2008 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook (US Postal Service)

2008 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook (US Postal Service)
Author: United States Postal Service
Publisher: Collins Reference
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-10-07
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780061662676

This year, the U.S. Postal Service honors American creativity with an array of new commemorative stamps. The 2008 program recognizes the influential design work of Charles and Ray Eames, the eloquence of authors Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and Charles W. Chesnutt, and the lively rhythms of Latin jazz. Frank Sinatra and Bette Davis make cameo appearances, while the Vintage Black Cinema stamps recall the legacy of entertainment pioneers. Other commemoratives pay fitting tribute to diverse icons of American ingenuity, from the brave journalists who kept us informed to the brilliant scientists who changed the way we look at our world. Beautifully designed as a keepsake for collectors of all ages, The Commemorative Stamp Yearbook is the perfect way to experience the 2008 stamp program. Featuring space for collectors to affix their matching stamps, this is a book no stamp enthusiast will want to be without.

The 2006 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook (US Postal Service)

The 2006 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook (US Postal Service)
Author: United States Postal Service
Publisher: CollinsRef
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-10-10
Genre: Commemorative postage stamps
ISBN: 9780061144561

This full colour giftbook tells the fascinating stories behind all of the current year's commemorative stamps: why each stamp was chosen, how the designs evolved, background information on the subjects depicted in the stamps, and all relevant facts and figures. The yearbook is beautifully illustrated and designed as a cherished keepsake for stamp collectors and enthusiasts of all ages. An official product of the U.S. Postal Service, it's the perfect way to capture the excitement of the year's stamp program.

Forms Catalog

Forms Catalog
Author: United States Postal Service
Publisher:
Total Pages: 176
Release: 1988
Genre: Postal service
ISBN:

English as a Global Language

English as a Global Language
Author: David Crystal
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2012-03-29
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1107611806

Written in a detailed and fascinating manner, this book is ideal for general readers interested in the English language.

The 2007 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook (US Postal Service)

The 2007 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook (US Postal Service)
Author: United States Postal Service
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2007-10
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0061236853

This full colour gift book tells the fascinating stories behind all of the current year's commemorative stamps: why each stamp was chosen, how the designs evolved, background information on the subjects depicted in the stamps, and all relevant facts and figures. The yearbook is beautifully illustrated and designed as a cherished keepsake for stamp collectors and enthusiasts of all ages. An official product of the U.S. Postal Service, it's the perfect way to capture the excitement of the year's stamp program. Exciting spreads include The Art of Disney: Magic, the Star Wars Saga, Marvel Super Heroes, American Treasures: Louis Comfort Tiffany, Pacific Lighthouses, and more.

The 2005 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook

The 2005 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook
Author: United States Postal Service
Publisher: CollinsRef
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2005-10-18
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780060528249

This year, the U.S. Postal Service's commemorative stamp program encourages us to look beyond ourselves and strive for great things. From legendary figures such as Ronald Reagan and Arthur Ashe to awe-inspiring creations such as skyscrapers and sports cars, the 2005 stamps showcase a variety of subjects from the worlds of nature, science, the arts, and public service. This new edition of The Commemorative Stamp Yearbook offers insight into the development of each stamp, as the men and women behind the commemorative program discuss the process of creating tiny masterpieces that bring into focus the beauty of our nation and the accomplishments of its greatest citizens. Beautifully designed as a keepsake for collectors of all ages, The Commemorative Stamp Yearbook is the perfect way to capture the diversity of the 2005 stamp program. Featuring space for collectors to affix their matching stamps, this is a book no stamp enthusiast will want to be without.

The Geology of South Africa

The Geology of South Africa
Author: M. R. Johnson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 691
Release: 2006
Genre: Geology
ISBN: 9781919908779

Contains 33 chapters embracing both the continental as well as offshore geology of South Africa. Arranged in ascending order from the oldest formations in the Barberton granite-greenstone terrane to the coastal and interior Mesozoic and Cenozoic deposits that developed following the breakup of the Gondwana supercontinent. Also provides a broad framework covering the geological setting and environment of the varied mineral resources encountered throughout the region.

Microbial Genetics

Microbial Genetics
Author: Stanley R. Maloy
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1994
Genre: Génétique microbienne
ISBN: 9780867202489

The revision of this classic textbook by David Freifelder has been rewritten and updated to include the numerous and recent advances in microbial genetics. The basic format, organization and style of the first edition has been retained.