Alaska Almanac Facts About Alaska

It's back! Once again, Alaska Northwest Books "TM" proudly presents a newly revised edition of "The Alaska Almanac "RM"," the best-selling reference book about the Last Frontier. This annual guide to America's vast northern state is chock-full of amusing and informative details, sidebars, history, maps, recipes, and tips on living in the Far North. Yearly highlights featuring news of the Northland and a recommended reading list also are included. How cold does Alaska get in the winter? How do you tell a cheechako from a sourdough? Are iceworms for real? From airplanes to zip codes, you'll find all the answers right here. Whether you are a resident of the 49th state, are planning a trip to the North, or dream of living there, this book offers an all-about-Alaska education in a take-it-with-you package. Naturally, the 26th edition will once again feature the off-key wisdom of Mr. Whitekeys, operator of The Fly By Night Club, the famed Anchorage nightspot. Look for more of his distinctive brand of humor in Mr. Whitekeys' Alaska Bizarre and Elvis Presley's Pharmacist Was My Sunday School Teacher.Alaska Northwest Books Staff is the author of 'Alaska Almanac Facts About Alaska', published 2002 under ISBN 9780882405667 and ISBN 0882405667.