Reference works

The most comprehensive guide to the bovids of the worldBovids are a diverse group of ruminant mammals that have hooves and unbranched hollow horns.

The second and final volume of the most authoritative English-language edition of Spinoza's writingsThe Collected Works of Spinoza provides, for the first time in English, a truly satisfactory edition of all of Spinoza's writings, with accurate and readable translations, based on the best critical editions of the original-language texts, done by a scholar who has published extensively on the philosopher's work.

The complete guide to everything you ever wanted to know about EinsteinThis is the single most complete guide to Albert Einstein's life and work for students, researchers, and browsers alike.

One of the most devastating periods in twentieth-century history was the rule of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge over Cambodia.

The first encylopedic guide to the history of relations between Jews and Muslims around the worldThis is the first encyclopedic guide to the history of relations between Jews and Muslims around the world from the birth of Islam to today.

Fought on what to Westerners was a remote peninsula in northeast Asia, the Korean War was a defining moment of the Cold War.

An intimate look at war through the lives of soldiers and their families at Fort HoodMaking War at Fort Hood offers an illuminating look at war through the daily lives of the people whose job it is to produce it.

A collection of stupid utterances, mostly unintentional--although not always--from politics, show business, sports, and anywhere else people can put their feet in their mouths.

A richly photographed and information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, Basic Illustrated Poisonous and Harmful Plants distills years of knowledge into an affordable visual guide.

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New Jersey provides some of the most varied and exciting birding in North America, and more than 450 species have been recorded in the state.

How honeybees make collective decisions-and what we can learn from this amazing democratic processHoneybees make decisions collectively-and democratically.

An illuminating and entertaining collection of dinosaur facts, from A to ZDinopedia is an illustrated, pocket-friendly encyclopedia of all things dinosaurian.

To do solid academic research, college students need to look beyond the computer search engine.

This book takes a fascinating look at the iconic figure of the Native American in the British cultural imagination from the Revolutionary War to the early twentieth century, and examining how Native Americans regarded the British, as well as how they challenged their own cultural image in Britain during this period.

"e;This little book is big fun.

A comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction to the fascinating natural history of the pig, from prehistory to the present At any given time, there are around one billion pigs in the world; that's one for every seven of us.

A comprehensive guide to traveling with your furry (or feathery or scaly) friend, whether across town or across the world.

Unique book and audio CD package Features sounds of 50 North American waterfowl species A full-color photograph complements each bird's description Learn the songs and calls of 50 waterfowl species found across North America.

In the first chapter, the technical aspects of photography are discussed first.

This updated third edition of Quality Research Papers-fast becoming a standard reference textbook for writing research papers in the fields of religion and theology-gives improvements and added material for such things as the expanding field of online research and doing church-related research in a professional manner.

Entries include: Absurdism, Altruism, Antidisestablishmentarianism, Atheism, Bohemianism, Bonapartism, Buddhism, Capitalism, Careerism, Chauvinism, Colonialism, Cubism, Darwinism, Defeatism, Deism, Determinism, Eclecticism, Epicureanism, Eurocentrism, Expressionism, Fanaticism, Feminism, Freeganism, Freudianism, Futurism, Germanism, Globalism, Gnosticism, Hedonism, Heightism, Historicism, Hitlerism, Humanitarianism, Idealism, Imperialism, Institutionalism, Islamism, Isolationism, Jacksonianism, Jingoism, Judaism, Keynesianism, Lancastrianism, Leninism, Libertarianism, Localism, Maoism, Masculism, Mazdaism, Militarism, Modernism, Multiculturalism, Nazism, Neoconservatism, Nihilism, Nudism, Optimism, Orientalism, Paganism, Pan-Africanism, Phallocentrism, Poststructuralism, Quietism, Racism, Rastafarianism, Realism, Republicanism, Romanticism, Sikhism, Stoicism, Structuralism, Surrealism, Symbolism, Teaism, Taoism, Thatcherism, Unionism, Utilitarianism, Veganism, Vegetarianism, White Nationalism, Zionism, Zoroastrianism.

From the dawn of time, horses have been at once our idols and our companions, awakening in us feelings of awe and inspiration while serving as our partners in almost all human endeavors.

A sentimental celebration of the power of a mother's love.

Sie wollen erleben und verstehen, wie der Barkeeper mit der Präzision eines Wissenschaftlers und der Kreativität eines Künstlers aus vielen einzelnen Zutaten einen unvergesslichen Drink mixt?

Das Nachschlagewerk für Einsteiger und Profis – unentbehrliche Grundlage für philosophisches ArbeitenIn der Philosophie gehören die zentralen Begriffe nicht nur zum theoretischen Rüstzeug, sondern markieren jeweils Dreh- und Angelpunkte philosophischer Diskussionen.

A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's weatherPacked with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile anyone who is curious about weather.

Extraordinary but true stories from over two hundred years of angling history.

Ardant du Picq's Battle Studies, Clausewitz's Principles of War, and Jomini's Art of War.

In April 2019, Liam Konemann idly began work on what he thought of as 'the appendix' - a record of ongoing transphobia in the UK that he came across.

Clashes between white and Indian societies are erupting into war when Sarah Wakefield is taken captive in 1862.

A nasty insult (is there any other kind?

An information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran.

When's the last time you picked up a business book that was so engaging you couldn't put it down?

Your complete one-volume guide to the year 2025.

A concise and practical manual on developing reading, writing, and critical thinking skills in tandem For college students learning how to write on scholarly subjects, writing and critical thinking go hand in hand.

A concise and practical manual on developing reading, writing, and critical thinking skills in tandem For college students learning how to write on scholarly subjects, writing and critical thinking go hand in hand.

Ed Sullivan, who could not sing, dance, or act, was TV's greatest showman in its early years.

Some peoples passion for sea glass goes beyond collectingthey use it to create something of beauty.

Taiji ist ein grundlegendes Konzept der taoistischen Philosophie und der Name Taijiquan bezieht sich auf den Kampfkunststil, dessen Prinzipien sich aus dieser Philosophie ableiten.

Veteran educator Kathleen Nosek tells parents the secrets to successfully navigating today's school system and ensuring that dyslexic children receive the quality education they are entitled to by law.

Descubra el fascinante mundo de las razas de caballos en esta guía detallada que abarca más de 80 razas diferentes de todo el mundo.

People are fascinating, but finding the best biography, autobiography, or memoir can be tough with so many to choose from.

From the makers of the UK's best football magazine!

Have you ever wondered about those giants in Genesis or that reference to Enoch in Jude?

Birds of Prey of the East and its companion volume, Birds of Prey of the West, are the most comprehensive and authoritative field guides to North American birds of prey ever published.

The author of The Book of Proverbs and Wisdom, A Reference Manual, Curt ';CT' Tomlin, was inspired by the Holy Spirit to write ';The Book' to enhance and illuminate Christian understanding of the Old Testament's Book of Proverbs.