I'm about to begin work at a medical device company (as a paralegal) and would like an introductory book on the subject. I've scoured Amazon, but haven't found anything that's a general overview, with chapters on history, business climate, FDA and regulatory issues, litigation -- just a smattering of everything, with perhaps emphasis on legal / regulatory. Most books are more specialized. Or are there websites or white papers along these lines? Recommendations, please!
posted on Aug 1, 2008 - 2 answers

AskMe Reference Desk: Pre-industrial production and trade of leather and leather goods - how did it work? [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2008 - 5 answers

how does a newcomer break into the nashville music industry? and how long does it usually take a newbie songwriter to be taken seriously?
posted on Jun 2, 2008 - 9 answers

People often say: "The best way to make a small fortune in [insert industry here] is to start with a large one" Who first came up with this joke, and what industry was the joke originally about?
posted on May 16, 2008 - 16 answers

What do pornographers know that we don't? Namely, how to convince people to have sex on camera for not much money? [more inside]
posted on Apr 28, 2008 - 38 answers

How do financial dominatrices make their money? [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 8 answers

Interesting careers with a social sciences PhD? / Talk me out of grad school! [more inside]
posted on Mar 1, 2008 - 13 answers

I need to write a twenty page paper about the economic and social situation of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, a dying rust-belt steel town. Is there a Coatesville expert in the room? Someone who grew up there? Someone who spent time there or did business there? I need your expertise, or at the very least access to resources that might not be readily apparent to me. [more inside]
posted on Feb 10, 2008 - 6 answers

So I accepted this compliance job in the life insurance/annuities industry. I'm happy I've done it but I want to know about my expected career trajectory. [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2008 - 2 answers

(Possibly Advanced) Economics Filter: How does new value created by industry and economy become money? [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2007 - 32 answers

Research Filter: How and when did Apple become so popular? [more inside]
posted on Nov 5, 2007 - 32 answers

I am a new college dropout. The whole incident behind it came as a total shock. I've messed up, I'm lost, and I'm not sure what to do. Naturally, there's a lot more inside. [more inside]
posted on Nov 4, 2007 - 45 answers

I want to find work as a film editor in the UK. Would it be better to find a permanent job, or freelance? Would I need an agent? If so, do you have any recommendations? [more inside]
posted on Oct 5, 2007 - 2 answers

What is the relationship between legitimate (?) "naturism/nudism" lifestyles and the pseudo-child-porn industry? [more inside]
posted on Sep 22, 2007 - 18 answers

How do I find out how many domestic Combined Cycle power plants there are? [more inside]
posted on May 18, 2007 - 6 answers

How to become an independent radio promoter or an "indie"? [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2007 - 3 answers

Is there a big list (with general descriptions, optional) of jobs in the death industry? [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2007 - 9 answers

Can anyone point to a link that lists the yearly economic value, in billions, of major industries? [more inside]
posted on Jan 10, 2007 - 5 answers

How to create a real time 3D simulation of an industrial plant ? [more inside]
posted on Jan 1, 2007 - 10 answers

Can a barebones film concept be shopped to screenwriters? [more inside]
posted on Dec 19, 2006 - 14 answers

Dream job in the wrong place at the wrong time. Previously on FlamingBore's questions: You'll remember I was looking at relocating to Portland, OR for a lucrative job being tailor made for me. Then it fell through. [more inside]
posted on Dec 19, 2006 - 13 answers

Is this the right way to write to a Los Angeles-based potential client in the entertainment industry? [more inside]
posted on Dec 18, 2006 - 6 answers

Does the music industry sponsor spyware companies ? [more inside]
posted on Sep 29, 2006 - 5 answers

What are the main advantages and disadvantages of materials like glass, concrete, wood, and plastics, compared to steel ? [more inside]
posted on Sep 26, 2006 - 21 answers

My friend is interested in getting into the music management industry without experience. [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2006 - 9 answers

I told the CEO of my company that it was time to talk "exit plan" a week ago. In the interim I'm at an industry convention... [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2006 - 6 answers

Are there any online resources that would tell me what percent of Americans have a certain brand of credit card? Like an industry group site or a government site? Thanks
posted on May 31, 2006 - 6 answers

I'm looking for video blogs that discuss the entertainment industry (film, music, stage, video games). [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2006 - 7 answers

Are there any other companies that have fooled as many people as De Beers? [more inside]
posted on Mar 27, 2006 - 59 answers

How does one go about creating an trade association? [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2006 - 3 answers

How can I best avoid an IRS audit? My occupation may complicate things: I’m a professional in the adult entertainment industry with a job that is legal (but often perceived as illegal) and an entirely cash-based business. [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2006 - 20 answers

I'd like to find a webpage or document that consolidate the number of employees and the revenues of the biggest corporations in the world. Where can I find an easy to read page like this ? Wikipedia have all the information but you have to browse from an article to another...
posted on Jan 10, 2006 - 3 answers

What are the best online resources for finding local companies in selected industries in the UK?
posted on Nov 14, 2005 - 8 answers

My company has been propositioned by a Canadian film company to use approximately 2500sq.ft (a lab, our main hallway, lunchroom and boardroom) for a TV mini-series. They will be working around our staff, during the day. They anticipate 5 days of filming, with a couple of days of prep-time. How much should we expect to be offered? Any realistic number would help before we go into negotiations. Thanks
posted on Sep 28, 2005 - 6 answers

How can one get the United Talent Agency weekly job list? [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2005 - 3 answers

Where can I find statistics showing how many books (titles and/or copies) are produced and purchased in a given country each year? [more inside]
posted on Jun 14, 2005 - 2 answers

My brother needs some advice on breaking into the games industry (different than this question, since he's not asking SHOULD, but HOW) [more inside]
posted on Mar 29, 2005 - 10 answers

I've been researching trends in major label record sales lately. On a constant exchange rate basis, global major label record sales have declined $6.2 billion (U.S.), or 16.3 percent, since 1999. But what I can't seem to find any information on is the fate of the independent record industry. Is there any quantifiable way of determining if indie record sales have declined in the past 4 years as well?
posted on Oct 17, 2004 - 5 answers

I've been reading a lot lately about the Great Depression. What I'm curious about is, did anyone make money during the great depression? Are there certain industries that prosper during a depression? If you knew a great depression was about to happen, what would you do to put yourself in the best possible position? Invest in gold maybe? What else?
posted on Jul 18, 2004 - 13 answers

Where can I find good information about industrialized animal farming practices, mainly in the states but also worldwide, online?
posted on Jun 29, 2004 - 7 answers