Encyclopaedias and reference works

The new Homeland Security Law Handbook provides a comprehensive reference book for business, industry, and government as well as those faced with the new legal and security issues raised by new public laws, a new regulatory framework, and a new Department of Homeland Security.

Taoism, the set of philosophical teachings and religious practices rooted in the understanding of the Chinese character Tao, or "e;The Way,"e; was founded by the Chinese philosopher Laozi in the 6th Century BCE, whose work, the Tao Te Ching (The Book of the Way and its Virtue) laid the philosophical foundation for the religion's beliefs.

The Ottoman Empire was the last great Muslim political entity, emerging in the later Middle Ages and continuing its existence until the early 20th century and the creation of the modern state of Turkey.

The Pequot Indian intellectual, author, and itinerant preacher William Apess (17981839) was one the most important voices of the nineteenth century.

Italian Opera in the 18th and 19th centuries was an experience unequaled anywhere else in the world.

Intergalactic travelers had their Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.

The French Revolution rocketed from Paris and made its influence felt throughout the world.

The book that has intoxicated a generation-and has sold over 500,000 copies-is back!

Former President Reagan, long remembered as the Great Communicator, never was at a loss for words, and his profound wisdom and wit are presented in this unique, impactful book covering more than fifty years from Hollywood to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and beyond.

Steve Spurrier is the epitome of a national sports figure either loved or hated with enthusiasm by millions.

The book provides familiar and not-so-familiar sayings that capture the chaos, challenges, and sacrifices of war.

Teaching and Learning in the Intermediate Multiage Classroom describes in practical detail a creative and effective teaching practice in multiage elementary classrooms, one that integrates challenging academics with personalized teaching and learning.

Bobby Knight spent nearly 30 years as the controversial yet incredibly successful head basketball coach at Indiana University.

This comprehensive reference work is designed to be a single source to which readers may turn for guidance on dramatic theory and practice.

The Mountain Encyclopedia is the first A to Z compendium on all matters related to mountains including geological, geographical, and zoological terms and concepts as well as climbing and historical details.

A practical, easy-to-follow manual, Gardener's Fitness includes conditioning exercises, postural guidance for moving correctly and safely, therapeutic stretches to relieve discomfort, and a variety of gentle exercises designed to relax tired muscles and restore energy after laboring in the garden.

A valuable and easy-to-use tool for librarians, teachers and others seeking to promote international understanding through children's literature.

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

Filled with valuable information for hobbyists, survival enthusiasts, family campers - and everyone who enjoys outdoor life, Mountainman Crafts and Skills is the essential illustrated guide to wilderness living and survival.

In 1855 in the South Puget Sound, war broke out between Washington settlers and Nisqually Indians.

Describes Washingtons government institutions, explaining what the inhabitants of each building do on a day-to-day basis, and covers museums, monuments, embassies, and the Washington metro.

Once part of the Kalmar Union-along with Denmark and Norway-the Kingdom of Sweden broke free in order to govern itself in the early 1500s, and for more than a century afterwards it was a force to be reckoned with.

In A Bio-Spiritual Approach to Sexuality, Edwin M.

Conducted by NIOSH, these comprehensive case studies bring the latest research and technology to bear on workplace health problems which companies are likely to encounter at a variety of worksites.

"e;Women's history"e; has emerged as an independent discipline because women have been written out of the history of Western civilization as commonly taught and researched.

This handbook takes the mystery out of identifying these common weeds and provides useful antidotes for treating their irritating, itching rashes.

In the halls of knowledge, amidst the towering stacks of books, more than just facts and fiction await.

Ever wonder why and how cats purr?

In The Lives in Objects, Jessica Yirush Stern presents a thoroughly researched and engaging study of the deerskin trade in the colonial Southeast, equally attentive to British American and Southeastern Indian cultures of production, distribution, and consumption.

Pierce helps you take control of the dizzying process of effecting changing procedures, processes, and attitudes in your company's safety and health program and then position your operations for continuous improvement.

Here are the personal philosophies, opinions, thoughts, witticisms, and feelings of such upstanding and quintessential Americans as Abigail Adams, Dolly Madison, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jacqueline Kennedy, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, and Hillary Clinton.

The POW How To Escape Handbook covers everything you need to know about making a successful return to friendly territory.

This is the trusted resource for working artists and art students written by the leading authority on these health hazards.

In The Eternal Books Retold, Alex J.

From searching for high-value enemy targets such as Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein to finding soldiers caught behind enemy lines, from escaped prisoners and serial killers to a missing child, Manhunt explores just how the military and police forces track people down.

One of the world's most well known fictional characters, Sherlock Holmes first appeared in print in 1887.

In 1937, the Scottish writer, Neil Gunn, gave up his job in the civil service, sold his house in Inverness, and bought a boat.

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 revised paperback contains exact plans for building dozens of real projects with young people, such as a clay castle, a scooter, a treehouse, a swing, and a raft just like Huck Finn's.

Available as an ebook exclusively from Bloomsbury.

The purpose of this absorbing collection is to illuminate the world of the theatre by setting it squarely in its historical context.

From George Washington to Martin Luther King to George W.

Why does the Torah begin with the letter beit, the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet?

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As an influential and well-connected composer, Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) had encountered, befriended, and collaborated with hundreds of people over his significant career.

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Most people have heard of Lady Godiva and her horseback tax protest in the 11th century and Joan of Arc who in the 15th century fought against the English for the French gaining sainthood in 1920.

Denmark is the oldest monarchy in Europe.