From The New York Timescomes the world's most authoritative almanac-exhaustively updated for 2010. Drawing on the resources of the world's premier news organization and featuring reports by leading Timeswriters, The New York Times Almanacprovides in-depth national and international coverage of politics, education, health, medicine, the economy, the environment, science, technology, awards and prizes, sports, and a host of other topics. It remains the first choice for students, writers, researchers, and anyone who needs accurate, timely facts at their fingertips. The New York Times Almanac 2010includes: * Comprehensive coverage of all the U.S. states and every nation in the world * The most complete sports coverage of any almanac * Notable obituaries from the world of politics, entertainment, and science * More information on gloabl issues, including world population, terrorism, AIDS, environmental concerns, the Internet, and technological developments * A 16-page color map section