2007 Encyclopedia Britannica Set Package

2007 Encyclopedia Britannica Set Package�The 2007 Encyclopedia Britannica Print set, the 2008 Britannica Year Book, and 2008 Encyclopedia Britannica DVD-ROM 

The 2007 Encyclopedia Britannica Print Edition

 The Definitive Source of Knowledge

Encyclopedia Britannica combines 238 years of heritage with up-to-date information to produce the world's most indispensable reference set. It is the gateway to understanding, offering a boundless range of information written by Nobel Prize winners, expert authors and curators, and established authorities on nearly every subject imaginable. Thirty-two impressive volumes capture the staggering breadth and depth of human understanding with unsurpassed accuracy and accessibility. In an age when anyone can post their version of the facts on the Internet, Encyclopedia Britannica maintains its reputation as the most authoritative source of the information and ideas people need for work, school, and the sheer joy of discovery.

The 32-volume print set features:

• Extensive Revisions: New and revised articles include Samuel Alito, bird flu, Celia Cruz, Ebonics, intelligent design, mathematics, open source, post-traumatic stress disorder, Rembrandt, John Roberts, Jerry Rice, Sikhism, virtual reality, Denzel Washington, and more.
• 44 million words covering the breadth of human knowledge.
• More than 24,000 carefully researched and selected photos, maps, and illustrations hold the interest of readers.
• More than 23,000 fascinating biographies � learn about historical people, celebrities, political leaders, and other important figures, ranging from Ansel Adams to Lance Armstrong to Pocahontas.
• Over 15,000 geography articles � revised entries include Africa, Bangladesh, Canada, Gaza Strip, Germany, Gulf Coast, Israel, Indonesia, Pakistan, Russia, United States, and more.
• Bibliographic citations point users to additional information sources for further research

2007 Britannica Book of the Year 

Comprehensive coverage of the past year.

 The 2008 Britannica Book of the Year takes an in-depth look at the events, people, and issues that made history in 2007. This detailed book is the perfect complement to any reference collection. Readers can study the year's most significant events or stay current on the world leaders, cultural trends, and political movements across the globe. Browse noteworthy events of each day of the year, read profiles of influential politicians, or immerse yourself in statistics from around the world. The 2008 Britannica Book of the Year is a deep and comprehensive reference that you will reach for again and again

2008 Encyclop�dia Britannica Deluxe DVD-ROM

• 84,000+ articles
• 166,000+ Magazine and Web Links
• FREE Six Month trial subscription to Britannica Online
• New! Great Minds: 2,000 insightful biographies
• New! Britannica Workspace: Stay organized and efficient
• MULTIMEDIA CONTENT, Atlas, Timelines, Merriam-Webster's Dictionary & Thesaurus, & More

Designed for adults and students alike, the 2008 Encyclop�dia Britannica Deluxe DVD-ROM is a comprehensive reference resource that gives you up-to-date, in-depth, and easy-to-use information. Learn from Nobel laureates, historians, and other noted experts in a fun and single source. Complete with a dictionary and thesaurus, world atlas, timelines, interactive tools, and more this is the software that is ideal for students, curious adults, or anyone who wants to access trusted, reliable, and current information.

System Requirements:

Windows

• Microsoft� Windows� 2000, XP, or Vista
• Pentium III� or equivalent processor
• 512 MB RAM
• 1.3 GB free hard-drive space (3.5 GB for Full installation)
• DVD-ROM drive
• 1024x768 resolution, 16-bit color
• Sound card and speakers recommended
• Printer recommended
• Internet access recommended

Macintosh

• Mac� OS 10.4.x w/ Java 1.5
• PowerPC G5 or Intel Core processor
• 512 MB RAM
• 1.3 GB free hard-drive space (3.5 GB for Full installation)
• DVD-ROM drive
• 1024x768 resolution, millions of colors
• Sound card and speakers recommended
• Printer recommended
• Internet access recommended