While it is difficult to corroborate that this is "the most trusted resource for frequently sought information," this update of the 1998 almanac-encyclopedia covers a potpourri of facts about the physical world, the sciences, ideas, the ways we communicate, daily life (from etiquette to useful websites), recreation (including allowable two-letter Scrabble words), and politics. Includes a preface describing this distinguished library, and a new atlas and index. The original copyright is 1989. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)