Quite simply, Whitaker's Almanack 2011 is the perfect book for anyone interested in current affairs and general knowledge. In its 143rd 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 cross-referencing between different sources. The 2011 edition features new colour maps and more charts and diagrams. It also contains full coverage of the 2010 UK general election. 'Whitaker's remains the most comprehensive compendium of information in the English language' Jon Snow