Jane's World Railways 2004-2005

Jane's World Railways 2004-2005
Author: Ken Harris
Publisher: Ihs Global Incorporated
Total Pages: 970
Release: 2004
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780710626424

Jane's World Railways continues to be the foremost information source on the railway industry, giving you a truly global perspective on the development of more than 450 railway systems in over 120 countries worldwide. Each system entry details that railway system's development history, political background and financial status. plus, information on passenger, freight and intermodal operations, new and improved lines, traction and rolling stock and much more, giving you up-to-date insight into the industry. You will also find contact details for more than 1,500 manufacturers, suppliers and service companies, each with descriptions of the services and equipment they offer. Key contents include: Over 450 railway systems; Organisational structures; Rail traffic and revenue statistics; Fare collection and reservation systems; Station equipment; Workshop, repair and maintenance equipment; Catering and onboard services and equipment; Information technology systems for rail applications; Cables and cable accessories; Leasing companies When you take out an online subscription to Jane's World Railways you receive all of the above, plus regular monthly updates, a minimum of five-years archive

Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2004-2005

Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2004-2005
Author: United States. Bureau of the Census
Publisher: Bureau of Census
Total Pages: 1028
Release: 2004
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780160723308

Provides tables and graphs of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States. Each section has an introductory text. Each table and graph has a source note. Appendix 1 includes guides to sources of statistics, State statistical abstracts, and foreign statistical abstracts.

SIPRI Yearbook 2005

SIPRI Yearbook 2005
Author: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
Publisher: SIPRI Yearbook
Total Pages: 889
Release: 2005
Genre: History
ISBN: 0199284016

The 36th edition of the SIPRI Yearbook analyses developments in 2004 ino Security and conflictso Military spending and armamentso Non-proliferation, arms control and disarmament The SIPRI Yearbook contains extensive annexes on the implementation of arms control and disarmament agreements and a chronology of events during the year in the area of security and arms control. Studies in this volume:Euro-Atlantic securityMajor armed conflictsMultilateral peace missionsGoverning the use of force under international auspicesThe greater Middle EastLatin America and the CaribbeanEnvironmental securityFinancing security in a global contextMilitary expenditure Arms productionInternational arms transfersArms control and the non-proliferation processNuclear arms control and non-proliferationChemical and biological weapon developments and arms control Libya's renunciation of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons and longer-range missile programmesConventional arms control International non-proliferation and disarmament assistanceMultilateral export controlsThe Proliferation Security InitiativeThe annual accounts and analyses are extensively footnoted, providing a comprehensive bibliography in each subject area.

Jane's Armour & Artillary Upgrade 2004-2005

Jane's Armour & Artillary Upgrade 2004-2005
Author: Richard Stickland
Publisher: Janes Information Group
Total Pages: 800
Release: 2004-01-31
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780710626172

Jane's Armour and Artillery upgrades details information essential for those interested in the world's armour and artillery subsystems that are currently in production, under development or for which it is thought production facilities still exist around the globe. Key contents include: AFV armament, protection, engines, transitions and power packs; Towed and self- propelled artillery upgrades; Mobility; Turrets; Fire-control systems and AFV optics An online subscription to Jane's Armour and Artillery upgrades includes all of the information available to print subscribers plus the addition of regular monthly updates, a minimum of five-years archive, full search functionality and additional imagery and analysis. Visit http //jaau.janes.com to view the list of latest updates, browse the full contents listing and access extracts of the additional images and analysis unique to online subscribers. Ideal complements to Jane's Armour and Artillery upgrades include Jane's Armour and Artillery and Jane's Military Vehicles and Logistics. For the latest defence news and analysis we recommend Jane's Defence Weekly.

Jane's Space Directory

Jane's Space Directory
Author: David Baker
Publisher: Ihs Global Incorporated
Total Pages: 1008
Release: 2004-06-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780710626387

Profiling hundreds of space programmes and their different technologies, Jane's Space Directory enables you to identify thousands of different commercial and defence applications. Key objectives, developments and technical specifications of available vehicles and systems are reviewed, including the new generation of launch vehicles. Structured around the categorisation of functions and presented for quick comparison and evaluation, each entry comes with accompanying illustrations. Supplier and manufacturer listings help support your market research and procurement requirements. Key content includes: Government and non-government space programmes; Global space industry directory; Civilian operations; Orbital and suborbital launch vehicles; Propulsion; Commercial and military satellites; Planetary and space science; Human space flight; Launch listings; Contractors. For a complete listing of aerospace organisations and personnel around the globe see Jane's International ABC Aerospace Directory.