Quite simply, Whitaker's Almanack 2012 is the perfect book for anyone interested in current affairs and general knowledge. In its 144th 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 2012 edition features new colour maps and more charts and diagrams. 'Whitaker's remains the most comprehensive compendium of information in the English language' Jon Snow