Financial Times World Desk Reference 2005
Title | Financial Times World Desk Reference 2005 PDF eBook |
Author | DK |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 658 |
Release | 2005-01-17 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 0756673097 |
Whatever you need to know about the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, have the facts at your fingertips with this complete gazeteer of the globe. Each of the world's 192 nations is surveyed and mapped, including full coverage of the world's newest nations. Informative profiles of overseas dependencies and territories, every fact and stat, plus a full glossary, makes this comprehensive and browser-friendly guide a must-have for any reference collection.
Financial Times World Desk Reference
Title | Financial Times World Desk Reference PDF eBook |
Author | Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc |
Publisher | DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) |
Pages | 660 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 9780756603434 |
More than 5,000 illustrations, charts, and diagrams over 600 maps, 25,000 facts and statistics.
FT World Desk Reference 2005
Title | FT World Desk Reference 2005 PDF eBook |
Author | DK |
Publisher | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
Pages | 658 |
Release | 2005-01-27 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 1405367261 |
Whatever you need to know about the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, have the facts at your fingertips with this complete gazeteer of the globe. Each of the world's 192 nations is surveyed and mapped, including full coverage of the world's newest nations. Informative profiles of overseas dependencies and territories, every fact and stat, plus a full glossary, makes this comprehensive and browser-friendly guide a must-have for any reference collection.
Financial Times World Desk Reference 2004
Title | Financial Times World Desk Reference 2004 PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 656 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
ISBN | 9781405302661 |
From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, this guide gives a complete overview of the modern world. Each of the world's 193 nations is surveyed and mapped, including full coverage of the world's newest nations. With informative profiles of overseas dependencies and territories, over 75,000 facts and stats, plus a full glossary, this guide should be a handy addition to any reference collection.
Financial Times World Desk Reference
Title | Financial Times World Desk Reference PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 736 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Atlases |
ISBN | 9780751336801 |
Listing more than 20,000 world place names, 75,000 facts and statistics together with a glossary of geographical terms, this reference incldues 8 global history maps charting the development of the modern world's political structure. Topics covered in the volume include: economics, tourism, world ranking, aid, defence, health, climate and education.
Know it All, Find it Fast
Title | Know it All, Find it Fast PDF eBook |
Author | Robert John Duckett |
Publisher | Facet Publishing |
Pages | 497 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1856046524 |
There is a queue, the phone is ringing, the photocopier has jammed and your enquirer is waiting for a response. You are stressed and you can feel the panic rising. Where do you go to find the information you need to answer the question promptly and accurately? Answering queries from users is one of the most important services undertaken by library and information staff. Yet it is also one of the most difficult, least understood subjects. There are still very few materials available to help frontline staff - often paraprofessional - develop their reader enquiry skills. This award-winning sourcebook is an essential guide to where to look to find the answers quickly. It is designed as a first point of reference for library and information practitioners, to be depended upon if they are unfamiliar with the subject of an enquiry - or wish to find out more. It is arranged in an easily searchable, fully cross-referenced A-Z list of around 150 of the subject areas most frequently handled at enquiry desks. Each subject entry lists the most important information sources and where to locate them, including printed and electronic sources, relevant websites and useful contacts for referral purposes. The authors use their extensive experience in reference work to offer useful tips, warn of potential pitfalls, and spotlight typical queries and how to tackle them. This new edition has been brought right up-to-date with all sources checked for currency and many new ones added. The searchability is enhanced by a comprehensive index to make those essential sources even easier to find - saving you valuable minutes! Readership: Offering quick and easy pointers to a multitude of information sources, this is an invaluable reference deskbook for all library and information staff in need of a speedy answer, in reference libraries, subject departments and other information units.
The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference
Title | The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference PDF eBook |
Author | Fred Sollish |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Pages | 483 |
Release | 2007-07-20 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 0470130881 |
The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference "Finally, a cohesive volume written for the worldwide profession of purchasing and supply chain management." —James D. Reeds, CPM, CFPIM, CIRM, CPCM, President, Institute for Supply Management-Silicon Valley "Great resource. This work is educational, informative, and certainly, most practical." —Peter Sterlacci, Director, Professional Development, San Jose State University "Complete with useful information-the authors are extraordinary experts in the field of supply chain management." —Michael Geraghty, MBA, President, Geraghty International, and author of Anybody Can Negotiate—Even You! Destined to become every supply manager's essential desktop tool with in-depth, authoritative coverage of each topic Leaving no stone unturned in covering all aspects of the purchasing and sourcing function, The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference is filled with everything every supply manager needs to know about the key roles and responsibilities of a procurement manager. Filled with practical aids such as checklists and customizable forms, this essential book provides an easy-to-use road map for the supply manager in the new millennium. With an eye toward incorporating proactive strategies and best practices, The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference offers detailed coverage and tips on: Procurement and Best Business Practices Sourcing Management How to select suppliers and measure performance The best way to leverage computer systems Providing value to the organization Identifying those strategies that will work best for your business for years to come