Reference works

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

In this sociology textbook/mystery novel, students can join Sherlock Holmes and Watson as they discover a new area ripe for acrimony and intrigue: social theory.

Gaining access is a critical part of doing research, not only because one must 'get in' in order to gain information, but also because the quality of access affects what information is available to the researcher.

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.

Since its inception, the United States has defined itself as a nation of immigrants and a land of religious freedom.

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Applicable for all types of libraries.

This is a book of fresh insights, perspectives, strategies, and approaches for managing electronic records and for addressing the implications for archival programs operating in a digital environment.

Every child is entranced by the magic of story, regardless of national boundaries.

The British Army's campaigns in Egypt and the Sudan from 1882 to 1899 were among the most dramatic and hard-fought in British military history.

Don't Let the Real Test Be Your First Test!

Images of violent black masculinity are not new in American culture, but in the late 1980s and early '90s, the social and economic climate in the country contributed to an unprecedented number of films about ghetto life.

Regarded as one of the greatest film composers of all time, Bernard Herrmann was responsible for some of the most memorable music in film.

Andre Kostelanetz On Records and On the Air is a comprehensive discography of the commercial recordings of the Russian/American conductor and radio personality, Andre Kostelanetz.

Irma Collins's Dictionary of Music Education is more than just a lexicon.

South America is an area of fascination and study for geographers and other scholars from around the world, and its land and people have played important roles in the discovery and distribution of civilizations, resources, and nations for millennia.

Connecting the massive landscapes of North and South America are Mexico and Central America.

While there are costume and fashion dictionaries tied to specific countries or periods, none have been comprehensive.

There is no sporting event more popular than the World Cup.

This collection brings together fifteen essays from practitioners of a variety of disciplines that concern themselves with the past, not only historians, but scholars from other branches of the humanities and social sciences (including theology, art history, public history, and archival science) and natural sciences (including geology, paleontology, astronomy, and paleoanthropology).

Jesus of Nazareth is arguably the most famous and influential human being who has ever lived on earth.

The years between 1450 and 1550 marked the end of one era in world history and the beginning of another.

Estonia is a small European Union country (population 1.

Asia is one of the most rapidly developing regions in the world, and knowledge of the individual countries is crucial for our understanding of the area.

Tokyo is Japans largest city and its capital.

The Progressive Era, the period in the United States between 1898 and 1917, was a time of great social, political, and industrial change.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a military alliance established by the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty on April 4, 1949.

Museums and libraries inspire us to cross the limits of routine thought, into experiences of reflection and possibility.

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.

A UNIQUE COMBINATION TEXT AND FULL-COLOR ATLAS OF WOUND MANAGEMENTText and Atlas of Wound Diagnosis and Treatment delivers outstanding visual guidance and clear, step-by-step instruction on caring for patients with wounds.

"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.

The most up-to-date and accurate market intelligence for superior investment decisions-from the world's premier financial index!

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Available in paperback for the first time, this book assesses the strains within the 'Special Relationship' between London and Washington and offers a new perspective on the limits and successes of British influence during the Korean War.

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The author of Quilt Blocks Across America journeys to destinations beyond our borders to bring you new inspiration for travel-themed projects!

Learn to master your finances with this practical guide full of tips and techniques that help you live rich while spending less.

What are the archives of gay and lesbian leather histories, and how have contemporary artists mined these archives to create a queer politics of the present?

Sergers made simple!

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This book, part of a larger work entitled How to Live, offers practical advice on how one might live (as opposed to just existing) within the confines of 24 hours a day.

The Title Encyclopaedia of Dalits in India (Movements) written/authored/edited by Sanjay Paswan, Paramanshi Jaideva, published in the year 2002.