Reference works

Anyone who has spent any time outdoors has come across strange tracks and wondered, "e;What was here?

This book offers the reader a comprehensive understanding and the multitude of methods utilized in the research of urban mobilities with cities and 'the urban' as its pivotal axis.

Comprised of 395 essays arranged alphabetically, most on individual objects, artifacts, techniques, and products, this is an up-to-date reference work for all those involved in teaching or researching the history of twentieth-century technology, as well as the serious general reader.

Founded in 1922, the British Broadcasting Corporation is probably the most well-known national radio corporation in the world, but the BBC is just part of the British radio picture.

For scholars working on almost any aspect of American thought, The Bloomsbury Encyclopedia to Philosophers in America presents an indispensable reference work.

This volume, first published in 1921, presents a series of portraits of Einstein, thus offering glimpses in the character and private reflections of the man who changed the course of modern science.

Synasthetisches Design bemuht sich um eine Produktentwicklung, die alle Sinne systematisch mit einbezieht.

This book, first published in 1946, collects documents illustrating the foreign policy of the Soviet Union during the Second World War.

After a brief historical survey, the doctrines of dharma and karma are discussed and key elements that appear in contrasting forms in the two religions are examined.

First published in 1995, Medieval France: An Encyclopedia is the first single-volume reference work on the history and culture of medieval France.

With over 1,700 entries, this book is the most comprehensive listing to date of writings about Tomas Luis de Victoria and his music as well as recordings and modern editions of his works.

Examining young adult vampire fiction and how it fits in both the contemporary and classic vampire canon, the book's analysis begins with a primer on vampire scholarship, including a brief deconstruction of ten seminal vampire representations-five literary, five cinematic-and their impact on young adult vampire novels; the evolution of vampires from scary Gothic enemies into postmodern sexualized heroes is traced throughout the book; and the influence of Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles.

A Cultural History of Sport in the Age of Industry covers the period 1800 to 1920.

There were, between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2022, 1,559 television series broadcast on three platforms: broadcast TV, cable TV, and streaming services.

Rural Settlement in Britain (1977) examines the roots of rural settlements prior to the Domesday Book of 1086 and their evolution and changes up to the twentieth century.

This book, first published in 1967, examines the foundations and the substance of the Montgomery Legend.

This Biographical Dictionary provides detailed accounts of the lives, works, influence and reception of thinkers from all the major philosophical schools and traditions of the twentieth-century.

Jeremiah Johnson, The Way We Were, Absence of Malice, Out of Africa, Tootsie, The Firm, Searching for Bobby Fischer--Sydney Pollack has produced, directed or appeared in some of the biggest and most influential films of the last quarter century.

The Wolf Almanac has become an acknowledged reference work on the evolution and history of wolves: their biology and physiology, behavior and sociology; and their influence in ancient culture and mythology.

This is a supplement to the author's Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925-2010.

This is an immensely fascinating work, published originally in 1968, which is of great value in understanding London's past.

The environment is increasingly seen at the forefront of many political agendas.

Make history come alive!

Real moms reveal the secrets to successful baby gear shopping.

This basic, annotated bibliography of Canadian-produced filmstrips lists approximately 1800 significant items, in both English and French, produced in Canada for children and young adults up to August, 1978.

This is Volume VIII of thirty-two in a series of Developmental Psychology.

Finally, a finance dictionary compiled with the individual investor in mind.

From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, The CIA World Factbook 2016 offers complete and up-to-date information on the worlds nations.

This book, first published in 1968, examines the disastrous defeat suffered by inexperienced American troops, newly landed in North Africa, at the hands of Rommel.

This book explores what obesity is, its causes and implications for health, and the many issues and controversies surrounding it, both in the medical community and within society as a whole.

This encyclopedia offers a variety of resources for readers interested in learning more about eating disorders, including hundreds of reference entries, interviews, scholarly debates, and case studies.

Discussing multiple aspects of material culture and domestic consumption, this book tackles the relationship between the trajectories and biographies of people, families, houses and objects and how they intertwine and produce each other.

"e;Those interested in learning more about Parks and the civil rights movement will find inspiration in this enlightening work.

Illuminating the Dark Side's Spirits, Fiends, Devils, and Demons.

Criminological Skills and Research for Beginners, Third Edition, is a comprehensive and engaging guide to research methods in Criminology, and the skills required for academic success.

In this innovative resource, Thomas P.

First published in 1980, Catalogue of Chinese Manuscripts in Danish Archives is a descriptive catalogue that gives the date, address, and a summary of the contents for some 500 Chinese manuscripts in three Danish archives: the National Archives, the National Museum, and the Archives of the Great Northern Telegraph Company.

This 4-volume collection is the first compilation of primary sources to historicize the cultural impact of railways on a global scale from their inception in Great Britain to the Great Depression.