This revised and updated 3rd edition outlines the structure of the global industry and future trends, highlights issues facing the industrial valve industry, assesses market and technological trends, offers market figures and forecasts to 2009 and identifies the major players. The report also provides a detailed overview of merger and acquisition activity in the industrial valve industry since 2000.

The new 6th Edition of this popular market report will be published by the end of December. Brought to you by the team behind Pump Industry Analyst, Profile of the International Pump Industry: Market Prospects to 2010, reviews the markets and major manufacturers of industrial pumps. The report includes a detailed five-year review of mergers and acquisitions, and a Top 20 Table, ranking the leading pump manufacturers by estimated pump sales. Market estimates and forecasts to 2010 are presented by region and pump type, along with profiles of 50 leading international pump manufacturers. Reviews the markets and major manufacturers of industrial pumps Includes a five-year review of mergers and acquisitions including a Top 20 Table Provides market estimates and forecasts to 2010 Presents profiles of 50 leading international pump manufacturers

This report is based on the examination of merchandise trade activity for more than 250 major industry/commodity groups and subgroups. Presents an analysis of overall economic performance and U.S. merchandise trade in 10 merchandise sectors from 2008 to 2009. U.S. merchandise trade performance in 2009 is summarized and compared with such performance in 2008. Examines the shifts in U.S. trade with each of the top five U.S. trade partners -- the EU, Canada, China, Mexico, and Japan. Examines shifts in trade with Brazil, India, Russia, and the Rep. of Korea. Presents a general overview for each of the 10 merchandise sectors, identifying significant shifts in trade within each sector. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand report.

This encyclopedia collects and organizes theoretical and historical content on the topic of video games, covering the people, systems, technologies, and theoretical concepts as well as the games themselves. This two-volume encyclopedia addresses the key people, companies, regions, games, systems, institutions, technologies, and theoretical concepts in the world of video games, serving as a unique resource for students. The work comprises over 300 entries from 97 contributors, including Ralph Baer and Nolan Bushnell, founders of the video game industry and some of its earliest games and systems. Contributing authors also include founders of institutions, academics with doctoral degrees in relevant fields, and experts in the field of video games. Organized alphabetically by topic and cross-referenced across subject areas, Encyclopedia of Video Games: The Culture, Technology, and Art of Gaming will serve the needs of students and other researchers as well as provide fascinating information for game enthusiasts and general readers.