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- English usage & style guides - Business dictionaries: (English - Polylingual) -
- Office tools: (Calendars & clocks - Postal codes (U.S. & Canada) - Photograph collections - Standards) -
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Item	Availability	Notes

Company & Organization Directories: (See also: BIC: Corporate Information: Company Financials, & BIC: International Business: Company Information)
Mergent Online via Mergent Online	1994-present	Corporate reports on 20,000+ U.S. & international corporations plus financial search engine.
Thomson One Banker via Thomson Financial	Current	Interactive database of U.S. and international public corporations, searchable by numerical and textual data.
Business and Company Resource Center via GaleNet	1980-date	Includes, among other things, company profiles, company brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, and more.
Brands and Their Companies Green Library RRF T223.V4A22	Current	A list of brands and trademarks (including d.b.a. names) and who owns them.
Directory of Corporate Affiliations Green Library RRF HG4067.A219 via National Register	Current	A directory of U.S. & international companies with subsidiaries, with an index to subsidiary names.
Directory of Florida Industries Green Library DESK T12.F6 Florida Chamber of Commerce	current	A directory of manufacturers in the state of Florida arranged by city and town, with SIC, alphabetical, & product indexes.
Dun's Directory of Service Companies Green Library RRF HD9981.3.D7 Dun & Bradstreet	Current	This companion volume to Million Dollar Directory covers service companies. Main listing by company, indexes by geographical location of headquarters and SIC indexes.
The Million Dollar Directory Green Library RRF HC102.D8 Dun & Bradstreet	Current	The main directory of American companies, both public and private. The usual entry includes corporate name, address, URL, officers, revenue, # of employees, NAICS & industries, and bank. Includes geographic and industry (SIC) indexes.
Florda Manufacturers Register Green Library REF HD9727.F6F573 Manufacturers' News Inc.	2004	A directory of manufacturers in the state of Florida, with sections by product and by city, with alphabetical & SIC indexes.
Thomas Register of American Manufacturers Green Library RRF T12.T6	Current	The major directory of American manufacturing companies, with selected catalogs/links available. Products are arranged by noun then any adjective--for instance, look under "Pipe, plastic" not "Plastic pipe." The web version also includes a directory of Canadian manufacutring companies.
National Directory: Convention & Visitors Bureaus, Chambers of Commerce	Check url date	Chambers of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureaus in the United States
World Chambers Network	Check url date	Links to various national chambers of commerce.

Managers & Corporate Officers
Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage via Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage	Dates vary	Full text of 12 Standard & Poor's investment publications covering managment, corporation data, industry data, mutual funds, and investment analysis. Under "Publication" select either "Register Executives" (to search by a persons last name), "Register Private Co," or "Register Public Co."
Standard & Poor's Register of Corporations, Directors and Executives Green Library RRF HG4057.A4 via S&P	Current year only	This annual directory (also included in S&P's Net Advantage, above) lists the top officers of both public and private companies, including the purchasing officer, along with their business backgrounds.
Reference Book of Corporate Managements Green Library RRF HD2745.D85 via D&B	Current year only	This annual publication includes the officers of U.S. corporations, their responsibilites, and their backgrounds, including education

English Usage & Style Guides (See also: Communication on the BIC: Management, Administration, & Human Resources page; for business plans, see: Office Tools, Business Plans, etc., below.)
The New Oxford American Dictionary (or, via Oxford Reference Online if you are off campus.)	2006	"Produced by Oxford's American Dictionaries Program, and drawing on the expertise of scores of American scholars and advisers, The New Oxford American Dictionary, Second Edition, sets the standard of excellence for lexicography in this country." More than 250,000 entries & definitions. See the English Language Dictionaries and Thesauruses" suite for more titles. [caaiad]
The Oxford American Thesaurus of Current English (or, via Oxford Reference Online if you are off campus.)	2006	"This thesaurus is based on state-of-the-art research conducted by Oxford's U.S. dictionary staff using a vast database of some 200 million words. It has more than 15,000 main entries keyed to over 350,000 synonyms, with accompanying example sentences and phrases. Key entries are also supplemented by antonym lists. With clear, expert advice on grammar, usage, and pronunciation, this up-to-date thesaurus is the first place to look when you want just the right word. " Includes 15,000 headwords and 350,000 synonyms. [caaiad]
The Oxford Dictionary of American Usage and Style (or, via Oxford Reference Online if you are off campus.)	2006	"In this book of crisp, precise and often witty pronouncements on modern American English, Bryan Garner decisively answers ... hundreds of ... questions that bedevil those who care about the language. Garner draws on a host of evidence to support his judgements, citing thousands of examples - good, bad, and ugly - from sources such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Newsweek. " More than 250,000 entries & definitions. See the English Language Reference" suite for more titles. [caaiad]
Oxford Dictionary of Idioms (or, via Oxford Reference Online if you are off campus.)	2005	"The volume takes a fresh look at the idiomatic phrases and sayings that make English the rich and intriguing language that it is. The text explores the meanings and origins of such well-known idioms as 'set the world alight', 'cost an arm and a leg', 'once in a blue moon', and 'the tip of the iceberg'. Additions since the last edition, include such colourful expressions as 'chew the scenery', 'jump the shark', and 'give someone the hairy eyeball'." [caaiad]
Style Manuals & Writing Guides (via FIU Libraries)	Check url date	A collection of links to various style manuals on the WWW. [caaiad]
The Business Writer's Handbook. Green Library DESK HF5726.B874 2003. via St. Martins Press	2003	One of the most complete guides to writing anything related to business or companies. The authors, Gerald J. Alred, Charles T. Brusaw, and Waltaer E. Oliu, have constantly updated this work to provide current, useful manuals to how to write. Includes index. [caaiad]
Communicating Effectively, "Best Practices" series. Green Library REF HF5718.K71726 2007 via HarperCollins	2007	A concise guide to communicating, both in writing and in speaking, by Garry Kranz. Most sections incorporate quotations, "Powrepoints," and a checklist of "do's and don'ts," as well as examples. Includes a bibliography and index. [caaiad]
Perfect Phrases for Writing Grant Proposals. Green Library REF HG177.B77 2008 via McGraw-Hill	2008	A general guide to writing grant proposals, with examples of sections/phrases, by Dr. Beverly Browning. [caaiad]
Perfsuasive Proposals and Presentations: 24 Lessons for Writing Winners. Green Library REF HF5718.5.P547 2005. via McGraw-Hill	2005	A step-by-step guide to writing proposals, be they sales-oriented or otherwise, by Heather Pierce. [caaiad]

Business Dictionaries (English Language)
Acronyms, Initialisms, and Abbreviations Dictionary (or, via Gale Virtual Reference Library if you are off campus.)	2006	"Provides definitions of a wide variety of acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations and similar contractions, translating them into their full names or meanings. Terms from subject areas such as associations, education, the Internet, medicine and others are included." [caaiac]
A Dictionary of Accounting (or, via Oxford Reference Online if you are off campus.)	2005	"Substantially updated and expanded, the new edition of this dictionary provides straightforward definitions of the latest financial jargon along with comprehensive coverage of financial accounting, financial reporting, management accounting, direct and indirect taxation, corporate finance, and auditing. Coverage is international, and includes worked examples of difficult concepts and feature entries on key topics." [caaiad]
A Dictionary of Business and Management (or, via Oxford Reference Online if you are off campus.)	2006	"This dictionary is a wide-ranging and informative guide to all areas of business, covering business strategy, marketing, taxation, accounting, operations management, investment, banking and international finance." [caaiad]
A Dictionary of Economics (or, via Oxford Reference Online if you are off campus.)	2003	"A Dictionary of Economics provides clear, jargon-free definitions for thousands of economic terms, including up-to-date entries on topics such as e-commerce and the Euro. The dictionary covers all aspects of economic theory, from microeconomics to public finance and international trade with definitions of mathematical and statistical terms widely used in economics, as well as words from related areas such as business and finance." [caaiad]
A Dictionary of Finance and Banking (or, via Oxford Reference Online if you are off campus.)	2005	"This dictionary ...contains entries on every aspect of the financial world: insurance, stocks and shares, commodities, takeovers and mergers, international trade, and government finance. Fully revised for its third edition, the dictionary has expanded its international coverage and reflects new developments in areas such as building societies, the European monetary union, and stock exchange practices. Personal finance matters are also covered in depth, including investments, pensions, and taxation." [caaiad]
A Dictionary of Human Resource Management (or, via Oxford Reference Online if you are off campus.)	2001	"This dictionary is an authoritative source of precise and easy to understand definitions of words, terms, and phrases that are encountered in the fields of human resource management, personnel, and industrial relations. The latest management buzzwords are covered, along with key theoretical concepts from academics and consultants, technical terms used by practising HR managers, and major policies, practices, institutions, and legal terms." [caaiad]
A Dictionary of Statistics (or, via Oxford Reference Online if you are off campus.)	2006	"Fully updated for the second edition, A Dictionary of Statistics covers a broad range of statistical vocabulary in jargon-free language. It includes terms used in computing, mathematics, operational research, and probability, as well as biographical information on over 200 key figures in the field, and coverage of statistical journals and societies. It embraces the whole multi-disciplinary spectrum of this complex subject, and will be invaluable for students and professionals from a wide range of disciplines.... This new edition contains internet links which point to useful sites for further information, and many additional illustrative examples." [caaiad]
A Dictionary of the Internet (or, via Oxford Reference Online if you are off campus.)	2003	"This dictionary provides thousands of terms related to the Web, software technology, jargon, e-commerce, security, and the technical and organizational infrastructure of the Internet. There are also useful links to relevant websites. Because of the fast-moving nature of the Internet, the entries will be regularly updated and supplemented." Includes approximately 4,000 entries. [caaiad]
A Dictionary of Weights, Measures, and Units (or, via Oxford Reference Online if you are off campus.)	2004	"This comprehensive dictionary provides clear definitions of all the units, prefixes, and styling of the Syst�me International (SI), as well as industry-specific and traditional terms currently in use." [caaiad]
A Handbook of International Financial Terms (or, via Oxford Reference Online if you are off campus.)	2006	"This Handbook is the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference book on the world of finance. Here you can find out the meanings of what can seem a bewildering array of financial terms.... There are numerous examples to show how particular calculations and instruments are used; details are also given of acronyms, currencies, and major markets. Reflecting the development of global financial markets, the Handbook is a reliable guide for practitioners, as well as an invaluable companion for advanced students of finance, accounting, and business." [caaiad]
Accounting: The Language of Business via Horton Green Library REF HF5621.D28	1994	Includes a dictionary of accounting terms plus an annual report, a balance sheet (of a companyjust before it went bankrupt), a demonstration of how different approaches to accounting can result in greatly different reported incomes, and a list of all current GAAP.
Accounting, Budgeting, and Finance via AMACOM Green Library REF HG151.W62	1990	A handbook of "how to do" and "what is" in accounting and budgeting, by Charles J. Woelfel.
Acronym Finder via Mountain Data Systems, LLC.	Check url date	A tool for finding what acronyms, abbreviations, and initialisms stand for. Will also find the city, telephone exchange, and a map for U.S. and Canadian postal codes.
BLS Glossary of terms via BLS	Check url date	Definitions of terms used by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Money 101 glossary via CNN	Check url date	Actually, by the editors of CNN and Money magazine.
A Dictionary of Human Resource Management Green Library REF HF5549.A23D53 2001 via Oxford U. Press	Current	"An authoritative source of precise and easy to understand definistions of words, terms, and phrases that are used in the fields of human resource management, personnel, and industrial relations."
Dictionary of Marketing Green REF HF5415.K615 via Gower	1995	Includes definitions and diagrams.
Dictionary of Marketing & Advertising Green REF HF5415.R577 via Wiley	1995	Compiled by Jerry M. Rosenberg.
Dictionary of Marketing Terms, 2nd. Green REF HF5415.4874 via American Marketing Association	1995	In addition to the defined terms, includes a bibliography.
A Dictionary of Statistical Terms Green Library REF HA17.K4	1990	Prepared and published for the International Statistical Institute.
Dictionary of Statistics & Methodology Green Library REF HA17.V64	1999	"A nontechnical guide for the social sciences."
Encyclopedic Dictionary of Selling Green REF HF5438.25.G374 via Prentice-Hall	1994	In addition to definitions and extensive articles, includes diagrams and examples.
The Encyclopedia of Technical Market Indicators UP REF HG4915.C56 2003 by Robert W. Colby; publ. by McGraw-Hill	2nd edition, 2003	An encyclopedia of methods to evaluate stock, commodity, and options trading, including historical and general terms used. Includes charts and graphs in many articles. Index.
Glossary of Selected Financial Terms via IMF	Check url date	A glossary of finance terms as defined by the International Monetary Fund. [caahbb]
The History of Accounting: An International Encyclopedia via Garland Green Library REF HF5606.H573	1996	An encyclopedia of people, places, principles, and organizations related to accounting.
Investopedia via Investopedia, Inc./Forbes Media	Check url date	More than just a dictionary or encyclopedia, this site offers tutorials and free software on investing, as well as for-pay information and links. *Note:* Much advertising and for-pay services on these pages. [caahbb]
Kohler's Dictionary for Accountants via Prentice-Hall Green Library REF HF5621.K6	1983
Measuring Electronic Business: Definitions, Underlying Concepts, and Measurement Plans via U.S. Bureau of the Census	Check url date	The U.S. Census Bureau's definitions of e-business terms and measurements.
Oxford Dictionary of Accounting via Oxford U. Press Green Library REF HF5621.D53	1999
Webopedia via Webopedia	Check url date	An online dictionary of terms related to the internet and computers in general. [caahbb]

Business Dictionaries (polylingual)
Bilingual Dictionary of Legal Terms: English-Spanish/Spanish-English, 3rd ed. via McGraw-Hill Green Library REF K52.S6R36	2002	A true dictionary, the English words are defined in Spanish and the Spanish words are defined in English. In addition, after the Spanish to English section, is an appendix containing a number of English-language legal forms. - English - Spanish -
The Coopers & Lybrand Multilingual Dictionary of Financial Reporting via International Thomson Green Library REF HG151.C66	1996	Terms are arranged by the English word, with its equivalents listed across the page by German, Spanish, French, and Italian. German, Spanish, French, and Italian indexes are keyed to the English term. - English - German - Spanish - French - Italian -
Diccionario de Marketing Green REF HF5415.C25 1995 via Universidad de Deusto	1995	Each entry in Spanish has the English, French, & German equivalents, plus a description of the concept. There are also indexes by the English, French, and German terms. Spanish - English - French - German
Diccionario de Términos Contables y Comerciales/ Dictionary of Accounting and Business Terms via Arthur Andersen Green Library REF HF5621.A65	1969	A Spanish-English, English-Spanish dictionary. - Spanish - English -
Dictionnaire de la Comptabilité via L'institut Canadien des Comptables Agréé Green Library REF HF5621.S97	1977	This dictionary gives the English term, a definition in French, and the equivalent term in French. Includes an index by French terms keyed to English equivalents. - English - French -
The English/Spanish Glossary of Basic Accounting Terms via Irwin Green Library REF HF5621.W37	1994	This dictionary gives the English term, an equivalent term in Spanish (in parentheses), then a definition in Spanish. - English to Spanish only -
Lexique U E C via Union Européenne des Experts Comptables Economiques et Financiers Green Library REF HF5621.U5	1974	This dictionary gives the French term, a definition in French, and the equivalent term in German, English, Dutch, Danish, Italian, Spanish, and Portugese. - French to: German - English - Dutch - Danish - Italian - Spanish - Portugese -
Russian-English/English-Russian Glossary of Statistical Terms Green Library REF HA17.K67	1971	Prepared and published for the International Statistical Institute. - Russian - English -

Office Tools, Business Plans, etc. Also see Tools for Managers, BIC Management page; (Dates & time; Postal codes; Photographs; Standards) for statistical data, see: BIC: Statistics and Statistical Resources page.
Acronyms, Initialisms, and Abbreviations Dictionary (or, via Gale Virtual Reference Library if you are off campus.)	2006	"Provides definitions of a wide variety of acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations and similar contractions, translating them into their full names or meanings. Terms from subject areas such as associations, education, the Internet, medicine and others are included." [caaiac]
Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations, 2nd ed. (or, via Oxford Reference Online if you are off campus.)	1998, 2003	"20,000 abbreviations; 36,000 definitions. This is the most comprehensive dictionary of abbreviations available. In a world of rapidly proliferating abbreviations and acronyms, it is indispensable at home and in the office. Authoritative and up-to-date, it covers the most important business, scientific, and technical abbreviations, as well as those in everyday use. In addition to abbreviations used in English-speaking countries, the dictionary includes some non-English terms. " [caaiad]
Acronym Finder via Mountain Data Systems, LLC.	Check url date	A tool for finding what acronyms, abbreviations, and initialisms stand for. Will also find the city, telephone exchange, and a map for U.S. and Canadian postal codes.
BPlans.com	Check URL date	This commercial site provides examples of business plans. For a fee, they have products that will modify their example plans or provide a guide to starting a business, as well as other entrepreneurial tools.
How to Write a Business Plan. Green Library REF HD30.28.M3839 2007. via Nolo	2007	By Mike McKeever, this book describes what information is needed for a business plan, including what factors to consider, and a suggestion about the writing of the actual plan. Includes an accompanying CD, located on 5th Floor in Sound & Images Dept. [caaiad]
CCH Business Owner's Toolkit via CCH	Check URL date	CCH provides a combination of free and for-fee materials to aid the business owner/entrepreneur.
U.S. Business Advisor via U.S. government	Check URL date	A collection of tools and links to help U.S. businesses.
Dates & Times (Calendars, clocks, etc.)
Earthcalendar via earthcalendar.net	Check URL date	A guide to national and religious holidays around the world.
The World Clock	Check URL date	Time at any place in the world.
Postal Codes
Acronym Finder via Mountain Data Systems, LLC.	Check url date	A tool for finding what acronyms, abbreviations, and initialisms stand for. Will also find the city, telephone exchange, and a map for U.S. and Canadian postal codes.
Canadian Address Lookup & Verify via MelissaDATA	Check url date	Enter as much of a Canadian address as you know and this product will verify the whole, including providing Canadian postal codes.
Zip Code Lookup via USPS	Check url date	Provided by the U.S. Postal Service, this page allows you to type in an address and receive the correct Zip code.
Photograph Collections
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Agency, Photo Library via N.O.A.A.		This site is from the parent organization of the National Weather Service, among other agencies. Includes photographs from around the world where different scientists of the agency have been, especially (it seems) those working with fisheries. Click on the "Collections" tab for a drop-down box of the various collections, which can be browsed by albums of thumbnails or thumbnails of the whole collection. Also, check the "Links" tab (http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/otherphotos.html) for more sites, including photos from weather satellites and of particular storms. [caahaj]
The Picture Collection of the New York Public Library via NYPL		"Over 30,000 digitized images from books, magazines and newspapers as well as original photographs, prints and postcards, created mostly before 1923 and selected from the over 1,000,000 images in the Mid-Manhattan Library's Picture Collection. The Picture Collection is particularly rich in images of New York City, American history, and clothing and dress." This site may be searched by keyword or browsed by subject, and includes a huge number of collections. [caahba]
Picture History via Picture History LLC		"Picture History is an on-line archive of images illustrating more than 200 years of American history. High resolution images are available for professional licensing. Picture History is an on-line archive of images illustrating more than 200 years of American history. High resolution images are available for professional licensing. Framed and unframed photographs are available for sale at the Print Shop. Included in its holdings are the Picture History Collection, the Meserve-Kunhardt Collection, and the Gordon Parks Collection.Framed and unframed photographs are available for sale at the Print Shop. Included in its holdings are the Picture History Collection, the Meserve-Kunhardt Collection, and the Gordon Parks Collection." In addition to searching by keyword, the site may be browsed by broad topic, decade (from 1600-), photographer, and anniversary month. [caahba]
U.S. Geological Survey Central Regional Library via U.S.G.S.	1868 - present	This site is from the national mapping agency of the United States, part fo the Dept. of the Interior. This collection provides access to the complete collection of photographs from the USGS, housed in Denver, and ranging from 1868 to present. Includes photographs from many natural disasters, fossils, national parks, archaeological sites, and much more. [caahaj]
Industry Standards		(NOTE: For corporate/industry financial standards, see Industry Norms & Ratios, on the BIC Corporations & Company Information page.
National Institute of Standards and Technology via U.S. NIST	Check URL date	NIST, formerly the National Bureau of Standards, works to establish standards for just about everything. While there is much of interest for free, the actual standards usually require purchase.
NSSN Search Engine for Standards via ANSI	Check URL date	"A National Resource for Global Standards." Provided by the American National Standards Institute, this service, with both basic and advanced search forms, searches several databases of standards. In the "advanced" form, the searcher can choose 1 or more of the following fields: American National Standards; US Standards; ISO/IEC/ITU Approved Standards; Non-US National and Regional Standards; US DoD Approved Standards; ANS Under Development; ISO/IEC Development Projects; US DoD Development Projects; and CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) References. The results will provide descriptions of the standards and the appropriate numbers or other designations for purchase. [caahba]

Travel and Geopolitical Information Community evaluations - Embassies & visas - Maps & gazeteers including moving & community data (See also: BIC: International Business: Country & Culture; Country Rankings & Risks)
Cities of the World (or, via Gale Virtual Reference Library if you are off campus.)	2002	"A compilation of current information on cultural, geographic, and political conditions in 193 countries and their cities covering six continents, based on the Department of State's Post Reports. Maps and photos of many cities included." [caaiac]
Countries of the World and their Leaders (or, via Gale Virtual Reference Library if you are off campus.)	2007	"Covering nearly 200 countries, this yearbook is filled with reports from the U.S. Department of State. Entries typically cover the geography, history, government, and political conditions, economy and state relations with the United States for each. Includes information on passport applications, visa requirements, regulations and duties, international health and disease, and national holidays." [caaiac]
Europa World Yearbook via Europa Publications	Current	For each of the over 250 countries and more than 1,600 international organizations covered, includes an introductory survey of recent history, economic affairs, government, defense, education and public holidays, as well as a statistical survey of population, health & welfare, agriculture, forestry, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, the media, and education. Each listing is concluded with a directory of addresses, phone numbers, email, & websites for government, embassy, business, political, religious, civic, and other organizations.
Geodata: The World Geographical Encyclopedia (or, via Gale Virtual Reference Library if you are off campus.)	2003	"Entries describe the physical geography of every nation and dependency on Earth. Physical features, climate, and vegetation are discussed in detail using a consistent set of rubrics. Every entry features a physical relief map designed to illuminate the text of the entry. A World Rankings appendix includes dozens of tables ranking major features of the Earth, such as largest river by length and volume, tallest mountains by continent, and deepest oceans. Includes a glossary of geographical and geological terms." [caaiac]
A Guide to Countries of the Worldt (or, via Oxford Reference Online if you are off campus.)	2007	"This invaluable global handbook contains separate entries for every country in the world. Each entry gives a succinct overview covering the contemporary social, economic, religious and political issues that shape the country. It also contains vital statistics such as GDP, life expectancy, income distribution, and internet use. " [caaiad]
Worldmark Encyclopedia of Nations (or, via Gale Virtual Reference Library if you are off campus.)	2007	"Presents easy-to-understand information on 200 countries and dependencies from around the world. Entries discuss a variety of topics in detail, from banking and securities to climate, from government data to demographic statistics. Also includes biographical essays on national leaders." [caaiac]
Acronym Finder via Mountain Data Systems, LLC.	Check url date	A tool for finding what acronyms, abbreviations, and initialisms stand for. Will also find the city, telephone exchange, and a map for U.S. and Canadian postal codes.
Airport Council International via ACI	Check url date	Includes access to airport websites around the world as well as data related to airports.
Biztravel.com Home Page	Check URL for date.
Bureau of Consular Affairs via U.S. Dept. of State	Check URL for date.	Among other items of interest, includes travel warnings.
Earthcalendar	Check URL for date.	For world national and religious holidays.
Homefair.Com via homefair.com	Check URL date	This site has several "calculators", for determining such things as the cost of a move to the desireability of a location.
International Monetary Fund: Selected Exchange Rates via IMF	Check URL date	Some data is to the $US, some is $US to country currency, some is to SDR, the IMF's "Special Drawing Rights." (See elsewhere on the IMF site for a definition.)
National Directory: Convention & Visitors Bureaus, Chambers of Commerce	Check url date	Chambers of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureaus in the United States
Welcome to Rand McNally Online via Rand McNally	Check URL for date.	A site with many traveler's aids, including a catalog of publications for sale by Rand McNally.
Rubicon's Digital Passport via Rubicon	Check URL for date.	A site with several different items to help the traveler.
Trail Posts: Airlines via FIU Libraries	Check URL for date.	A collection of links to major airlines' sites.
Trail Posts: Health & Travel Warnings via FIU Libraries	Check URL for date.	A collection of links to providers of health and travel warnings.
Trail Posts: Lodging via FIU Libraries	Check URL for date.	A collection of links to major hotel/motel chains.
Trail Posts: Maps via FIU Libraries	Check URL for date.	A collection of links to major hotel/motel chains.
The World Clock	Check URL for date.
The World Factbook via the CIA	Check URL date	One of the most comprehensive sources of what is going on in countries around the world, this source can help you know what to do and what the internal conditions of other countries are.
Community Evaluations & Costs
Cities of the United States (or, via Gale Virtual Reference Library if you are off campus.)	2006	"In four volumes, this reference book brings together a wide range of hard-to-locate data to answer questions concerning American cities. Each volume focuses on a different geographic region: South, West, Midwest and Northeast. Each volume covers the area's largest or fastest-growing cities, or those with a particular historical, political, industrial or commercial significance." [caaiac]
Cities of the World (or, via Gale Virtual Reference Library if you are off campus.)	2002	"A compilation of current information on cultural, geographic, and political conditions in 193 countries and their cities covering six continents, based on the Department of State's Post Reports. Maps and photos of many cities included." [caaiac]
ACCRA Cost of Living Index via ACCRA Green Library REF HD6977.C63 (2 yrs) UGEN older issues	Current 2 years UREF UGEN 1992, is.3 –	The American Chamber of Commerce Researchers Association produces this quarterly index of cost of living factors for the United States based on volunteer-provided information. The "Metro/Micro" section covers overal cost-of-living and its 6 subsections (grocery, housing, utilities, transportation, health care, and miscellaneous), based on the US average=100. The second section, "Price Report," lists the actual average cost for the various items included in the various categories. Both sections are arranged by state then metropolitan area. NOTE: Because it is based on information provided by voluteers, not all cities are included in each issue.
Bankrate.Com via Bankrate.com	Check URL date	This site has several "calculators", for determining such things as the cost of a mortgage to the desireability of a location. Of particular value, it allows comparison of the cost of living factors between any two cities included in the quarterly ACCRA Cost of Living Index, although not all the factors reported by ACCRA are included in the comparisons.
ERsys via ERsys.com	Check URL date	A guide to information about places in the U.S. Provides maps, media, demographics, education and school district data, links (including commercial advertisements), environment, housing, labor, quality of life components, transportation, current weather, etc.
Homefair.Com via homefair.com	Check URL date	This site has several "calculators", for determining such things as the cost of a move to the desireability of a location.
Move via National Assoc. of Realtors	Check URL date	Provides resources for searching for houses, apartments, and senior adult communities, as well as other resources, such as Welcome Wagon. Includes access to house plans, house valuation tools, decorating tips, and more.
Embassies & Visas
Websites of Foreign Embassies in the U.S. via U.S. Dept. of State	Check URL date	The U.S. Dept. of State's directory of foreign embassies in the U.S. with their websites.
Websites of U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Diplomatic Missions via U.S. Dept. of State	Check URL date	The U.S. Dept. of State's guide to embassies, consulates, & diplomatic missions of the United States located in other countries, complete with their websites.
Project Visa via Projectvisa	Check URL for date.	A directory to websites for embassies and visa applications worldwide. *Please Be Aware:* The quick links on the first page lead to commercial websites, not governmental; these are ADVERTISEMENTS. Use the map and/or dropdown box to access official information.
Maps & Gazeteers
Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection via University of Texas Libraries	Check URL date	Undoubtedly one of the best organized and broadest collections of maps on the internet. Includes historical, political, geographic, and topical maps.
Avis Maps and Directions via Avis Rent a Car System	Check URL date	Provides airport maps, driving maps, and driving directions. Includes a link to international weather, as well as information relevant to renting a car from Avis.
MapQuest.Com via MapQuest.Com	Check URL date	A popular, commercial mapping company, with online maps and directions. Includes a multi-stop route builder.
Norman B. Leventhal Map Center via Boston Public Library	Check URL date	"The Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the Boston Public Library is a public private partnership launched in 2004 to preserve and provide free public access to the Boston Public Library's historically significant collection of 200,000 maps and 5,000 atlases." NOTE: This link goes to a page where the browser controls are eliminated. To leave it, you have to kill the window and start all over.
NOAA - Charting and Navigation Theme Page via NOAA	Check URL date	This page is provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Dept. of Commerce, to aid navigation. Links on this page lead to current and historic maps and charts, as well as nautical charts, tide & tidal current tables, and hydrographic surveys.
Ordnance Survey via Ordnance Survey	Check URL date	The national mapping agency of Great Britain provides maps and locator tools to find places in Great Britain. Includes, via tabs, links to business and leisure application pages, as well as this general mapping site.
UC Atlas of Global Inequality via UCSC	Check URL date	"The Atlas integrates data, maps, and graphs to create an interactive website for accessing and analyzing information addressing global change and inequality."
U.S. Geological Survey via U.S.G.S. Map Locator & Downloader	Check URL date	The national mapping agency of the United States, part fo the Dept. of the Interior, provides access to data and maps regarding the U.S. Includes much data concerning the physical aspects of the United States, including scientific applications and results. Includes a link to state information, including leisure uses. Map Locator & Downloader from USGS. (New in August, 2007.) The U.S. Geological Survey Central Regional Library (photograph library.)

Quick Legal Information: (Dictionaries - Directories - Legal Abbreviations & Citation Forms - Legal Encyclopedias)
Dictionaries of Law & Legal Topics
Bilingual Dictionary of Legal Terms: English-Spanish/Spanish-English, 3rd ed. via McGraw-Hill Green Library REF K52.S6R36	2002	A true dictionary, the English words are defined in Spanish and the Spanish words are defined in English. In addition, after the Spanish to English section, is an appendix containing a number of English-language legal forms.
Black's Law Dictionary, 7th ed. via West Green Library DESK KF156.B53	1999	The most famous dictionary of English and American law. Appendices include legal maxims, the U.S. Constitution, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a time chart of the U.S. Supreme Court, Federal Circuits map, British regnal years, and a list of works cited.
Diccionario de Derecho Canonico. via Universidad Pontificia Comillas Green Library REF KBG.D53	1989	A dictionary of Canon law in Spanish.
Law & Commercial Dictionary in Five Lanuages: English to German, Spanish, French, Italian. via West's Green Library REF K54.W47	1985	In two volumes, Mainly English terms, with a few from the other included languages, all defined in English, with similar terms in each of the other four languages. The appendix includes legal abbreviations for each of the languages, air distances between major cities, countries and capitals, an international telephone code directory, and conversions for weights and measures.
Lex Mercatoria via Lex Mercatoria	(check url date)	A broad coverage of international business law, with numerous specifics. Includes special files on Islamic and PRC commercial law.
The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics and the Law. via Stockton Press Green Library REF K487.E3N49	1998	More encyclopedic than dicitonary-like, these 3 volumes define the terms of law and economics.
Oxford Dictionary of Law, new ed. via Oxford University Pr. Green Library REF KD313.C66	1997	A dictionary of legal terms within the laws of England.
Directories
Federal Regulatory Directory. via CQ Green Library REF KF5406.A15F4	Current	A guide to the regulatory agencies, what they do, who to contact, and related non-governmental organizations.
The Florida Bar Journal: Directory Issue. via Fl. Bar Journal Green Library REF KFF5.F56	2002	A guide to lawyers and the legal environment within Florida.
Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Locator via Martindale	(check url date)	The best-known directory of lawyers in the U.S.
Legal Abbreviations & Citation Forms *Note:* Both Lexis and Westlaw provide the correct citations for materials on their sites. If you need to do correct legal citations, better to go to these services on the BIC: Legal Environment page and use their search engines.
Bieber's Dictionary of Legal Abbreviations, 3rd ed.. via Hein Green Library DESK KF246.B46	1988	The "reference guide for attorneys, legal secretaries, paralegals and law students" giving the full name for the abbreviations used in legal citations.
Bieber's Dictionary of Legal Citations, 3rd ed.. via Hein Green Library DESK KF246.B45	1988	The "reference guide for attorneys, legal secretaries, paralegals and law students" giving the proper citation form for each legal publication.
Legal Encyclopedias *Note:* The following are encyclopedias of legal topics, not "legal encyclopedias" in the technical sense. For the latter, see "AmJur" in West Campus Research on the Legal Environment Resources page.
Encyclopedia of Islamic Law: A Compendium of the Major Schools. via Kazi Publications Green Library REF KBL.B35	1996	An encyclopedic coverage of Shari'ah, in the variations according to the 5 major schools.
Encyclopedia of the American Constitution. via Macmillan Green Library REF KF4548.E53	1986	This 4-volume encyclopedia has articles on topics, laws, and persons related to the U.S. Constitution and the development of its interpretation. Appendices include the constitution, the Articles of Confederation, other documents related to the Constitution's creation, a chronology, and important events in its development.
West's Encyclopedia of American Law. via West Green Library REF KF154.W47	1998	An encyclopedic dictionary of legal concerns in the United States. Vol. 12 has a dictionary of legal terms, table of cases cited, and indexes by name and subject.
Cornell Law School - Legal Research Encyclopedia via Cornell Law School	(check url date)	An encyclopedia about law, not a "legal encyclopedia" such as AmJur or CJS.

Business Metasearch Sites:
Business and Company Resource Center via GaleNet	1980-date	Indexes 1000+ scholarly and trade journals, popular magazines, and newspapers in business and industry. Also includes company profiles, company brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, and more.
Internet Sources for U. S. Corporate, Industrial, and Economic Information via UNC-Charlott Library	(check url date)	A collection of sites from UNCC, oriented toward business in the United States.
Global Edge Resource Desk via MSU Center for International Business Education and Research	(check url date)	Provides links to selected sources of international business information on the internet, mainly through free sites.
LLRX: Locating Company Information via Thompson, Hine and Flory LLP	(check url date)	A site giving links to many resources concerning company information.
Virtual International Business and Economics Sources via UNC-Charlotte Library	(check url date)	Provides links to selected sources of international business information on the internet, mainly through free sites.

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