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The Old Farmer's Almanac 2015, Trade Edition
As surely as the Sun rises in the east and maple leaves turn color in autumn, The Old Farmer's Almanac is back—and it's better than ever! Recognized for generations by its familiar yellow cover, America's best loved annual and oldest continuously published peridocial (now in its 223rd year!) promises to be "useful, with a pleasant degree of humor," thus once again both fulfilling the mission set forth by its founder Robert B. Thomas and readers' expectations. This edition is packed with wit, wisdom, tips, advice, facts, fun, and recipes, including . . .
• traditionally 80 percent-accurate weather forecasts
• creatures from hell
• readers' wacky coincidences
• making sausages at home
• wildfires' effect on weather
• love potions
• beauty secrets
• odds of almost everything
• unmasked mysteries of plant seed dispersal Plus, Moon phases and other celestial sightings, tides, gardening tables, best days, and too much more to mention.
Added value this year:
• 96 full-color pages—16 more than ever!
• full-color winter and summer weather maps
• updated Reference section
The Old Farmer's Almanac is often imitated, but never equaled. Accept no substitutes!
• traditionally 80 percent-accurate weather forecasts
• creatures from hell
• readers' wacky coincidences
• making sausages at home
• wildfires' effect on weather
• love potions
• beauty secrets
• odds of almost everything
• unmasked mysteries of plant seed dispersal Plus, Moon phases and other celestial sightings, tides, gardening tables, best days, and too much more to mention.
Added value this year:
• 96 full-color pages—16 more than ever!
• full-color winter and summer weather maps
• updated Reference section
The Old Farmer's Almanac is often imitated, but never equaled. Accept no substitutes!
304 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2014
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December 7, 2014
I enjoy seeing each year's issue of the Old Farmer's Almanac. I especially enjoy taking a look at the weather projections (although I do not take it too seriously).
Weather? I am located in Region 3, stretching from Elmira, New York to Asheville, North Carolina. So, what about the winter projection? Page 198: "Winter will be much colder than normal, with slightly below-normal precipitation and snowfall. Not too bad! I don't mind the cold as much as snow. What about the Great Lakes' region which has already undergone a huge snow storm? Colder than normal, precipitation about normal, and snow above average. The Almanac missed the big storm, when it notes that there would be the snowiest times in December, January, and February. What? No November lake effect disaster!
But there is always more to the Almanac than weather. Other features: calendars listing holidays, astronomical data, astrology (ugh--fun but not to be taken very seriously), food, gardening, and the usual coverage.
As usual, a lot of fun to peruse. . . .
Weather? I am located in Region 3, stretching from Elmira, New York to Asheville, North Carolina. So, what about the winter projection? Page 198: "Winter will be much colder than normal, with slightly below-normal precipitation and snowfall. Not too bad! I don't mind the cold as much as snow. What about the Great Lakes' region which has already undergone a huge snow storm? Colder than normal, precipitation about normal, and snow above average. The Almanac missed the big storm, when it notes that there would be the snowiest times in December, January, and February. What? No November lake effect disaster!
But there is always more to the Almanac than weather. Other features: calendars listing holidays, astronomical data, astrology (ugh--fun but not to be taken very seriously), food, gardening, and the usual coverage.
As usual, a lot of fun to peruse. . . .
October 10, 2014
I have been reading this periodical every year for many years now and saving the old issues (since about 1979); and every year I am rewarded, not only with knowing what the weather might be in the coming year, but with all of the other interesting stuff the Almanac has to offer.
As usual, there are detailed weather maps for each region of the country (I am officially in the Deep South region); but there are also calendar pages to be perused, recipes, gardening tips, fishing tips, interesting miscellaneous articles (one this year on the odds of various events happening), and dozen of tables giving standard reference data (moonrise, weights and measures, wind chill, heat index, and so on). All of this I love reading; and each year’s current Almanac can be found hanging on the nail in my bathroom, within each reach each morning. (I will note that the Trade Paperback version, as opposed to the regular Paperback version, does not have the hole in the corner for nail-hanging, a situation that is quickly rectified with a drill.)
There are other almanacs out there, but this one is the oldest and the best one, and I will keep on buying my Almanac each year until they quit publishing them or until I go to my Final Reward or Punishment (whichever comes first).
As usual, there are detailed weather maps for each region of the country (I am officially in the Deep South region); but there are also calendar pages to be perused, recipes, gardening tips, fishing tips, interesting miscellaneous articles (one this year on the odds of various events happening), and dozen of tables giving standard reference data (moonrise, weights and measures, wind chill, heat index, and so on). All of this I love reading; and each year’s current Almanac can be found hanging on the nail in my bathroom, within each reach each morning. (I will note that the Trade Paperback version, as opposed to the regular Paperback version, does not have the hole in the corner for nail-hanging, a situation that is quickly rectified with a drill.)
There are other almanacs out there, but this one is the oldest and the best one, and I will keep on buying my Almanac each year until they quit publishing them or until I go to my Final Reward or Punishment (whichever comes first).
September 18, 2014
It is interesting, but did not have a lot of what I call "almanac-type" items in the book.
August 22, 2017
Helpful and interesting.
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April 27, 2015The old farmer's almanac. (2015). Dublin, NH : Yankee Publishing, Inc.
Citation by: Sarah Clement
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: REF 310
Content/Scope: Includes facts, weather predictions, planting tables, health remedies, horoscopes, recipes, games, puzzles, and interesting, useful articles. Includes 96 full-color pages, as well as a color winter and summer weather map.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: This is an annual publication, founded in 1818, and the editor, Sandi Duncan, has been working on these publications since 1994.
Arrangement/Presentation: Grouped by topic, such as nature and food. Also included are a lot of ads, which could be distracting for students who are looking for factual information.
Relation to other works: This is the most current edition to The Old Farmer's Almanac, and therefore would be the most current and useful for students today. Because of the price, several copies could be purchased for the library collection.
Accessibility/Diversity: There are online versions, calendars, and social media accounts for students who may be more interested in accessing information in this way.
Cost: $7.95
Professional Review: A review of the best of the Farmer's Almanac: Jacobs, B. (1991, Oct 1). The best of the old farmer's almanac: The first 200 years. Retrieved from http://www.booklistonline.com/The-Bes...
Citation by: Sarah Clement
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: REF 310
Content/Scope: Includes facts, weather predictions, planting tables, health remedies, horoscopes, recipes, games, puzzles, and interesting, useful articles. Includes 96 full-color pages, as well as a color winter and summer weather map.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: This is an annual publication, founded in 1818, and the editor, Sandi Duncan, has been working on these publications since 1994.
Arrangement/Presentation: Grouped by topic, such as nature and food. Also included are a lot of ads, which could be distracting for students who are looking for factual information.
Relation to other works: This is the most current edition to The Old Farmer's Almanac, and therefore would be the most current and useful for students today. Because of the price, several copies could be purchased for the library collection.
Accessibility/Diversity: There are online versions, calendars, and social media accounts for students who may be more interested in accessing information in this way.
Cost: $7.95
Professional Review: A review of the best of the Farmer's Almanac: Jacobs, B. (1991, Oct 1). The best of the old farmer's almanac: The first 200 years. Retrieved from http://www.booklistonline.com/The-Bes...
April 20, 2015
(2014). The old farmer's almanac 2015. New York, Ny: Yankee Publishing Inc.
Citation by: Chris Scherer
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number:551.6
Content/Scope: This almanac focuses more on predicting the upcoming year than showing facts of the past. It includes weather predictions, anniversaries of popular events or people, anecdotes, and a short reference section. It would be best used by people concerned about weather predictions in order to plan crops or other outdoor activities.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: This book has been published since 1972 and continues to be sold. It is referred to often on newscasts when trying to do long term weather predictions.
Arrangement/Presentation: It is broken into sections for calendar, weather and reference. The book is filled with ads for products, so many in fact, the information does not even start until page 97. It is difficult to read because the adds are mixed into the pages as you read.
Relation to similar works: This is the oldest and most used of the farmer's almanacs.
Accessibility/Diversity: With all of the advertisements, short entries, and interruptions, it is difficult to follow. The language is non-sexist and easy to read, but the format is difficult.
Cost: $9.95
Professional Review:
(2014). The old farmer's almanac 2015. New York, Ny: Yankee Publishing Inc.
Citation by: Chris Scherer
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number:551.6
Content/Scope: This almanac focuses more on predicting the upcoming year than showing facts of the past. It includes weather predictions, anniversaries of popular events or people, anecdotes, and a short reference section. It would be best used by people concerned about weather predictions in order to plan crops or other outdoor activities.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: This book has been published since 1972 and continues to be sold. It is referred to often on newscasts when trying to do long term weather predictions.
Arrangement/Presentation: It is broken into sections for calendar, weather and reference. The book is filled with ads for products, so many in fact, the information does not even start until page 97. It is difficult to read because the adds are mixed into the pages as you read.
Relation to similar works: This is the oldest and most used of the farmer's almanacs.
Accessibility/Diversity: With all of the advertisements, short entries, and interruptions, it is difficult to follow. The language is non-sexist and easy to read, but the format is difficult.
Cost: $9.95
Professional Review:
(2014). The old farmer's almanac 2015. New York, Ny: Yankee Publishing Inc.
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April 25, 2016The old farmer's almanac. (2015). Dublin, NH : Yankee Publishing, Inc.
Citation: Tiffany Morgan
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: Ref 031
Content/Scope: This reference source includes wit, wisdom, advice, tips, fun facts, and recipes. There are also lots of ads in this book, which sometimes makes it difficult to find the actual content.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The Farmer's Almanac has been around since 1972 and is usually used for predictions for the upcoming year, however you could also look back and see which predictions came true.
Arrangement/Presentation: The book uses illustrations with color and is available to view on the Kindle as well. This is great for our 21st century learners.
Accessibility/ Diversity: You can access this reference on the kindle as well and it has information for all to enjoy.
Relation: This reference source is from 2015, but due to the cheaper cost, different years and versions could be purchased for student use.
Cost: $7.95
Professional Review: A review of the best of the Farmer's Almanac: Jacobs, B. (1991, Oct 1). The best of the old farmer's almanac: The first 200 years.
Retrieved from : http://www.booklistonline.com/The-Bes...
Citation: Tiffany Morgan
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: Ref 031
Content/Scope: This reference source includes wit, wisdom, advice, tips, fun facts, and recipes. There are also lots of ads in this book, which sometimes makes it difficult to find the actual content.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The Farmer's Almanac has been around since 1972 and is usually used for predictions for the upcoming year, however you could also look back and see which predictions came true.
Arrangement/Presentation: The book uses illustrations with color and is available to view on the Kindle as well. This is great for our 21st century learners.
Accessibility/ Diversity: You can access this reference on the kindle as well and it has information for all to enjoy.
Relation: This reference source is from 2015, but due to the cheaper cost, different years and versions could be purchased for student use.
Cost: $7.95
Professional Review: A review of the best of the Farmer's Almanac: Jacobs, B. (1991, Oct 1). The best of the old farmer's almanac: The first 200 years.
Retrieved from : http://www.booklistonline.com/The-Bes...
September 12, 2014
This is the first time I actually bought & read one of these books. I loved and was surprised by all the tidbits of information in all kinds of fun categories. Now the winter forecast for my area, not so much:{
I will now be in a habit of buying one of these great informational books every year!!
I will now be in a habit of buying one of these great informational books every year!!
August 19, 2014
I recommend this one simply for the article on women. Well done!
July 21, 2015
Such interesting information. Love it!
April 21, 2015
This was a pretty good year for the Almanac. I liked the plants that everyone should plant article the most.
July 21, 2015
Yep,I'm a nerd because I look forward to reading this every year. I like the weather predictions-usually pretty accurate and all the gardening tips.
June 24, 2016
good recipes- funny anecdotes
April 12, 2016
actually 2016 version
December 27, 2014
Lots of interesting astronomy and gardening hints.
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