Reference works

Educational Measurement has been the bible in its field since the first edition was published by ACE in 1951.

Crime and punishment are social and cultural manifestations; they are closely bound up with people's perceptions of morality, norms and values.

When The Vertical Mosaic first appeared in 1965, it became an instant classic.

New York Times BestsellerForget the rules.

Over the last fifteen years, the analytical field of punishment and society has witnessed an increase of research developing the connection between economic processes and the evolution of penality from different standpoints, focusing particularly on the increase of rates of incarceration in relation to the transformations of neoliberal capitalism.

This book provides an outstanding single-volume resource on the topic of solar energy for young adults and general audiences.

An introductory textbook on data analysis and statistics written especially for students in the social sciences and allied fieldsQuantitative analysis is an increasingly essential skill for social science research, yet students in the social sciences and related areas typically receive little training in it-or if they do, they usually end up in statistics classes that offer few insights into their field.

The world's bestselling Grand Prix handbook is back for the new season.

The silent film era was known in part for its cliffhanger serials and air of suspense that kept audiences returning to theaters week after week.

Now in its 29th edition, the Europa International Foundation Directory 2020 provides an unparalleled guide to the foundations, trusts, charitable and grantmaking NGOs, and other similar not-for-profit organizations of the world.

The Reeds Western Almanac covers the British coastline from Cape Wrath to Padstow as well as the whole of Ireland, providing navigation and pilotage information for the coasts of Wales, Western Scotland, Ireland and Western England.

Synesthetic design strives to develop products that systematically incorporate all five senses.

Ancient History: Key Themes and Approaches is a sourcebook of writings on ancient history.

The Yearbook of Transnational History is dedicated to disseminating pioneering research in the field of transnational history.

Frederick Douglass spent four months in Ireland at the end of 1845 that proved to be, in his own words, 'transformative'.

Diagnostic Reference Index of Clinical Neurology aims to give the busy clinician a fast, easy-to-use guide to the core neurological literature published from 1980 to 1986.

Despite being revered as the Holy Book by Muslims throughout the world, the Koran is the least known and least understood in the West of all the great religious books.

This is a comprehensive reference book on the subject of forensic mental health, looking at what forensic mental health is and its assessment, management and treatment.

A beautifully illustrated exploration of the ways birds cohabitFeaturing dramatic and delightful wild bird colonies and communities, How Birds Live Together offers a broad overview of social living in the avian world.

This volume of primary source material examines the organisation of music in Britian during the ninteenth century.

At the beginning of the nineteenth century, many individuals were motivated by their religious creeds to give.

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Discover the answers behind the mysteries of the countryside in all their fascination and beauty.

From Marilyn to Mussolini, people captivate people.

A guide to locating information on popular music and the people who create it, this volume is designed as a desk reference-to locate answers to specific questions and to direct library users to key resources.

People of all ages and backgrounds are seeking work in career fields that will help save the planet, yet many people are unaware of the variety of green careers available.

"e; From his unique perspective of friendship with many of the actors and actresses about whom he writes, silent film historian Anthony Slide creates vivid portraits of the careers and often eccentric lives of 100 players from the American silent film industry.

Naval intelligence is one of the most vital, and sometimes decisive, forms of intelligence.

This book is a unique look at the Scottish theologian Peter Taylor Forsyth (1848-1921).

Das Wörterbuch medizinischer Fachbegriffe steht seit über 40 Jahren für sprachliche und medizinisch-fachliche Kompetenz.

Corrections in the Community, Seventh Edition, examines the current state of community corrections and proposes an evidence-based approach to making programs more effective.

Reference entries, overview essays, and primary source document excerpts survey the history and unveil the successes and failures of the longest-lasting European empire.

How do our human senses work and help us interact with our surroundings, and what happens when these senses malfunction or are impaired?

The Encyclopedia of AIDS covers all major aspects of the first 15 years of the AIDS epidemic, including the breakthroughs in treatment announced at the International AIDS Conference in July 1996.

The history of criminal justice in the U.

Alban Berg: A Research and Information Guide, Third Edition is an annotated bibliography highlighting both the nature of primary sources related to the composer and the scope and significance of the secondary sources that deal with Berg, his compositions, and his influence as a composer.

The Encyclopedia of American Philosophy provides coverage of the major figures, concepts, historical periods and traditions in American philosophical thought.

Despite 15 years of reform efforts, the incarceration rate in the United States remains unprecedentedly high.

With entries on topics ranging from non-Western instruments to distinctive rhythms of music from various countries, this one-stop resource on global music also promotes appreciation of other countries and cultural groups.

Giambattista Vico (1668-1744) is best remembered for his major work, the New Science (Scienza nuova), in which he sets forth the principles of humanity and gives an account of the stages common to the development of all societies in their historical life.

An annual collection of studies of individuals who have made major contributions to the development of geography and geographical thought.

The war at sea was a key aspect of World War II, one that is too-often under-studied.

This extraordinary book defines and describes librarianship and library science through insightful and thoughtful essays contributed by 17 recognized leaders of the profession.

Originally published in 1900As well as being a history of Abbotsholme School this volume also examines the general question of the English national education at the turn of the last century.

This Companion provides scholarly yet accessible new interpretations of Greek history of the Classical period, from the aftermath of the Persian Wars in 478 B.

What makes someone responsible for a crime and therefore liable to punishment under the criminal law?

This volume will provide invaluable assistance for mathematicians, historians of mathematics and users of mathematics in the retrieval of information about mathematicians and topics in mathematics and closely related fields.

This volume follows one man's revolutionary journey from deficient early education to his incarceration on North Carolina's death row, where he was given the opportunity to pursue higher education.