The World Almanac and Book of Facts

The World Almanac and Book of Facts
Author: World Almanac Books
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Total Pages: 1008
Release: 2007-11-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780756988401

Including more than 1,000 pages of information compiled by a full-time team of editors and a handy quick reference index, The World Almanac and Book of Facts puts information at readers' fingertips.

Plunkett's Entertainment & Media Industry Almanac

Plunkett's Entertainment & Media Industry Almanac
Author: Jack W. Plunkett
Publisher: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Total Pages: 591
Release: 2009-01-22
Genre: Authors and publishers
ISBN: 1593921306

Offers profiles on many of firms in film, radio, television, cable, media, and publishing of various types including books, magazines and newspapers. This book contains many contacts for business and industry leaders, industry associations, Internet sites and other resources. It provides profiles of nearly 400 of top entertainment and media firms.

Plunkett's Energy Industry Almanac 2008

Plunkett's Energy Industry Almanac 2008
Author: Jack W. Plunkett
Publisher: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Total Pages: 720
Release: 2007-12
Genre: Energy industries
ISBN: 1593920997

Covers things from major oil companies to electric and gas utilities, plus pipelines, refiners, retailers, oil field services and engineering. This title includes topics such as coal, natural gas and LNG. It includes statistical tables that cover topics ranging from energy consumption, production and reserves to imports, exports and prices.

Plunkett's Engineering & Research Industry Almanac 2008

Plunkett's Engineering & Research Industry Almanac 2008
Author: Jack W. Plunkett
Publisher: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Total Pages: 719
Release: 2008-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 159392111X

A guide to the trends and leading companies in the engineering, research, design, innovation and development business fields: those firms that are dominant in engineering-based design and development, as well leaders in technology-based research and development.

Plunkett's Telecommunications Industry Almanac 2008: Telecommunications Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends & Leading Companies

Plunkett's Telecommunications Industry Almanac 2008: Telecommunications Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends & Leading Companies
Author: Jack W. Plunkett
Publisher: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Total Pages: 664
Release: 2007-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1593920865

A market research guide to the telecommunications industry - a tool for strategic planning, competitive intelligence, employment searches or financial research. It includes a chapter of trends, statistical tables, and an industry-specific glossary. It also provides profiles of the 500 successful companies in telecommunications.

Plunkett's Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry Almanac 2008: Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends & Leading Companies

Plunkett's Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry Almanac 2008: Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends & Leading Companies
Author: Plunkett Research Ltd
Publisher: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2007-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1593920938

Contains a market research guide to the travel and tourism industry, including airlines, hotels, tour operators; travel agencies; E-commerce firms, cruise lines and car rentals. This book is useful for competitive intelligence, strategic planning, employment searches, or financial research.

Plunkett's Apparel & Textiles Industry Almanac 2008

Plunkett's Apparel & Textiles Industry Almanac 2008
Author: Plunkett Research, Ltd
Publisher: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Total Pages: 508
Release: 2008-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1593921101

Covers the trends in apparel and textile supply chains, manufacturing, design, women's fashions, men's fashions, children's fashions, shoes, accessories, retailing, distribution, technologies and fabrics of many types. This work contains more than thousand contacts for business and industry leaders, industry associations, and Internet sites.

The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2016

The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2016
Author: Sarah Janssen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 3278
Release: 2015-12-08
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1600572006

Get thousands of facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Since 1868, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. The 2016 edition of The World Almanac® reviews the events of 2015 and will be your go-to source for any questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a "treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information" by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac® and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs—from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more. Features include: • The Year in Review: The World Almanac® takes a look back at 2015 while providing all the information you'll need in 2016. • 2015—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac® list the top stories that held their attention in 2015. • 2015—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the first College Football Playoff, the Women's World Cup, 2015 World Series, and much more. • 2015—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2015, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. • 2015—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac® editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. • World Almanac® Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac® lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2015, from news and sports to pop culture. • U.S. Immigration: A Statistical Feature: The World Almanac® covers the historical background, statistics, and legal issues surrounding immigration, giving factual context to one of the hot-button topics of the upcoming election cycle. • World Almanac® Editors' Picks: Most Memorable Super Bowls: On the eve of Super Bowl 50, the editors of The World Almanac® choose the most memorable "big games." • New Employment Statistics: Five years after the peak of the great recession, The World Almanac® takes a look at current and historic data on employment and unemployment, industries generating job growth, and the training and educational paths that lead to careers. • 2016 Election Guide: With a historic number of contenders for the presidential nominations, The World Almanac® provides information that every primary- and general-election voter will need to make an informed decision in 2016, including information on state primaries, campaign fundraising, and the issues voters care about most in 2016. • The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac® provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world. • and much more.

Plunkett's Insurance Industry Almanac 2008

Plunkett's Insurance Industry Almanac 2008
Author: Jack W. Plunkett
Publisher: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Total Pages: 485
Release: 2007-11
Genre:
ISBN: 1593920970

Insurance and risk management make up an immense, complex global industry, one which is constantly changing. Competition continues to heat up, as mergers and acquisitions create financial services mega-firms. As the insurance industry grows more global, underwriters see huge potential in China, the world's fastest-growing business market. Meanwhile, technology is making back-office tasks easier and more efficient, while direct selling and e-commerce are changing the shape of the insurance industry. This carefully-researched book (which includes a database of leading companies on CD-ROM) is a complete insurance market research and business intelligence tool-- everything you need to know about the business of insurance and risk management. The book includes our analysis of insurance and risk management industry trends, dozens of statistical tables, an industry glossary, a database of industry associations and professional organizations, and our in-depth profiles of more than 300 of the world's leading insurance companies, both in the U.S. and abroad.

Plunkett's Health Care Industry Almanac 2008

Plunkett's Health Care Industry Almanac 2008
Author: Jack W. Plunkett
Publisher: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Total Pages: 732
Release: 2007-10
Genre: Medical economics
ISBN: 1593920962

Offers a market research guide to the American health care industry - a tool for strategic planning, competitive intelligence, employment searches or financial research. This book covers national health expenditures, technologies, patient populations, research, Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care.