The 2018 Baby Names Almanac

The 2018 Baby Names Almanac
Author: Emily Larson
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2017-12-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1492652318

The Hottest Baby Name Trends, Lists, and Forecasts An instant snapshot of how the world today is shaping the name you may choose for your child tomorrow, The 2018 Baby Names Almanac is jam-packed with information and trends, plus thousands of names to browse. *With the most up-to-date data and forecasts for what's going on TODAY* Here's a sneak peak at the ideas, lists, predictions, and suggestions you'll find in the 2018 edition: • The newest trends and upcoming names to watch • The hottest names in your state • The cutting edge names on the rise (and the superhot names falling fast) • Pop culture names gaining speed • Gender-neutral names (and the rate they're used) • New twists on the classics • Celeb baby names expected to soar • The meaning behind names on your list And much more! This comprehensive resource is perfect for the modern parent looking to name their newest baby girl or boy.

The 2019 Baby Names Almanac

The 2019 Baby Names Almanac
Author: Emily Larson
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 428
Release: 2018-12-04
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1492669075

The Hottest Baby Name Book Packed with Trends, Lists, and Forecasts An instant snapshot of how the world today is shaping the name you may choose for your child tomorrow, The 2019 Baby Names Almanac is jam-packed with information and trends, plus thousands of baby names with meanings to browse. Because there's nothing worse than sticking your child with a generic baby name that everyone else is using. Here's a sneak peek at the ideas, lists, predictions, and suggestions you'll find in the 2019 edition: The newest trends and upcoming names to watch The hottest names in your state The cutting-edge names on the rise (and the superhot names falling fast) Pop culture names gaining speed Gender-neutral names (and the rate they're used) New twists on classic names Celeb baby names expected to soar The origins and meanings behind names And much more! This comprehensive resource is perfect for the modern parent looking for baby girl names and baby boy names. *The SSA baby names database runs two years behind, with the most recent, complete data collected from 2017

Perspectives on Latter-day Saint Names and Naming

Perspectives on Latter-day Saint Names and Naming
Author: Dallin D. Oaks
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 379
Release: 2023-03-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1000850455

Perspectives on Latter-day Saint Names and Naming approaches cultural, historical, and doctrinal dimensions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through a fresh lens that explores how these dimensions intersect with names and naming. Featuring a collection of chapters from multiple authors, its bipartite structure examines fascinating topics in relation to the Church, looking first at cultural and historical perspectives before analyzing doctrinal and scriptural perspectives. The book discusses such matters as how contemporary naming practices of Latter-day Saints compare to those outside the faith, how code names were used in one of the faith’s books of scripture to protect Church leaders from persecution, and how names and naming relate to the covenant identity of Church members. Through its fresh approach to understanding religious identity and belief in relation to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this book is an invaluable resource for scholars and students of Mormon studies and will also be of interest to people with a fascination with names and naming issues as those occur in a variety of settings, including religious ones.

Canadian Almanac and Directory 2019

Canadian Almanac and Directory 2019
Author: Grey House Canada
Publisher:
Total Pages: 2490
Release: 2018-02-28
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781682178225

The Canadian Almanac & Directory is the most complete source of Canadian information available - cultural, professional and financial institutions, legislative, governmental, judicial and educational organizations. Canada's authoritative sourcebook for almost 160 years, the Canadian Almanac & Directory gives you access to almost 100,000 names and addresses of contacts throughout the network of Canadian institutions.

The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2016

The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2016
Author: Sarah Janssen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 3278
Release: 2015-12-08
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1600572006

Get thousands of facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Since 1868, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. The 2016 edition of The World Almanac® reviews the events of 2015 and will be your go-to source for any questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a "treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information" by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac® and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs—from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more. Features include: • The Year in Review: The World Almanac® takes a look back at 2015 while providing all the information you'll need in 2016. • 2015—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac® list the top stories that held their attention in 2015. • 2015—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the first College Football Playoff, the Women's World Cup, 2015 World Series, and much more. • 2015—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2015, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. • 2015—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac® editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. • World Almanac® Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac® lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2015, from news and sports to pop culture. • U.S. Immigration: A Statistical Feature: The World Almanac® covers the historical background, statistics, and legal issues surrounding immigration, giving factual context to one of the hot-button topics of the upcoming election cycle. • World Almanac® Editors' Picks: Most Memorable Super Bowls: On the eve of Super Bowl 50, the editors of The World Almanac® choose the most memorable "big games." • New Employment Statistics: Five years after the peak of the great recession, The World Almanac® takes a look at current and historic data on employment and unemployment, industries generating job growth, and the training and educational paths that lead to careers. • 2016 Election Guide: With a historic number of contenders for the presidential nominations, The World Almanac® provides information that every primary- and general-election voter will need to make an informed decision in 2016, including information on state primaries, campaign fundraising, and the issues voters care about most in 2016. • The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac® provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world. • and much more.

English almanacs, astrology and popular medicine, 1550–1700

English almanacs, astrology and popular medicine, 1550–1700
Author: Louise Hill-Curth
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2018-09-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 1526129868

Early modern almanacs have received relatively little academic attention over the years, despite being the first true form of British mass media. While their major purpose was to provide annual information about the movements of the stars and the corresponding effects on Earth, most contained a range of other material, including advice on preventative and remedial medicine for humans and animals. Based on the most extensive research to date into the relationship between the popular press, early modern medical beliefs and practices, this study argues that these cheap, annual booklets played a major role in shaping contemporary medical beliefs and practices in early modern England. Beginning with an overview of printed vernacular medical literature, the book examines in depth the genre of almanacs, their authors, target and actual audiences. It discusses the various types of medical information and advice in almanacs, preventative and remedial medicine for humans, as well as ‘non-commercial’ and ‘commercial’ medicines promoted in almanacs, and the under-explored topic of animal health care.