Reference works

Addressing everything from the details of everyday life to recreation and warfare, this two-volume work examines the social, political, intellectual, and material culture of the American "e;Old West,"e; from the California Gold Rush of 1849 to the end of the 19th century.

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This volume explores questions surrounding what types of assistance were available to people out of work and who should receive that assistance during the nineteenth century.

This new approach to the history of the Second World War, first published in 1990, examines the events of this period through the cartoons of the day.

A critical edition of the book that paved the way for the democratization of American higher educationIf you have ever attended a town meeting or business lunch, or participated in a church group or department meeting, or served on a faculty senate or maybe just watched C-SPAN, then you have likely encountered Robert's Rules of Order.

Kepler is a key figure in the development of modern astronomy.

From 1830, if not before, the Empire began to permeate the domestic culture of Empire nations in many ways.

Throughout history, humans have pondered the question of their existence.

This thorough reference source is in-dispensible for translators working in the realms of artificial intelligence, computing, data processing, physics, online services and related disciplines.

Since the beginning of network television, many shows have been preceded by an announcement or theme song that served various purposes.

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.

This new title presents key information on the oil industry world-wide, and will be of interest to anyone involved in or studying the politics of oil production, processing and selling.

This book, first published in 1970, examines the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, when an entire industrial city was devastated and the bulk of its population killed or wounded.

A landmark study in the history of sexuality which redefines thinking about sex and gender in nineteenth-century France and beyond.

This well-established and respected directory supports actors in their training and search for work in theatre, film, TV, radio and comedy.

From Lake Coeur dAlene to its confluence with the Columbia, the Spokane River travels 111 miles of varied and often spectacular terrainrural, urban, in places wild.

The Federal Aviation Administrations Instrument Flying Handbook provides pilots, student pilots, aviation instructors, and controllers with the knowledge and skills required to operate an aircraft in instrument meteorological conditions.

Leading experts on the science, history, politics, medicine, and potential of America's most popular recreational drug *; With contributions by Andrew Weil, Michael Pollan, Lester Grinspoon, Allen St.

This book tells the story of critical avant-garde design in Japan, which emerged during the 1960s and continues to inspire designers today.

This important volume in onomastics, the study of names, presents a listing of Yiddish first names in the modern period: 1750 to the present day.

This fully revised 2nd edition of the Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Taiwan provides a comprehensive overview of both contemporary Taiwan and the Taiwan studies field.

The International Companion Encyclopedia answers these questions and provides comprehensive coverage of children's literature from a wide range of perspectives.

Based on thousands of pages of Grand Jury indictments, civil lawsuits, criminal prosecutions, special reports, media accounts, and personal interviews with numerous survivors and their attorneys, Amos N.

In today's rapidly changing music landscape, entrepreneurship is an art that is just as vital as creativity-one that all musicians must master for a successful and sustainable career.

This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on Asian Americans, comprising three volumes that address a broad range of topics on various Asian and Pacific Islander American groups from 1848 to the present day.

The tragic slaughter of the trenches is imprinted on modern memory; but it is more difficult to grasp the wider extent and significance of the First World War.

Key Terms in Second Language Acquisition includes definitions of key terms within second language acquisition, and also provides accessible summaries of the key issues within this complex area of study.

An excellent resource for students of Native American women's history, Wilma Mankiller provides an overview of contemporary federal Indian policy and explores how Mankiller negotiated the relationship between the Cherokee Nation and the United States in the late 20th century.

Unique, timely, and up-to-date, this volume is the first comprehensive bibliography on Kurdish culture and society.

Encyclopedia of Caves is a self-contained, beautifully illustrated work dedicated to caves and their unique environments.

The only existing similar bibliography was published in 1930.

Originally published in 1991.

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.

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This book provides a collection of 28 writings from Scott Geller's regular column in "e;Industrial Safety and Hygiene News,"e; from Geller's associates at Safety Performance Solutions, and from the American Society of Safety Engineers' annual conferences.

This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on Asian Americans, comprising three volumes that address a broad range of topics on various Asian and Pacific Islander American groups from 1848 to the present day.

Nearly all religious traditions have reserved a special place for sacred music.

Master the art of cooking with joy and confidenceTired of food blogs and cookbooks that look impressive but lack practicality?

Popular Music Theory and Analysis: A Research and Information Guide uncovers the wealth of scholarly works dealing with the theory and analysis of popular music.

Progress in Medicinal Chemistry provides a review of eclectic developments in medicinal chemistry.

Taking in novelists from all over the globe, from the beginning of the century to the present day, this is the most comprehensive survey of the leading lights of twentieth century fiction.

This wide-ranging, two-volume encyclopedia of musicals old and new will captivate young fans-and prove invaluable to those contemplating staging a musical production.

Tribal Criminal Law and Procedure is the second in a unique series of comprehensive studies of tribal law in the United States.

Your Name Is Your Blessing: Hebrew Names and Their Mystical Meanings represents the first time that the secrets of the Kabbalah, the mystical teachings of Jewish spiritual leaders, were introduced to the general public for the purpose of explaining the profound meanings hidden in every person's name.