The Old Farmer's Almanac Is Your Guide To Life

The 2009 Old Farmer's Almanac is available today and it marks the 217th consecutive edition of the reference book.

A few highlights from this year's edition include:
• Our 80 percent accurate weather forecasts, of course. Hint: Cold, cold, cold is the theme for this winter.
• Is global warming a myth? Evidence suggests we’re actually heading into a mini ice age.
• Downsizing is huge trend from itty-bitty farm animals to everything else in our lives.
• Dreaming of failure often means you’re going to be successful. We analyze common dream themes.
• We tell you how to live to live to 100.
• Aching feet? The best cures are often the most simple.

And, several months in advance, the Almanac will know what’s going to hit in the worlds of fashion, food (like coffee made from exotic animal feces), home décor and collectibles.

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Jud Hale, editor-in-chief of The Old Farmer's Almanac