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Completely revised and updated, this version provides valuable, entertaining and provocative information on a wide variety of subjects. Some of the most interesting features of this edition include:
World at a Glance
Top Ten News Topics of 2007
The Almanac in the Internet Age
Overview and Important Dates
Key International Issues
Historical Anniversaries
Economy, Business, & Energy
Crime
Military Affairs
Health & Vital Statistics
Personalities, Art, & Media
Science & Technology
Consumer information
U.S. Facts, History, & Elections
World History & Culture
Sports
And many more!
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2007: Year in Review
Chronology of the Year’'''''''s Events
2007 Time Capsule
2007: Year in Pictures
Nobel Prizes
Notable Quotes
US Government
Congress
Cabinets
Supreme Court
Economics, Business, & Energy
Economics
Trade
Agriculture
Energy
Transportation & Tourism
Personalities, Arts, & Media
Noted Personalities
Arts & Media
Awards, Medals, & Prizes
World History & Culture
World History Chronology
Historical Figures
US Facts, History, & Elections
Presidential Elections
U.S. Facts
U.S. History Chronology
Science & Technology
Calendar
Astronomy
Aerospace
Computers & Telecommunications
Meteorology
Disasters
Consumer Information
Business Directory
Associations & Societies
Taxes
Education
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