Guides and Directories Books

This large book, now in its eighth edition is a compiled list of grant awarding institutions that have a proven interest in making grants for libraries and information services. It includes some 1,600 granting organizations selected because libraries and information services are specifically stated as a type of organization they support, or because they have given out actual grants of $10,000 or more.

The granting organizations are broken down by state, and within states by name. Information supplied about each organization includes how much money they have, how much they give out, their stated purpose, fields of interest, types of support and any limitations (some organizations limit their giving to local areas, such as Boston).

There are quite a number of books written on how to apply for a grant, what should be included in your application, and so on. But after you get the application written, what do you do with it. To whom do you send it. This book is put together by The Foundation Center, a non-profit organization that was set up to assist other non-profits in their grant writing process. Their overall database includes over 78,000 grantmaking foundations.

This book has only those organizations making grants to libraries and information services extracted from that database. This obviously saves your time, and of course your money. At the $125 price, smaller organizations may be unwilling or even unable to spend that much for such a book. The price however, seems fair. This book is not going to sell in the quantities you would expect of a Harry Potter novel, and The Foundation Center has to recoup their costs.

What you are buying for the $125 is time (it would take you a very long time to find these organizations) and completeness (you would never find all of these organizations). The cost should be recovered in the first grant received from a source you never contacted before.

This book has information that you basically cannot do without if you are seeking grants.

From a short course on volcanic geology at Yellowstone National Park to a seminar on coral reef ecology in the Bahamas, this directory lists nearly 200 institutions throught the United States and the world, offering courses, expeditions, ecotours, or workshops in the natural sciences.

Descriptions enmphasize information on the institutions themselves, a sample listing of specific courses offered, as well as estimates, supplies needed, whether financial aid is offered, housing accomidations, and the amount of credit granted. Information on independent and travel study programs is also included. This unique directory is an ideal purchase for teachers and students who want to have fun while they learn and who are interested in nature study, biology, ecology, enviromental science, and conservation.
--- from book's back cover

This is a story told in modern day happenings. It's full of the complex joys and happenings of real people. Never have I seen such a dramatic story line. Two people in love, with each one willing to do whatever it takes to stay together. However, he is taken into custody and about to be sent to Prison. She does not believe his guilt but what about him? What does he know that he's hiding? Only one other person knows the truth. Yes, this book will keep you guessing right up to the last moment. Enjoy.

This book is strong because it picks out the best travel sites and offers an intelligent, thorough description of each one. While so many other Net books simply list an overwhelming enormous bunch of sites, Shapiro's book grabs only those that stand out and really serve travelers. He's picked the ones that you want to use.

Whenever I refer to it, I can depend on each site he describes as high quality. And since he describes the advantages and disadvantages of each one, I can pinpoint which site has the features closest to what I'm looking for.

We don't have to spend hours searching. Shapiro has done the research for us.

This is a great directory. It is very successful at being all inclusive. Contains all the necesary information: directions, rates, yardage, tee-times, web addresses, rules(like proper dress) and a review by a gentleman who has played most every course in the book.

If you are golfing around NE this is the book you want. Very well done.

This book is a dream!! I bought the middle school guide too. God bless this woman. My daughter attends Nest+M, and she are going to Stuyvesant.

We have owned this book for years. While the information is somewhat dated (given the books 15 year old publication date) this is still the most authoritative tome on the subject. The book is filled with endless discussions of marvelous food shops, their quaint histories and the interesting people who run them. If you love food and New York, buy it!

I had never been to New York, when I went for a visit last week. What would I have done without this book! Paul Wasserman provides clear, short descriptions of all New York sites, restaurants, hotels, theatres, etc. The book gives great advice and ideas without strangling you to remain in a narrow line of destinations. The book gives you the freedom to enjoy the city in whatever manner suits you the best, but it serves as an anchor to put your mind at ease. It is the perfect travel guide for all visitors to New York City.

You are going to New York City and you are wondering where to dine. Let me introduce you to this guide that features all the necessary information there is to fine eating! It helped me in my selections the times I have traveled to New York in locating a quality eating establishment! Thanks New York Times!!