The oldest continuously published periodical in North America marks its 211th year with the release of the 2003 edition. \ With its familiar yellow cover, The Old Farmer's Almanac is recognized not only as a reliable brand but also as a handy source of new, useful, and entertaining reading matter for every day.\ The ageless appeal of the Almanac lies in its blend of timeless wit and wisdom and its broad editorial mix. Among the topics in the 2003 edition are the planet Mars; the magnificent...
America’s best-selling annual publication is also the most beloved: Its name makes people smile and its contents tickle funny bones. A reference book that reads like a magazine, the Almanac is packed with facts, features, and fun that make every day special. The 2011 edition, which marks the publication’s 219th anniversary, will feature . . . weather predictions for every day and climatic trends for each season, plus the science behind weather folklore the most accurate astronomical data under the sun, with best-viewing recommendations for every month gardening advice for growing vegetables and flowers, not to mention worthwhile weeds easy, mouthwatering recipes for Dutch ovens amusing and enlightening articles on topics such as cures for a headache, quirky measurements, and heirloom animals ideas, hints, and charts that provide simple solutions and shortcuts for everyday challenges and much, much more! Added value this year . . . 80 full-color pages full-color national weather maps of winter and summer forecasts national, in-person TV, radio, and print publicity campaign, beginning in September 2010