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An Acquisition Resource
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gprice@gwu.edu
Gary Price Research and Library Consulting
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In some cases more current data may be available elsewhere "on or via" the web. However, this compilation of resources can often assist in helping you access them. While some of the "annual" or "state of..." reports are lengthy, they often contain a chapter or section of useful overview material and statistics.
We have also included links to several excellent comprehensive resources at the bottom of the page that may be of value.
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Fast Facts:
New to the Compilation
New
Freedom of Religion or Belief--Country Reports
Make sure to look at the many additional resources available via this Oslo Coalition site.
National Geographic Society Fact Guide
"...online briefing book on classic National Geographic topics."
Notable Presidential Pardons
Additional Presidential Pardon Resources
UNESCO - Facts and Figures 2000
New Online - Statistical Abstract of the United States (2000 ed.)
Just Made Available - International Energy Annual (1999 ed.)
Comprehensive list of Dot-Com Layoffs and Shutdowns (WSJ)
Addtional Layoff Database (The Industry Standard)
Related Databases
The Ex Exec Tracker (Internet Companies)
Flop Tracker (Internet Companies)
NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Fact Sheets
Soft Drink Companies and Their Brands (NSDA)
Food Retailing and Supermarket Industry Key Facts (FMI)
Uncle Sam - Who's Who in the Federal (U.S.) Government
Today in Chase's (Events & Birthdays)
National Center for Health Statistics Fast Stats
(Canada) Natural Resources Fact Sheet New
Very Fast Facts
U.S. Census Factfinder
(Resident Population and Apportionment Counts)
(Canada) Economy at a Glance ||| Economic Indicators
(EU) Key Indicators
(UK) Latest Economic Indicators ||| Recent Develpoments
U.S. Economic Statistics Briefing Room ||| U.S. Economy at a Glance
U.S. Social Statistics Briefing Room
Subject Guide
Agriculture
Alberta
Antarctica
Africa
Area Studies (Global)
Arkansas
Australia
Automotive
Aviation
Banking
Baseball
Belgium
Biology
British Columbia
Broadcasting
Business
CIA
California
Canada
Caribbean
Censorship
Chicago
Children
China
Colorado
Computers
Copyright
Consumer
Criminal Justice
DC Metro Area
Disaster Relief
Delaware
Defense
Development
Drugs
Earthquakes
Economic/Market Development
Economics
Education
Elections
Energy Environment
European Union
FBI
FCC
Families
Financial Services
Forestry
General Accounting Office
Geology
Germany
HHS (Health/Human)
Hawaii
Health
Healthcare/Medicare
Holidays
Hong Kong
Humanitarian Relief
Human Rights
IMF
Idaho
Illinois
Immigration
Import /Export
Info Tech
Insurance
Intellectual Freedom
Int. Monetary Fund
International Trade
Investing
Iowa
Ireland
Israel
Japan
Juvenile Justice
Kansas
Labor/Employment
Labor Market
Latin America Legal / Courts
Librarianship
Literacy
Literature
Louisiana
Marketing
Maryland
Mapping
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
NATO
National Endowment...Arts
National Parks
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Mexico
Newspapers
New York
Nonprofit / Foundations
North Carolina
North Dakota
Norway
OSCE
Ontario
Oregon
Patents/Trademarks
Pensions
Pennsylvania
Politics
Plastics
Quebec
Radio
Recalls
Reference
Refugees
Rhode Island Safety
Saskatchewan
Singapore
Science
Securities
Small Business
Social Security Admin.
South Carolina
Space
Sports
Stock Markets
Saudi Arabia
Switzerland
Tax
Telecommunication
Television
Tennessee
Terrorism
Texas
Transportation
Travel/Tourism
UNESCO
UNICEF
United Kingdom
United States
U.S. Congress
U.S. Geo Survey
U.S. Postal Service
U.S. State and Local
Venture Capital
U.S. Vet. Admin.
Veterinary Medicine
Virgin Islands
Washington
Washington D.C.
Weather
Wisconsin
World Population
Wyoming
Zoology / Wildlife
Additional HELPFUL RESOURCES
Agriculture
(Canada) Agriculture in Canada Fact Sheets
||| Canada Ag. Industry Profiles
Agriculture Factbook (USDA)
2000 ||| 1999 ||| 1998 ||| 1997 ||| 1996
Florida Agricultural Factbook-1999
State Fact Sheets (USDA)
Antarctica
Basic Antarctica Statistics (Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research)
Africa
Africa Factbook (U.K. Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
Alberta
About Alberta
Area/Country Codes
Canadian Area Code Map
International City and Country Codes (AT&T)
U.S. Area Codes (NANPA)
U.S. Area Code Map (.pdf) ||| Area Code Map (online)
Area Studies (Global)
CIA World Factbook 2000 ||| Bartleby Ed. of Factbook 2000
UN Global Trends Report
Background Notes (U.S. Dept. of State)
Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments (CIA)
Country Profiles (Australian Dept. of Foreign Affairs and Trade)
Country Profiles (World Bank)
Country Studies/Area Handbooks (LC)
Global Urban Indicators Database (UN)
Independent States in the World (US DOS)
International Research Institute Factbook
"Researchers interested in international projects will find the Iris Factbook to be a valuable source of basic International data. Check
here for basic information on socioeconomics and commercial activity in the Iris countries."
Parline (Basic Info on Government Bodies Worldwide (IPU)
Social Indicators (UN)
World International Land Boundaries (International Boudary Research Unit)
Arkansas
All About Arkansas
A Brief History of Arkansas
ARkan-SAW or Ar-KANSAS?
Arkansas Resources
Facts About Arkansas
Notable Arkansans
Australia
About Australia
Australia in Brief
Australia Now (Bureau of Statistics)
Automotive
(Japan) Auto Industry Data (JAMA)
National Auto Dealers Association Databook
Avalanche
see also Additional Avalanche Facts
Avalanche Myths
US & World Avalanche Stats (CAIC) ||| Additional Stats (1999)
Aviation
see also Transportation
Airline Handbook (Air Transport Association, U.S.)
Airline Statistics (Air Transport Association, U.S.)
||| (Regional Airline Statistics)
FAA Administrator's Fact Book |||Aviation Safety Statistical Handbook (FAA)
Business Aviation Factbook (NBAA)
Current Market Outlook, Commercial Airplanes - 2000 (Boeing)
General Aviation Statistical Databook
Global Market Forecast (Airbus)
Reference Guide (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association)
World Air Cargo Forecast (Boeing)
Awards
see list of Award Winner Databases (via direct search)
Baseball
Historical Player Statistics (Back to 1871)
Major League Baseball Official Rules
Baseball Abbreviations
Baseball Award Listings
Hall of Fame Facts
||| Additional Hall of Fame Facts
Member Bios
Member Lists
More Facts
More Historical Baseball Facts
Belgium
All About Belgium
Belgium in Figures
Biology
Fact Sheets (USGS)
Status and Trends of the Nation's Biological Resources (USGS)
British Columbia
B.C. Facts
B.C. Media Guide
Broadcasting
About CPB (Corporation for Public Broadcasting)
||| Public Broadcasting Directory
(Japan) NHK Data
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Business
Doing Business Around the World
CIA
Factbook on Intelligence
California
California Air Quality and Emissions Almanac
Directory of California Local Area Wages
Labor Market County Snapshots
Location Handbook
Occupational Outlook Reports (California)
Statistical Abstract
Canada
Additional Canadian Material Can Be Accessed Under Many Headings
see also Statistics Canada
About Canada
Auditor General Reports
Canada at A Glance (Statistics Canada)
Canada in the 20th Century (Key Dates)
Canadian Encyclopedia Online
Facts on Canada
Geographical Facts
Historical Statistics of Canada
National Atlas of Canada
National Holidays
Statistical Profile of Canadian Communities
Chicago
Fact Book #1
||| Chicago Facts, Mayors, etc.
Children
see also UNICEF
see also Health
America's Children 2000
Children’s Environmental Health Yearbook (EPA)
State of the World's Children 2001 ||| 00 ||| 99 ||| 98 ||| 97 ||| 96
China
About China, China Briefing (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Colorado
Colorado By the Numbers (Stat Abstract)
Data Book (Office of Economic Development)
Economic and Demographic Information System
Computers / Information Technology
Computer Almanac: Numbers About Computers
Computer Industry Almanac (Limited Free Content)
Software Piracy Report (SIIA)
Consumer
see also Automotive Safety
(Canada) Consumer Information
Consumers Action Handbook (FCIC)
Consumer Handbook on Adjustable Rate Mortgages
Consumer Products Safety Commission Annual Report
Federal Trade Commission Fact Sheets (150 Topics)
Criminal Justice
see addtional Criminial Justice Reports
(Australia) Crime - Facts And Figures: 1999 | 1998
(U.K.) International Comparisons of Criminal Justice Stats
(U.K.) Information on the Criminal Justice System
(U.K.) Prison Statistics England and Wales 1999
(World) World Factbook of Criminal Justice Systems
(World) World Prison Population List ||| 1999
Quick Facts, Bureau of Prisons
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics (USSC) ||| 98 ||| 97 ||| 96
Uniform Crime Reports (FBI)
BACK TO THE TOP
DC Metro Area (Washington DC)
Area City and County Facts
Business Community Profile
Fairfax County, About ||| Fairfax County Business Fact Sheets
Greater Washington Regional Report 2000
Information Technology Almanac 2000
Washington DC Zoning Maps
Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Relief
see also Refugees
FEMA Fact Sheets
International Red Cross Operations by Country
International Services Fact Sheets (Red Cross)
Public Assistance Handbook (FEMA)
U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance Fact Sheets (USAID)
World Food Programme Country Programmes ||| WFP Yellow Pages
Delaware
Statistical Databook
Defense
Annual Defense Report
Dept. of Defense Almanac
How To Get It: A Guide To Defense-Related Information Sources
Military District Washington: Fact Sheets
Military Statistics, DIOR Catalog (Directorate for Information Operations and Reports)
Air Force - Fact Sheets ||| Air Forces of the Americas Almanac
Air Force Technolgy Transfer Handbook ||| World War II Statistical Digest
||| Aerial Victory Credits
Army - Fact Sheets ||| Soldiers Almanac 2000 ||| 1999 ||| 1998
Army Historic Atlas ||| Army Procurement Factbook ||| Army Weapon Systems Factbook
Coast Guard ||| International Training Handbook ||| Vessel and Aircraft Data Sheets
||| Firsts, Lasts, and Record Setting Achievements ||| Historical Chronology ||| History Fact Sheets
Marines - Fact Sheets ||| Aircraft, Vehicles and Equipment Fact Files ||| Marine History Facts
Navy - Fact Files ||| Almanac of Seapower 2000 ||| 1999
||| U.S. Naval History Fact Sheets ||| Navy Wars and Conflicts Fact Sheets
Denmark
Statistical Yearbook
Development
(Asia) Key Indicators of Developing Asian and Pacific Countries (Asian Development Bank)
World Development Indicators (abridged)
World Development Reports
Drugs
CDER (Center for Drug Evaluation and Research) Handbook (FDA)
Orange Book - Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations (FDA)
additional drug approval data
(Canada) Drug Product Database
RxList
Earthquakes
FEMA Fact Sheet
Largest Earthquakes in the U.S.
Earthquake Search
From the National Earthquake Information Center.
Access earthquake information from throughout history.
(Canada) National Earthquake Database
Earthquake Glossary (USGS)
Earthquake FAQ (USGS)
Additional USGS Quake Resources
National Earthquake Information Center
Economic / Market Development
see also Individual Countries, Cities & States
(Canada) Country Profiles (Ontario Ministry of Economic Development & Trade)
*Material from Standard & Poor's DRI
(Canada) Market Reports (DFAIT)
(Canada) Market Reports (EDC)
(Latin America) Latin America Economic Assesment Reports
U.S. Country Commercial Guides (1996-2001)|||Guides in HTML Format
Economics
see also OECD Current Stat Updates
Beige Book (Federal Reserve)
Business Cycle Indicators (Conference Board) (Limited Data)
Country Reports on Economic Policy and Trade Practices (U.S. DOS)
International Economic Statistics, Handbook (CIA)
OECD in Figures
Education
Condition of Education (U.S. Dept. of Education)
||| Digest of Education Statistics (2000) ||| NCES Fast Facts
Adult Education Facts & Figures
ERIC Digests
Education For All - Statistical Document (UNESCO)
Higher Education, Almanac of (NEA)
Teacher Certification Requirements (all 50 States)
Elections
FEC Media Guide (Federal Election Commission)
U.S. Election Statistics (1920- )
Energy
Country Energy Briefs (EIA)
International Energy Annual (EIA)
Key World Energy Statistics (IEA)
Lawrence Livermore National Lab Energy Directorate Fact Sheets (LLNL)
Nuclear Plant Information Books (U.S.) (NRC) ||| Additional Nuclear Info
|||Nuclear Data (NEI)
Outlook 2000 (Domestic) ||| Outlook 2000 (International)
Statistical Review of World Energy 1999 - (BP)
U.S. Energy Flow Charts (LLNL)
Environment
see also California
Environmental Quality Statistics (COEQ)
Municipal Solid Waste Factbook (EPA)
Yearbook on International Co-operation on Enviroment and Development
World Resource Institute: Environmental Facts and Figures
European Union
see also Selected EU Publications
Factsheets
Key Figures
Yearbook (abridged)
Families
National Survey of American Families (Urban Institute)
FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
Forensic Services, Handbook of
FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
FCC Consumer Factsheets
FCC Handbook
Interference Handbook
Financial Services/Banking
American Banking Association Quick Facts
Canada Banking Association Fast Facts
Bank of Canada Backgrounders
Financial Service Facts (Insurance Info Institute)
Florida
see also additional Florida Stats
Florida Facts (Enterpise Florida)
Forestry
COFI (Council of Forest Industries [Canada] Factbook 1998
State of the Worlds Forests 1999 (FAO)
General Accounting Office (GAO)
GAO Reports
Yellow Book - Government Auditing Standards
Geology
Fact Sheets (USGS)
Minerals Yearbook
Germany
Facts About Germany
Germany Facts and Figures
HHS (Health and Human Services)
Fact Sheets
HUD (Housing and Urban Development)
see also HUDCLIPS
see also American Housing Survey (Census)
Homeownership Center Reference Guide
State of the Cities (National Urban Policy Report)
U.S. Housing Market Conditions
Hawaii
Data Book
1999||| 1998 ||| 1997 ||| 1996
Health
see also FDA
see also Health Canada Publications
(Asia) Health Statistics
(Canada) Cancer Statistics (abridged)
(Canada) Health of Canadians
(Canada) Injury Data
(Pan America) Country Health Profiles (Pan Am Health Organization)
(Pan America) Health Situation in the Americas (Pan Am Health Organization)
(U.K.) Health and Personal Social Service Statistics ||| Additional Web Based Stats
(U.K.) National Health Service Indicators ||| NHS A to Z
(World) World Health Report (WHO)
AIDS Fact Sheets ||| AIDS BY Country ||| HIV and AIDS in Canada
||| 12/00 Report on the global HIV/AIDS epidemic (UNAIDS)
Atlas of US Mortality (CDC)
Cancer Mortality in the United States 1950-94, Atlas (CDC)
Center for Disease Control Fact Book
Chemical Hazards, NIOSH Pocket Guide to
Child Health 2000
Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care
Health United States (CDC)
Health Workforce Personnel Factbook, United States
National Cancer Institute Fact Book
1999 ||| '98 ||| '97 ||| '96 ||| '95 ||| '94 ||| '93
National Institute of Health (NIH) Almanac
1999 ||| 1997 ||| 95-96
Merck Manual (Home Edition) ||| Erratum
Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
National Center for Injury Prevention & Control Home Page Fact Book
Poison Control System Answer Book
Planned Parenthood Country Profiles
Pregnancy: Planned Parenthood Fact Sheets ||| Statistics
Redbook - Toxicological Principles for the Safety of Food Ingredients (FDA)
Women's Health Facts
Healthcare / Medicare
Factsheets (Agency for Health Care Policy and Research)
Healthcare Indicators (HCFA)
Research Findings (Agency for Health Care Policy and Research)
Brief Summaries: Medicare and Medicade (HCFA)
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Holidays
Facts and Figures (US Census)
Jewish Holidays (B'NAI B'RITH)
Hong Kong
Fact Sheets
Hong Kong in Figures
Hong Kong Yearbook-1999
Human Rights
Amnesty International Report 2000
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
Human Rights Fact Sheets (UNHCHR)
Human Rights Watch World Report 2000
International Religious Freedom, Annual Report on (U.S. Dept. of State)
Idaho
Blue Book
Illinois
Illinois Blue Book
Immigration
Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Statistical Yearbook
Worldwide Immigration: An Executive Guide
Import /Export
Trade Secrets: The Export Answer Book
India
India Factbook 2000 (Embasssy of India, US)
India at a Glance (Census of India)
Know India Facts (Prime Ministers Office)
Insurance
see also Safety
International Factbook (Insurance Info Institute)
The Uninsured In America: A State By State Comparison (Blue Cross Association)
|||Blue Cross Fact Sheet
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
IMF Fact Sheets
Intellectual Freedom / Censorship
100 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 1990–1999 (ALA)
||| Additional "100 Most Statistics"
Intellectual Freedom Manual (ALA)
Most Challenged Books 1999 ||| Most Challenged Authors 1999
Notable First Amendment Cases
International Relations
FIRST (Facts on International Relations and Security Trends)
International Trade
(Canada)Annual Trade Pocket Books
(Latin America) Trade Profiles
International Trade Statistics 2000 (WTO)
United States Foreign Trade Highlights
Investing
Mutual Fund Factbook (ICI) ||| Facts and Figures (ICI)
Technology and IPO Yearbook 2000 (Morgan Stanley)
Iowa
Official Register (Red Book)
Ireland
Facts about Ireland
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Israel
Statistical Abstract, Israel
Japan
Access Japan: Basic Facts (Japan Info Network/Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Basic Japan Statistics (JIN)
Statistical Yearbook (.xls data)
Japan Directory (Key Government, Business, Media Organizations) (JIN)
Juvenile Justice
Juvenile Justice Statistical Briefing Book (OJJ)
Kansas
Statistical Abstract
Labor/Employment
(Canada) Industry Profiles
(World) Labour Report (Abridged) (ILO)
Career Guide To Industries (U.S.)
Employee Benefits Fact Sheets (EBRI)
Facts About Employment Discrimination (EEOC)
Federal Civilian Workforce Factbook (U.S.)
General Labor Market Overview (U.S.)
Key Indicators of Labour Market (ILO) (sample tables)
Labor Market Info Directory (by State)
National Compensation Survery (U.S)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (U.S)
Labor Market
(Canada) Labour Market Information System
Labor Market Profiles (by State)
Wages and Trends (by State)
Landmarks / Buildings
see also National Parks
Golden Gate Bridge Facts ||| Timeline ||| Construction Facts
Language
Ethnolougue: Languages of the World
Latin America / Caribbean
Basic Socio-Economic Data Reports (IADB)
Latin America in Graphs (IADB) ||| Additional Regional Stats
Legal / Courts
see also Bureau of Justice Statistics Publications
(United Kingdom) A Guide to the Criminal Justice System in England and Wales
Bankruptcy Basics (U.S. Courts)
Compendium of Federal Justice Statistics ||| 97 ||| 96 ||| 95 ||| 94 ||| 93
International Digest of Health Legislation (WHO)
Facts about the American Judicial System (Americar Bar Assoc.)
additional ABA Fact Books
History of Federal Judgeships (U.S. Courts)
History of the Federal Judiciary (U.S. Federal Judicial Center)
Understing the Federal Courts (U.S. Courts)
United States' Attorneys Manual
U.S. Supreme Court
About the U.S. Supreme Court
Reporters Guide to [U.S. Supreme Court] Applications
Librarianship
ALA Fact Sheets
ALA Fact Sheets (Public Info Office)
Federal Librarianship, Handbook of
Literacy
Facts and Statistics (U.S.)
Literature
A Glossary of Literary Terms
& A Handbook of Rhetorical Devices
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Louisiana
Statistical Abstract
Marketing
Blue Book
Green Book
Maryland
Maryland Manual
Mapping
Fact Sheets (USGS)
Michigan
County Profiles (MI Econ Dev Corp.)
Online Almanac
Site Location Data Book (MI Econ Dev Corp.)
Minnesota
see also Additional MN Business Facts and Figures
Compare Minnesota: An Economic and Statistical Factbook
Missouri
Blue Book
Statistical Abstract
NATO
NATO Handbook
National Endowment for the Arts
Basic Facts About the NEA ||| Annual Report 1997
National Medal of Arts Fact Sheet ||| Award Winners2000 ||| Past Award Winners
National Parks/Monuments
History of National Park System
||| NPS imeline
||| List of Former Park Units
|||NPS Guide and Background on Individual Parks
Glimpses of our National Monuments (1930 ed.)
Grand Canyon Quick Look (NPS)
NPS Natural Resource Fact Sheets
Yellowstone Handbook (NPS)
Nebraska
Blue Book
Databook
Nevada
Dept. of Transportation Factbook
Statistical Abstract
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Almanac
New Hampshire Blue Book
New Mexico
Blue Book||| New Mexico Economic Factbook
New Zealand
Profile of New Zealand
Newspapers
(Canada) Key Facts (Canadian Newspaper Association)
Facts About Newspapers ||| 99 ||| 98 ||| 97 (Newspaper Assoc. of America)
||| Industry Statistics
New York
New York Thruway Factbook ||| Tappan Zee Bridge Fact Book
Nonprofit / Foundations
Factsheets (NCCS)
Fast Stats (Foundation Center)
U.S. State Profiles (NCCS)
North Carolina
North Carolina County Health Data Book
N.C. Pocket Guide to Health Statistics
Statistical Abstract of Higher Education, 1999-2000 ||| Previous Editions
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North Dakota
Blue Book
Norway
Statistical Yearbook
Nova Scotia
About Nova Scotia
Facts at a Glance (.pdf)
Oil Spills
Oil Spills Involving More Than 10 Million Gallons
Ontario
Quick Facts, About Ontario
Oregon
Blue Book
OSCE
OSCE Handbook
Palestinian National Authority
Facts About Palestine (PNA)
Patents / Trademarks / Copyright
Copyright Office Circulars (U.S.)
Examiner Handbook, USPTO
USPTO Annual Reports (1993 - )
Peace
Peace Agreement Digital Collection (USIP)
(Agreements ending conflicts since 1989)
Pensions
Pension Insurance Data Book (PBGC) 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996
Pennsylvania
see also PALMDIS (Labor Market Dbase)
Pennsylvania Manual
County/City Profiles ||| PA Facts ||| Research Briefs
Politics
Center for American Women in Politics Fact Sheets
Women In National Parliaments (IPU)
Plastics
Economic Contribution (APC)
Quebec
Portrait of Quebec (Links in 1st Column, Bottom)
Radio
Arbitron Market Survey Schedule & Population Rankings (Red/Blue Book)
Marketing Guide and Factbook (RAB) ||| 99 ||| 98
Recalls
(Australia) Recalls
(Canada) Food Recalls ||| Automotive Recalls
(U.S.) Consumer Product Recalls (CPSC) ||| Food Recalls (USDA)
||| CSA Recalls ||| Health Canada Warnings
||| FDA Recalls ||| Automotive Recalls (NHTSA)
Recording Industry
see also Music Charts (via Price's List of Lists)
(U.K.) Introduction to BPI Statistics (BPI)
(U.S.) Gold and Platinum Database (RIAA)
(U.S.) Tracking Music Trends (RIAA) (Market Statistic Links Near Top opf Page)
Reference
Columbia Encyclopedia 2000
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Refugees
see also Humanitarian Relief
Country Profiles & Fact Sheets (UN)
Country Profiles (U.S. Committee on Refugees)
Religion
U.S. Catholic Dioceses (NCCB/USCC)
Rhode Island
Factbook
Safety
Automobile Safety
See also Insurance
see also Recalls
see also Transportation
Crash Tests (IIHS)||| Crash Tests (NHTSA)
Facts Sheets (IIHS)
Facts Sheets (NHTSA)
Fuel Economy Guide (EPA)
Injury, Collision, & Theft Losses (IIHS)
Fire Safety
Fact Sheets (NFPA)
Fire Losses in 1999 (NFPA)
Saskatchewan
About Saskatchewan
Saudi Arabia
Saudia Arabian Information Resource
Singapore
Singapore Fact Sheets
Singapore in Figures 2000 ||| Latest Monthly/Annual Indicators
Key Tables from the Yearbook of Statistics
Science
see also Additional Reports
(U.K.) Science, Engineering, & Technology Statisitics 2000 (Indicators)
Science and Engineering Indicators 2000
Science and Technlogy Pocket Factbook 2000
Women, Minorities and Persons with Disabilities in Science & Engineering 2000
Small Business
see also Additional SBA Statistics
Facts About Small Business (SBA)
Small Business Answer Card (SBA)
Small Business Handbook (DOL)
Social Security
Redbook - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSA)
Social Security Handbook (1997) (SSA)
Social Security Programs Throughout the World (SSA)
South Carolina
Statistical Abstract - 1999 ||| 1998
Space
International Space Station Fact Book (NASA)
additional Space Station Reference Tools
NASA Fact Sheets
Space Almanac
Space Educator's Handbook (NASA)
Space Handbook (1959) (NASA)
Space Shuttle Reference Manual (NASA)
Sports
NBA Almanac
NCAA
Graduation Rates||| Participation Rates
||| School Lists ||| Rankings ||| Other Statistics (All-Time)
NFL Record and Fact Book
NHL Historical Almanac
Racquetball Factbook
Steel
Steel Statistical Highlights Part 1
||| Part 2 (Fact Sheet) (American Iron and Steel Insitute)
||| Additional Steel Stats
Stock Markets/Securities
Emerging Stock Markets Factbook
1997||| 1996 ||| 1995
International Federation of Stock Exchanges Statistics (.xls)
Market Holidays (Worldwide List)
Basic Exchange Info Sheet (.xls) (Worldwide List)
NASDAQ Market Handbook
1999 (.pdf)||| 1998 ||| 1997
NYSE Factbook
New Zealand Stock Exchange Factbook ||| 1998 ||| 1997
Index Components
Dow Jones Industrial Average Component
Dow Jones Utility Average Components
Dow Jones Transportation Average Components
FTSE 100
Russell (1000, 2000, 3000) Index Components (Select Index Membership)
S&P 500 Components
MidCap 400 Components
SmallCap 600 Components
Additional S&P Index Info
Switzerland
Switzerland: A Brief Guide
Switzerland at a Glance
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Tax
***State Tax Forms Compilation (FTA)***
2000 Worldwide Executive Tax Guide
2000 Worldwide Corporate Tax Guide
Internal Revenue Service Data Book
||| Additional IRS Stats ||| IRS Publications
Internal Revenue Service Manual
State Tax Data and Facts (Tax Foundation)
State Tax Rates/Structures (FTA)
Telecommunication
Americas Telecommunication Indicators (ITU) (Exec Summary)
Telecoms At A Glance Industry Profile (ITU)
Television
Cable Television Facts (Cablevision)
TV Facts ||| TV Basics (Television Ad Bureau)
Tennessee
Blue Book (abridged)
Terrorism
Foreign Terrorism Organization Designations (U.S. DOS)
Patterns of Global Terrorism (U.S. DOS)
Texas
The Handbook of Texas
Transportation
Amtrak Facts and Figures ||| Annual Report
Highway Statistics (FHWA) ||| Our Nations Highways
National Transportation Statistics (BTS)
North American Transportation in Figures (DOT)
North American Transportation in Figures (Transport Canada)
Pocket Guide to Transportation Statistics (BTS)
Transportation in Canada Annual Report (Transport Canada)
Transporation Indicators (BTS)
Transportation Statistics Annual Report (BTS)
U.S. Waterway System Facts (USACE)
Worldwide Transportation Directory (BTS)
Travel/Tourism
see also Tourism Offices Worldwide
Travel Warnings & Consular Information Sheets (U.S. Dept of State)
Travel Information and Advisory Reports (Canada-DFAIT)
Travel Advice (Australian Dept. of Foreign Affairs & Trade)
Travel Advice (U.K. Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
Travelling in Europe 2000 (EU)
Yellow Book & Blue Sheets (Travel Health Info) (Center for Disease Control)
Basic Tourism Market Analysis (ITA)
International Travel Stats (TIA)
Tourism Statistics and Market Information (Org for American States)
UNESCO
UNESCO Statistical Yearbook 1999 (Limited Content)
UNICEF
Fact and Figures 2000
USGS (United States Geological Survey)
Fact Sheets (by theme)
USPS (U.S. Postal Service)
Postal Facts
United Kingdom
Economic Statistics: Pocket Data Bank
Economic Forecasts
Government Fact Files, Background on Policy
In Your Area (Basic Facts and Figures By Postal Code)
U.K. in Figures (National Statistics Office)
Latest Stat Releases
(UK) Statistical Abstract, Bank of England Part 1 ||| Part 2
United States
see also U.S. Census
see also Ameristat.Org
NEW***(12/28/00) U.S. Census 2000: First Set of Results Released
Annual Report of the United States ||| Budget Documents
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