Chase's Calendar of Events 2018 by
Find out what's going on any day of the year, anywhere across the globe The world's datebook, Chase's is the definitive day-by-day resource of what America and the world are celebrating and commemorating. Founded in 1957, Chase's observes its 60th anniversary with the 2018 edition From celebrity birthdays to historical anniversaries, from astronomical phenomena to national awareness days, from award ceremonies and sporting events to religious festivals and carnivals, Chase's is the must-have reference used by experts and professionals--a one-stop shop with 12,500 entries for everything that is happening now or is worth remembering from the past. Completely updated for 2018, Chase's also features extensive appendices as well as a companion website that puts the power of Chase's at the user's fingertips. 2018 is packed with special events and observances, including -The XXIII Olympic Winter Games in South Korea and the FIFA World Cup -The 100th anniversary of the World War I armistice -The 50th anniversaries of the Civil Rights Act and Martin Luther King's assassination -The 25th anniversary of the European Union -The 200th birthdays of Frederick Douglass, Emily Bronte and Karl Marx -The 100th birth anniversary of Nelson Mandela with related events -New holidays such as International Kids' Yoga Day, World Pangolin Day and National Unicycle Day -Birthdays of new world leaders, office holders and breakout stars like Riz Ahmed and Chrissy Metz -and much more All from the reference book that NPR's Planet Money calls the "Oxford English Dictionary of holidays."
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A Guide to Federal Terms and Acronyms by
Navigating government documents is a task that requires considerable knowledge of specialized terms and acronyms. This required knowledge nearly amounts to knowing a completely different language. To those who are not fluent, the task can be overwhelming, as federal departments fill their documents with acronyms, abbreviations, and terms that mean little or nothing to the outsider. Would you be able to make sense of a document that described how the COTR reports to the CO regarding compliance with FAR, GPRA, SARA, and FASA? (This is a common procedure in government contracting.) Would you have any clue what was being referred to if you came across MIL-STD-129P? (It is the new standard for Military Shipping Label Requirements.) The sheer number of such terms makes mastering them nearly impossible. But now, these terms and their definitions are within reach. This new edition of A Guide to Federal Terms and Acronyms presents a glossary of key definitions used by the federal government. It is updated to include new acronyms and terminology from various federal government departments. It covers the most common terms, acronyms, and abbreviations used by each major agency, presenting definitions and explanations in a user-friendly and accessible way. This is an essential tool for anyone who works with federal government information.
The Quotable Musician by
From Bach to Tupac, musicians through the ages speak out in this collection of quotations. Both the famous and the obscure from every genre of music including classical, rock, Latin, country, blues and hip-hop are celebrated in more than one thousand quotations. Quotes offer individual takes on the music world itself, covering: other musicians; singing and the song; performing and rehearsing; success, fame and fortune; failure and rejection; music critics; and the music business. Readers should also see both the more playful and the more serious sides of the music masters in sections on love, passion, relationships and sex; ageing and death; nature and healing; humour and witticisms; religion and spirituality; and more. Special sections pay particular attention to the words of Ron Carter, T.S. Monk, the Beatles and Benny Golson.
Nations of the World 2018 by
This comprehensive handbook profiles 231 nations and self-governing territories around the world
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Statistical Abstract of the United States 2018 by
The Statistical Abstract of the United States has provided a statistical portrait of social, political, demographic, and economic conditions of America since 1878. This 2018 edition continues the heritage begun so long ago by the U.S. government, with the U.S. Census Bureau being the last agency to produce the compendium at government expense. Now in our sixth annual edition, Bernan and ProQuest carry on the proud tradition and responsibility of creating the statistical portrait of America. Librarians value the Statistical Abstract as both an answer book and a guide to statistical sources. Long-time users of the Statistical Abstract of the United States expect each new edition to carry forward much of the content from prior editions, as well as introduce new data as America continues to evolve. Our editors are committed to updating the long-standing, historical statistics as new data becomes available, as well as finding new topics to cover. The 2018 edition introduces 40 new tables covering a variety of topics such as: -Health Insurance Enrollment and Coverage -Medicare and Medicaid Dual Enrollment and Medicare Utilization -Prescription Psychotherapeutic Drug Use -Foodborne Disease Outbreaks and Illnesses -Presidential Pardons and Commutations -Active Duty Military Personnel and Veterans Enrolled in Higher Education -Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) -And much more
Nations of the World 2018 by
This comprehensive handbook profiles 231 nations and self-governing territories around the world
