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American Wholesalers and Distributors Directory

Readers can easily identify new distribution channels or prime licensing opportunities using American Wholesalers and Distributors Directory. Discover name and address of the organization, fax number, SIC code, principal product lines, total number of employees, estimated annual sales volume and principal officers of large and small wholesalers and distributors throughout the U.S and Puerto Rico.

Awards, Honors & Prizes

This international directory describes awards given for achievements in virtually every field of endeavor. Awards are listed alphabetically by the name of the administering organization, followed by alphabetical listings and descriptions of each of the awards it offers.

Brands and their Companies

This source lists manufacturers and distributors from small businesses to large corporations, from both the public and private sectors, offering complete coverage of more than 426,000 U.S. consumer brands; 115,000 manufacturers, importers or distributors; and companies that are out of business as well as brands that are no longer in production or are now considered generic.

Business Rankings Annual

Helps librarians answer reference questions related to rankings information. Working from a bibliographic file we have built up over the years, we have culled thousands of items from periodicals, newspapers, financial services, directories, statistical annuals and other printed material.

Consultants & Consulting Organizations Directory

More than 25,000 firms and individuals listed are arranged in subject sections under 14 general fields of consulting activity ranging from agriculture to marketing. More than 400 specialties are represented, including finance, computers, fund-raising and others.

Directories in Print

The most comprehensive source in its field, Directories in Print describes approximately 15,500 active rosters, guides and other print and nonprint address lists published in the United States and worldwide. Hundreds of additional directories (defunct, suspended and directories that cannot be located) are cited, with status notes, in the title/keyword index.

Directory of Special Libraries and Information Centers

Provides detailed contact and descriptive information on subject-specific resource collections maintained by various government agencies, businesses, publishers, educational and nonprofit organizations, and associations around the world.

Encyclopedia of American Religions

This is a comprehensive and compelling resource, with coverage on more than 2,300 North American religious groups in the U.S. and Canada -- from Adventists to Zen Buddhists. Information on these groups is presented in two distinct sections. These sections contain essays and directory listings that describe the historical development of religious families and give factual information about each group within those families, including, when available, rubrics for membership figures, educational facilities and periodicals.

Encyclopedia of Associations: International Organizations

This detailed resource covers multinational and national membership organizations from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, including U.S.-based organizations with a bi-national or multinational membership. Entries provide complete contact information, including names of directors and executive officers; e-mail and Web site addresses; description of the organization's history, governance, staff, budget, affiliations, goals, activities and much more.

Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S.

The only comprehensive source for detailed information on nonprofit American membership organizations of national scope. Each entry features a range of valuable data, typically including the organization's complete name, address, e-mail, Web site and phone; the primary official's name and title; founding date; purpose and activities; dues; national and international conferences; and more.

Encyclopedia of Associations: Regional, State, and Local Organizations

This guide to U.S. nonprofit membership organizations with interstate, intrastate, city or local scope includes trade and professional associations, social welfare and public affairs organizations and religious, sports and hobby groups with voluntary members.

Encyclopedia of Business Information Sources

Identifies live, print and electronic sources of information listed under alphabetically arranged subjects--industries and business concepts and practices. Listings are arranged by type of resource (directories, databases, newsletters, indexes, research centers, etc.) within each subject. Many entries also provide e-mail addresses and URLs covering online resources.

Encyclopedia of Governmental Advisory Organizations

This title contains entries which describe the activities and personnel of groups and committees that function to advise the President of the United States and various departments and bureaus of the federal government, as well as detailed information about historically significant committees.

Gale Directory of Databases

Indispensable for industry professionals, librarians and others seeking detailed information about electronic publishing and products, the Gale Directory of Databases profiles thousands of databases available worldwide in a variety of formats. Entries include producer name and contact information, description, cost and more.

Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media

This premier media directory contains thousands of listings for radio and television stations and cable companies. Print media entries provide address; phone, fax numbers, and e-mail addresses; key personnel, including feature editors; and much more. Broadcast media entries provide address; phone, fax, and e-mail addresses; key personnel; owner information; hours of operation; networks carried and more.

Government Research Directory

In this vital resource you'll find research facilities and programs of the U.S. and Canadian federal governments. Listings include e-mail addresses, information on patents available for licensing and expanded coverage of key personal contact. It also includes a master index of names, keywords and agencies; a geographic index with telephone and fax numbers; and a comprehensive subject index that includes more than 3,600 terms and cross-references.

Information Industry Directory

Tracks more than 12,000 of the companies that produce and provide electronic systems, services and products. Each entry includes contact information complete with e-mail address, thorough descriptions of organization systems, services and products, data sources, computer-based products and services and much more.

International Research Centers Directory

International Research Centers Directory provides unparalleled access to government, university, independent, nonprofit and commercial research and development activities in countries worldwide. Entries include English and foreign name of center, full mail and electronic address, personal contact, organizational affiliates, staff, description of research program, publications, services and more.

Law & Legal Information Directory

Law and Legal Information Directory provides descriptions and contact information for more than 21,000 institutions, services and facilities in the law and legal information industry. Information on bar review courses; national and international organizations; bar associations; federal court systems; law schools, scholarships and grants; legal periodicals; lawyer referral services; legal aid offices; public defender offices; small claims courts; and more are included. Features include URLs and e-mail addresses.

Major Chemical and Petrochemical Companies of the World

This directory covers more than 7,000 of the leading chemical and petrochemical companies worldwide. Coverage includes companies involved with general chemicals, petrochemicals, industrial gases, agricultural chemicals, specialty chemicals, fertilizers and oil refining. Entries typically provide: company name; address; telephone, telex and fax numbers; names of senior management and board members, including more than 47,000 senior executives; description of business activities; brand names and trademarks; subsidiaries and associates; financial information for the previous two years; and more. Includes a comprehensive index and an index listing company names alphabetically by country.

Major Companies of Asia and Australasia, 4-volume set

This authoritative directory has been expanded to cover 13,000 major companies and includes the contact names of more than 81,000 senior executives. major companies and includes the contact names of more than 81,000 senior executives. Entries typically include company name; address; telephone and fax numbers; e-mail and Web addresses; names of senior management and board members; description of business activities; brand names and trademarks; subsidiaries and affiliates; number of employees; financial information for the last two years; principal shareholders; and private/public status.

Available as a set, or individually:

Major Companies of Asia and Australasia, Vol. 1 - South East Asia - Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

Major Companies of Asia and Australasia, Vol. 2 – East Asia - People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Mongolia, Taiwan

Major Companies of Asia and Australasia, Vol. 3 – Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea

Major Companies of Asia and Australasia, Vol. 4 – South Asia - Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Major Companies of Africa South of the Sahara

This directory is an essential resource for any company wanting to exploit expanding business opportunities with South Africa and 42 other African nations. More than 1,700 major companies in South Africa are covered, plus 4,500 businesses in non-Arab countries south of the Sahara (1,000 new businesses have been added since last year). In addition to current and comprehensive information on each company, you'll also find 22,000 named senior executives. Three indexes allow for easy access to the data.

Major Companies Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Indepedent States

Combining the research expertise of both Graham & Whiteside and Dun & Bradstreet, this joint publication has been completely revised to include more than 9,500 of the most important business organizations in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Republics. The number of named contacts in the directory has been increased by more than 10,000 to 38,000 since the last edition.

Major Companies of Europe, 7-vol. set

Provides current and comprehensive information on more than 24,000 of Europe's largest companies, including the names of 194,000 senior executives. Entries typically include company name; address; telephone and fax numbers; e-mail and Web addresses; names of senior management and board members; description of business activities; brand names and trademarks; subsidiaries and affiliates; number of employees; financial information for the last two years; principal shareholders; and private/public status.

Available as a set, or individually:

Major Companies of Europe, Vol. 1: Southern Europe - Cypress, Greece, Italy, Israel, Malta, Portugal, Spain, Turkey

Major Companies of Europe, Vol. 2: France

Major Companies of Europe, Vol. 3: Germany

Major Companies of Europe, Vol. 4: Benelux Region - Austria, Belgium, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland

Major Companies of Europe, Vol. 5: Scandinavia - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden

Major Companies of Europe, Vol. 6: Central Europe - Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania,Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia

Major Companies of Europe, Vol. 7: United Kingdom and Ireland

Major Companies of Latin America and the Caribbean

Covering 47 countries, the new edition of this excellent directory has been expanded to include more than 7,500 major companies in Latin America and more than 1,500 leading Caribbean firms. Included are names and titles of more than 35,000 directors and senior executives, providing business professionals and researchers with the data needed to pursue opportunities in this growing and increasingly stable part of the world. Companies covered include the most important manufacturers, exporters, importers, service companies and financial institutions. The directory is indexed three ways to make searching quick and easy. Indexes are listed alphabetically by country, alphabetically by company name and by business activity, including SIC.

Major Companies of the Arab World

This directory provides information on more than 7,800 of the largest companies in Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Algeria, Bahrain, Dubai, Egypt, Fujairah, Gaza/West Bank, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Ras Al Kaimah, Saudi Arabia, Sharjah, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Um Al Quwain and Yemen. Also included are the names of more than 38,000 senior executives. For each company, you'll find contact data, a description of business activities, financial information for the last two years and more. Three indexes facilitate research.

Major Energy Companies of the World

This directory covers more than 4,000 companies involved in coal mining and coal products; electricity supply; fuel distribution; natural gas supply; nuclear engineering; oil and gas exploration and production; oil and gas services and equipment; and oil refining worldwide. Entries typically provide: company name; address; telephone, telex and fax numbers; email and Web addresses; names of senior management and board members, including more than 20,000 senior executives; description of business activities; brand names and trademarks; financial information for the previous two years; and more.

Major Telecommunications Companies of the World

Major Telecommunications Companies of the World profiles more than 3,500 of the leading telecommunications companies worldwide, including many of the top Internet companies. Each listing typically includes: company name; address; telephone and fax numbers; e-mail and Web addresses; names of senior management and board members; description of business activities; brand names and trademarks; subsidiaries and associations; number of employees; financial information for the previous two years; principal shareholders; and public/private status.

Major Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies of the World

This directory covers the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, providing essential business profiles of the international leaders in the industry. Entries typically provide: company name; address; telephone, telex and fax numbers; email and Web site addresses; names of senior management and board members including senior executives; description of business activities; brand names and trademarks; subsidiaries and associates; financial information for the previous two years; and more.

Major Financial Institutions of the World

Essential for those doing business in the global financial market, this directory covers more than 9,000 leading financial institutions worldwide, including banks, investment, insurance and leasing companies. Entries in this 2-vol. set typically provide: company name; address; telephone, telex and fax numbers; names of senior management and board members, including more than 70,000 senior executives; description of business activities; brand names and trademarks; subsidiaries and associates; number of employees; financial information for the previous two years; and more.

Major Food & Drink Companies of the World

This directory covers more than 9,800 of the leading food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink companies worldwide. Entries typically provide: company name; address; telephone, telex and fax numbers; names of senior management, including more than 45,000 senior executives; description of business activities; brand names and trademarks; subsidiaries and associates; financial information for the previous two years; and more.

Major Information Technology Companies of the World

This directory covers more than 3,100 of the leading information technology companies worldwide. Entries typically provide: company name; address; telephone, telex and fax numbers; email and Web site addresses; names of senior management and board members, including more than 12,000 directors and senior executives; description of business activities; brand names and trademarks; subsidiaries and associates; financial information for the previous two years; and more. Includes a comprehensive index and an index listing company names alphabetically by country.

Market Share Reporter

Presenting comparative business statistics in a clear, straightforward manner, Market Share Reporter affords an immediate overview of companies, products and services and cites original sources. A convenient arrangement by four-digit SIC code helps business decision makers and researchers easily access needed data for more than 2,000 entries. Each entry features a descriptive title; data and market description; a list of producers/ products along with their market share; and more.

Medical and Health Information Directory

This comprehensive guide to organizations, agencies, institutions, services and information sources in medicine and health-related fields provides complete contact information and a description of the organization.

National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations

Foundations, endowment funds, scholarships, research centers, trusts, religious organizations, associations, chambers of commerce, hospitals and universities are just a few of the kinds of influential organizations listed in TAFT's National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations. This is the most comprehensive guide to the growing nonprofit world, covering many nonprofit organizations required to file 990 returns with the Internal Revenue Service.

National Email & Fax Directory

The National Email and Fax Directory is a comprehensive "one stop" source of information on contact information--fax numbers, e-mail addresses, voice telephone numbers, and mailing addresses. Coverage spans over 151,000 major businesses, agencies and organizations in the United States.

National Faculty Directory

Find names, departmental affiliations and institutional addresses of professionals at American and Canadian colleges and universities.

Publishers Directory

Publishers Directory is your one-stop resource for exhaustive coverage of approximately 30,000 U.S. and Canadian publishers, distributors and wholesalers.

Research Centers Directory

Research Centers Directory has reported on the programs, facilities, publications, educational efforts and services of North America's leading nonprofit research institutes.

Scholarships, Fellowships & Loans

Written especially for professionals, students, parents, counselors and others interested in education, this annually updated resource provides sources of scholarships, fellowships, loans, internships, work study, and other education-related financial aid at all levels of study.

Telecom Directory

Telecommunications Directory provides detailed information on telecommunications companies providing a range of products and services from cellular communications and local exchange carriers to satellite services and Internet service providers.

Trade Shows Worldwide

Each edition of this annual resource includes listings for more than 10,000 trade shows; approximately 6,000 trade show sponsoring organizations; and more than 5,900 facilities, services and information sources on trade shows and exhibitions held in the United States and around the globe.

Ward's Business Directory of U.S. Private and Public Companies

Whether it be for contacting a company or calculating its marketshare, the Ward's Business Directory is an invaluable tool for librarians, executives, students, analysts, marketers and all other professionals who require updated company and industry profiles.