a series of relatively short monographs on up-to-the-minute topics in higher education at a price designed to facilitate wide circulation among lecturers and support staff

The term "specials" is used to refer to two 45-minute episodes of The Office that conclude the series. They are also known as the Christmas specials of the series. They first aired in the United Kingdom on BBC One on December 26 (Boxing Day) and December 27, 2003.

Specials is the third and final novel in the Uglies trilogy. Written by Scott Westerfeld, it continues the story of protagonist Tally Youngblood, who becomes a member of "Special Circumstances" from New Pretty Town. Specials have razor sharp teeth, nails that can break skin, cruel wolflike eyes with super vision, and they are self healing.

Securities that are highly sought after in the market by borrowers. Because the borrower wants a specific securities, the lender of cash (the security borrower) will usually except a lower rate of interest rate on the money lend against the special. The interest rate charged for the money lent against the specials is often quoted as a spread below the general collateral rate. Issues become special in the repo market for a variety of reasons associated with supply and demand. A typical reason for bond to go special is that it is the cheapest issue to deliver into a futures contract.

Securities that for several reasons, are sought after in the market by borrowers. Holders of special securities will be able to earn incremental income on the securities by lending them out via repo, sell/buy, or securities lending transactions.

Specific issues borrowed to fulfill trading strategies. These trades generally are made up of "on-the-run" government issues and are more in demand by borrowers; therefore, they carry lower rebate rates.

Specials is the debut album by British ska revival band, The Specials.

Requests for special assistance to passengers or aircrew after arriving at the airport. These items can include meals, wheelchairs or help with luggage.

These are charges added to the tax bill by the local municipality for services provided. Some examples are: delinquent sewer or water bills, trash collection, recycling charges, sidewalks, razing charges, weed and cutting charges, etc.

Students that have not been formally admitted to the college and are enrolled in a maximum of 8 credits per quarter; also referred to as non-degree seeking or non-matriculated students.

bricks which have to be specially made for a specific purpose such as a particular shape of cope.

Specific Bequest

Colours that cannot be produced out of the four colour printing process; they include metallic and fluorescent inks, specially mixed colours or a PMS if you require an exact colour match. See PMS

Products sold at a reduced price or as part of a promotion to attract customers.

See damages.