Encyclopedia of the Solar System, Second Edition
Encyclopedia of the Solar System, Second Edition
by Lucy-Ann McFadden (Editor), Paul Weissman (Editor), Torrence Johnson (Editor)
Long before Galileo published his discoveries about Jupiter, lunar craters, and the Milky Way in the Starry Messenger in 1610, people were fascinated with the planets and stars around them. That interest continues today, and scientists are making new discoveries at an astounding rate. Ancient lake beds on Mars, robotic spacecraft missions, and new definitions of planets now dominate the news. How can you take it all in? Start with the new Encyclopedia of the Solar System, Second Edition.
This self-contained reference follows the trail blazed by the bestselling first edition. It provides a framework for understanding the origin and evolution of the solar system, historical discoveries, and details about planetary bodies and how they interactand has jumped light years ahead in terms of new information and visual impact. Offering more than 50% new material, the Encyclopedia includes the latest explorations and observations, hundreds of new color digital images and illustrations, and more than 1,000 pages. It stands alone as the definitive work in this field, and will serve as a modern messenger of scientific discovery and provide a look into the future of our solar system.
� Forty-seven chapters from 75+ eminent authors review fundamental topics as well as new models, theories, and discussions
� Each entry is detailed and scientifically rigorous, yet accessible to undergraduate students and amateur astronomers
� More than 700 full-color digital images and diagrams from current space missions and observatories amplify the chapters
� Thematic chapters provide up-to-date coverage, including a discussion on the new International Astronomical Union (IAU) vote on the definition of a planet
� Information is easily accessible with numerous cross-references and a full glossary and index
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Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement
Although there is a plethora of studies on crime and punishment, law enforcement is a relatively new field of serious research. When courts, sentencing, prisons, jails, and other areas of the criminal justice system are studied, often the first point of entry into the system is through police and law enforcement agencies. Unfortunately, understanding of the important issues in law enforcement has little general literature to draw on. Currently available reference works on policing are narrowly focused and sorely out-of-date. To this end, a distinguished roster of authors, representing many years of knowledge and practice in the field, draw on the latest research and methods to delineate, describe, and analyze all areas of law enforcement.
This three-volume Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement provides a comprehensive, critical, and descriptive examination of all facets of law enforcement on the state and local, federal and national, and international stages. This work is a unique reference source that provides readers with informed discussions on the practice and theory of policing in an historical and contemporary framework. The volumes treat subjects that are particular to the area of state and local, federal and national, and international policing. Many of the themes and issues of policing cut across disciplinary borders, however, and several entries provide comparative information that places the subject in context.
Key Features
� Three volumes cover state and local, federal, and international law enforcement
� More than 250 contributors composed over 400 essays on all facets of law enforcement
� An editorial board made up of the leading scholars, researchers, and practitioners in the field of law enforcement
� Descriptions of United States Federal Agency law enforcement components
� Comprehensive and inclusive coverage, exploring concepts and social and legal patterns within the larger topical concern
� Global, multidisciplinary analysis
Key Themes
� Agencies, Associations, and Organizations
� Civilian/Private Involvement
� Communications
� Crime Statistics
� Culture/Media
� Drug Enforcement
� Federal Agencies/Organizations
� International
� Investigation, Techniques
� Types of Investigation
� Investigative Commissions
� Law and Justice
� Legislation/Legal Issues
� Military
� Minority Issues
� Personnel Issues
� Police Conduct
� Police Procedure
� Policing Strategies
� Safety and Security
� Specialized Law Enforcement Agencies
� Tactics
� Terrorism
� Victims/Witnesses
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The Astronomy Encyclopedia
The Astronomy Encyclopedia
ISBN: 0195218337
Author: Patrick Moore
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Edition: Fully Rev. edition (June 15, 2002)
Hardcover: 464 pages
The universe beyond our own has been an object of scientific inquiry and a preoccupation of avid stargazers from antiquity up to the present day, and this preoccupation has evolved into a complex field in which mysteries are unlocked and discoveries are made on a constant basis. The Astronomy Encyclopedia covers the full width and breadth of the discipline and includes the latest and most important advances.
In more than 3,000 alphabetically organized articles accompanied by 500 stunning color and black and white photographs, star maps, and diagrams, The Astronomy Encyclopedia covers everything both the researcher and general enthusiast wants to knowfrom adaptive optics and cold dark matter to Islamic astronomy and the principle of equivalence. It includes a host of major articles on the cornerstones of astronomical investigation, such as the Milky Way, the sun and planets, optical and radio telescopes, stars, black holes, astrophysics, observatories, astronomical photography, space programs, the constellations and famous astronomers. Also featured are tables which display relevant data such as the brightest stars in the major constellations, annual meteor showers, major variable stars, dwarf stars, and energy production processes in the sun.
More than 100 astronomers from leading universities and observatories, each an expert in a specialized area of the field, wrote and reviewed the entries to ensure their authority. Patrick Moore, distinguished astronomer and longtime host of the popular BBC television program The Sky at Night, serves as the general editor for this most up-to-date and reliable reference work.
A glimpse into humanity's last great frontier, the Astronomy Encyclopedia is both accessible and comprehensive enough for both the serious stargazer and the professional astronomer.
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Shamanism: An Encyclopedia of World Beliefs, Practices, and Culture
By Mariko Walter, Eva Fridman
* Publisher: ABC-CLIO
* Number Of Pages: 1055
* Publication Date: 2004-12-15
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1576076458
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781576076453
* Binding: Hardcover
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Encyclopedia Of Haunted Places: Ghostly Locales From Around The World
The Encyclopedia of Haunted Places is the first directory to be written by dozens of the world's leading paranormal investigators. Research notes, location background, first-hand accounts, and many anomalous photographs featuring ghostly manifestations comprise the hundreds of haunted listings in this directory. For years, paranormal investigative groups have been studying their local ghosts with scientific equipment as well as with more esoteric methods, such as psychics and s�ances. This directory is a repository of some of their most profound cases. From across the United States, Canada, and many spots around the globe, ghost investigators tell of their sometimes harrowing experiences, share their research, and give readers an overview of both well-known and obscure haunted locales. From private residences to inns and restaurants, battlefields to museums and libraries, graveyards to churches, The Encyclopedia of Haunted Places will offer supernatural tourists a guide to points of interest through the eyes of the ghost hunters. This reference also offers names, addresses, phone numbers, and Web addresses to each location covered. Feeling brave? You may just want to stop and visit some ghosts on your next trip. Jeff Belanger is a voracious fan of the unexplained. He's been studying and writing about the supernatural for regional and national publications since 1997. Belanger is the founder of Ghostvillage.com, the Internet's largest supernatural community, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors per year.
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Microsoft Windows Vista Visual Encyclopedia
by Kate Shoup, Kate J. Chase
If you prefer to see what things look like and how to perform a task, instead of just being told, this is your ideal A to Z reference. Part I shows every Windows Vista tool and how to use it. Part II provides step-by-step instructions for more than 140 key tasks and techniques. Both are arranged alphabetically and illustrated in full color. It's the ultimate Visual resource--you'll see!
* Each tool and technique illustrated in full color
* Alphabetical listings for easy reference
* Step-by-step instructions for performing dozens of tasks
* A comprehensive guide for visual learners
A Visual guide to
* Identifying and using Vista tools
* Creating appointments and sharing calendars
* Backing up your PC and encrypting files
* Setting spam and scam filters
* Playing DVDs and creating movies
* Configuring a remote desktop connection
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International Poisonous Plants Checklist: An Evidence-Based Reference
Knowledge of plant toxicity has always been important, but the information has not always been reliable. Now, increasing international trade is drawing attention to the inadequacy of regional information and highlighting the geographical fragmentation and notorious discrepancies of thinly documented information. The international community of safety regulators, toxicologists, and poison control personnel requires a single reference compiled of verifiable, primary source reports of common poisonous plants.
Intended for just that purpose, International Poisonous Plant Checklist: An Evidence-Based Reference successfully addresses the deficiencies and gaps in the current literature. Using accepted botanic names, the book defines the known set of toxic vascular plants. The use of botanic names satisfies the need for an international standard of identity to support worldwide communication and commerce. Also, taxonomy based on common ancestry and genetic connections provides a rational basis for studying and using plant relationships.
The author supports toxicity information with references to the primary literature. Each entry includes referenced citations supporting the toxicity of the plant, symptoms and circumstances of toxic exposure, dosage and potency, chemical analysis, botany, pharmacology, mechanism and metabolism, and control.
Finally, the book cross-references selected synonyms and common names. The checklist is organized alphabetically with two types of entries. The main entry documents the toxic plants themselves and a secondary entry lists selected synonyms and common names cross-referenced to the main entries.
Including virtually all common animal feed plants, human food plants, and many plants that are sources of herbal products and dietary supplements, tonics, and therapeutic agents, this timely checklist compiles and verifies the known data on toxic vascular plants from around the world.
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The Skeptic Encyclopedia of Pseudoscience 2 volume set
For decades, the Skeptics Society has been examining supernatural and extrascientific claims and publishing their findings in Skeptic magazine. This two-volume set contains a number of articles from that publication along with new material. In volume one, 59 alphabetical entries introduce the reader to scientific research on phenomena such as crop circles, astrology, the Shroud of Turin, and witchcraft. Twenty-three articles examine more closely such topics as homeopathy, the origins of the pyramids, and the search for Atlantis. Case studies, debates, and a selection of historical documents are found in volume two.
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The Ultimate Phrasal Verb Book
Written primarily for ESL and EFL students preparing to take language exams in English, this book presents 400 common phrasal verbs and the ways in which they are used in everyday American English. Phrasal verbs are word groups that include a verb combined with a preposition or an adverb. They are not used only as verbs but as nouns, such as comedown, breakup, or showoff. They might also be used as adjectives, such as spaced-out, burned-out, broken-down and many others. This volume places phrasal verbs within the context of sentences, and presents hundreds of examples and exercises.
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The Encyclopedia of World Religions
By Robert S. Ellwood, Gregory D. Alles
This book gives a very concise view of the different religions out there in the world. It steps into a brief explanation of the religions in the world. This book gives a good dipiction of the different religions and it helped me understand the way religion is reflected upon others. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn about other religions and a little bit more about themselves.
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Gale Encyclopedia of the Unusual and Unexplained [3 volume set]
pages: 900 pages
Publisher: Thomson Gale
ISBN: 0787653829
Format: pdf
Size: 18 MB
Supplier: Detroit : Thomson/Gale, c2003
1. Afterlife mysteries ; Mediums and mystics ; Religious phenomena ; Mystery religions and cults
2. Secret societies ; Magic and sorcery ; Prophecy and divination ; Objects of mystery and power ; Places of mystery and power
3. Ghosts and phantoms ; Mysterious creatures ; Mysteries of the mind ; Superstitions, strange customs, taboos, and urban legends ; Invaders from outer space.
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DK Google E.encyclopedia: Science (DK Google E.Encyclopedias)
By DK Publishing
The e.encyclopedia science pulls out all the stops to tell-and show-readers everything about science. Packed with the very latest photographs, illustrations, and 3-D models, and enhanced by cutting-edge computer image manipulation, e.encyclopedia science is a comprehensive and authoritative reference work for children.
That's not all it is, though. The e.encyclopedia program takes the next step in modern reference publishing by partnering with Google, the Web's most trafficked search engine, to actively manage and update dedicated Web sites to take you directly to the most useful, safe, and age-appropriate information online. DK and Google-a match made in info-gathering heaven-set the benchmark for science and technology reference for the whole family.
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Encyclopedia of Weather and Climate (Science Encyclopedia)
by Michael Allaby
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Life on Earth: An Encyclopedia of Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution (2 vol. set)
by Niles Eldredge
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Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers (3 Vol. Set)
Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers (3 Vol. Set)
Gale Group, Inc. l PDF l 20 MB
Written especially for patients and allied healthcare students by experts in the field, the Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery provides in-depth coverage of approximately 450 surgical procedures and related topics, such as anesthetics, medications and postoperative care. Entries for surgical procedures follow a consistent format, covering definition; purpose; demographic information; diagnosis/preparation; aftercare; risks; morbidity and mortality rates; alternatives; and more. Some of the topics featured include:
* Angioplasty
* Arthroscopy
* Biopsy
* Cardiopulmonary bypass
* Cryosurgery
* Endoscopy
* Hysterectomy
* Laser surgery
* Microsurgery
* Organ transplantation
* Prosthesis implantation
* Tendon transfer
* And many others
Additional features include 175 full-color illustrations and photographs; bibliographies of further reading sources; a glossary of medical terminology; appendices listing top centers for specific surgical procedures and national organizations and support groups for patients; and a comprehensive index.
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition
William Andrew Publishing, "Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition"
William Andrew Publishing l PDF l 10 MB
This industry standard encyclopedia on pharmaceutical manufacturing processes has been completely updated to include FDA drugs approved up to the summer of 2004. The encyclopedia gives details for the manufacture of 2226 pharmaceuticals that are being marketed as a trade-named product somewhere in the world. Each entry includes:
� Therapeutic function
� Chemical and common name
� Structural Formula
� Chemical Abstracts Registry no.
� Trade name, manufacturer, country, and year introduced
� Raw Materials
� Manufacturing Process
In addition, references are also cited under each drug�s entry to major pharmaceutical works where additional information can be obtained on synthesis and the pharmacology of the individual products.
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The Ayurveda Encyclopedia: Natural Secrets to Healing, Prevention, & Longevity
Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha, "The Ayurveda Encyclopedia: Natural Secrets to Healing, Prevention, & Longevity'
Ayurveda Holistic Center Press l PDF l 688 Pages l 20 MB
The Ayurveda Encyclopedia: Natural Secrets to Healing, Prevention, & Longevity
The theories and practices of Ayurvedic medicine-including the therapeutic benefits of aromas, foods, herbs, meditation, yoga, and more-are featured in this comprehensive handbook. With a section dedicated to health disorders, this guide clarifies the simplicity of healing naturally and offers counsel towards an improved sense of well-being, reduced stress, and mental peace. Photographs of more than 80 herbs and yoga postures round out this home reference and teaching tool.
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The Encyclopedia of Cancer
Carol Turkington & William Lipera, "The Encyclopedia of Cancer"
Facts on File l PDF l 461 Pages l 2 MB
More than 400 cancer-related topics are arranged alphabetically in dictionary format. Acronyms, specific cancers, medical procedures, and organizations are interfiled. The entries range in size from only a brief sentence to several pages of description. The longest and most detailed entries usually describe specific forms of cancer (Brain cancer, Lung cancer); surgical procedures (mastectomy); screening techniques (mammography); and relevant topics such as African Americans and cancer, Cell phones, Diet, and Pain control. Most cancer descriptions include causes or risk factors, symptoms, diagnoses, staging, treatment, and, where applicable, prognosis. Three appendixes, a glossary, an extensive bibliography, and a general index complete the volume.
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Encyclopedia of Hormones
Helen L. Henry & Anthony W. Norman, "Encyclopedia of Hormones"
Academic Press l PDF l 2120 Pages l 39 MB
The Encyclopedia of Hormones is a comprehensive reference work on hormones in vertebrate, invertebrate, and plant systems. It covers all aspects of hormones: their chemical structure and biological synthesis; the major physiological systems in which they operate; the cellular and subcellular site of their action; the nature of the signal transduction mechanisms used in the hormone's action; and the biological consequences of an excess or deficiency of the hormone.
Each contributor is an expert in his or her field and has been recruited by one of 14 Associate Editors. The 300 articles that comprise this encyclopedia are arranged alphabetically. Each entry begins with a glossary of key terms that are compiled into a complete glossary for the entire work. Additionally, each entry includes 10-15 recent references to provide the reader with an entry into the scientific literature.
The Encyclopedia of Hormones is sure to be a valuable reference work for students and professional researchers interested in any aspect of the control of biological systems by hormonal signals.
* The only source available with such comprehensive descriptions of hormones, their receptors, and their mechanisms of action
* Full coverage including vertebrate, invertebrate, and plant hormones
* Includes the chemistry, synthesis, secretion, and biological actions of hormones
* Thorough coverage of signal transduction mechanisms as they relate to hormones
* Contributions from over 500 experts in the study of hormones
* Written to be accesssible to non-endocrinologists
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The Encyclopedia of Addictive Drugs
Richard Lawrence Miller, "The Encyclopedia of Addictive Drugs"
Greenwood Press l PDF l 501 Pages l 2 MB
This comprehensive reference guide describes more than 130 alphabetically arranged drugs of abuse, including both pharmaceutical and natural products. The book begins with a discussion of federal drug scheduling and drug categories. Individual entries for particular substances of abuse follow. Drug descriptions include: correct pronunciation, nicknames or street names, legal status, historical and present uses and misuses, abuse factors, interactions with other drugs, and findings of cancer risks and birth defects.
Scientific information is presented in a clear, simple manner designed for students and general readers alike. In addition to the A-Z descriptions, Miller provides an explanation of general drug types, such as stimulants and hallucinogens, as well as the aspects of drug abuse, including tolerance and withdrawal. A list of print and electronic sources is also included for readers seeking further information.
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Encyclopedia of Pain
Robert F. Schmidt & William D. Willis, "Encyclopedia of Pain"
Springer l PDF l 2803 Pages l 46 MB
This is the most comprehensive overview available anywhere on the broad, multi-faceted and complex topic of pain � and the rapidly evolving scientific and medical disciplines that seek to understand, assess and treat it. More than 3,000 entries provide clear, detailed and up-to-date coverage of the current state of research, and treatment of pain. Essays offer in-depth information on all aspects of nociception and pain, including substrates, causes, pathophysiology, symptoms and signs, diagnoses and treatment. 1,000 color figures enhance understanding. This three-volume reference is an invaluable tool for clinical scientists and practitioners, as well as students, teachers and interested laypersons.
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Encyclopedia of Sex & Gender (4 Volume Set)
Fedwa Malti-Douglas, "Encyclopedia of Sex & Gender"
Macmillan l PDF l 2000 Pages l 27 MB
In this four-volume encyclopedia, chief editor Malti-Douglas (Indiana U.) presents some 730 alphabetical entries, written by an international team of scholarly contributors, that collectively explore a broad array of topics that fall under the purview of investigations of sex and gender across cultures and time in the social sciences. Thematically, the entries are said to address bodies and body parts; body art; body modification; biology of sex; civilizations and cultures; commerce and crime; dance and performance; digital and mass media; diseases; film; folk and popular culture; gender roles; high art; literature; magazines and pin-ups; marriage and family; media, performance, and the arts; music; objects; photography and comics; politics; religion and religious traditions; reproduction and birth control; sex acts, sex aids; sex practices; sexualities and sexual preferences; spaces and places; and systems of knowledge. A significant number of entries are devoted to personalities, but only deceased ones. Entries range in length from several thousand to several hundred words. A cumulative index is included in the final volume.
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Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health, 2nd Edition
Laurie J. Fundukian & Jeffrey Wilson, "Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health, 2nd Edition"
Gale Group l PDF l 1374 Pages l 15 MB
The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health, Second Edition, is an update to the critically acclaimed Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders and provides two volumes of understandable, yet detailed information on mental disorders and conditions.
This edition of The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health revisits the previously published work, updating and adding overviews of new topics such as premenstrual syndrome, bullying and road rage,� said Kate Hanley, product manager at Gale, part of Cengage Learning. �All aspects of mental health are covered, from various clinical diagnoses and related treatments to effective ways for dealing with life�s common challenges.
Featuring an easy-to-use format and written in non-technical language, the Encyclopedia includes entries for all 150 disorders classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, text revision (DSM-IV-TR). This edition also features entries for prescription, alternative and over-the-counter drugs, as well as the various therapies used to treat mental disorders.
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The MIT Encyclopedia of Communication Disorders
Raymond D. Kent, "The MIT Encyclopedia of Communication Disorders"
Probert l PDF l 631 Pages l 8 MB
The MIT Encyclopedia of Communication Disorders will become the standard reference in this field for both research and clinical use. It offers almost 200 detailed entries, covering the entire range of communication and speech disorders in children and adults, from basic science to clinical diagnosis.
This Encyclopedia is divided into four sections that reflect the standard categories within the field (also known as speech-language pathology and audiology): Voice, Speech, Language, and Hearing. Within each category, entries are organized into three subsections: Basic Science, Disorders, and Clinical Management. Basic Science includes relevant information on normal anatomy and physiology, physics, psychology and psychophysics, and linguistics; this provides a scientific foundation for entries in the other subsections. The entries that appear under Disorders offer information on the definition and characterization of specific disorders, and tools for their identification and assessment. The Clinical Management subsection describes appropriate interventions, including behavioral, pharmacological, surgical, and prosthetic.
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Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine
Tori Hudson, "Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine"
McGraw-Hill l PDF l 526 Pages l 2.3 MB
In Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, naturopathic physician Tori Hudson shows you how to safely and effectively combine conventional and natural medicine to maintain health and address specific medical conditions. Her groundbreaking work offers sound information on complementary therapies such as bio-identical hormones, vitamin supplementation, herbs, diet, and exercise and helps you make informed choices about your health.
Learn how to :
* Treat a whole range of female health issues, from contraception to menopause, heart conditions to infections
* Safely integrate alternative therapies with traditional medicine
* Determine when you should seek a practitioner's help
* And much more
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An Encyclopaedia of Language
N. E. Collinge, "An Encyclopaedia of Language"
Routledge l PDF l 570 Pages l 5 MB
In this indispensable reference, twenty-nine leaders in the field describe how language works--accounting for its nature, use, study, and history. An Encyclopaedia of Language provides a truly comprehensive overview of how the various branches of linguistic study have arrived at their current positions. It divides the subject into three logical sections: 1) the "inner nature" of language; 2) its interaction with other disciplines; and 3) some special aspects of its study and use.
Readers will find detailed coverage of: how language works; how language is taught and learned; phonetics; grammar and semantics; how linguists research their subjects and interpret results; second languages; language and computation; writing systems; the history of language study; the evolution of language; the distribution of languages around the world; lexicography; dialectology; and other topics.
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Encyclopedia of the World's Endangered Languages
Christopher Moseley, "Encyclopedia of the World's Endangered Languages"
Routledge l PDF l 688 Pages l 5.3 MB
The concern for the fast-disappearing language stocks of the world has arisen particularly in the past decade, as a result of the impact of globalization. This book appears as an answer to a felt need: to catalogue and describe those languages, making up the vast majority of the world's six thousand or more distinct tongues, which are in danger of disappearing within the next few decades.
Endangerment is a complex issue, and the reasons why so many of the world's smaller, less empowered languages are not being passed on to future generations today are discussed in the book's introduction. The introduction is followed by regional sections, each authored by a notable specialist, combining to provide a comprehensive listing of every language which, by the criteria of endangerment set out in the introduction, is likely to disappear within the next few decades. These languages make up ninety per cent of the world's remaining language stocks.
Each regional section comprises an introduction that deals with problems of language preservation peculiar to the area, surveys of known extinct languages, and problems of classification. The introduction is followed by a list of all known languages within the region, endangered or not, arranged by genetic affiliation, with endangered and extinct languages marked. This listing is followed by entries in alphabetical order covering each language listed as endangered. Useful maps are provided to pinpoint the more complex clusters of smaller languages in every region of the world.
The Encyclopedia therefore provides in a single resource: expert analysis of the current language policy situation in every multilingual country and on every continent, detailed descriptions of little-known languages from all over the world, and clear alphabetical entries, region by region, of all the world's languages currently thought to be in danger of extinction.
The Encyclopedia of the World�s Endangered Languages will be a necessary addition to all academic linguistics collections and will be a useful resource for a range of readers with an interest in development studies, cultural heritage and international affairs.
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Encyclopedia of Disasters: Environmental Catastrophes and Human Tragedies
Angus M. Gunn, "Encyclopedia of Disasters: Environmental Catastrophes and Human Tragedies"
Greenwood Press l PDF l 816 Pages l 8.6 MB
This encyclopedia is a descriptive, illustrated account of disasters, both natural and human-induced, that have occurred throughout the world at different times over the past two thousand years. They include experiences of earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, floods, extremes of weather, droughts, pandemic illnesses, land subsidence and landslides. Most troubling of all is a newcomer to the world of disasters, the terrorist attack. While terrorists have, from time to time in the past, wrought havoc on human environments, the expanded volume and brutality of their activities over the past thirty years has gone beyond all previous acts of violence. Terrorism is the type of disaster that may become increasingly destructive in the future.
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Encyclopedia of the Antarctic
Beau Riffenburgh, "Encyclopedia of the Antarctic"
Taylor and Francis l PDF l 1274 pages l 11.4 MB
The Antarctic is unique, geographically, politically, and scientifically. It is the most remote, hostile, and dangerous continent, while at the same time it is the most pristine and least developed. Antarctica is the only major part of the Earth's landmass not directly governed by one nation, but under the control of a Treaty, with a multitude of acceding nations.
The Encyclopedia of the Antarctic brings together large quantities of information on the wide variety of factors, issues, and individuals influencing and relating to the Antarctic. No comparable book currently exists for this region.
The Encyclopedia of the Antarctic discusses scientific activities and topics, but the 'human element' is also a significant part of the work, with entries on history, politics, legal issues, national research programs, scientific bases, historic huts, the United Nation's 'Question of Antarctica,' compliance with the Environmental Protocol, and tourism.
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Encyclopedia of Earthquakes And Volcanoes
Encyclopedia of Earthquakes And Volcanoes
PDF l 365 pages l 18 MB
The Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes explains the specific terms and concepts associated with the sciences of catastrophe-seismology and volcanology-and covers the places in the world where these destructive phenomena have occurred. Entries include terms and concepts such as: caldera, stratovolcano, S-waves, liquefaction, harmonic tremors, and much more.
The revised edition contains:
Updated geographic locations and damage estimates for certain areas
Enhanced content on the geologic processes, with clear and up-to-date diagrams to articulate these processes
New definitions of geologic terms
An updated chronology of important earthquakes and eruptions.
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Encyclopedia of Junk Food and Fast Food
Andrew F. Smith, "Encyclopedia of Junk Food and Fast Food"
Greenwood Press l PDF l 364 Pages l 6 MB
Eating junk food and fast food is a great all-American passion. American kids and grownups love their candy bars, Big Macs and supersized fries, Doritos, Twinkies, and Good Humor ice cream bars. The disastrous health effects from the enormous appetite for these processed fat- and sugar-loaded foods are well publicized now. This was particularly dramatically evidenced by Super Size Me (2004), filmmaker Morgan Spurlock's 30-day all-McDonald's diet in which his liver suffered the same poisoning as if he had been on an extended alcohol binge. Through increased globalization, American popular food culture is being increasingly emulated elsewhere in the world, such as China, with the potential for similar disastrous consequences. This A-to-Z reference is the first to focus on the junk food and fast food phenomena from a multitude of angles in addition to health and diet concerns. More than 250 essay entries objectively explore the scope of the topics to illuminate the American way through products, corporations and entrepreneurs, social history, popular culture, organizations, issues, politics, commercialism and consumerism, and much more.
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Icons of Rock: An Encyclopedia of the Legends Who Changed Music Forever
Scott Schinder & Andy Schwartz, "Icons of Rock: An Encyclopedia of the Legends Who Changed Music Forever"
Greenwood Press l PDF l 659 Pages l 3 MB
More than half a century after the birth of rock, the musical genre that began as a rebellious underground phenomenon is now acknowledged as America's-and the world's-most popular and influential musical medium, as well as the soundtrack to several generations' worth of history. From Ray Charles to Joni Mitchell to Nirvana, rock music has been an undeniable force in both reflecting and shaping our cultural landscape. Icons of Rock offers a vivid overview of rock's pervasive role in contemporary society by profiling the lives and work of the music's most legendary artists. Most rock histories, by virtue of their all-encompassing scope, are unable to cover the lives and work of individual artists in depth, or to place those artists in a broader context. This two-volume set, by contrast, provides extensive biographies of the 24 greatest rock n' rollers of all time, examining their influences, innovations, and impact in a critical and historical perspective. Entries inside this unique reference explore the issues, trends, and movements that defined the cultural and social climate of the artists' music. Sidebars spotlight the many iconic elements associated with rock, such as rock festivals, protest songs, and the British Invasion. Providing a wealth of information on the icons, culture, and mythology of America's most beloved music, this biographical encyclopedia will serve as an invaluable resource for students and music fans alike.
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Encyclopedia of Gay and *** Popular Culture
Luca Prono, "Encyclopedia of Gay and *** Popular Culture"
Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc. l PDF l 327 Pages l 4 MB
During the 20th century through today, gay and *** artists, writers, political activists, and sports figures contributed their talents to all areas of popular culture. Authors such as E. Lynn Harris and Patricia Highsmith write bestselling novels. Rupert Everett follows in the footsteps of Rock Hudson and others who starred in multimillion dollar films. George Michael and k.d.lang have been the creative forces behind dozens of hit songs, and the TV programs of Ellen DeGeneres, Rosie O'Donnell, and the cast of *** Eye for the Straight Guy are enjoyed in gay and straight households alike. The Encyclopedia of Gay and *** Popular Culture identifies the people, films, TV shows, literature, and sports figures that have made significant contributions to both gay and *** popular culture, and American popular culture.
-The Advocate -AIDS -Edward Albee -Beat Generation -David Bowie -Boy George -La Cage Aux Folles -Camp -Leslie Chung -Disco -Drag -Melissa Etheridge -Tom Ford -Harlem Renaissance - Anne Heche -PeeWee Herman -Independent Cinema -Indigo Girls -Liberace -Philadelphia -*** As Folk -*** Eye for the Straight Guy -Lily Tomlin -The Village People -Andy Warhol -Will & Grace -Tennessee Williams
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Encyclopedia Of Ancient And Forbidden Secrets
Nye, "Encyclopedia Of Ancient And Forbidden Secrets"
Gnosis Books l PDF l 199 pages l 2 MB
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The Atlantis Encyclopedia
Frank Joseph, "The Atlantis Encyclopedia"
New Page Books l PDF l 313 pages l 3.4 MB
A handbook of Atlantean information for general readers and specialists alike!
This is an invaluable, one-of-a-kind reference. Unlike most other books on the subject, The Atlantis Encyclopedia offers fewer theories and more facts. Although it does not set out to prove the sunken capital actually existed, The Atlantis Encyclopedia musters so much evidence on its behalf, even skeptics may conclude that there must be at least something factual behind such an enduring, indeed global legend.
You�ll learn:
* What was Atlantis ?
* Where was it located ?
* How long ago did it flourish ?
* How was it destroyed ?
* What became of its survivors ?
* Have any remains of Atlantis ever been found ?
* Will Atlantis ever be found ?
* Did Atlantis have any impact on America ?
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Encyclopedia of White-Collar & Corporate Crime
Lawrence M. Salinger, "Encyclopedia of White-Collar & Corporate Crime"
Sage Publications, Inc. l PDF l 944 Pages l 34 MB
With more than 500 entries (including up-to-date information on such high profile cases as Martha Stewart and Enron), the Encyclopedia of White-Collar & Corporate Crime gathers history, definitions, examples, investigation, prosecution, assessments, challenges, and projections into one definitive reference work on the topic.
The Encyclopedia of White-Collar & Corporate Crime is edited to incorporate information about a variety of white-collar crimes, and provides examples of persons, statutes, companies, and convictions. Each entry offers a thorough and thoughtful summary of the topic. Rather than a simple definition, users are given a satisfying and sophisticated synopsis with references for further study.
Articles consider all aspects of white-collar and corporate crime, including:
* Law: describes specific elements of corporate law and the various illegal acts to which they apply
* Individuals: brief biographical sketches, primarily focused on how they relate to the study of white-collar crime
* Events: criminal events include descriptions of specific cases of white-collar crime, both past and current
The Encyclopedia was developed primarily for college, public, and high school libraries. Post-graduate academics, law firms, and corporations will also find this a valuable addition to their libraries.
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Encyclopedia of Prostitution and Sex Work
Melissa Hope Ditmore, "Encyclopedia of Prostitution and Sex Work"
Greenwood Press l PDF l 821 Pages l 9 MB
The clich� is that prostitution is the oldest profession. Isn't it time that the subject received a full reference treatment? This major 2-volume set is the first to treat in an inclusive reference what is usually considered a societal failing and the underside of sexuality and economic survival. The A-to-Z encyclopedia offers wide-ranging entries related to prostitution and the sex industry, past and present, both worldwide (mostly in the West) and in the United States. The topic of prostitution has high-interest appeal across disciplines, and the narrative entries illuminate literature, art, law, medicine, economics, politics, women's studies, religion, sociology, sexuality, film, popular culture, public health, nonfiction, American and world history, business, gender, media, education, crime, race, technology, performing arts, family, social work, social mores, pornography, the military, tourism, child labor, and more. It is targeted to the general reader, who will gain useful insight into the human race through time via its sex industry and prostitution.
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The Mafia Encyclopedia
Carl Sifakis, "The Mafia Encyclopedia"
Checkmark Books l PDF l 529 Pages l 21.7 MB
In The Mafia Encyclopedia, Third Edition, Carl Sifakis once again provides a fascinating survey of the mob�s most influential perpetrators and personalities, including their hangouts and hideaways, their plays for power, their schemes and crimes, and their unique culture and jargon. More than 100 illustrations, nearly 500 entries, and a chronology bust the Mafia myths and provide an unflinching look at the brutal, sin-laden, and bizarre culture and characters of organized crime.
More than 50 new entries include:
* Chinese Mafia
* Construction rackets
* Death penalty for godfathers
* "FBI badfellas"
* Peter Gotti
* Hells Angels
* "Lovefellas"
* Joseph C. Massino
* Prison gangs and the Mafia
* Russian Mafia
* Stock geniuses
* Yakuza.
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Encyclopedia of Terrorism
Harvey W. Kushner, "Encyclopedia of Terrorism"
SAGE Publications l PDF l 538 Pages l 6 MB
The Encyclopedia of Terrorism presents authoritative coverage of what is currently one of the world's most important topics. With more than 300 articles, the encyclopedia provides detailed discussions of the who, what, where, when, and why of terrorism. Up-to-date and timely, the articles cover such topics as Al-Qaeda, biological terrorism, extremism, Saddam Hussein, Jihad, Zacarias Moussaoui, and suicide bombers. Its concise, readable format and detailed chronology, photographs, maps, and charts make this an essential reference.
Key Features include :
* More than 300 authoritative, in-depth articles
* Extensive, balanced coverage of terrorist groups (such as the IRA), key events (including September 11), people, terms, and statistics, as well as biographical, historical, and geographical information
* Cross-references to related entries at the end of each article
* Comprehensive, global coverage
* Valuable appendices include: list of government organizations, list of terrorist organizations, list of well known female terrorists, detailed list of further readings
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