For quizzes, crosswords and general knowledge, Whitaker's Almanack Pocket Reference contains an assortment of fascinating facts and figures in a handy-sized format. From sport to science, politics to places and music to mathematics, this edition is an invaluable source of information providing access to facts and figures - fast. Contents include: the solar system, world geographical statistics, countries of the world, time zones, currencies, religion, the periodic table, genetics and evolution, mathematics, weights and measures, alphabets and symbols, royalty, language. New in this fully updated edition is a film and TV section.