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Hodder Education John Catts Guide to International Schools 202425
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£14.99
Hodder Education Which School 2025 The authoritative guide to
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£23.75
Hachette Learning Which London School the SouthEast 202526
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£23.75
Hachette Learning John Catts Guide to International Schools 202526
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£14.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Best Ever Directory of Special Events
Book SynopsisOriginally published by Stevenson, Inc., this practical resource profiles over one hundred successful and profitable events for nonprofit organizations. Examples of events profiled include: Donor luncheons Community hospital days Award ceremonies Fundraising auctions Holiday events Student dances Cocktail parties Home tours Athletic events Boutiques partnerships Extreme fundraising events Gambling events Galas College nights Women's nights Singles events Family-oriented events Fashion shows Antique shows Black-tie events Please note that some content featured in the original version of this title has been removed in this published version due to permissions issues.
£51.75
John Catt Educational Ltd John Catts Preparatory Schools 2023 A guide to
Book SynopsisA guide to more than 1,500 independent preparatory and junior schools in the UK providing education for 2 to 13-year-olds. It provides families with basic information about all prep and junior schools, with profiles of leading schools, and includes useful editorial and a handy guide to educational organisations and associations. John Catt''s Preparatory Schools 2023 is the one-stop resource for all families considering independent preparatory education.
£15.50
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) A Chronology of the Roman Empire
Book SynopsisOffers a comprehensive chronological reference for the entire Roman state and its neighbours. This work considers key historiographical questions and concerns of the period. It considers the importance of questioning sources, most notably Livy, and what can be said with any authority.Trade ReviewBy its size, this volume is obviously intended for libraries where it would be a valuable addition to any collection of works on the Empire... It is certainly well researched and well written... If one were only allowed one reference text on Rome's history, then it would have to be this one. -- Contemporary ReviewSelected by Peter Jones as his book of the year 2011 in BBC History Magazine.Table of ContentsIntroduction by Prof. John Drinkwater; Maps; Chronology; BC 753 - 264 Monarchy and Early Republic; BC 264 - 146; BC 146 - 30; 30 BC - AD 68; AD 68 - 235; AD 234 - 330; Bibliography; Index.
£280.25
Taylor & Francis Inc The Medical Directory 2015
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1845, this directory has established an enviable reputation for the quantity and extent of its information on UK-registered medical practitioners. It provides mini career profiles of doctors listed A-Z by surname. Each record contains, if available, full name, primary and other qualifications, professional contact details, current and past appointments, specialty, society memberships, and special interests. Qualification information within the directory is sourced from the General Medical Council (GMC).A full entry contains: name, unique reference number allocated by the GMC, contact details â usually the main NHS hospital or surgery address for doctors still engaged in medical or clinical practice, primary medical qualification and other qualifications, current and most recent appointments (up to three), specialty and special interests, and up to five society memberships. Brief entries for newly qualified and younger doctors will contain their name, GMC idTrade Review"The Medical Directory provides our regulated sales forces with a point-of-sale access to GP details. An excellent database."--Andrew Dancer (Protection Proposition Development Manager), Scottish Widows Table of ContentsVolume One, Obituary List, Medical Practitioners in the UK A-L, Volume Two, Abbreviations, Medical Practitioners in the UK M-Z, London Index by Specialty, Town Index by Specialty
£712.50
Trafford Publishing The Great War through Keystone Stereographs
£13.10
Taylor & Francis Inc Global Links: A Guide to People and Institutions
Book SynopsisOffers a quick and easy approach to finding up-to-date contact information for political, government, media, judicial, and legislative leaders for each country of the world. The directory provides more than 10,000 names and addresses of the most important people in the world, as well as websites of countries (when available). A vital link in the global information chain for librarians, business people, journalists, students, teachers, and any general reader interested in obtaining global contact information.Trade Review'Reference librarians may rest assured that with Global Links what you see is what you get ... it is a guide to key people and institutions worldwide, and a reliable one at that.' Reference Reviews 'This conveniently formatted resource will be of interest to librarians, researchers, business people, journalists, and others who need to contact international government officials.' CHOICETable of ContentsPreface, Alphabetical Listings by Country from Afganistan, the State of' to 'Zimbabwe'; Heads of State, Presidents and Prime Ministers Index, Web Site Index.
£90.24
Skyhorse Publishing 2016-2017 Directory of American Politics: The
Book SynopsisThe 20162017 edition of The Directory of American Politics is the most comprehensive listing of government and private political organizations yet published, with information on the offices of federal and state elected officials, interest groups, media outlets, Super PACs, and registered lobbyistsin short, an exhaustive listing of every significant organization and individual involved in the American political system.Each entry contains detailed contact information, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers. Also included are selected email and Internet addresses, websites, descriptions of committee assignments, senior staff by name and responsibility, a listing of sponsored legislation, and more. Entries are categorized by state, including those for congressional office holders, and are indexed alphabetically and by subject on topics ranging from voting records to campaign finance. Each person listed in the directory is also indexed alphabetically.Trade Review"This is an eclectic collection of more than 4,000 mostly North American state, province, and federal agencies; nonprofit and for-profit organizations; and educational institutions--with a few entries from other nations. Short descriptions and contact information are provided. Entries are alphabetically arranged by organization and state or country. As with any print directory, information can quickly go out of date (so users should check online), but most information here seems relatively current. There is a topical keyword index as well as a geographic index, which provides access to local names of similar entities not found in the alphabetical arrangement of the text. Suitable for public library collections in need of materials on this specialized topic." -Booklist
£80.53
Skyhorse Publishing Conservation Directory 2017: The Guide to
Book SynopsisDo you want to take action to protect Earth’s environment? Are you interested in learning more about wildlife conservation and environmental groups? The Conservation Directory 2017 is a great resource for budding environmental activists and scholars alike who want to achieve a peaceful, equitable, and sustainable future. This all-inclusive volume is an amazing resource that can help further these environmental goals.The new and revised 2017 edition of the Conservation Directory is the most comprehensive listing of conservation and environmental organizations yet published, with information on more than four thousand government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and colleges and universities, as well as more than eighteen thousand officials concerned with environmental conservation, education, and natural resource use and management.Each entry contains detailed contact information, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers. Also included are selected email and Internet addresses, descriptions of program areas, senior staff by name and responsibility, principal publications, and more. Entries are categorized by organization and state or country and are indexed alphabetically and by subject on topics ranging from acid rain to zoology. Each person listed in the directory is also indexed alphabetically.
£80.53
Grey House Publishing Inc Hudson's Washington News Media Contacts Guide,
Book SynopsisWith 100% verification of data, Hudson's Washington News Media Contacts Guide is the most accurate, most up-to-date source for media contacts in our nation's capital. With the largest concentration of news media in the world, having access to Washington's news media will get your message heard by these key media outlets.
£228.80
Grey House Publishing Inc Complete Resource Guide for People with Chronic
Book SynopsisThis resource guide provides a comprehensive overview of the support services and information resources available for people diagnosed with a chronic illness. It details the wide range of organizations, educational materials, books, newsletters, web sites, periodicals and databases that address 88 specific chronic illnesses.
£131.20
Grey House Publishing Inc Environmental Resource Handbook, 2023/24
Book SynopsisThis edition is the most up-to-date and comprehensive source for Environmental Resources and Statistics. Section I: Resources, provides detailed contact information for thousands of information sources, including Associations & Organizations, Awards & Honors, Conferences, Foundations & Grants, Environmental Health, Government Agencies, National Parks & Wildlife Refuges, Publications, Research Centers, Educational Programs, Green Product Catalogs, Consultants and much more. Section II: Statistics, provides statistics on hundreds of important topics, including Children's Environmental Index, Municipal Finances, Toxic Chemicals, Recycling, Climate, Air & Water Quality and more. This kind of up-to-date environmental data, all in one place, is not available anywhere else on the market place today. This new edition is a must-have for all public and academic libraries as well as any organization with a primary focus on the environment.
£123.20
Grey House Publishing Inc Educators Resource Guide, 2023/24
Book SynopsisEducators Resource Guide is designed to provide both educators and education professionals with immediate access to a unique compilation of over 6,500 educational resources and over 130 tables and charts of education statistics and rankings. It would take many hours of searching through multiple resources to uncover all the information presented in this one, easy-to-use volume.
£115.20
Grey House Publishing Inc Libraries Canada, 2023-2024
Book SynopsisLibraries Canada brings together 7,000 listings of Canadian libraries, their branches, resource centers, business information centers, professional associations, regional library systems, archives, library schools and library technical programs.
£316.00
H.W. Wilson Publishing Co. Complete Television Radio Cable Industry Guide
Book SynopsisIn print for more than seven decades as Broadcasting Yearbook and more recently, Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook, this directory has been the go-to source for station data and industry contacts in the US and Canadian television, radio and cable marketplace.
£312.55
H.W. Wilson Publishing Co. Law Books Serials In Print 3 Volume Set 2020
Book SynopsisProvides immediate access to current legal books, serials and multimedia publications.
£2,117.55
Grey House Publishing Financial Services Canada 202021
Book SynopsisA master file of contacts and information that serves the needs of the financial services industry in Canada. With over 18,000 organisations, this is the most up-to-date source for names and contact information of industry professionals, senior executives, portfolio managers, financial advisors, agency bureaucrats and elected representatives.
£484.50
Mslexia Publications Ltd Indie Press Guide: The Mslexia guide to small and
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£17.00
Chapel Studios Ltd Attain Independent Schools Guide
Book SynopsisThe Attain Independent Schools' Guide 2025 empowers parents to find the right school for their unique child, cutting through the marketing spin and without needing league tables or reviews. It distils 25 years of experience into the definitivebook for parents considering a privateschool for their child.
£16.14
Intellect Books Directory of World Cinema: Brazil
Book SynopsisBest known to international audiences for its carnivalesque irreverence and recent gangster blockbusters, Brazilian cinema is gaining prominence with critics, at global film festivals and on DVD shelves. This volume seeks to introduce newcomers to Brazilian cinema and to offer valuable insights to those already well-versed in the topic. It brings into sharp focus some of the most important movements, genres and themes from across the eras of Brazilian cinema, from cinema novo to musical chanchada, the road movie to cinema de bordas, avant-garde to pornochanchada. Delving deep beyond the surface of cinema, the volume also addresses key themes such as gender, indigenous and diasporic communities and Afro-Brazilian identity. Situating Brazilian cinema within the country's changing position in the global capitalist system, the essays consider uneven modernization, class division, dictatorship, liberation struggles and globalization alongside questions of entertainment and of artistic innovation.Table of ContentsIntroduction by the Editors Film of the Year 5 x Favela, Now By Ourselves Star Study Carmen Miranda Film-makers Glauber Rocha José Mojica Marins Walter Salles Cultural Crossover Cinema de Bordas in Brazil The Re-emergence of Brazilian Cinema: A Brief History Festival Focus Film Festivals in Brazil Early Years Cinema Novo Gender Music Afro-Brazilian Identity The Representation of the Brazilian Indian Diaspora DocumentaryAdaptation Comedy Road Movie
£46.95
Directory of Social Change The Guide to Grants for Individuals in Need
Book SynopsisDo you help individuals and families in need of emergency financial help? With details of over 1,800 grant-making charities giving GBP297 million in funds, this 18th edition of the guide is your companion for providing support to the individuals who need it most.
£118.75
Directory of Social Change The Guide to New Trusts 202526
Book SynopsisFinding new grant-makers is a time-consuming and intricate business. The Guide to New Trusts takes the legwork out of the process to help you take a short cut to new funders who might support your cause.
£63.75
Directory of Social Change The Directory of Grant Making Trusts 202627
Book SynopsisThis is the fundraiser's key information source. No charity - big or small - should be without a copy. You'll find this a vital source of funding information including funders you might not have known existed.
£147.25
Intellect Books Directory of World Cinema: Italy
Book SynopsisItalian cinema has proved very popular with international audiences, and yet a surprising unfamiliarity remains regarding the rich traditions from which its most fascinating moments arose. Directory of World Cinema: Italy aims to offer a wide film and cultural study in which to situate some of Italian cinema’s key aspects, from political radicalism to opera and from the arthouse to popular genres. Essays by leading academics about prominent genres, directors and themes provide insight into the cinema of Italy and are bolstered by reviews of significant titles. From silent spectacle to the giallo, the spaghetti western to the neorealist masterworks of Rossellini, this book offers a comprehensive historical sweep of Italian cinema that will appeal to film scholars and cinephiles alike.Table of ContentsIntroduction by the Editor Film of the year I Io sono l'amore Film of the year II Le quattro volte Industry spotlight Valerio Jalongo interview Cultural crossover Opera and Cinema Directors Federico Fellini Nanni Moretti Silent cinema Neorealism Melodrama Comedy Giallo Gothic horror Peplum Spaghetti western Political cinema Contemporary cinema
£46.95
Intellect Books Directory of World Cinema: Japan 2
Book SynopsisBuilding on and bringing up to date the material presented in the first instalment of Directory of World Cinema: Japan, this volume continues the exploration of the enduring classics, cult favourites and contemporary blockbusters of Japanese cinema with new contributions from leading critics and film scholars. Among the additions to this volume are in-depth treatments of two previously unexplored genres – youth cinema and films depicting lower-class settings – considered alongside discussions of popular narrative forms, including J-Horror, samurai cinema, anime and the Japanese New Wave. Accompanying the critical essays in this volume are more than 150 new film reviews, complemented by full-colour film stills, and significantly expanded references for further study. From the Golden Age to the film festival favourites of today, Directory of World Cinema: Japan 2 completes this comprehensive treatment of a consistently fascinating national cinema.Table of ContentsFilm of the Year Sawako Decides Festival Focus JAPAN CUTS Industry Spotlight Interview with John Williams Cultural Crossover Japanese Cinema and Bunraku Puppetry Japanese Cinema and Photography Scoring Cinema Kikujiro Stardom and Cinema Kinuyo Tanaka Directors Kiyoshi Kurosawa Tetsuya Nakashima Naoko Ogigami Hiroshi Shimizu Shuji Terayama Alternative Japan Anime / Animation Chambara / Samurai Cinema Contemporary Blockbusters J-Horror / Japanese Horror Jidai-geki / Period Drama Nuberu bagu/ The Japanese New Wave Seishun eiga / Japanese Youth Cinema Shomin-geki / Lower Class Life Yakuza / Gangster
£46.95
Intellect Books Directory of World Cinema: Latin America
Book Synopsis From the interior drama of Lucrecia Martel's The Headless Woman to the energetic realism of Fernando Meirelles's City of God to the frightful fantasy of Guillermo del Torro's Pan's Labyrinth and Hellboy movies, Latin American cinema covers a vast landscape not only in terms of geography but also in terms of its genres and concerns. Bringing together contributions by leading experts and emerging young scholars, the Directory of World Cinema: Latin America offers a comprehensive overview of the region's diverse films. The volume opens with a section that spotlights key elements in the world of contemporary Latin American cinema, including film festivals, cross-cultural collaboration and computer-generated animation. Another group of contributions explores key genres – such as documentary, drama, romance, thriller, horror and women's cinema – and parses their portrayals of Latin American societies. A section on directors offers in-depth analyses of fascinating filmmakers, delving into such topics as their production methodologies, thematic concerns, and cinematic legacies. Like all volumes in the Directory of World Cinema series, this one also features reviews of important recent films, a filmography, and recommendations from an array of genres for readers interested in watching more cinema from the region. With an historical scope that ranges from the era of silent movies to the present and geographical coverage that extends from Cuba to Mexico to Venezuela, the Directory of World Cinema: Latin America will be an indispensable resource for anyone interested in this dynamic region of the moviemaking world.
£46.95
Taylor & Francis Ltd World Of Learning 2001
Book SynopsisFirst published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
£382.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd The World of Learning 2003
Book SynopsisAn invaluable directory and reference resource covering over 30,000 academic institutions and 200,000 staff and officials. Covers universities, colleges, schools of art and music, libraries, learned societies, research institutes, museums and art galleries world-wide arranged alphabetically by country. * Extensive coverage of over 3,000 universities and colleges * Information on over 400 international cultural, scientific and educational organizations * Completely revised and updated every year.Key Features: * Professors at major universities are listed by name together with the subjects they teach * Every important library is included giving details of the number of volumes held and outstanding features of the collection as well as contact details * Details more than 400 international organizations concerned with education throughout the world * All entries include, where available: principal personnel, postal, internet and e-mail addresses, telephone and fax numbers, library details and publications * Includes a 100-page index of institutions.Trade Review'Simply the best reference guide to the academic world.' - Book News Inc'Simply the best reference guide to the academic world.' -Book News IncTable of ContentsCovers universities, colleges, schools of art and music, libraries, learned societies, research institutes, museums and art galleries world-wide arranged alphabetically by country - Every important library is included giving details of the number of volumes held and outstanding features of the collection as well as contact details - Professors at major universities are listed by name together with the subjects they teach - Details more than 400 international organizations concerned with education throughout the world - All entries include, where available: names, principal personnel, postal and e-mail addresses, telephone and fax numbers, aims and publications - Includes a 100-page index of institutions
£427.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd Aslib Directory of Information Sources in the
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1928, the Aslib directory is the leading information sources reference work on organizations of all kinds.Now published in its 13th edition, the title's diversity is reflected by the wide spectrum of entries. The Directory is widely regarded as the best publication of its type.The Aslib Directory of Information Sources in the United Kingdom provides instant access to listings of over 11,000 associations, clubs, societies, companies, educational establishments, institutes, commissions, government bodies, and other organizations which provide information freely or on a fee-paying basis.Entries include:* National Asthma Campaign* Snowdonia National Park Society* British Judo Council* BBC Libraries and Archives* Architects and Surveyors Institute.Each entry is listed alphabetically and includes the organization's name and contact details, type and purpose, and lists publications and collections where appropriate. The Directory also contains a comprehensive index of acronyms and abbreviations and a substantial cross-referenced subject index.Trade Review'The most useful directory for libraries in Great Britain.' - Reference Reviews'This latest edition improves on previous standards of exellence.' - Reference Reviews
£472.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Europa World of Learning 2006
Book SynopsisA comprehensive Directory and guide to the organizations and institutions throughout the sphere of higher education and learning.Profiling some 30,000 academic institutions and over 200,000 staff and officials, this highly esteemed work covers the whole of the higher education and learning spectrum. Available in both print and online editions, there is no other source that provides such comprehensive, international coverage. Now in its fifty-seventh edition, The World of Learning has become established as one of the world's leading reference works. Meticulously updated to the highest editorial standards, entries are sourced from the organizations themselves to ensure accurate and reliable information.Every type of academic institution is covered, including:Over * 6,200 Universities and Colleges* 6,600 Research Institutes* 3,000 Museums and Art Galleries* 5,300 Learned Societies* 3,500 Libraries and Archives* 26,000 PublicationsThis highly acclaimed resource also includes a separate section detailing more than 500 international organizations concerned with higher education and scholarship, such as UNESCO, the International Association of Universities and ERASMUS.Some other key features include:* Truly international in its coverage* Separate chapters for every country; from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe* Completely revised and updated every year* Easy to use format includes a 100-page index of institutions for quick reference.Trade Review'The World of Learning should be made available in every library, in every university, in every country.' - about a previous edition' - Middle East Business Review'If a library does not have The World of Learning it does not belong to the world of learning' - World Affairs Report'The best single reference book on international scholarship' - The Times Literary Supplement
£450.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd The European Union Encyclopedia and Directory
Book SynopsisThoroughly updated, this new edition provides extensive information on all matters relating to the European Union and full coverage of the expansion of the EU under the Nice Treaty. The volume contains: an A-Z section contains concise definitions and explanations of organizations, acronyms and terms, and articles on each member state a series of introductory articles provide an overall view of the policies and activities of the EU a statistical section covers: population, employment, agriculture, energy and mining, industry, finance, trade, transport and communications, tourism, health and welfare, environment, and education across the EU an extensive directory of key names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, email and internet addresses of all major European Union institutions and their official bodies details of MEPs - their political groups and national parties, members of major committees, Directorates-General, EU-level bodies, interest and lobbying groups and professional associations. Trade Review'A useful, indeed exhaustively comprehensive, collection of European official facts and figures, this book is strongly recommended.' - Reference Reviews'A one-volume source book complete with an encyclopedia, essays, statistical data and a directory.' - Choice'A useful, indeed exhaustively comprehensive, collection of European official facts and figures, this book is strongly recommended.' - Reference Reviews'A one-volume source book complete with an encyclopedia, essays, statistical data and a directory.' - Choice'An excellent one-stop reference.' - Library Journal'The directory is well produced and the information clearly presented.' - International Affairs'The work is comprehensive in scope, authoritatively based, and usefully detailed. Highly recommended.' - Australian Library Review
£292.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Europa World Year Book 2006
Book SynopsisGlobally renowned for its accuracy, reliability and consistency, this forty-seventh edition of The Europa World Year Book provides detailed country surveys containing the latest analytical, statistical and directory data available for over 250 countries and territories.Volume I contains a comprehensive listing of some 1,700 International Organizations such as the United Nations, the European Union, the International Organization for Migration and the World Trade Organization, and provides details of countries arranged alphabetically from Afghanistan to Jordan.Volume II covers countries from Kazakhstan to Zimbabwe.Each country is covered by an individual chapter containing: a unique introductory survey covering recent history; economic affairs; government; defence; education; and public holidays an extensive statistical survey using the latest available figures on area and population; health and welfare; agriculture; forestry; fishing; industry; finance; trade; transport; tourism; the media; and education a comprehensive directory section listing names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, email and internet addresses, plus other useful facts about organizations from the fields of government; political organizations; diplomatic representation; judicial system; religions; the press; publishers; broadcasting and communications; banking; insurance; trade and industry; development organizations; chambers of commerce; industrial and trade associations; utilities; trade unions; transport; and tourism.Trade Review'No work in the English language deals so comprehensively with educational and commercial as well as political, religious, publishing and press activities in all parts of the world.' - Daily Telegraph'For scholars and journalists alike it will be an invaluable reference book.' - The Economist'Fundamental to all reference collections.' - Reference Book Review'The two volumes are virtually a reference library in themselves, unrivalled for their range and accuracy.' - Reference Reviews
£945.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Africa South of the Sahara 2007
Book Synopsis Over 1,400 pages of economic and demographic statistics, wide-ranging directory material and authoritative articles Contributions from over 50 leading experts on African affairs Incisive analysis of the latest available information. General Survey Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering the issues affecting the area as a whole: Reforming Africa: Continuities and Changes; Economic Trends in Africa South of the Sahara 2006; Health and Medical Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa; The Privatization of Security in Sub-Saharan Africa and European Colonial Rule in Africa A political map of contemporary Africa and a chronological list of the dates of independence of African countries. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating: an introductory survey, containing essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy of each country an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education a full directory containing names, addresses and contact numbers for key areas such as the government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Regional InformationDetailed information on the following: regional organizations; major commodities; calendars, time reckoning, weights and measures; research institutes concerned with Africa and a select periodicals bibliography.Trade Review'A well-balanced, well-judged and remarkably comprehensive volume.' - Times Literary Supplement'This is probably the best reference work available on this part of the African continent.' - Reference Reviews
£400.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd European Union Encyclopedia and Directory 2007
Book SynopsisThoroughly updated, this new edition provides extensive information on all matters relating to the European Union and full coverage of the expansion of the EU under the Nice Treaty. The volume contains: an A-Z section of concise definitions and explanations of organizations, acronyms and terms, and articles on each member state a series of introductory articles providing an overall view of the policies and activities of the EU a statistical section covering: population, employment, agriculture, energy and mining, industry, finance, trade, transport and communications, tourism, health and welfare, environment and education across the EU an extensive directory of key names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, email and internet addresses of all major European Union institutions and their official bodies details of MEPs - their political groups and national parties, members of major committees, Directorates-General, EU-level bodies, interest and lobbying groups and professional associations. Trade Review'A useful, indeed exhaustively comprehensive, collection of European official facts and figures, this book is strongly recommended.' - Reference Reviews'A one-volume source book complete with an encyclopedia, essays, statistical data and a directory.' - Choice'An excellent one-stop reference.' - Library Journal
£270.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Far East and Australasia 2007
Book SynopsisA systematic survey of all the countries of East Asia, South-East Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.* Essential for anyone with a professional interest in the region* Keeps up-to-date with current economic and political developmentsPart One: General Survey* Written by acknowledged authorities on the Pacific Rim, this collection of essays forms an impartial overview of the area as a whole. Essays include: Human Rights in the Asia Pacific Region; Population and Human Development Issues in the Asia-Pacific Region; Recent Economic Trends in the Asia-Pacific Region; Environmental Issues of Asia and the Pacific and The Asian-Pacific Community in the Pacific Century.Country Surveys* Individual chapters on each country containing: articles on geography, history and the economy; an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, agriculture, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, and education; a directory of names, addresses and contact numbers covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religion, the media, finance, trade, industry, tourism, defence and education; a select bibliography.Regional Information* Includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel; a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific; a directory of research institutes specializing in the region; select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Far East and Australasia; and an index of regional organizations.Trade Review'An excellent reference work which no library should be without' - International Affairs'The best publication of its type.' - Defence and Foreign Affairs
£333.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Middle East and North Africa 2007
Book SynopsisNow in its fifty-third edition, this title continues to provide the most up-to-date geo-political and economic information for this important world area. The volume covers:* the Middle East and North Africa from Algeria to Yemen* offers quick access to a wide range of data* accurately and impartially records the latest political and economic developments* provides comprehensive data on all major organizations in the region.General Survey* Introductory essays cover topics relating to the region as a whole, including: Arab-Israeli Relations 1967-2003; The Jerusalem Issue; Documents on Palestine; The Removal of Saddam Hussein and the 'Deconstruction' of Iraq; The Islamist Movement in the Middle East and North Africa; Natural Gas in the Middle East and North Africa; Oil in the Middle East and North Africa; Islamic Banking and Finance and The Religions of the Middle East and North Africa.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing: articles on geography, recent history and economy; an economic and demographic survey using all the latest available statistics on population, agriculture, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, and education; directory sections with names, addresses and contact numbers covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry (including petroleum), and tourism.Regional Information* includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel* research Institutes specializing in the region* bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Middle East and North Africa.Trade Review'A unique, up-to-date and authoritative guide.' - BBC Radio Review'There is simply nothing else on the market that provides as much material on each of the countries of the Middle East and North Africa in one volume.' - Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies'One of the most highly regarded publications of its kind.' - The Middle East'A must have publication for serious researchers of the Middle East and one of the most highly respected books of it's genre.' - The Middle East'It accurately and impartially records the latest political and economic developments, and provides comprehensive data on all major organisations in the region.' - The Middle East
£540.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Europa Directory of Literary Awards and Prizes
Book SynopsisA complete guide to the major awards and prizes of the literary world. an invaluable source of information on awards and prizes world-wide covers over 1,000 awards and prizes comprehensive background information on each award extensive contact details. Contents includes internationally awarded prizes along with prestigious national awards subject areas covered include adult and children's fiction, non-fiction, poetry, lifetime's achievement, translation and drama information is provided on the history of each award, its purpose, what is awarded, how often the prize is awarded, eligibility and restrictions, the awarding organization and the most recent recipients full contact details of the awarding organization are provided, including main contact name, postal address, e-mail and Internet address, telephone and fax numbers fully indexed by keyword, awarding organization and award by subject.
£292.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Directory of EU Information Sources
Book SynopsisThe eighteenth edition of The Directory of EU Information Sources is the most comprehensive compilation of contacts and published information on the European Union. It brings together a broad range of information sources, comprising not only the various constituent institutions of the European Union, their personnel, publications, information websites and representations in Europe and the rest of the world, but also diplomatic representation in Brussels, European-level trade and professional associations and NGOs, consultants and lawyers specializing in EU affairs, Press Agencies, EU grants and loans programmes, and information networks serving businesses, students, academics, consumers, job-seekers and many other groups.
£243.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Europa World of Learning 2010
Book SynopsisA comprehensive Directory and guide to the organizations and institutions throughout the sphere of higher education and learning.Profiling some 30,000 academic institutions and over 200,000 staff and officials, this highly esteemed work covers the whole of the higher education and learning spectrum. Available in both print and online editions, there is no other source that provides such comprehensive, international coverage. Now in its sixtieth edition, The Europa World of Learning has become established as one of the world's leading reference works. Meticulously updated to the highest editorial standards, entries are sourced from the organizations themselves to ensure accurate and reliable information.This edition has a special emphasis on the Middle East, reflected in three of the five chapters, with a new chapter on Palestinian Autonomous Areas.Every type of academic institution is covered, including over: 6,200 universities and colleges 6,600 research institutes 3,000 museums and art galleries 5,300 learned societies 3,500 libraries and archives 26,000 publications. This highly acclaimed resource also includes a separate section detailing more than 500 international organizations concerned with higher education and scholarship, such as UNESCO, the International Association of Universities and ERASMUS.Other key features include: truly international coverage separate chapters for every country; from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe completely revised and updated every year easy-to-use format, including a 100-page index of institutions for quick reference. also available online at www.worldoflearning.com Trade Review'The best single reference book on international scholarship.' - The Times Literary SupplementTable of ContentsEssays included:1.Islam, modernity and education in the Arab States Sally Findlow 2.Women in Higher Education in Egypt and the Gulf States Jane E. Bristol-Rhys 3.Quality Challenge in Iran's Higher Education: A Historical Review Maghsood Farasatkhah; Mahmood Ghazi; Abbas Bazargan 4. The impact and role of HEI/University rankings Jan Sadlak 5. Diploma mills John Bear
£216.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Europa International Foundation Directory
Book SynopsisNow in its nineteenth edition, the Europa International Foundation Directory 2010 provides an unparalleled guide to the foundations, trusts, charitable and grant-making NGOs, and other similar not-for-profit organizations of the world. It provides a comprehensive picture of third sector activity on a global scale.Presenting names and contact details for over 2,550 institutions world-wide, this new edition has been revised and expanded to include the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on this growing sector.This 19th edition includes: background essays by foundation experts on foundations and the third sector internationally (by Helmut Anheier and Tobias Vahlpahl), civil society and global governance (by Jan Aart Scholte) and the third sector and the global economic downturn (by Helmut Anheier) country chapters containing information on foundation centres and co-ordinating bodies, and on foundations, trusts and non-profit organizations. Entries include, where applicable, full contact address, internet and e-mail details, aims of the organization, activities, financial information, publications and principal staff comprehensive indexes for ease of use. Organizations are listed by name, area of activity (including headings such as education, conservation and the environment, health and welfare, etc.) and geographical area of activity, allowing the reader to find organizations active in Central and South America, the Middle East, Central and South-Eastern Europe, etc. Some 2,550 organizations are listed, giving a comprehensive and up-to-date picture of third sector activity world-wide.Trade Review'There is no other Directory to foundations which is truly international in scope.' - Reference Reviews'An important addition to any international studies library.' - World Development'Highly recommended for all academic and public libraries' - SLA Social Division Bulletin
£270.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd European Union Encyclopedia and Directory 2011
Book SynopsisThoroughly updated, this extensive reference source provides in-depth information on all matters relating to the European Union: the expansion of the EU under the Nice Treaty is covered, and the future of the union is addressed. A glossary of key terms, a statistical survey and a directory section provide a unique guide to the workings of the EU as well as up-to-date contact details of MEPs and other EU officials.Key Features: an up-to date chronology of the EU (from 1947 to present) an A-Z section contains concise definitions and explanations of organizations, acronyms and terms, and articles on each member state. Comprising over 1,000 entries compiled by acknowledged experts, terms listed include: the European Convention; the Rapid Reaction Mechanism; the Charter of Fundamental Rights; the Laeken Declaration; enlargement; and immigration policy a series of introductory articles provides an overall view of the policies and activities of the EU. Essay subjects include: defence policies of the EU; the EU economy; the governance, legal and social frameworks of the EU; enlargement; external relations, migration and asylum policy an extensive directory of key names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and internet addresses of all major European Union institutions and their official bodies. This information is supplemented by summaries of important treaties; details of information sources in the EU; and details of EU-level trade and professional associations. Also in this section, details of MEPs and the political groups and national parties contributing to the European Parliament a statistical survey provides tables covering areas such as: population, employment, agriculture, energy and mining, industry, finance, trade, transport and communications, tourism, health and welfare, and education across the EU. This title will prove invaluable to academic and public libraries, politicians and government agencies and the media, as well as to all those in need of accurate and reliable information on the European Union.
£382.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd ASLIB Directory of Information Sources in the
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1928, the ASLIB Directory is the leading information sources reference work on organizations of all kinds. Now published in its sixteenth edition, the title's diversity is reflected by the wide spectrum of entries. The Directory is widely regarded as the best publication of its type.The ASLIB Directory of Information Sources in the United Kingdom provides instant access to listings of 6,600 associations, clubs, societies, companies, educational establishments, institutes, commissions, government bodies, and other organizations which provide information freely or on a fee-paying basis.Entries in the sixteenth edition include: Macular Disease Society Costume Society of Scotland Parentline Plus Centre for Global Energy Studies Surrey Performing Arts Library. Each entry is listed alphabetically and includes the organization's name and contact details, type and purpose, and lists publications and collections where appropriate. The Directory also contains a comprehensive index of acronyms and abbreviations and a substantial subject index.
£540.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Europa World Year Book 2011
Book SynopsisGlobally renowned for its accuracy, consistency and reliability, the Europa World Year Book 2011 is your source for detailed country surveys containing the latest analytical, statistical and directory information for over 250 countries and territories.For more than eighty years since its first publication, the Europa World Year Book has been the premier source of contemporary political and socio-economic analysis for library reference shelves, offering timely information with a global reach.Brand new content for 2011 includes: a detailed discussion of the political transition in Kyrgyzstan following the uprising of April 2010, including an extensive description of the new constitutional text coverage of recent events in Côte d'Ivoire following the disputed presidential election of November 2010, plus information on the return to civilian government following the military coups in Guinea and Niger expert analysis of the anti-government uprisings across the Middle East and North Africa and the conflicts in Libya, as well as detailed background information on the political and economic affairs in the affected countries 2010 census results for numerous territories, ranging from Oman to the USA, with expanded demographic sections for many countries. The Europa World Year Book 2011 is also available online as an authoritative and regularly-updated digital resource. For more information, please visit: www.europaworld.comTrade Review'No work in the English language deals so comprehensively with educational and commercial as well as political, religious, publishing and press activities in all parts of the world.' - Daily Telegraph'A must for the international company.' - Business International'For scholars and journalists alike it will be an invaluable reference book.' - The Economist'The two volumes are virtually a reference library in themselves, unrivalled for their range and accuracy.' - Reference Reviews
£1,048.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Europa International Foundation Directory
Book SynopsisNow in its twentieth edition, the Europa International Foundation Directory 2011 provides an unparalleled guide to the foundations, trusts, charitable and grant-making NGOs, and other similar not-for-profit organizations of the world. It provides a comprehensive picture of third sector activity on a global scale.Presenting names and contact details for over 2,550 institutions world-wide, this new edition has been revised and expanded to include the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on this growing sector.This 20th edition includes: background essays by foundation experts on foundations and the third sector internationally (by Helmut Anheier and Marcus Lamb), civil society and global governance (by Jan Aart Scholte) and the third sector and the global economic downturn (by Helmut Anheier) country chapters containing information on foundation centres and co-ordinating bodies, and on foundations, trusts and non-profit organizations. Entries include, where applicable, full contact address, internet and e-mail details, aims of the organization, activities, financial information, publications and principal staff comprehensive indexes for ease of use. Organizations are listed by name, area of activity (including headings such as education, conservation and the environment, health and welfare, etc.) and geographical area of activity, allowing the reader to find organizations active in Central and South America, the Middle East, Central and South-Eastern Europe, etc. Some 2,550 organizations are listed, giving a comprehensive and up-to-date picture of third sector activity world-wide.Trade Review'There is no other Directory to foundations which is truly international in scope.' - Reference Reviews'An important addition to any international studies library.' - World Development'Highly recommended for all academic and public libraries' - SLA Social Division Bulletin
£292.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Europa World of Learning 2013
Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide to 33,000 academic institutions and 250,000 staff and officials across the whole spectrum of higher education, research and learning. No other source provides such comprehensive international coverage.Now in its 63rd edition, The Europa World of Learning is one of the world's leading reference works. Updated to the highest editorial standards, entries are sourced directly from the organizations to ensure accurate and reliable information. The accreditation status of every university and college is verified before its entry is approved.Every type of academic institution is covered, including over:7,800 universities and colleges 5,800 research institutes 3,400 museums and art galleries 5,000 learned societies 3,600 libraries and archives 850 regulatory and representative bodies Separate chapters for countries from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe each feature an introductory survey of the country's higher education system. A separate section covers international organizations concerned with higher education and scholarship.New essays feature each year on themes around international and comparative higher education. Subscribers may download these online at www.worldoflearning.com alongside an archive of essays from past editions.Trade Review'The best single reference book on international scholarship.' - The Times Literary Supplement'If a library does not have The Europa World of Learning it does not belong in the world of learning.' - World Affairs Report
£171.00
