Encyclopaedias and reference works

American democracy owes its origins to the colonial settlement of North America by Europeans.

A powerful book for readers aiming to support trans youth that Booklist calls a "e;warm and generous book [that] will help a wide range of readers"e; and Publishers Weekly says is "e;a pragmatic program for parenting beyond the gender binary.

If a religion cannot attract and instruct young people, it will struggle to survive, which is why recreational programs were second only to theological questions in the development of twentieth-century Mormonism.

The Handbook on Risk and Need Assessment: Theory and Practice covers risk assessments for individuals being considered for parole or probation.

Who's Who in Classical Mythology is the most complete and detailed reference book of its kind.

Students of the Italian Renaissance who wish to go beyond the standard names and subjects will find in this text abundant information on the lives, customs, beliefs, and practices of those who lived during this exciting time period.

This book, first published in 1968, analyses Winston Churchill's war years using a wide range of little-consulted sources to give us a full and round picture of a prime minister beloved by many but disliked by others.

Following the format of Fitzroy Dearborn's highly successful International Dictionary of Historic Places and International Dictionary of University Histories, the International Dictionary of Library Histories provides basic information for each institution - location and holdings - followed by an extensive (1,000-5,000 word) essay on its history as well as a Further Reading list.

First Published in 2004.

The theme for Shakespeare Survey 64 is ''Shakespeare as Cultural Catalyst''.

Little has been published about press organizations, and even less about women's press organizations.

Cosmetic surgery (CS) has become popular and common in Hong Kong, especially with the emergence of beauty salons, to which clients have easy access.

This guide offers exciting new reading paths for students who enjoy fantasy, science fiction, and paranormal themes.

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This volume of The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture offers a timely, authoritative, and interdisciplinary exploration of issues related to social class in the South from the colonial era to the present.

As unrest over officer-involved shootings and deaths in custody takes center stage in conversations about policing and the criminal justice system, Guidelines for Investigating Officer-Involved Shootings, Arrest-Related Deaths, and Deaths in Custody addresses critical investigation components from an expert witness perspective, providing the insights necessary to ensure a complete investigation.

When Zero, the hero of our story, stumbles upon a mysterious manuscript, they're thrown into a journey across centuries, continents, and concepts.

The latest edition of a major literature guide provides citations and informative annotations on a wide range of reference sources, including manuals, bibliographies, indexes, databases, literature surveys and reviews, dissertations, book reviews, conference proceedings, awards, and employment and grant sources.

A collection of the inspiring words and wisdom from America's favorite businessman that reveal his secrets of success from the bestselling authors of Buffettology and The New Buffettology.

This book questions punishment as concept, social phenomenon and contemporary practice.

Given the rivalries and suspicions prevailing in the Middle East, it is not surprising that most of these states are very concerned about espionage and infiltration.

First Published in 1990.

Covering everything from the Old Well to the Speaker Ban and more,UNC A to Zis a concise, easy-to-read introduction to the nations first public university, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

This monumental, four-volume reference overviews significant events and developments in religious history over the course of more than five millennia.

A new addition to Europa's popular 'Territories of the World' series, The Territories of Indonesia provides invaluable information on this diverse country.

Shooters, gunsmiths, and collectors alike will find the revised version of this handy guide an essential reference for disassembling and reassembling a variety of rimfire rifles.

In popular mythology, the Overland Trail is typically a triumphant tale, with plucky easterners crossing the Plains in caravans of covered wagons.

This Dictionary of Fortifications is an attractive and convenient reference for anyone with an interest in castles, forts, walled cities and any other defensive architecture, including temporary structures, of any period.

A strategic plan is a useful tool for communicating the purpose of the library media center (LMC) to the administrators, teachers, and parents of the school community.

This second edition of the Handbook of Victims and Victimology presents a comprehensively revised and updated set of essays, bringing together internationally recognised scholars and practitioners to offer substantial research informed overviews within their specialist fields of investigation.

This book addresses the politics of borders in the era of global art by exploring the identification of Chinese artists by location and exhibition.

This is the third of a three-volume set on medieval scholarship that presents original biographical essays on scholars whose work has shaped medieval studies for the past four hundred years.

Punishment in contemporary China has experienced dramatic shifts over the last seven decades or so.

Forgiveness and Reparation, the Healing Journey is about reparations.

America is experiencing a boom of voluntarism and civic mindedness.

Originally published 1970.

Each year as high school solo and ensemble festivals approach, choir directors and voice teachers search for the right songs for their students to sing.

The Routledge Encyclopedia of Second Language Acquisition offers a user-friendly, authoritative survey of terms and constructs that are important to understanding research in second language acquisition (SLA) and its applications.

The Concise Encyclopedia of the Great Recession 2007-2012 brings to the present the necessary information for understanding the first major recession of the 21st century and one of the deepest since the Great Depression itself.

This is a comprehensive guide to research on the American composer Elliott Carter (b.

This comprehensive filmography provides critical analyses and behind-the-scenes stories for 600 horror, science fiction and fantasy films from the 1960s.

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

Metaphysics is what Aristotle described as "e;the First Philosophy"e; or "e;first science,"e; a comprehensive inquiry into the ultimate nature of reality.

Beer and food pairing can be as much an art form as wine and food pairing.

Has there ever been a history of the world as readable as this?

Encyclopedia of Agriculture and Food Systems, Second Edition, Five Volume Set addresses important issues by examining topics of global agriculture and food systems that are key to understanding the challenges we face.

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

At the beginning of the nineteenth century, many individuals were motivated by their religious creeds to give.