Book excerpt: Since 1939, traders, investors, analysts, portfolio managers, and speculators around the world have relied on the Commodity Research Bureau to help them navigate the uncertainties of the commodity markets. Covering everything from alcohol to zinc, The CRB Commodity Yearbook 2006 and The CRB Encyclopedia of Commodity and Financial Prices cover everything commodity market specialists need to know. Both of these exhaustive guides include companion CD-ROMs that provide valuable commodity information in an easy-to-use format. Packed with data, including charts, tables, and graphs, these two books are indispensable resources for every professional in the commodity markets. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.