Reference works

The definitive field guide to the birds of BotswanaHere is the ultimate field guide to Botswana's stunningly diverse birdlife.

In less than 120 years an activity invented by one man to alleviate winter boredom for a college gym class has evolved into a worldwide multi-billion dollar enterprise.

Coyotes hold a peculiar interest as both an enduring symbol of the wild and a powerful predator we are always anxious to avoid.

Over the past two decades, the process of cultural development and, in particular, the role of reading has been of growing interest, but recent research has been episodic and idiosyncratic.

This reference provides brief explanations for the most important terms that may be encountered in a study of the fundamental principles, experimental investigations, and industrial applications of nano- and microscience, including colloid and interface science.

Benin is now perceived of as a model of democracy in Africa because it has successfully established a democratic political system based on consensus and regular and fair elections, and it continues to improve its electoral and parliamentary systems.

A continuation of 1994's groundbreaking Cartoons, Giannalberto Bendazzi's Animation: A World History is the largest, deepest, most comprehensive text of its kind, based on the idea that animation is an art form that deserves its own place in scholarship.

Lots of people love James Bond.

First published in 2004.

Designed for all libraries, this large-format, full-color atlas is an authoritative guide to the history of the United States.

A straightforward plain-English guide to what members of all the services and their families need to know about the law while serving in the armed forces.

With the centennial of the First World War rapidly approaching, historian and bibliographer James T.

Aquest estudi del text i el context del 'Llibre de paraules i dits de savis i filòsofs' de Jafudà Bonsenyor (c.

This collection presents and analyzes inquest records that tell the stories of ordinary Korean people under the Choson court (1392-1910).

Infrared Absorption Spectra: Index for 1945 -1957 contains 16,000 references to published infrared absorption spectra in 33 American and European journals and book.

This one-volume encyclopedia introduces readers to the world's cryptids-those hidden or secret animals believed to exist at the margins of human society-including Bigfoot, Yeti, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Mothman.

This book covers the development of the presidential office within the context of constitutional interpretations of presidential power and socio-political and economic developments, as well as foreign affairs events, from 1789-2015.

Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians book has the trusted content, simplified layout, and novel study tools every Vet Tech needs.

More than a quarter of a century after the last Marine Corps Huey left the American embassy in Saigon, the lessons and legacies of the most divisive war in twentieth-century American history are as hotly debated as ever.

Are optimists just reckless dreamers?

The Routledge Handbook of Asian American Studies brings together leading scholars and scholarship to capture the state of the field of Asian American Studies, as a generation of researchers have expanded the field with new paradigms and methodological tools.

American criminal justice is a dysfunctional mess.

This book, first published in 1990, provides analysis - applicable to any library, regardless of size - for the training and development of library personnel.

This book shows how Rwanda''s mass courts for genocide crimes helped ensure political stability and authoritarian control for Rwandan elites.

News media and pundits too frequently perpetuate the notion that Latinos, both US-born and immigrants, are an invading force bent on destroying the American way of life.

Please note this e-book does not contain any video material from the Talk for Writing DVDs.

If you're a passionate photographer and you're ready to take your work to the next level, The Enthusiast's Guide book series was created just for you.

During the 17th century, the British Isles were trapped in a 23 year-long state of turmoil through civil war, continued rebellion, and revolutions.

Over the years, Chief Seattle's famous speech has been embellished, popularized, and carved into many a monument, but its origins have remained inadequately explained.

The story of the driver is the story of Atlantic slavery.

Barron's Math 360: Pre-Algebra is your complete go-to guide for everything pre-algebraThis comprehensive guide is an essential resource for:Intermediate and high school coursesHomeschoolingVirtual LearningLearning podsInside you'll find:Comprehensive Content Review: Begin your study with the basic building blocks of pre-algebra and build as you go.

*With 10% more content than other beer and pub guides, and over 100 new entries this year*The 35th edition of this much-loved guide is as invaluable as ever.

A visual journey showcasing how history can make a house a home, a reminder of the strength of character and ingenuity entrenched in Canada's history.

In spite of the fact that India produces the maximum number of films each year, quality books and magazines related to the production of programmes for television channels and even those related to cinema, video, and television are difficult to find.

Many earlier attempts at education reform have failed, causing some critics to call for a much more expansive wave of reform in which learning becomes a central focus.

An understanding of medical terminology is the foundation on which careers in the exploding healthcare field are built.

Celebrating the wealth of quality multicultural literature recently published for children and young adults, this valuable resource examines the fiction, oral tradition, and poetry from four major ethnic groups in the United States.

';A gardening book you shouldn't be without' The IndependentFrom the world's leading authority on gardening, the Royal Horticultural Society bring you the essential companion to 2025.

Substance abuse, mental illness, and violence are a self-perpetuating vicious cycle in many Native American communities.

This classic guide to sheep farming contains information on every step of the process, from breeding and rearing to wool production and beyond.

This volume is number one of a six volume collection that brings together primary sources on gardens and gardening across the long nineteenth-century.

Originally published in 1981, and then again in 1995, Medical Obituaries is an extensive index begun in the 1960s cataloguing biographical data for American physicians from the 18th and 19th century.

The Removal of the Five Tribes from what is now the Southeastern part of the United States to the area that would become the state of Oklahoma is a topic widely researched and studied.

From chatelaines to whale blubber, ice making machines to stained glass, this six-volume collection will be of interest to the scholar, student or general reader alike - anyone who has an urge to learn more about Victorian things.

This book presents a comparative study of desistance from crime by analysing and comparing the narratives of English and French desisters.

Foregrounds the importance of landscape within twenty-first-century Indigenous artA distinctly Indigenous form of landscape representation is emerging among contemporary Indigenous artists from North America.

In this book, leading experts on quantum dot theory and technology provide comprehensive reviews of all aspects of quantum dot systems.