Download or read book The Executive s Almanac written by Milton Moskowitz and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Executive's Almanac is an entertaining collection of facts and figures covering all aspects of business--from the assembly line to the bottom li≠ from the stock market to the supermarket. A sample of what's in store: * The ratio of the salaries of the average worker to the average CEO is 301 to 1. * As of 2004, 8.3 million people in the world have $1 million to invest, spend, or save. * Blue Chip stocks got their name from poker, where blue chips are more valuable than white or red. * Starbucks was named for the first mate in Herman Melville's novel Moby Dick. * The New York Stock Exchange ticker symbol for Mauna Loa is NUT; Men's Wearhouse is SUIT; * Sotheby's is BID; and Genentech is DNA.
Download or read book Oregon Blue Book written by Oregon. Office of the Secretary of State and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Almanac of the Executive Branch 1995 written by Gary P. Osifchin and published by Almanac Publishing. This book was released on 1995-05 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Almanac of the Executive Branch 1997 98 written by Peggie Rayhawk and published by Bernan Press(PA). This book was released on 1997-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of the ALMANAC OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH offers a comprehensive look at the team assembled by Bill Clinton to run America in his second term. Where else can you learn about their backgrounds? Their previous employment? Their political experience? Their education? The responsibilities of their positions & what the President expects of them? Where does their office overlap with other offices or other departments? Where are the political & policy dynamics with the White House or agency which affect their position? Includes photographs, organizational charts, & historical biographies of each department. Over 650 key political appointees from the White House to the Independent Agencies are profiled including their professional & education experience, past accomplishments & current responsibilities. "...extraordinarily useful in bringing together this data ... useful to academic libraries with patrons interested in contemporary political affairs."--Academic Library Book Review. "...a substantive reference on the people & their positions ... invaluable to me in understanding who does what in the administration."--Ron Rapoport, government professor, The College of William & Mary. "The strength of this work lies in its comprehensiveness. Included are biographies of all the important members of President Clinton's executive office & top officials of all federal agencies."--CHOICE. Order from: Almanac Publishing, P.O. Box 3785, Washington, D.C. 20007. 202-296-2297, 888-8-ALMANAC, FAX: 202-223-3504.
Download or read book Almanac of the Executive Branch 2001 written by Vincent A. Eng and published by Almanac Pub. This book was released on 2001-05-01 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this timely reference, users can identify the responsibilities of more than 700 congressional staffers and understand the role they play in the legislative process. The Almanac's in-depth entries have been compiled by veteran Capitol Hill reporters who have used their years of experience to ensure that each full-page entry contains the most accurate and useful information.
Download or read book The Almanac of Political Corruption Scandals and Dirty Politics written by Kim Long and published by Delta. This book was released on 2008 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes notable instances of political corruption and malfeasance in the United States from the colonial era to 2006, and includes a list of corruption benchmarks and censure histories of the U.S. House and Senate.
Download or read book The American Women s Almanac written by Deborah G. Felder and published by Visible Ink Press. This book was released on 2020-02-01 with total page 1206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the vital roles and vibrant experiences of women in America! The most complete and affordable single-volume reference on women’s history available today, The American Women’s Almanac: 500 Years of Vitality, Triumph and Excellence is a unique and valuable resource devoted to illustrating the moving and often lost history of women in America. It is a fascinating mix of biographies, little-known or misunderstood historical facts, enlightening essays on significant legislation and movements, and numerous photographs and illustrations. Honoring and celebrating achievements from the First Nations women and the French Huguenot Women of Fort Caroline to the unprecedented number of ethnically diverse women running for modern office, it provides insights on the long-ignored influence, inspiration, and impact of women on U.S. society and culture. From the first indigenous women in North America and the dangers and hardships of the 15th, 16th, and 17th century journeys to the New World to the continual push against patriarchal political, military, corporate, and societal systems and expectations, this essential book illustrates the important events and figures surrounding the suffrage movement; literature, art, and music; business leaders and breakthroughs; political history and office holders; advances in science and medicine; and other vital topics. Learn about the Nineteenth Amendment; Title IX; the legalization of birth control in 1966; the dramatic increase in women attending colleges and universities in the United States; the limitations of 19th-century women’s fashion on athletes; and so much more. The most illustrious figures, as well as less-known stars, are revealed in The American Women’s Almanac, including Abigail Adams, Louisa May Alcott, Maya Angelou, Susan B. Anthony, Ruth Asawa, Clara Barton, Sara Blakely, Nellie Bly, Tarana Burke, Annie Jump Cannon, Hattie Wyatt Caraway, Carrie Chapman Catt, Bessie Coleman, Rebecca Harding Davis, Maya Deren, Amelia Earhart, Sarah Emma Edmonds, Carly Fiorina, Dian Fossey, Helen Frankenthaler, Aretha Franklin, Temple Grandin, Mia Hamm, Anna Mae Hays, Grace Hopper, Mary Harris “Mother” Jones, Barbara Jordan, Helen Keller, Julie Krone, Juliette Gordon Low, Dolley Madison, Maria Montoya Martinez, Lucretia Mott, Sara Nelson, Lynn Nottage, Sandra Day O’Connor, Pocahontas, Letty Cotton Pogrebin, E. Annie Proulx, Sally Ride, Sacagawea, Bernice Sandler, Margaret Sanger, Elizabeth Ann Seton, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Gloria Steinem, Lucy Stone, Pat Summitt, Amy Tan, Martha Washington, Randi Weingarten, Gladys West, Susan Wojcicki, Kristi Yamaguchi, and approximately 350 others. This important reference also has a helpful bibliography, an extensive index, a timeline, and 550 photos, adding to its usefulness. Commemorating and honoring the achievements, people, and essential influence of women in American history, The American Women’s Almanac brings to light all there is to admire and discover about these incredible women.
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Download or read book The Democrat s Almanac and Political Register For 1840 written by and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-09 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Democrat's Almanac and Political Register for 1840: Containing the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution of the United States; With a List of the Chief Executive and Judicial Officers, United States Senators and Members of Congress, Governors of the States and Territories Digits eclipsed, 7 deg. 17 min. On the moon's northern limb; (mate mthcrrr side of the earth's shadow. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2002 written by World Almanac and published by . This book was released on 2001-05 with total page 1016 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers comprehensive facts, figures, and explanations of the events, people, and places in the news, with original articles on recent issues and topics.
Download or read book The American Almanac and Respository of useful knowledge for the year 1830 written by Gray and Bowen and published by . This book was released on 1831 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book National Baseball Hall of Fame Almanac written by Baseball America and the Baseball Hall of Fame and published by Baseball America. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book for baseball fans of all ages, the Baseball Hall of Fame Almanac brings history to life on every page, with biographies and vivid photographs of every player in the Hall of Fame. You'll get all the stories, all the stats, all the vitals, all the plaques, all you need to know about everyone in the Hall--including the new class that will be inducted in July 2018. Players, managers and executives are included. Baseball's most hallowed hall comes alive in the pages of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Almanac. Every player in the Hall of Fame gets a two-page spread featuring a biography, vitals including awards and postseason appearances, complete career statistics, a full-color, full-page photograph, and an image of their Hall of Fame plaque. Each executive, manager and umpire gets a featured space as well, so everyone of the more than 300 people in the Hall gets their place in the sun. The 2018 edition will include full biographies on all the new inductees, as well as plenty of new photographs. Whether you've been to the Hall of Fame many times or just want to learn more about the players who have reached the pinnacle of baseball achievement, the Baseball Hall of Fame Almanac is a book you'll turn to again and again.
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Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Almanac of Business Letters and Memos written by Tom Gorman and published by Penguin Putnam. This book was released on 1997 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to creating effective business letters and memos, discussing common writing problems, offering advice on layout, and featuring samples for every occasion.
Download or read book Places Rated Almanac written by David Savageau and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1993 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sometimes controversial bestseller, completely updated with all new statistics, is packed with timely facts and unbiased information on more than 300 metropolitan areas in the U.S. and Canada. Each city is ranked according to costs of living, crime rates, cultural life, and environmental factors.
