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2011 Year in ReviewShop these exciting titles that were published in 2011.
Publisher: Central Intelligence Agency Description: In general, information available as of January 1, 2011 was used in the preparation of this edition. Provides brief information on the geography, people, government, economy, communications, and defense of countries and regions around the world. Contains information on international organizations. Designed to meet the specific requirements of United States Government Officials in style, format, coverage, and content. Includes 3 unattached maps. The separate maps are a June 2011 physical map of the world, a June 2011 political map of the world, and a map of standard time zones. Year/Pages: 2011: 810 p.; ill, and 3 separate folded maps. Price: $83.00
Publisher: Commodity Futures Trading Commission Description: Tells true stories of crime and punishment in a readable style that can inform and educate anyone who wants to find out how to identify and avoid becoming entangled in an investment fraud. Estimated delivery date 08/10/11. Year/Pages: 2011
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$8.50
Publisher: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Description: These colorful NASA Space Shuttle Bookmarks represent each shuttle that was launched in the space shuttle program, including the Atlantis, Challenger, Columbia, Discovery, and the Endeavour. Each bookmark contains stunning photography of the shuttle and provides its history and a fun did you know fact about the ship. The front of each bookmark includes the name of a shuttle; the backs have paragraphs headed 'Bookmark This' and 'Did You Know'. NP-2011-03-027-JSC, NP-2011-03-028-JSC, NP-2011-03-029-JSC, NP-2011-03-030-JSC and NP-2011-03-031-JSC. 5 bookmarks, sold as a set only. Year/Pages: 2011: 5 Bookmarks.
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$2.50
Publisher: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters Description: Edited by Wayne Hale, et al. Provides authoritative documentation of the many accomplishments of the NASA Space Shuttle Program over the course of its 30 year history. provides accurate, authentic and easily understood accounts from NASA's best subject matter experts and external resources. captures the passion of those who devoted their energies to the Program's success for more than three decades. It focuses on their science and engineering accomplishments, the rich history of the program and the shuttle as an icon in U.S. history. Year/Pages: 2011: 600 p.; ill.
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$50.00
Publisher: Agriculture Dept., Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Description: Provides science-based advice to promote health and to reduce risk for major chronic diseases through diet and physical activity. Oriented toward policymakers, nutrition educators, nutritionists, and healthcare providers. Summarizes and synthesizes knowledge regarding individual nutrients and food components into recommendations for a pattern of eating that can be adopted by the public. Key Recommendations are grouped under nine inter-related focus areas. Year/Pages: 2010: 112 p.
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$19.00
Publisher: Defense Dept., Office of the Secretary of Defense, Historical Office Description: Defense Studies Series. 10th anniversary edition, with a new Foreword by Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. By Alfred Goldberg, et al. Pentagon 9/11 provides the most comprehensive account available of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon and aftermath, including unprecedented details on the impact on the Pentagon building and personnel and the scope of the rescue, recovery, and care-giving effort. It s evocative narrative is based on firsthand accounts of survival, tragedy, and heroism drawn from hundreds of interviews, and features 32 pages of previously unpublished photographs, diagrams and illustrations Year/Pages: 2007: 297 p.; ill. 2011-repr.
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$23.00
Publisher: Defense Dept., Army, Center of Military History Description: CMH 70-119-1. Stephen J. Lofgren, General Editor. Two days after the September 11, 2001 attack, the U.S. Army Center of Military History began an extensive project to document the historic event through oral history interviews. Published on the incident's tenth anniversary, Then Came the Fire is an anthology of excerpts from those interviews. This collection highlights the personal accounts of participants who witnessed some aspect of the events in the Pentagon that day: the survivors, some of whom were injured; policemen; firefighters; medical personnel; observers; others involved in the rescue and recovery efforts; and building occupants. Year/Pages: 2011: 344 p.; ill.
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$17.50
Publisher: National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling Description: The Commission's report offers the American public and policymakers alike the fullest account available of what happened in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010 and why, and proposes actions, changes in company behavior, reform of government oversight, and investments in research and technology, required as industry moves forward to meet the Nation's energy needs. Year/Pages: 2011: 392 p.; ill.
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$39.00
Publisher: National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling Description: Examines the relevant facts and circumstances concerning the root causes of the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster. Focuses on the technical, managerial, and regulatory causes of the blowout. Sets forth the conclusions of the investigation. Offers the American public and policymakers the fullest account available of what happened in the Gulf and why, and proposes actions: changes in company behavior, reform of government oversight, and investments in resarch and technology; required as industry moves forward to meet the nation's energy needs. Year/Pages: 2011: 387 p.; ill.
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$35.00
Publisher: National Commission on the Causes of the Financial And Economic Crisis in the United States; or the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission Description: Commission chair and Co-Chair: Phil Angelides and Bill Thomas. In the wake of the most significant financial crisis since the Great Depression, the President signed into law on May 20, 2009, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009, creating the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission. The Commission was established to 'examine the causes, domestic and global, of the current financial and economic crisis in the United States.' Includes the majority view and all the dissenting views. Year/Pages: 2011: 662 p.; ill. Price: $29.00
Publisher: Executive Office of the President, Council of Economic Advisers Description: Economic Report of the President Transmitted to the Congress February 2011 together with the Annual Report of the Council of Economic Advisers. Contains the Economic Report of the President and the Annual Report of the Council of Economic Advisers. Item 848. Year/Pages: 2011: 318 p; ill.
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$36.00
Publisher: Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget Description: Contains the Budget Message of the President, information on the President's budget and management priorities, and budget overviews organized by government agency. Year/Pages: 2011: 216 p.
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$38.00
Analysis of the President's Budgetary Proposals for Fiscal Year 2012 Publisher: Congress, Congressional Budget Office Description: Year/Pages: 2011: 50 p.
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$11.00
Publisher: Congress, Congressional Budget Office Description: March 2011. Presents more than 100 options for altering Federal spending and revenues. Nearly all of the options would reduce Federal budget deficits. Year/Pages: 2011: 254 p.
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$41.00
Publisher: Congress, Congressional Budget Office Description: January 2011 Year/Pages: 2011: 188 p.
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$29.00
Publisher: Commerce Dept., Census Bureau Description: The Statistical Abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is the standard summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. It is designed to serve as a convenient volume for statistical reference and as a guide to other statistical publications and sources. The latter function is served by the introductory text to each section, the source note appearing below each table, and Appendix I, which comprises the Guide to Sources of Statistics, the Guide to State Statistical Abstracts, and the Guide to Foreign Statistical Abstracts. On cover: The National Data Book. 131st edition. Year/Pages: 2011: 1022 p.; ill.
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$44.00
Publisher: Commerce Dept., Census Bureau Description: The Statistical Abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is the standard summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. It is designed to serve as a convenient volume for statistical reference and as a guide to other statistical publications and sources. The latter function is served by the introductory text to each section, the source note appearing below each table, and Appendix I, which comprises the Guide to Sources of Statistics, the Guide to State Statistical Abstracts, and the Guide to Foreign Statistical Abstracts. Year/Pages: 2011: 1022 p.; ill.
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$20.00
Publisher: National Archives and Records Administration, Office of the Federal Register Description: As the official handbook of the Federal Government, the United States Government Manual is the best source of information on the activities, functions, organization, and principal officials of the agencies of the Legislative, Judicial, and Executive branches. It also includes information on quasi-official agencies and international organizations in which the United States participates. Particularly helpful for those interested in where to go and who to contact about a subject of concern is each agency's 'Sources of Information' section, which provides addresses and telephone numbers for use in obtaining specifics on consumer activities, contracts and grants, employment, and publications. Year/Pages: 2011: 612 p.; ill.
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$30.00
Publisher: Government Printing Office Description: Published to mark GPO's 150th anniversary as a Federal agency, this book tells the story of this unique organization through a readable and concise narrative and numerous historic photographs, many of them never before published. Much of the information in 'Keeping America Informed' is new, the product of the latest research into GPO's history. Above all, its authoritative text and unique images depict the enormous contribution of its employees, past and present, to the well-being of the American people and nation. Est. Delivery Date 06/16/11. Year/Pages: 2011: 160 p.; ill.
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$21.00
Publisher: Homeland Security Dept., U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Description: M-665 (09/09) is on the portfolio box, although some information is newer than 2009. Toolkit contains: Settlement information for new immigrants; Information on the naturalization process; Study materials for the naturalization test; Reference materials on the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship and U.S. history; Multimedia tools including DVDs and an audio CD; Teaching guides and planning resources; flash cards; an update to one flash card; and books. Year/Pages: 2011: Kit.
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$49.00
Publisher: Justice Dept., Federal Bureau of Investigation Description: Edited by Andrew J. Bringuel, et al. Dust Jacket cover art used with permission from SA Erich H. Wagner. Graphic Artist (Cover): Dawn Guinn. Publication year could be 2009, 2010, or 2011. Subtitle on cover and dust jacket: A ollection of Thoughts, Ideas, & Perspectives. Essays on terrorism sponsored by TRAP, a working group sponsored by the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit (BSU). The goal of TRAP is the development of practical research tools to gain a better understanding of the causes of terrorist activity and possible government response tactics to mitigate terrorist actions. Year/Pages: 2011: 480 p.
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$57.00
Publisher: Defense Dept., National Defense University Description: Provides military leaders, civil servants, diplomats, and students with the intellectual basis that they need to begin to prepare for further study of or an assignment in Afghanistan. This book analyzes the land and its people, recaps Afghan history, and assesses the current situation. It also examines the range of choices for future U.S. policy toward Afghanistan. Year/Pages: 2011: 157 p.; ill.
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$18.00
Publisher: Defense Dept., Navy, Marine Corps University Description: Contains the works presented a symposium held in Washington, D.C. on 23 September 2009. Examines how counterinsurgency leadership has often meant the difference between success and failure. Identifies best practices in counterinsurgency leadership. Explores methods for leadership improvement. Year/Pages: 2011: 210 p.; ill.
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$22.00
Saddam's Generals: Perspectives on the Iran-Iraq War Publisher: Defense Dept., National Defense University, Institute for Defense Analyses Description: Prepared by Kevin M. Woods, et al. Prepared by Institute for Defense Analyses under Contract DASW01-04-C-003 Task ET-8-2579 'Study on Military History (Project 1946 - Phase II)' for the National Intelligence Council. Prepared in cooperation with the Conflict Records Research Center. Contains copyright material. Year/Pages: 2011: 246 p.; ill.
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$18.50
Freedom by the Sword: The U.S. Colored Troops, 1862-1867 (Hardcover) Publisher: Defense Dept., Army, Center of Military History Description: CMH Pub 30-24. Army Historical Series. Freedom by the Sword tells the story of the Colored Troops recruitment, organization, and service. The broad focus is on every theater of the Civil War and its concentration on what black soldiers actually contributed to Union victory. Tells what they actually did as soldiers during the war. Examines the Colored Troops' formation, training, and operations during the entire span of their service, and in every theater of the war in which they served. Underscores the unique nature of their contributions bothto Union victory and to their own liberation. Year/Pages: 2011: 572 p.; ill.
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$58.00
Publisher: Defense Dept., Navy, Naval Observatory, Nautical Almanac Office Description: Prepared in cooperation with the Royal Greenwich Observatory, Her Majesty's Nautical Almanac Office. Provides information about sunrise and sunset, moonrise and moonset, stars and other astronomical phenomena. Data are expressed in the scale of universal time, also known as Greenwich mean time. Year/Pages: 2009: 94 p.; ill.
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$11.00
Publisher: Defense Dept., Navy, Nautical Almanac Office Description: October 2010. Prepared in cooperation with Her Majesty's Nautical Almanac Office. Provides information about sunrise and sunset, moonrise and moonset, stars and other astronomical phenomena. Data are expressed in the scale of universal time, also known as Greenwich mean time. Contains copyright material. Item 396 A. Year/Pages: 2010: 624 p.; ill.
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$40.00
Publisher: Defense Dept., Navy, Naval Observatory, Nautical Almanac Office Description: Provides astronomical data for air navigation. Contains ephemeral data for the year, together with auxiliary tables and graphs, and a brief explanation of the use of the volume. Presents data for the Sun, Moon, Aries, planets and stars. Includes a CD-ROM in a pocket which contains the same information as found on the printed publication in Portable Document Format (PDF). Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader or similar product to view and print. Year/Pages: 2011: CD-ROM.
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$26.00
Publisher: Commerce Dept., International Trade Administration Description: 10th Edition (Revision). For more than 70 years, A Basic Guide to Exporting has been the resource that businesses have turned to for answers to their questions about how to establish and grow overseas markets for their products and services. Whether your firm is new to exporting or in need of a refresher on the latest ideas and techniques, this comprehensive guide, now completely revised and updated, provides the nuts-and-bolts information you will need to meet the challenges of the world economy. Year/Pages: 2011: 266 p.; ill.
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$22.00
Publisher: Commerce Dept. Description: January 2011. Issued in looseleaf form with index dividers and spine labels. Subscription service consists of the basic manual and supplements issued for the year 2011. Back issues will be furnished, but single copies will not be sold. On spine label: Commerce Control List. Title of supplements: Export Administration Bulletin. Contains statutory material, executive orders and other presidential documents relevant to the export controls administration under Export Administration Regulations issued by the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security. Includes information about the export license process; restrictions and exceptions; and export applications. File Code IA. EAR11. Price: $191.00
Publisher: Commerce Dept., NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service Description: Provides an important picture of the challenges and opportunities facing fish and those engaged in fish habitat protection and restoration efforts. Illustrated with color photographs. Year/Pages: 2011: 68 p.; ill.
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$13.00
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