handbooks, manuals, etc

A guide to American regional folklore that provides annotated bibliographies on the folklore of each U.S. region, essays by folklore scholars, a list of authors who use folklore themes in their writings, and a list of folklore-related museums.

Provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of the U.S. government, and includes facts about quasi-official agencies; international organizations in which the U.S. participates; and boards, commissions, and committees.

Describes the evolution of the trade policies of the United States, discussing tariffs, trade barriers, and promotion techniques, and looking at the development of global policy.

A how-to book for amateur genealogists showing how to trace the origins and growth of your family.

A comprehensive guide to researching family histories and ancestors; and provides information on accessing various online sources, filing and storing material, and locating documents.

Examines the past, present, and future of all the countries in the Middle East, discussing their history and culture.

Reference guide for writers providing details of day-to-day life in Renaissance England, covering fashion, food, family, royalty, work, and the law in the period from 1485 to 1649.