Complete Speaker's Almanac

Provides brief discussions of people, ideas, and events associated with each day of the year

Spinrad, Leonard

Spinrad, Thelma

Reference

Prentice Hall Direct

Provides brief discussions of people, ideas, and events associated with each day of the year

Simon&Schuster

A compendium of quotations, historical references, and special observances for each day of the year

Instant Almanac of Events, Anniversaries, Observances, Quotations, and Birthdays for Every Day of the Year

Science & Math

Speaker's Lifetime Library

Loaded with definitions, quotations, anecdotes, interesting facts, and memorable dates, this book has something for everyone. Stop wracking your brain for the right words and cross-checking every encyclopedia, dictionary, and thesaurus you can find. With the Library you get four books in one: Speaker's Reference Guide - definitions, quotations, anonymous aphorisms, anecdotes, and facts on 150 different subjects from Accounting to Youth; Apt Comparisons - metaphors, symbols, synonyms, and antonyms for over 1,000 words; Day and Date Book - a day-by-day catalog of important holidays, birthdays, historical happenings, and more, complete with over 1,500 related openers; Special Occasion Book - short model speeches for 57 special occasions, from accepting an award or making an introduction to giving a eulogy or toasting a wedding.

Miller, Anistatia R.

Brown, Jared M.

Words, Language & Grammar

Spinard, Thelma

PRENTICE/HALL

Spinrads' Encyclopedic Treasury for Speakers

Offers information for the public speaker, locatable by subject, date, or type of occasion

Literature & Fiction

Prentice-Hall Press

Did anything interesting happen on this date anywhere in the world? 
This unique resource will answer the above question and give the reader much more information, besides. Sure to appeal to history aficionados, trivia buffs, and the insatiably curious, this singular reference provides a wealth of information including quotations, humorous commentary, and historical facts about the over 1,500 events listed throughout the year. Many of the events are cross-referenced with corresponding relevant dates, giving the reader even more insight into the significance of the event, straight from the pages of history. 
Sample Entries: January 1 President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, 1863 The Trans-Siberian Railway started its maiden voyage, 1905 Twenty-six nations signed the United Nations Declaration, 1942 (see January 9th and October 24th entries) 
May 21 Charles Lindbergh landed in Paris, France after completing the first solo transatlantic flight, 1927 (See May 20th entry)

On This Day in History

Humor & Entertainment

Jared Brown

Anistatia Miller

Puzzles & Games

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