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Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps & Covers 2013: Confederate States-Canal Zone-Danish West Indies-Guam-Hawaii-United Nations: United ... Postage Stamp Catalogue: U.S. Specialized)

Charles Snee · Scott Pub Inc Co
Pages: 1168
Format: Paperback

Several important editorial enhancements have been made in the 2013 edition of the U.S. Specialized. Also more than 7,800 value changes were recorded. For the first time, Scott recognizes the I grills from the 1870-71 Bank Note issues (Scott 134-144) as new major catalogue numbers. These...
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The Roar of the Lion: The Untold Story of Churchill's World War II Speeches

Richard Toye · Oxford University Press; First Edition edition

The popular story of Churchill's war-time rhetoric is a simple one: the British people were energized and inspired by his speeches, which were almost universally admired and played an important role in the ultimate victory over Nazi Germany. Richard Toye now re-examines this accepted...
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Steven Spielberg and Duel: The Making of a Film Career

Steven Awalt · Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 345
Format: Hardcover

Since the early 1970s, Steven Spielberg has directed more than two dozen films, many of which have achieved classic status. In addition to critical and commercial successes that include E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, and Lincoln, Spielberg's name...
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United States Government Manual 2013: The Official Handbook of the Federal Government

Records Administration · Skyhorse Publishing; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

This newly revised edition of the United States Government Manual 20122013 provides up-to-date information regarding the activities of federal agencies, as well as the names of top officials in the presidential administration, U.S. Senate, and U.S. representatives. Readers will find crucial...
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Vikings: Life and Legend

Gareth Williams · Cornell University Press; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

In the ninth and tenth centuries, the Vikings created a cultural network that spanned four continents: from the Caspian Sea to the North Atlantic and from the Arctic Circle to the Mediterranean. The Viking Age was a period of major change as a result of the Vikings’ impact on neighboring...
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United States Government Manual, 2012

National Archives and Records Administration ? · National Archives & Records Administration; Revised edition
Format: Book

The United States Government Manual 2011-2012 provides up-to-date information about the activities of federal agencies, as well as the names of top officials in the Obama administration and U.S. senators and U.S. representatives. You’ll find information on the legislative, judicial,...
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Scholarships, Grants & Prizes 2016

Peterson's · Peterson Nelnet Co
Pages: 890
Format: Paperback

Scholarships, Grants & Prizes provides up-to-date information on millions of privately funded awards available to college students. It contains detailed profiles of awards based on academic fields and career goals, ethnic heritage, talent, employment experience, military service, and other...
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Two-Year Colleges 2016

Peterson's · Peterson Nelnet Co
Pages: 448
Format: Paperback

Peterson's Two-Year Colleges 2016 includes information on nearly 1,900 accredited two-year undergraduate institutions in the United States and Canada, as well as some international schools. It also includes detailed two-page descriptions written by admissions personnel. College-bound...
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Wounded: A New History of the Western Front in World War I

E R Mayhew · Oxford University Press
Pages: 275
Format: Hardcover

The number of soldiers wounded in World War I is, in itself, devastating: over 21 million military wounded, and nearly 10 million killed. On the battlefield, the injuries were shocking, unlike anything those in the medical field had ever witnessed. The bullets hit fast and hard, went deep...
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Private Secondary Schools 2015-2016

Peterson's · Peterson's; 36 edition
Format: Print book

Peterson's Private Secondary Schools 2015-16 is a valuable resource to help parents and students evaluate and choose from the overwhelming number of private secondary schools in the United States, Canada, and throughout the world. Featured institutions include independent day schools,...
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Two-Year Colleges 2013

Peterson's · Peterson's; 43 edition
Format: Print book

Peterson's Two-Year Colleges 2013 includes information on more than 1,800 accredited two-year undergraduate institutions in the United States and Canada, as well as some international schools. It also includes detailed two-page descriptions written by admissions personnel. College-bound...
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Older Americans Information Directory 2007

Laura Mars-Proietti · Grey House Pub; 6 edition
Format: Book

This reference book for senior citizens compiles information on health conditions, disability aids, facilities, and other topics related to aging. The listings (about 12,000 in this edition) include organizations, books, directories, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, video and audio,...
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