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In print for more than seven decades as Broadcasting Yearbook and
more recently, Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook, this directory
has been the go-to source for station data and industry contacts in
the US and Canadian television, radio and cable marketplace.
Globally renowned for its accuracy, consistency and reliability,
the Europa World Year Book 2019 is your source for detailed country
surveys containing the latest analytical, statistical and directory
information for over 250 countries and territories. For ninety
years since its first publication, the Europa World Year Book has
been the premier source of contemporary political and
socio-economic analysis for library reference shelves, offering
timely information with a global reach. The Europa World Year Book
2019 is also available online as an authoritative and
regularly-updated digital resource. For more information, please
visit: www.europaworld.com.
Combining impartial analysis with reliable facts and figures, this
fully revised and updated 21st edition provides up-to-date
commentary on these vast North American nations. General Survey
Essays by leading experts analyse topics of regional importance,
including: - US-Canadian integration, immigration, and the
treatment of Indigenous peoples in North America. Country Surveys
Each country is dealt with in greater detail within its own
section. Country chapters include: - a chronology of political
events - essays covering key socio-political and economic themes,
including: recent political developments; foreign policy;
constitution; the economy; energy policy; agriculture; trade;
health and social policy - additional essays examining timely
subjects such as US-Chinese economic competition, religion in US
politics and the US Judicial system - historical, political and
economic surveys of each of the US states and Canadian provinces
and territories - statistical surveys of economic and demographic
indicators - comprehensive directory sections covering public
affairs, the economy and society, which provide contact details and
other useful information for the most significant institutions in
the region.
Songwriter's Market is the go-to source for songwriters and
performing artists who seek career advice and up-to-date
information for placing their songs with music publishers,
discovering record companies or producers, securing representation
with a manager, and much more. With insights from a variety of
industry experts and both career and up-and-coming songwriters,
this edition features the firsthand and insider knowledge
songwriters need to launch their career. You gain access to:
Interviews with veterans like Phil Cody, Chip Taylor, and Marc
Jordan and rising stars like Simon Wilcox, Francesco Yates, and the
Grammy-nominated Erik Blu2th Griggs. Articles on breaking into
Nashville, using Twitter to market yourself as a songwriter, and
crowdfunding. Hundreds of songwriting-placement opportunities.
Listings for songwriting organizations, conferences, workshops,
retreats, colonies, contests, venues, and grant sources. + Includes
exclusive access to the video "Pat Pattison Masterclass: Rhythm and
Form" "Songwriter's Market is the indispensable tool you need to
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craft to an unequaled collection of pitching resources for your
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writer and producer of more than 500 songs for television, records,
and audio products, and author of top-selling songwriting books
A comprehensive survey of the countries and territories of this
region, incorporating the latest economic and political
developments. General Survey Essays by acknowledged experts in the
region cover a variety of topical issues. In addition, appendices
discuss the religions of the region and the Russian Baltic
territory of Kaliningrad. Country Surveys Individual chapters for
each country, containing: - information on physical and social
geography - a detailed chronology of political events, both recent
and historical - essays on each country's political history and
economy - a statistical survey - an extensive directory of contact
details for political, state and commercial institutions and
organizations in the region (covering national and local
government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the
judicial system, religion, the media, finance, telecommunications
and broadcasting, major companies, transport, tourism, culture,
social welfare, the environment, defence, education and more) - and
a select bibliography. Who's Who in Central and South-Eastern
Europe Biographical details for more than 200 of the region's
leading political figures. Regional Information Contact information
and extensive details of the activities of regional and
international organizations active in the region; a list of
research institutes that focus on the region, together with contact
details; and select bibliographies of both books and periodicals.
The 33rd edition of Which London School? & the South-East
provides up-to-date details of 1,500 independent schools. It
includes everything a parent might need to know about independent
schooling in the region: day, boarding and nursery schools in
London; day and boarding schools in Greater London and the
surrounding area, including Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex,
Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire;
international schools; colleges of further education; helpful
editorials; contact details for educational associations.
This comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East
Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands,
fully revised to reflect current economic and political
developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.
Calendar of Political Events A calendar of events provides a
convenient reference guide to the year's main political
developments General Survey Written by leading experts, this
collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues.
Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country containing: *
essays on geography, history and the economy * an economic and
demographic survey of the latest available statistics on
population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing,
mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism,
communications and education * a comprehensive directory of names
and contact details covering the most significant political,
financial and commercial institutions * a country-specific
bibliography. An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific
islands, including specially commissioned essays examining the
contemporary politics of the islands, their economies, security
concerns and the environmental issues confronting them Regional
Information * includes all major international organizations active
in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal
personnel * a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the
Pacific * a directory of research institutes specializing in the
region * select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering
the Asia-Pacific region * an index of regional organizations
The definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African
countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical
and directory data. General Survey Thoroughly revised and updated
analytical articles written by experts on the region and covering
both continent-wide and sub-regional issues. Country Surveys
Individual chapters on every country incorporating: essays on the
physical and social geography, recent history and economies an
extensive statistical survey of economic indicators a full
directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key
areas such as the government, diplomatic representation, the media,
finance, trade and industry, and defence a useful bibliography,
providing sources for further research. Regional Information
Detailed information on regional organizations; commodities;
research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and
periodicals.
This comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East
Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands,
fully revised to reflect current economic and political
developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.
Calendar of Political Events A calendar of events provides a
convenient reference guide to the year's main political
developments General Survey Written by leading experts, this
collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues.
Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country containing: *
essays on geography, history and the economy * an economic and
demographic survey of the latest available statistics on
population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing,
mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism,
communications and education * a comprehensive directory of names
and contact details covering the most significant political,
financial and commercial institutions * a country-specific
bibliography. An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific
islands, including specially commissioned essays examining the
contemporary politics of the islands, their economies, security
concerns and the environmental issues confronting them Regional
Information * includes all major international organizations active
in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal
personnel * a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the
Pacific * a directory of research institutes specializing in the
region * select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering
the Asia-Pacific region * an index of regional organizations.
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