Quite simply, Whitaker's Almanack 2008 is the perfect book for anyone interested in current affairs and general knowledge. In its 140th edition, the book has been completely revised and updated, using the most authoritative sources available. The Almanack contains a comprehensive overview of every aspect of UK infrastructure and an excellent introduction to world politics. It will save hours of research and crossreferencing between different sources. New features include colour maps and country flags; more line illustrations throughout; new education article, more statistics on environment and energy use; expanded financial glossary. 'Whitaker's remains the most comprehensive compendium of information in the English language' Jon Snow 'In an age of fast multiplying sources of information, from the internet to the proliferating magazine market, Whitaker's Almanack offers an unusually compact, comprehensive and accurate source book.' Andrew Marr