ALMANACS
\ˈɒlmɐnˌaks], \ˈɒlmɐnˌaks], \ˈɒ_l_m_ɐ_n_ˌa_k_s]\
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Publications, usually annual, containing a calendar for the coming year, the times of such events and phenomena as anniversaries, sunrises, sunsets, phases of the moon, tides, meteorological, and other statistical information and related topics. Almanacs are also annual reference books of useful and interesting facts relating to countries of the world, sports, entertainment, population groups, etc. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)
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