CQ Almanac 2008 Online Edition Now Available from CQ Press - November 4, 2009
CQ Press has just released the newest online edition in its acclaimed CQ Almanac series, renowned for its in-depth analysis of the path legislation takes through Congress—including how bills are changed, derailed, or ultimately passed during each session of Congress. READ MORE New Edition of CQ Press's Guide to U.S. Elections Hitting Bookshelves - October 29, 2009
CQ Press is pleased to announce the release of the sixth edition of its renowned Guide to U.S. Elections, an unrivaled reference source for essential information on the U.S. electoral process, with in-depth analysis on specific political eras and issues as well as thorough historical coverage of every major aspect of federal and gubernatorial elections in the United States. READ MORE CQ Press Releases Newest Installment in its TimesReference from CQ Press Imprint - October 27, 2009
CQ Press has released The New York Times on Critical Elections—a new volume that examines the political parties, people, platforms, and impacts of pivotal U.S. elections over the past 150 years. READ MORE Does Your State Make the Grade? Find out in Education State Rankings 2009–2010 - October 14, 2009
Education State Rankings 2009–2010 compares the fifty states and the District of Columbia in hundreds of pre K–12 education categories, including reading and math scores, teachers' salaries, graduation rates, per-pupil spending, special education, and class size. This year, New Jersey received the highest overall education ranking, followed by last year's top-ranking states, Massachusetts and Vermont. READ MORE Newest Edition of American Political Leaders Just Released by CQ Press - October 14, 2009
Covering presidents, vice presidents, cabinet members, Supreme Court judges, members of Congress, and governors, American Political Leaders 1789–2009 features a wealth of fascinating biographical information on approximately 9,000 of the most important U.S. elected and appointed leaders. Newly updated, it includes key facts on political leaders spanning 220 years of American history. READ MORE CQ Press Releases America Votes 2007–2008 - October 7, 2009
CQ Press has just published the newest edition of its highly acclaimed America Votes—the nation's most trusted source for authoritative information on U.S. election cycles for more than fifty years. Thorough, extensive in scope, and meticulously researched, America Votes 2007–2008 includes official, state-certified election returns by county and by district for the presidential, House, Senate, and gubernatorial elections for the 2007–2008 election cycle. READ MORE New CQ Press Title Examines the Supreme Court's Impact on Election Law - September 30, 2009
CQ Press has just published The Supreme Court and Elections. This thought-provoking new installment in the CQ Press series “The Supreme Court's Power in American Politics” draws attention to the complex nature of voting and election law with the help of primary documents. READ MORE Examining the High Court's Impact on the Death Penalty - September 23, 2009
CQ Press recently published the second installment in its “The Supreme Court's Power in American Politics” series—The Supreme Court and Capital Punishment. The book explores the highly controversial topic of capital punishment by discussing the high court's past and current involvement in all aspects of the death penalty. READ MORE A Fresh Look at U.S. Territorial Expansion and Overseas Occupation - September 17, 2009
CQ Press has just released America's Struggle with Empire. This groundbreaking volume explores how Americans have dealt with the complex issue of governing foreign people in different regions over time, bringing unparalleled focus to the history of U.S. territorial expansion and superpower foreign policy. READ MORE New on Bookshelves — Vital Statistics on American Politics 2009–2010 - September 9, 2009
Updated with data from the 2008 presidential elections, the 2009–2010 edition of Vital Statistics on American Politics offers students and researchers a vast amount of crucial data and insight in key political subject areas. READ MORE CQ Press Releases New Online Edition of Historic Documents of 2008 - September 2, 2009
CQ Press's newly released online edition of Historic Documents of 2008 portrays important events and issues around the world through primary sources and accompanying narratives. Its archive contains more than 2,800 of the most significant documents in the past four decades, ranging from United Nations reports, presidential speeches, international agreements, and Supreme Court decisions to scientific findings and cultural discussions. READ MORE CQ's Politics in America 2010: The 111th Congress Now Available Online - August 26, 2009
For more than 25 years, CQ's Politics in America has been regarded as the most objective, authoritative and comprehensive source of political intelligence on members of Congress. The online edition combines the highest level of CQ expertise with acclaimed CQ Press online functionality. Fully searchable and browsable, it includes in-depth profiles for members of the 106th–111th Congresses. Users can search the full database, or limit their search by state, member, or political party. READ MORE New From CQ Press: Historic Documents of 2008 - August 19, 2009
Through more than 120 chronologically arranged primary sources, including reports, judicial opinions, speeches, agreements, and communiqués, this highly acclaimed reference paints a vivid picture of important events and issues around the world. READ MORE Now Online: CQ Press's Washington Information Directory 2009–2010! - August 12, 2009
CQ Press has just released the newest online edition of its widely acclaimed Washington Information Directory. Fully searchable and browsable, the Directory provides instant and definitive access to updated profiles of governmental and nongovernmental agencies and organizations in Washington, D.C. READ MORE Updated Reader on the High Court's Relationship with the Branches of U.S. Government - August 5, 2009
The Supreme Court and the Powers of the American Government, second edition, examines the complex relationship between the Court and federal and state governments. In six chapters author David Savage analyses the Court's role in shaping the powers of government; the Court and the powers of Congress; the Court and the powers of the president; the Court and the states; congressional pressure on the Court; and presidential pressure on the Court. READ MORE CQ Press Releases Online Version of Encyclopedia of United States Indian Policy and Law - July 29, 2009
Compiled by a culturally diverse editorial board of major scholars, Encyclopedia of United States Indian Policy and Law covers everything critical to a full understanding of U.S.-Native American relations. Users can navigate content by topic or document type; access important historic documents, maps, statistics, and charts; or explore the image gallery. READ MORE CQ Press Releases Latest Edition of Key Handbook on the High Court and Individual Rights - July 23, 2009
In a timely release that coincides with changes to the composition of the nation's highest court, CQ Press has published the fifth edition of The Supreme Court and Individual Rights, a best-selling volume acclaimed for its examination of the impact of U.S. Supreme Court decisions on the rights and freedoms of individuals. READ MORE CQ Press Announces the Release of CQ's Politics in America 2010: The 111th Congress - July 16, 2009
Congress is much more complex than just Republicans vs. Democrats—it's an elaborate and colorful patchwork of competing interests, personalities and legislative priorities. Fully updated, CQ's Politics in America 2010 helps you navigate these intricacies by identifying each member's political style, priorities, personality and constituent influences. READ MORE Encyclopedia of the First Amendment: The Award-Winner Goes Online! - July 1, 2009
The print edition of this groundbreaking reference—published in late 2008—has received widespread acclaim. It was named an Editor's Choice for 2008 by Booklist, a 2008 Best Reference by Library Journal, and a 2009 Outstanding Reference Source by the Reference and User Services Association of the American Library Association. READ MORE CQ Press Releases Washington Information Directory, 2009-2010 - June 25, 2009
Described as “an asset to the reference collection of every library” by American Reference Books Annual, the Washington Information Directory is a thoroughly researched guide that provides fast and easy access to the most accurate, up-to-date information available. It is the definitive, one-stop source for finding contacts at governmental and nongovernmental agencies and organizations in Washington, D.C. READ MORE CQ Press's Political Contact Suite Goes Mobile! - June 16, 2009
CQ Press's Political Contact Suite has gone mobile. The CQ Press Congressional Staff Directory is now accessible on BlackBerry® and iPhone™, making its wealth of information available everywhere. Mobile access to the CQ Press Federal Staff Directory and Judicial Staff Directory will also be possible soon. READ MORE CQ Press Releases Political Handbook of the World 2009 Online Edition - May 29, 2009
With more than 195 entries on countries and territories throughout the world, Political Handbook of the World is the most comprehensive source for finding complete facts and analysis on each country's governmental and political makeup. The online edition combines this wealth of information with the advanced functionality demanded by today's researchers. READ MORE CQ Press Titles Named Library Journal's Best Reference 2008 - May 5, 2009
Encyclopedia of the First Amendment and the online editions of Political History of America's Wars and The Contemporary Middle East have been named to Library Journal's “Best Reference” list for 2008. This notable recognition was announced in the April 15, 2009, issue of the publication. READ MORE CQ Press Launches Online Edition of The York Times on the Supreme Court - April 29, 2009
The New York Times on the Supreme Court uses carefully chosen articles from The Times to explore the history and influence of the high court. In addition to profiles on the current Supreme Court justices, the online edition covers landmark cases, such as Roe v. Wade on the legality of abortion, Brown v. Board of Education on segregation in public schools, and Miranda v. Arizona on the rights of criminal suspects. READ MORE Vital Statistics on the Presidency Online Edition: A New Gateway to the Presidency - April 23, 2009
Described as "an essential source for all libraries" by Choice magazine, Vital Statistics on the Presidency is a rich and authoritative resource with more than 175 tables and charts covering the office of the president. Now, with a few clicks, essential data can be downloaded into spreadsheets for easy statistical analysis, as well as printed and e-mailed. READ MORE TimesReference from CQ Press Goes Online with The York Times on the Presidency - April 15, 2009
Drawing from nearly 150 years of The Times' reporting, this fascinating reference explores the dynamic nature of the U.S. presidency. The new online edition integrates its wealth of information into a fully searchable database that can be browsed by president's name, editorial cartoons, images, and Quick Facts. READ MORE Redesigned interfaces for Supreme Court Collection and Voting and Elections Collection - April 7, 2009
CQ Press has completely redesigned the user interfaces of its acclaimed Supreme Court Collection and Voting and Elections Collection, offering patrons a new, streamlined look and upgraded navigation tools that make finding information intuitive. READ MORE CQ Press releases State Rankings 2009 - April 1, 2009
This easily accessible collection of data covering a broad range of quality-of-life factors in the United States includes 567 tables that compare the fifty states and the District of Columbia in fifteen categories. How does your state rate in terms of air quality or population growth? Is it keeping up with national education standards? READ MORE Now Available from CQ Press: Health Care State Rankings 2009 - March 30, 2009
What kinds of exercise activities are popular among residents in your state? How many hospital beds are available? With Health Care State Rankings 2009, CQ Press is releasing the newest edition of the acclaimed annual publication providing the latest state-by-state rankings of roughly 500 health care factors for each of the fifty states and the District of Columbia. READ MORE Now Available from CQ Press: Crime State Rankings 2009 - March 25, 2009
Every governor, mayor, and concerned citizen needs access to straightforward, organized criminal justice information in order to address public safety issues in their own states and communities. This book provides answers to hundreds of questions researchers might ask about crime and criminal justice across America. READ MORE Government Profiles from Coast to Coast: Political Encyclopedia of U.S. States and Regions - March 24, 2009
Where is the trend in Colorado in terms of partisan politics? How has oil revenue impacted Alaska's government and politics? Answering questions like these--which become vital in today's diverse and sometimes divisive political environment--just got a lot easier. READ MORE The Best Guide to Country-by-Country Information: Political Handbook of the World 2009 - March 18, 2009
Covering more than 195 countries, and numerous related or contested territories, this reference is unrivaled in its breadth and depth of coverage of every country's governmental and political status, composition, and history. READ MORE Student's Guide to the Presidency: The latest addition to the Student's Guide Series - March 12, 2009
Student's Guide to the Presidency is the third installment of the Student's Guide to the U.S Government series. The first two titles in the series--Student's Guide to Elections and Student's Guide to Congress--have received rave reviews. READ MORE Explore the Oval Office and Beyond: The Presidents, First Ladies, and Vice Presidents - March 3, 2009
Highlighting the private and public lives of the most celebrated figures in U.S. politics, the newest quadrennial edition of this engaging and informative guide is updated to include our new president, Barack Obama. READ MORE Encyclopedia of the First Amendment Receives "Outstanding Reference Source" Award - January 30, 2009
The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) of the American Library Association has selected this important two-volume work for its 2009 list of Outstanding Reference Sources. The awards were announced at American Library Association's midwinter meeting in Denver. READ MORE CQ Press Electronic Library Complies with Standards for Online Content - January 29, 2009
CQ Press is pleased to announce that all online products hosted on the CQ Press Electronic Library platform (http://library.cqpress.com) now comply with a number of standards. READ MORE CQ Press Reference Titles Awarded Special Recognition - January 16, 2009
Two CQ Press Reference titles have been honored with special recognition. Choice magazine picked Social Security: A Documentary History as a 2008 Outstanding Academic Title and Booklist named Encyclopedia of the First Amendment as a 2008 Editor's Choice. READ MORE Learn about Government Profiles from Coast to Coast - December 19, 2008
An innovative new state government and politics resource from CQ Press is the first comprehensive and authoritative source providing in-depth political profiles of all 50 state governments. READ MORE Colorful Political Rhetoric Comes to Life - December 19, 2008
The art of rhetoric is alive and well in the U.S. political system. A new reference work from CQ Press captures the ever-changing voice of American politics by exploring more than 50 watershed debates from inside the chambers of the U.S. Congress. READ MORE CQ Press Publishes First Title in TimesReference from CQ Press Imprint - December 1, 2008
CQ Press and The New York Times, two publishers of award-winning, original, political information and analysis, have joined forces to publish The New York Times on the Presidency, 1853-2008 , the first book in a new reference imprint. READ MORE Essential Handbook on U.S. Health Policy is Now Completely Updated - October 8, 2008
In a timely release, CQ Press has published Health Care Policy and Politics A to Z, 3rd Edition, an authoritative guide to a wide range of public policy issues and political hot topics, written by National Public Radio health policy correspondent Julie Rovner. READ MORE New Student-Friendly Guide Delivers Essential Information on the U.S. Legislature - October 7, 2008
CQ Press has published a second title in the new Student's Guide reference series. READ MORE Encyclopedia of the First Amendment - Now Available - September 30, 2008
In a landmark publishing event for librarians, students, and legal scholars alike, CQ Press has just published the first and only comprehensive work on the most basic liberties enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. READ MORE Ron Parisi appointed National Sales Manager, Reference Information Group - July 22, 2008
CQ Press, the definitive publisher on politics, government, and society, today announced that Ronald Parisi has been appointed National Sales Manager for the Reference Information Group, which delivers academic and professional reference resources to school, library, and business audiences in the United States and around the world. READ MORE Crime State Rankings 2008 - Now Available - March 17, 2008
New Hampshire has been declared the Safest State Award winner for 2008, displacing North Dakota at the top of the list. At the opposite end of the rankings, Nevada ranks as the nation's most dangerous state for the fifth consecutive year... READ MORE Lisa Norberg named 2008 Marta Lange/CQ Press Award Winner - February 5, 2008
Lisa Norberg, director of public services at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) Libraries, has been named the 2008 recipient of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Law and Political Science Section (LPSS) Marta Lange/CQ Press Award. READ MORE City Crime Rankings, 14th edition - Now Available - November 19, 2007
Mission Viejo, California—a top-ten safest city since the inception of the Safest City and Metropolitan Area Awards—reigns for the first time as the United States’ safest city. At the opposite end of the scale, Detroit, Michigan, reappears as the nation’s most dangerous city, a position last held by the Motor City in 2003... READ MORE Announcing a new design for CQ Researcher! - November 30, 2007
Attention CQ Researcher subscribers! The CQ Researcher Web site is getting a makeover! During the live beta phase of the release, this new site will be available via a link on subscribers' CQ Researcher homepage. Sign in to your account today and follow the link to the new beta site to check it out. Tell us what you think by sharing your comments through the site. Not a subscriber? Sign up for a FREE TRIAL! Alix Vance Named Director of Reference Publishing - Sept. 19, 2007
CQ Press, the definitive publisher of reference works on politics, government, and society, today announced that Alix Buffon Vance has been appointed the new director of the Reference Publishing Division... READ MORE CQ Press Acquires Morgan Quitno Press - June 21, 2007
In an event that reaffirms and broadens CQ Press’s reputation as the definitive publisher of state data and analysis resources, the publisher announced today that it has acquired Morgan Quitno Press. The acquisition of content from the Lawrence, Kansas, private research and publishing company will both replace and expand upon CQ Press’s reference line... READ MORE CQ Press to Publish CQ Almanac Online, June 2007
The wait is over! In direct response to the demands of librarians and researchers, CQ Press will publish a resource that will set a new standard in accessibility to coverage and analysis of the U.S. legislative process: CQ Almanac Online Edition... READ MORE CQ Press and The New York Times Announce New Imprint - 5/30/07
In a publishing arrangement that brings together the two leading providers of award-winning, original political information and analysis, Congressional Quarterly Inc. (CQ) and The New York Times today announced an agreement to create a new book imprint and begin publishing reference books for the library markets... READ MORE CQ Researcher Plus Archive Featured in Library Journal – 5/07
Link to review... HERE CQ Researcher goes Global - April 13, 2007
Responding to the demand for in-depth coverage of global affairs from reliable sources, CQ Press has expanded its flagship CQ Researcher product line with the release this month of CQ Global Researcher. This new exclusively online resource is modeled after the highly acclaimed CQ Researcher... READ MORE Atlas Recognized as "Best Reference" by Library Journal
Historical Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections 1788-2004 (CQ Press, 2006) has been named to the Library Journal Best Reference list for 2006. The complete list will be published in the April 15, 2007 issue of Library Journal... READ MORE CQ Press Upgrades Flagship Product – March 2006
CQ Press has just released CQ Researcher Plus Archive, an exciting new online resource that adds both depth and relevance to issues past and present for users across a broad spectrum of audiences. CQ Researcher Plus Archive is an enhanced and upgraded online edition of the flagship CQ Researcher resource... READ MORE |
