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The World Factbook is prepared by the Central Intelligence Agency for the use of US Government officials. This complete electronic edition is designed for optimal navigation on your handheld device. Complete (unabridged) edition. Maps, history, climate, population, religion, government, US diplomatic representation, economy, natural resources, communications, transportation, military - all essential information for over 270 countries, dependencies, and other areas in the world at your finger tips. Flags of the World. List of Abbreviations. List of International Organizations and Groups. List of International Environmental Agreements. Cross-Reference List of Country Data Codes. Cross-Reference List of Hydrographic Data Codes. Cross-Reference List of Geographic Names. Weights and Measures includes information on mathematical notation and metric interrelationships, as well as over 400 examples of standard conversion factors. FREE Updates. Table of Contents:. I. Country Information. 1 Country List and Maps. 2 Country Profiles A-Z. 3 Reference Maps. 4 Notes and Definitions. 5 Guide to Country Profiles. 6 Guide to Rank Order Pages. 7 Country Ranks A-Z. II. Supporting Information. 1. History of The World Factbook. 2. Flags of the World. 3. Gallery of Covers. 4. Contributors and Copyright Information. 5. Purchasing Information. 6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). III. Appendixes. A. Abbreviations. B. International Organizations and Groups. C. Selected International Environmental Agreements. D. Cross-Reference List of Country Data Codes. E. Cross-Reference List of Hydrographic Data Codes. F. Cross-Reference List of Geographic Names. G. Weights and Measures. Country Profiles:. Administrative divisions. Age structure. Agriculture - products. Airports - with paved runways. Airports - with unpaved runways. Airports. Area - comparative. Area. Background. Birth rate. Budget. Capital. Climate. Coastline. Communications - note. Constitution. Country name. Currency (code). Current more...

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The most comprehensive guide to Argentina ever written, this 1,000-page gem covers the country from top to toe. Over 2,500 locations are profiled - mountains, rivers, preserves, villages, historic sites, and cities. What to see and do, where to stay and eat and when to visit. From each main center you are offered a selection of excursions. Includes more than 150 maps, plus e-mail addresses and useful websites. more...

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An illustrated survival guide with step-by-step instructions, a world-wide list of emergency phone numbers, first aid techniques, and detailed description of what-to-do in over 60 medical emergency conditions.FREE Basic First Aid, First Aid Techniques, and Bites Chapter in the trial. Audience. Intended for everyone interested in first aid. No previous knowledge of medicine is necessary. Fully illustrated. Detailed explanations of CPR, rescue breathing and other first aid techniques. Comprehensive step-by-step description of what-to-do in over 60 medical conditions. Warning signs of heart attack, stroke and other medical conditions are discussed. Special sections on wound treatments, wilderness, diver rescue and more. Illustrated human anatomy chapter. Always have the guide available for a quick reference. Consult the guide during an emergency or read it at leisure. Search for the words or phrases. Navigate from Table of Contents or read page by page. Table of Contents. Basic First Aid: 1. Survey the scene | 2. Survey the patient | 3. Call for emergency services. Secondary survey: Introduction | 1. Interview the victim | 2. Vitals | 3. Head-to-toe examination. Conditions that require first aid. Bites: Insect and animal bites and stings | Snakebite | Spider bite | Removing an insect in the ear canal. Bleeding: Hemorrhage (heavy bleeding) | Nosebleed | Wounds. Bone: Bone fracture | Spinal/neck injury. Breathing: Altitude sickness | Anaphylaxis (constriction of airways) | Asthma | Choking | Diver rescue | Hyperventilation and anxiety | Sucking chest wound (Pneumothorax). Cold and flu: Common cold | Flu | Fever | Fever convulsions (febrile seizures). Diabetes: Hyperglycemia (diabetic coma) | Hypoglycemia (insulin shock). Head: Fainting | Head Injury | Migraine | Stroke | Anxiety attacks and nervousness. Heat and cold: Heat stroke | Heat syncope | Hypothermia (low body temperature) | Frostbite | Blisters. Internal organs: Appendicitis | Heart attack | Heart failure | Gast more...

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You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go - they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! more...

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As an international traveler, you should be aware of the rules for bringing items back from your trip. more...

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