General Almanacs and Handbooks

• Infoplease.com
  
Web site sponsored by the publishers of Information Please Almanac.
• World Almanac
  Full text of The World Almanac and Book of Facts, The World Almanac of the U.S.A., The World Almanac of U.S. Politics, The World Almanac for Kids, The World Almanac Knowledge Source, 1998 to current.

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Specialized Almanacs and Handbooks

• Black Facts Online
  
Search for facts relating to African American history by date and keywords.
• Buildings
  • Emporis
    Worldwide database information on buildings, related companies, and news articles.
  • GreatBuildings.com
    Documention for significant buildings and structures, and biographies of leading architects and designers.
• Illinois Statistical Abstract
  A comprehensive compilation of economic and demographic data relating to Illinois and to political subdivisions within the state.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook
  
Revised every two years, the Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).  See Also Statistics by Occupation, O*Net Online
• Oxford Reference Online 
  Online access to over 170 cross-searchable dictionary, language reference, and subject reference works from Oxford University Press, one of the world's most trusted reference publishers.
• Stately Knowledge
  Facts and information about the American states.
• Statistical Abstract of the United States
  A collection of statistics on social and economic conditions in the United States. Selected international data are also included.
• The United States Government Manual
  The official handbook of the Federal Government. The Manual also includes information on quasi-official agencies; international organizations in which the United States participates; and boards, commissions, and committees.
• World Factbook
  
Summary data (including maps) on foreign countries and governments provided by the CIA; regional maps in PDF format.

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