The History of Social Change in America provides readers with a new understanding about U.S. society and how it has changed. It explores how various occurrences impact American lives.
Find out how your county or city measures up with others across the United States! Updated annually to guarantee convenient access to current statistical information, County and City Extra is a single
State Profiles 2018 provides a ten-page profile for each U.S. state plus the District of Columbia provides reliable, up-to-date information on a wide range of topics, including: population, labor forc
This newly updated edition provides a comprehensive overview of California’s complex laws. It includes information on topics such as climate change, greenhouse gases, permit requirements, enforc
This reference is a consolidated wealth of employment information, providing monthly and annual data on hours worked and earnings made by industry across America including figures and summary informat
Agricultural Statistics is published each year to meet the diverse need for a reliable reference book on agricultural production, supplies, consumption, facilities, costs, and returns.
Today, concerns about the financial stability of Social Security, health care costs, and the supply of caregivers are all driven by the coming explosion in population over the age of 65. Aging in Amer
Although water is nature's most important molecule; its regulation and management are the most challenging public policy issues. This book provides an interdisciplinary view of water policies worl
The tenth of a new, well-received, and highly acclaimed series on critical infrastructure and homeland security, Communications Sector Protection and Homeland Security is an eye-opening account and an
Written by leading practitioners, this updated edition looks at household hazardous waste and its collection/management, including chapters on planning a facility, marketing to affect behavior change,
In an era when many in the science community feel that science is under attack, In Defense of Science explains why ordinary citizens need to have an understanding of science, its methods, and its grou
The official Congressional Directory is the official source for making the right connections to members of Congress, their key staff, and important contacts throughout the federal government.
Vital Statistics of The United States: Births, Life Expectancy, Deaths, and Selected Health Data brings together a comprehensive collection of birth, mortality, and health data into a single volume. I
The United States Government Internet Directory serves as a guide to the changing landscape of government information online. The Directory is an indispensable guidebook for anyone who is looking for
Compiled from official U.S. government sources, the book contains historical and current data, insightful analysis, and useful graphs that provide compelling insights into the state of education in Am
This new edition explains what wetlands are and how they fit into our complex environmental systems. It incorporates updated information on jurisdictional issues, permit requirements, enforcements, an
America and Its Rivals provides an objective comparison of the United States, Russia, and China. It provides a solid foundation enabling the reader to create informed opinions about these three countr
The Handbook of U.S. Labor Statistics: Employment, Earnings, Prices, Productivity, and Other Labor Data continues and enhances the Bureau of Labor Statistics's (BLS) discontinued publication, Labo
This Handbook provides information on how Social Security programs are administered; who is and isn’t covered under the insurance programs; how claims are processed; what benefits are included; andhow
The Economic Report of the President provides valuable information about the present state of the U.S. economy and its future course. For more than 60 years, the Economic Report has provided a nearly
The third edition of Safety Engineering: Principles and Practices has been thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded. It provides practical information for students and professionals who want an overv
This Handbook provides information on how Social Security programs are administered; who is and isn’t covered under the insurance programs; how claims are processed; what benefits are included; andhow
The official Congressional Directory is the official source for making the right connections to members of Congress, their key staff, and important contacts throughout the federal government.
The ninth of a new, well-received, and highly acclaimed series on critical infrastructure and homeland security, Defense Industrial Base Protection and Homeland Security is an eye-opening account and
The Budget of the United States Government is a collection of documents that contains the budget message of the President, information about the President's budget proposals for Fiscal Year 2019,
Known as the official handbook of the federal government, this annual resource provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches, as well as quasi
Treaties in Force contains information on treaties and other international agreements to which the United States has become a party. The treaties presented here cover a wide range of subjects, includi
Government Facilities Protection and Homeland Security is a reference source that is designed to serve and advise U.S. project designers, engineers, security specialists, managers, and anyone else int
Education and the American Workforce contains a variety of information from the American Community Survey relating to education and workforce characteristics. Information includes detailed tables on s
In an updated companion title to the 9th edition of Environmental Health and Safety Audits, Lawrence Cahill draws from nearly forty years of experience in over twenty-five countries to address importa
Agricultural Statistics is published each year to meet the diverse need for a reliable reference book on agricultural production, supplies, consumption, facilities, costs, and returns. Its tables of a
A Guide to Federal Contracting provides a succinct yet thorough treatment of federal contracting requirements and regulations. It aims to demystify the volumes of regulations and policies of the feder
This publication provides projections for key education statistics. It includes statistics on enrollment, graduates, teachers, and expenditures in elementary and secondary schools, and enrollment and
For each of the 366 days of the year, Paul Brandus of West Wing Reports offers little-known, fascinating facts; historical anecdotes; and pithy quotes from the 45 presidents of the U.S. This Day in Pr
Other books on industrial hygiene focus more on classroom use than on practical application and are too large and cumbersome to use on the job. Author Frank Spellman, a certified safety professional a
This valuable resource provides the most complete source of comprehensive and useful information about the nation’s individual states, metropolitan and micropolitan areas, and their component co
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
This newly updated reference uses scientific laws, principles, models, and concepts to provide a basic foundation for understanding and evaluating the impact that chemicals and technology have on the
The Budget of the United States Government is a collection of documents that contains the budget message of the President, information about the President's budget proposals for Fiscal Year 2018,
