Reference Library for Global Trade

Bibliography

• An extensive list of books and periodicals that cover all in extensive detail the topics introduced in the International Trade Tutorial.

Trade Units & Terms

• Trade & Shipping Terms Glossary:
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• Incoterms are a set of standardized trade definitions that make global trade easier for all involved parties
• Classification codes used in international commerce for products, countries, and customs districts - US Census Bureau Foreign Trade Division
• Interactive Converter for weights and measures from Convert-Me.com

International Currency

• Universal Currency Converter at Xenon Labs converts almost any currency using the latest exchange rate
• Pacific Exchange Rate Service provides a host of information regarding world currencies

Languages

• The Translator's Home Companion is a good starting point if you are in need of translation services
• iLoveLanguages provides links to many language-related sites
• Babel Fish from AltaVista provides rough translation of text you enter into it

Geography & Travel

• The World Wide Holiday and Festival Page
• Maps and Atlases from the University of Texas Online
• US Council for International Business
• World Time and Unit Conversion

Law & Intellectual Property

• US Patent & Trademark Office
• Intellectual Property Society
• Copyright Law (Cornell U.)
• Patent Law (Cornell U.)
• Trademark Law (Cornell U.)