For over two centuries, Americans have turned the nation's most popular yearly periodical for well-seasoned advice, little-known facts, time-saving tips, fascinating lore, down-home recipes, rib-tickling humor, and tide tables--not to mention the remarkably accurate weather forecasts. A 40-page supplement, available only in the trade edition, showcases hard-to-find reference material.

The definitive source for essential information--from people and world events to death and taxes--the 1998 edition of the "The Information Please Almanac" features more than one million facts and a wealth of award-winning photographs.