A collection of information on aspects of daily life and a variety of popular topics, such as the home, health, animals, nature, sports, and entertainment.

All the wisdom of "The New York Times" experts in every field is packed into one comprehensive volume that has been completely revised and updated. Illustrations throughout.

The most successful and useful new almanac of the decade is back, with reams of new material to help readers make the most out of their lives in the coming year. This year's Practical Guide includes advice from more than 500 experts, including O.J. Simpson's jury consultant on the ins and outs of jury duty; Cal Ripken, Jr., on how to go from Little League to the majors; master chef Jacques Pepin on his favorite low-fat gourmet desserts; and C. Everett Koop on how to choose a doctor. Graphs, tables, charts & illustrations.