Stay informed about today"s world - its constant change, the significant events, and the memorable moments that made history. The fascinating 2012 Britannica Book of the Year helps you uncover it all. Whether it"s a major social movement, such as the "Occupy Wall Street" protests; a poignant historical milestone, like the end of the NASA space shuttle programme; or a storybook wedding, like that of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, you"ll find it explored and illuminated in the Britannica Book of the Year. This new title offers a valuable viewpoint of the people and events that shaped the year. In addition to keeping the Encyclopadia Britannica set up-to-date, it serves as a great reference source for the latest news on the ever-changing populations, governments and economies throughout the world. Learn more about today"s hot topics and major world events. The Special Reports section covers the Economy, which continues to show frustratingly slow improvement long after the last...