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Happy New Almanac Year! It's time to celebrate the 230th edition of The Old Farmer's Almanac! Long recognized as North America's most-beloved and best- selling annual, this handy yellow book fulfills every need and expectation as a calendar of the heavens, a time capsule of the year, an essential reference that reads like a magazine. Always timely, topical, and distinctively ';useful, with a pleasant degree of humor,' the Almanac is consulted daily throughout the year by users from all walks of life. The 2022 edition contains the fun facts, predictions, and feature items that have made it a cultural icon: traditionally 80 percentaccurate weather forecasts; notable astronomical events and time-honored astrological dates; horticultural, culinary, fashion, and other trends; historical hallmarks; best fishing days; time- and money- saving garden advice; recipes for delicious dishes; facts on folklore, farmers, home remedies, and husbandry; amusements and contests; plus too much more to mentionall in the inimitable Almanac style that has charmed and educated readers since 1792.

From the folks who taught generations how to grow comes a perennial favorite and best-seller for 45 years: The Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar is for nature and gardening lovers alike. Each month features an edible, an ornamental, or a creature from the natural world in a stunning illustration commissioned for this use, with mini-feature captions that include guidance for growing the plants shown in the art. Of course, it wouldn't be from The Old Farmer's Almanac if it didn't give you the best times for planting, gardening/weather proverbs, plant fun facts, insightful quotes, and gardening secrets for the entire year.

A blend of wacky facts, quirky stories, and fun activites in full color for kids ages 7-10.

Mesmerized by the Moon? Set your sights on a dozen large mind-blowing, spectacular photographs of the Moon in all her phases, by day and by night! Plus 24 fascinating mini-features that answer questions like: ; When will be the next time there's a month with no full moon? ; What does moondust smell like? ; What's the only animal on Earth that may be living on the Moon? ; Is there water on the Moon? And could you drink it? ; What's a Moon garden, and what should you plant in it? ; What's the only state song with ';moon' in its title? (Hint: Elvis recorded it!) ; Who owns the Moon, and can you buy a piece of it? ; Where can you find a map of the Moon that's 5,000 years old? And it wouldn't be from The Old Farmer's Almanac if it didn't tell you the Best Days to plan activities according to the Moon, for everything from planting your garden to canning and pickling the produce from it! This heavy-paper, super- size (opens to 10-7/8W x 21-3/4H) blend of art, science, and folklore makes a great gift and will entrance you and your friends. Includes year-at-a-glance calendars for 2022 and 2023 and a Best Days table for 18 specific home and gardening activities. From the oldest (since 1792!) continuously published periodical in the Western Hemisphere.

The year'stop food writing, from writers who celebrate the many innovative, comforting, mouthwatering, and culturally rich culinary offerings of our country. Edited by Silvia Killingsworth and renowned chef and author Gabrielle Hamilton.

Adam Johnson, author of the Pulitzer Prizewinning The Orphan Master's Son, works with group of high school students out of 826 San Francisco to select the year's best newfiction, nonfiction, poetry, comics, and category-defying gems aimed at readers 15 and up.

The latest addition to the acclaimed series showcasing the best sports writing from the past year.

A collection of the year's best essays selected by Robert Atwan and guest editor Rebecca Solnit.