An annual publication including calendars with weather forecasts, astronomical information, tide tables, and other related tabular information. Often includes articles on particular topics.
A calendar to which astronomical and other data (often weather related) are commonly added.
An outline diary for the current term and outline dates for the coming terms, published in the Calendar.
annual publication that contains calendars, facts, statistics, and other miscellaneous information.
A calender giving time of such events as sunrise and sunset, changes of moon and tides, change in position of celestial bodies, or other special information. Particularly necessary for celestial navigation.
a book published once a year that contains information about the weather, tides, and sunrises and sunsets, as well as other facts, figures, and charts
an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year
an annual publication containing tabular information in a particular field or fields arranged according to the calendar of a given year
a book or table containing a calendar of the days, weeks and months of the year, a register of ecclesiastical festivals and saints' days, and a record of various astronomical
a book that gives information about the movements of the sun and moon, the tides, and forecasts seeding and harvesting
a Chinese imperial calendar, which provides a guideline that either promotes or advises against certain tasks being undertaken on certain days depending on the combination of the Heavenly Stem and the Earthly Branch
an annual single-volume reference source that contains useful facts about a wide range of topics
a one-volume annual reference that crams countless tidbits of information into a few thousand pages
a reference book that is published every year and contains current facts on a wide range of topics
a reference source for data regarding the movement of the Earth and its moon, the Sun and other stars
a yearly prediction of the position of celestial bodies
a yearly publication providing statistical and other information about a year and key events during a year
A usually annual reference book containing lists, charts and tables of useful factual and statistical information either on a wide variety of topics or a single subject.
An annual publication containing statistical and general information relating to countries, personalities, events, and subjects.
An annual publication containing a variety of facts and statistics, often presented in figures, tables, or charts. See also -- Reference Material
annual publication containing information and statistics on major current and historical events.
example almanacs and yearbooks are compendia of useful data and statistics; almanacs typically cover a broad spectrum of topics but do not include in-depth information. Almanacs are generally updated annually. Some are focused on a given field. See: Reference Sources
A calendar giving important dates and information, such as the phases of the moon.
Contains brief factual information on a broad range of subjects and is usually published annually. Typical information would be statistics, historical events, weather, geographical facts, awards, people, astronomy, economic facts, etc.
A publication, usually issued annually, containing facts and statistics.
calendar or table showing the days, weeks, and months. Many give information about the weather, sun, moon, stars, tides
A publication that contains, usually in one volume, statistical, tabular, or general information.
a volume containing a collection of miscellaneous facts and statistics on many subjects (e.g., The World Almanac and Book of Facts).
A collection of miscellaneous facts and statistics on many subjects. (examples: The World Almanac (a print almanac) or InfoPlease Almanac, an online almanac)
An annual compendium of statistics and facts, both current and retrospective.
an annual publication containing a variety of useful facts, statistical data, and,in some cases, daily projections for the coming year.
A reference work giving facts, data, tables, charts, lists, etc. on a wide range of topics. Almanacs generally publish new editions every year. Examples include the Guinness Book of Records and the World Almanac.
Useful data and statistics about specific countries or subjects and usually published annually.
a single-volume reference book containing facts, data, tables, charts, lists, and other methods of organizing useful information.
A publication, usually published annually, that contains useful facts and statistical information
A collection, usually annual, of statistics and facts, both current and retrospective. May be broad in geographical and subject coverage, or limited to a particular country or state or to a special subject. Cf. yearbook.
An annual publication containing astronomical data, weather forecasts, maps, dates, and tables of other useful information. In Reese Library, the current edition The World Almanac and Book of Facts is kept on the Ready Reference shelf next to the Reference Desk.
n. A series of tables giving the days of the week together with certain astronomical information.
An annual publication containing useful facts and statistical data. Usually contains informaiton about different nations.
A book containing a collection of useful or interesting facts or statistics, often covering a particular year.
A publication, usually an annual, containing useful facts and statistical information.
a compilation of useful but skeletal information and statistics on countries, people, events, and subjects. Often filled with fascinating bits of information over a wide range of subjects.
A yearly publication often containing statistics and data of all kinds and information on the events of the previous year.
A book that provides statistics and facts.
A set of tables giving positions of Sun, Moon & Planets at various times, plus other astronomical information; an Ephemeris.
The original purpose of the almanac was as a calendar with daily and seasonal information. Today, this source has become a compendium of miscellaneous facts, charts and statistics relating to a particular date. See also: Reference book.
a reference book published annually containing various facts. It is useful for locating brief information and statistical data.
An almanac (also spelled almanack) is an annual publication containing tabular information in a particular field or fields often arranged according to the calendar. Astronomical data and various statistics are also found in almanacs, such as the times of the rising and setting of the sun and moon, eclipses, hours of full tide, stated festivals of churches, terms of courts, lists of all types, timelines, and more. The word almanac comes from the Arabic ألمناخ al-manaakh, "the climate," reflecting its primary original purpose of providing information about the calendar and weather useful in agriculture.