Now in its eighteenth edition, the Europa International Foundation Directory 2009 provides an un-paralleled guide to the foundations, trusts, charitable and grant-making NGOs, and other similar not-for-profit organizations of the world. It provides a comprehensive picture of third sector activity on a global scale. Presenting names and contact details for over 2,550 institutions world-wide, this new edition has been revised and expanded to include the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on this growing sector. Part One Essays provide valuable background information on the sector, giving an introductory overview of foundation activity world-wide, as well as detailing the direction in which foundations and NGOs are moving in the 21st century. Part Two Entries are arranged alphabetically, and are listed within individual country chapters. Over 2,500 entries are listed, providing the following details: directory information, including the name of the organization, postal address, e-mail and internet addresses as well as telephone and fax numbers full details of the date of establishment and the aims and function of the organization are listed where appropriate, as well as its principal activities: projects and programmes, etc. Restrictions on grants are listed along with the geographical area of activity, finances, key executives and trustees of the organization Foundation centres and co-ordinating bodies are listed in a separate section at the start of each chapter. These include CAF (Charities Aid Foundation, UK), Civil Society International (USA) and the Association internationale des charites (Belgium). Entries listed include: Polish-Czech-Slovak Solidarity Foundation, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Rowan Charitable Trust, Marie Curie Cancer Cure and Medecins sans Frontieres. Part Three Indexes are provided, listing foundations alphabetically, by geographical region of concern (e.g. the Middle East, Western Europe, Central and South America and the Caribbean, etc.) and by main areas of activity.

The eighth edition of this well-informed and comprehensive Encyclopedia and Directory charts the European Union's development. Thoroughly updated, this extensive reference source provides in-depth information on all matters relating to the European Union: the expansion of the EU under the Nice Treaty is covered, and the future of the union is addressed. A glossary of key terms, a statistical survey and a directory section provide a unique guide to the workings of the EU as well as up-to-date contact details of MEPs and other EU officials. Features an up-to date chronology of the EU (from 1947 to present). an A-Z section contains concise definitions and explanations of organizations, acronyms and terms, and articles on each member state. Comprising over 1,000 entries compiled by acknowledged experts, terms listed include: the Convention on the Future of Europe; the Rapid Reaction Mechanism; the Charter of Fundamental Rights; the Laeken Declaration; enlargement; and immigration policy. a series of introductory articles provide an overall view of the policies and activities of the EU. Essay subjects include: defence policies of the EU; the EU economy; European Monetary Union; the governance, legal and social frameworks of the EU; enlargement; external relations, migration and asylum policy. an extensive directory of key names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and internet addresses of all major European Union institutions and their official bodies. This information is supplemented by summaries of important treaties; details of information sources in the EU; and details of EU trade associations. Also in this section, details of MEPs - their political groups and national parties. a statistical survey provides tables covering areas such as: population, employment, agriculture, energy and mining, industry, finance, trade, transport and communications, tourism, health and welfare, and education across the EU. This title will prove invaluable to academic and public libraries, politicians and government agencies and the media, as well as to all those in need of accurate and reliable information on the European Union.

International Who's Who of Authors and Writers 2008 provides an invaluable and practical source of biographical information on the key personalities and organizations of the literary world. Now in its Twenty-Third edition, the book is revised and updated annually by our editorial team and covers the most important authors and writers at work today. This title will prove an invaluable acquisition for journalists, television and radio companies, public and academic libraries, PR companies, literary organizations and anyone needing up-to-date information in this field. Entries Biographical details are listed for writers of all kinds, including novelists, playwrights, essayists, editors, columnists, journalists, as well as literary agents and publishers. Each entry provides personal information, career details, works published, literary awards and prizes, memberships and contact information, where available. Entries listed include Thomas Pynchon, Tahar Ben Jelloun, Xinran Xue, Fred Vargas and Kazuo Ishiguro. Key features Over 8,000 entries A directory section, including detailed lists of major international literary awards and prizes, principal literary organizations, and literary agents Entries for established writers, as well as for those who have recently risen to prominence Hundreds of new entries are included in this edition.

Presented in bilingual form (English/French), these bibliographies list the most important publications in the field of Political Science in 1987. Arranged in a decimal system of classification and including author and subject indexes.

Examining environmental issues throughout the world, this reference title contains thorough definitions and explanations of terms relating to the environment. The volume includes detailed maps, an extensive bibliography and a Who's Who section, making this an essential one-stop reference work for anyone interested in environmental issues. Features of this title include: an updated A-Z section of key terms and issues surrounding the environment a comprehensive directory section organized alphabetically by country, listing main governmental and non-governmental organizations, both national and international a series of maps showing environmental features both regionally and world-wide an extensive bibliography of relevant periodicals a comprehensive who's who section of the leading personalities actively involved with environmental affairs. This new edition includes three revised and updated essays on The Politics of the Environment: 'International Environmental Politics and the State' - by Hugh Dyer 'International Organizations and the Global Environment' - by Hannes R. Stephan and Fariborz Zelli 'The Ethical Dimentionsof Global Environmental Change' - by Chukwumerije Okereke

This second edition presents invaluable information on those companies and organizations that provide services related to the EU. Listing government as well as commercial sources, together with details of funding and useful contact points, this directory is essential for those whose business requires interaction with the EU.
Listing some 12,500 key Belgian and EU decision-makers, this publication opens the doors to government, professional associations, the media, foreign representations, companies, consultants and law firms, EU and national financial incentives and key EU information and documentation.
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This reference details key personnel in each of the EU's institutions and decentalized agencies: European Commission, European Parliament, Council of the European Union, Economic and Social Committee, Court of Justice, European Investment Bank, Court of Auditors, Committee of the Regions etc. Over 5900 persons are listed with areas of responsibility and direct telephone number. The publication should be useful for anyone having dealings with the European Union, as they can see at a glance the person they need to contact with questions on any economic, commercial or industrial sector.

The Nice treaty was adopted on 10 December 2000 by the fifteen Heads of State and Government at the end of the French Presidency of the European Union. The Treaty is the cornerstone of an EU enlargement process which is unprecedented in the history of European construction and which will put an end to several decades of painful division. This title, a follow-up to the Rome, Maastricht and Amsterdam Treaties - Comparative Texts, published in 1999, highlights the amendments and new Articles contained in the Nice Treaty compared with its precursors.

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