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Science & Technology Almanac A comprehensive annual reference that covers both current news and encyclopedic information on all major sci-tech disciplines. Yearly updates include news on important stories in science and technology; statistical snapshots of all countries of the world, including information on health, technology, and the environment; media activity including bestsellers; awards; biographies of important newsmakers; plus an extensive directory and a calendar for upcoming events. Published by Oryx Press (Greenwood) 1999-2002 Review Quotes"Scheduled to be updated every year, this almanac is recommended, because of its currency and coverage, for both academic and public libraries." —Library Journal ". . . an excellent ready reference for librarians and library staff trying to answer questions on the past years events such as the ozone hole or televised euthanasia. . . Many excellent Web sites are provided to feed the imagination or to aid in-depth research . . . Although there are works with similar names . . . Allstetter's work has much more ready reference scientific information . . . Covering a plethora of information over a broad spectrum of the sciences, this source will be valuable in school, public, and academic libraries." —ALA's Reference and User Services Quarterly "This volume is a one-stop, well-organized source of information for general and technical audiences, as well as a practical reference for any library." —SB&F "Floating concise topical reports atop a deep well of background and historical information, [the Almanac] presents a quick reference that should sit beside the standard almanacs in every collection." —School Library Journal Excerpts For excerpts and a preview, see www.science-almanac.com. For more information, please call us directly at 212.645.2900, and ask for the President of the Publishing Division, at extension 788. Or, you can contact us directly through this Web site.
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