mirror
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'A social barometer of genuine historical value' Sunday Times 'A record of historic reference, chronicling the past year's important events... punctuated with unpredictably diverting statistics' Guardian 'Schott hits the spot' Evening Standard 'The ultimate book of lists, brilliantly, if eccentrically, presented and edited. Never has trivia been more entertaining' Daily Mirror
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
With a cut-off date of mid-September, the 2009 edition (which is really September 2007 to September 2008) misses the financial market collapse and the election of Barack Obama, for which we will have to wait for the 2010 edition.
Nevertheless, as in previous years the 2009 edition is well worth having for its entertaining mix of current events and trivia. Detail on the growth of fuel poverty and death tolls in Iraq are balanced with reminders of soap-star gossip and lists of useless statistics. Apparently, 45% of eleven year olds say they would rather read a book than watch tv, up from 38% on 2004 - good news for Amazon!
There is something here for everyone
Nevertheless, as in previous years the 2009 edition is well worth having for its entertaining mix of current events and trivia. Detail on the growth of fuel poverty and death tolls in Iraq are balanced with reminders of soap-star gossip and lists of useless statistics. Apparently, 45% of eleven year olds say they would rather read a book than watch tv, up from 38% on 2004 - good news for Amazon!
There is something here for everyone
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The format is familiar for those who have bought this in previous years - a review of news for the year to September 2010, with the book coming into print in time for Christmas.
For anyone interested in what has been happening in the world, it brings a tremendous amount of information into one place. Six months on from the election it is fun to be reminded of the dramatic twists and turns, from "Cleggmania" after the first TV debate to Gordon Brown's "Bigotgate", where his remarks giving out about a voter were heard by the world when his mike was inadvertently left on.
Reading the outcome of stories is interesting as well - I had not realized that all those arrested a part of a sinister plot to assassinate the pope during his UK visit had been subsequently released without charge.
And then there is the usual wealth of stories, surveys, lists, celebrity gossip and random facts. This year includes OFCOM's acceptability grading of offensive language on TV, the smoking and drinking patterns of children, what people say they would do for £400 and a great page of celebrity quotes of the year.
It says in the preface that this is an almanac "written to be read" - and a good read it is too.
For anyone interested in what has been happening in the world, it brings a tremendous amount of information into one place. Six months on from the election it is fun to be reminded of the dramatic twists and turns, from "Cleggmania" after the first TV debate to Gordon Brown's "Bigotgate", where his remarks giving out about a voter were heard by the world when his mike was inadvertently left on.
Reading the outcome of stories is interesting as well - I had not realized that all those arrested a part of a sinister plot to assassinate the pope during his UK visit had been subsequently released without charge.
And then there is the usual wealth of stories, surveys, lists, celebrity gossip and random facts. This year includes OFCOM's acceptability grading of offensive language on TV, the smoking and drinking patterns of children, what people say they would do for £400 and a great page of celebrity quotes of the year.
It says in the preface that this is an almanac "written to be read" - and a good read it is too.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The Almanac worth reading as a book, the best and most entertaining recap of the year just past. Literate and intelligent, with creative and inventive categories and information.
Schott's got me hooked several years ago, but then last year stopped producing an American edition. I've taken the UK edition via Amazon UK for the past two years and while I hate the wait, it's worth it.
Schott's got me hooked several years ago, but then last year stopped producing an American edition. I've taken the UK edition via Amazon UK for the past two years and while I hate the wait, it's worth it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
schotts almanac 2011
I find this almanac, very informative and helpfull.
will probably get one next year.
David Bowen.
will probably get one next year.
David Bowen.
Published 14 months ago by david bowen
Schott's Almanac 2011
Have bought one every year for my husband; we both enjoy reading it. I knew what to expect really. Its easy to pick up because each subject is in its own chapter.....
Published 16 months ago by Miss R. Ruggieri
Informative
Great book to ensure you have not missed anything important in the year. Ideal as presents. Very impressed with Amazon and Royal Mail. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Angie
Book
This was bought as a stocking filler and enjoyed very much by the recipient.
It was full of varied unusual information that kept everybody interested for a
long time and... Read more
It was full of varied unusual information that kept everybody interested for a
long time and... Read more
Published 17 months ago by shopper
The new must-have
Now in its sixth year of publication, Schott's Almanac has become the sine qua non of anyone who wants to observe the passing fashions of each year, while catering to the unique... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Ian L
Christmas classic
This is the ninth edition of Schott's Almanac and there are few changes here to his classic, winning formula. Read more
Published 18 months ago by T. Bently
A pleasure
This bok is a pleasure to read. You can start from beggining to end or just open it randomly and read a piece. It also makes the perfect gift for almost anyone. Read more
Published on 23 April 2009 by Jacobo Zanella
Schott's almanac
Full of very interesting facts but obscured by poor typeface. Publishers should look at Guinness book of records for presentation methods.
Published on 17 Feb 2009 by G. Moorfield
Best Christmas Present 2008
I bought this for my 23-year-old son for Christmas 2008, and it was quickly voted Best Christmas Present! Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2009 by H. Cawte
Schott's Almanac 2009
Schott's Almanac is a useful reference and contains many interesting facts and information. Handy for settling arguments over dinner or for boning up for a quiz night. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2009 by Susan Peukert
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