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The Old Farmer's Almanac 2014
Accept no substitutes! America’s oldest continuously published periodical and best-loved annual is often imitated but never equaled. This is the one, the only, Old Farmer’s Almanac! Recognized for generations by its familiar yellow cover, the Almanac for 2014 promises to be "useful, with a pleasant degree of humor," fulfilling once again (for the 222nd time) the mission set forth in 1792 by its founder, Robert B. Thomas. In addition to its 80 percent–accurate weather, this year’s signature mix of wit and wisdom, tips and advice, forecasts and fun includes . . . • an astronomy quiz to test your Sky-Q • anglers’ six favorite fish and secrets to hooking them • vegetables and other perennial edibles to grow • the time in our lives: where it goes, ways to make the most of it, and more • the whole truth about whole grains • how to get bitten by a pet (if you’re not careful) • rings around Earth (think Saturn) that might influence our weather • health tips for each zodiac sign • envelope and napkin jottings that changed the world • plus: Moon phases and other celestial sightings, tides, historic trivia, gardening tables, best days, and too much more to mention! Added value this year: • 80 full-color pages • full-color winter and summer weather maps • updated Reference section
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288 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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January 17, 2024
My Papa would read the old farmers almanac every year from the time he was a teen. He would also consult it regularly throughout the year for important historic dates, weather predictions and for tips on planting his urban garden in Detroit. I am sure he also enjoyed the historical articles.
While much of the information in this periodical is irrelevant to my day to day life, every once in a while I will pick up a copy and read it from cover to cover. I am never disappointed in the historical articles and miscellaneous trivia in this publication.
While much of the information in this periodical is irrelevant to my day to day life, every once in a while I will pick up a copy and read it from cover to cover. I am never disappointed in the historical articles and miscellaneous trivia in this publication.
August 22, 2017
Fascinating read.
November 15, 2013
For many years along about September or October I get the new edition of the Almanac, and this year is no exception; and as always, I enjoy reading it.
The Almanac just does not predict the weather; it also contains various tables of varied usefulness (I have no use for the table of how thick ice on a lake must be to hold a given amount of weight, but the heat index and hurricane name tables are handy for me), and articles on gardening, food, farming, astronomy, and just plain interesting stuff. And, as far as weather predictions go, the Almanac is calling for a very hot summer for those of us in SouthWestCentral Louisiana, with a hurricane threat in mid-July 2014.
This is a publication that one either always buys or never buys; for my part, my year is not complete without the purchase of the Almanac for the next year. I will only note that I purchased one without the hole in the corner, so at some point before the first of 2014 I will be drilling my own hole in the corner, so that my Almanac can live, as it always has, on the nail in my bathroom for easy reference.
The Almanac just does not predict the weather; it also contains various tables of varied usefulness (I have no use for the table of how thick ice on a lake must be to hold a given amount of weight, but the heat index and hurricane name tables are handy for me), and articles on gardening, food, farming, astronomy, and just plain interesting stuff. And, as far as weather predictions go, the Almanac is calling for a very hot summer for those of us in SouthWestCentral Louisiana, with a hurricane threat in mid-July 2014.
This is a publication that one either always buys or never buys; for my part, my year is not complete without the purchase of the Almanac for the next year. I will only note that I purchased one without the hole in the corner, so at some point before the first of 2014 I will be drilling my own hole in the corner, so that my Almanac can live, as it always has, on the nail in my bathroom for easy reference.
November 29, 2013
This venerable publication is always fun to read! I always wonder how accurate the weather forecasts are, but I have been too lazy to check that out!
Weather. . . . I live in the Harrisburg, PA area and I see the prognostication that weather will be a little cooler--and drier--during the winter. So, colder, but less snow. We shall see! My old hometown is in western Illinois. Forecast for the winter? Temperatures will be cooler than usual and there will be less snow than normal. Again, we shall see how well the predictions do.
Interesting features. "A Life of Pie." How to create a pie crust (I am lazy and tend to be store bought crusts). Recipes--Meat pie, Chocolate chess pie. Then, a brief article on beet recipes!
And on and on.
Another nice publication in this series. . . .
Weather. . . . I live in the Harrisburg, PA area and I see the prognostication that weather will be a little cooler--and drier--during the winter. So, colder, but less snow. We shall see! My old hometown is in western Illinois. Forecast for the winter? Temperatures will be cooler than usual and there will be less snow than normal. Again, we shall see how well the predictions do.
Interesting features. "A Life of Pie." How to create a pie crust (I am lazy and tend to be store bought crusts). Recipes--Meat pie, Chocolate chess pie. Then, a brief article on beet recipes!
And on and on.
Another nice publication in this series. . . .
November 28, 2013
The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2014
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: Ref 031
APA Citation:
(2013). The old farmer's almanac 2014. (0222-Anniversary ed.). Dublin, NH: Yankee
Publishing, Inc.
Description: The Old Farmer’s Almanac is one of the oldest annually published books to date. This reference material contains a wide scope of information from planting charts and weather forecasts to recipes and articles. This almanac has been a reliable source each year since the first year of publication in 1792. The book is diverse-relating articles to people from all walks of life. The cost of the book is approximately $22.00.
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: Ref 031
APA Citation:
(2013). The old farmer's almanac 2014. (0222-Anniversary ed.). Dublin, NH: Yankee
Publishing, Inc.
Description: The Old Farmer’s Almanac is one of the oldest annually published books to date. This reference material contains a wide scope of information from planting charts and weather forecasts to recipes and articles. This almanac has been a reliable source each year since the first year of publication in 1792. The book is diverse-relating articles to people from all walks of life. The cost of the book is approximately $22.00.
April 21, 2014
I finished this book a while ago but I wasn't too sure what to write as a review for it.
It's very interesting and I think any age level above 11 will enjoy it. A great bathroom reader or something to read before you go to bed :)
Plus, seeing if the predictions for the weather is accurate is very fun.
I also like that it has the sun rise and sun sets listed. That's been most helpful!!
It's very interesting and I think any age level above 11 will enjoy it. A great bathroom reader or something to read before you go to bed :)
Plus, seeing if the predictions for the weather is accurate is very fun.
I also like that it has the sun rise and sun sets listed. That's been most helpful!!
January 15, 2014
For 222 years (and counting), "The Old Farmer's Almanac" is a unique publication. It contains weather forecasts and predictions, tips/hints, recipes, historical facts and more. To quote founder Robert B. Thomas, "We must strive always to be useful, with a pleasant degree of humor."
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