Encyclopaedias and reference works

It is much harder to define a religious movement than it is to define a religion or denomination.

The history of sexuality is central to social history, the history of ideas, the realization or repression of human rights, and other areas of focus.

Located on the southern-most tip of the Balkan peninsula in Europe's southeast, Greece is a small country of some 11 million people.

Austrians today often seem to believe that they have two histories.

The Historical Dictionary of Modern China (1800-1949) offers a concise but comprehensive examination of the political, military, economic, social, and cultural development of modern China.

In The Musical Instrument Desk Reference, Michael Pagliaro, musical instrument authority extraordinaire, provides the one-stop shop for those in need of a quick, visually-rich reference guide to band and orchestral instruments.

It can be argued that cinema was created in France by Louis Lumiere in 1895 with the invention of the cinematographe, the first true motion-picture camera and projector.

While the idea of human rights and humanitarian assistance has ancient roots-evidence can be seen in such examples as the Ten Commandments, the Bhagavad Gita, and the teachings of Confucius and Socrates-it wasn't until the 1800s that the first modern humanitarian and human rights organizations came to be.

The two original volumes of the Encyclopedia of Catholic Social Thought, Social Science, and Social Policy were published in 2007.

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Native Americans in the United States, similar to other indigenous people, created political, economic, and social movements to meet and adjust to major changes that impacted their cultures.

On 4 July, 1910, in 100-degree heat at an outdoor boxing ring near Reno, Nevada, film cameras recorded-and thousands of fans witnessed-former heavyweight champion Jim Jeffries' reluctant return from retirement to fight Jack Johnson, a black man.

Ethics, the practical part of philosophy, tries to answer three questions central to human life: What kind of person should I be?

A former British colony, The Gambia became independent in 1965 and has had only three presidents since then.

A former British colony, The Gambia became independent in 1965 and has had only three presidents since then.

Some 80 years after the end of World War two and Nazi Germany's attempt to annihilate European Jews and the Jewish culture, the story of the Holocaust continues to be told in novels, paintings, music, sculpture and film.

Some 80 years after the end of World War two and Nazi Germany's attempt to annihilate European Jews and the Jewish culture, the story of the Holocaust continues to be told in novels, paintings, music, sculpture and film.

Creolizing Critical Theory highlights the Caribbean as a philosophical site from which, for centuries and until today, theorists have articulated pressing critiques of capitalism and colonialism.

Although Uzbekistan was established as an independent state in 1991, the rich history of the people and culture extend back thousands of years.

Making exhibitions takes creativity, collaboration, and a well-supported process.

Reformed theology is one of the major Protestant theological traditions in the United States and Western Europe, one that includes various forms of Presbyterianism and dozens of other denominations, all deeply influenced by the Genevan reformer John Calvin.

Reformed theology is one of the major Protestant theological traditions in the United States and Western Europe, one that includes various forms of Presbyterianism and dozens of other denominations, all deeply influenced by the Genevan reformer John Calvin.

An unfamiliar portrait of Renaissance Florence is depicted in this volume where we find not only some celebrated humanist-oriented thinkers but also their scholastic friends and rivals, discussing matters pertaining to moral psychology.

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.

Creolizing Critical Theory highlights the Caribbean as a philosophical site from which, for centuries and until today, theorists have articulated pressing critiques of capitalism and colonialism.

Although Uzbekistan was established as an independent state in 1991, the rich history of the people and culture extend back thousands of years.

Beginning with the roots of anti-Semitism in early Christian Europe, this book traces the evolution of the Jewish stereotype as the evil "e;other,"e; which culminated in Adolf Hitler's war against the Jews, wherein he sought to eliminate through mass murder every Jewish man, woman and child.

The US music industry is an exciting, fast-paced, marketplace which brings together creative and business interests to connect artists with audiences.

Charles Darwin: A Reference Guide to His Life and Works provides an important new compendium presenting a detailed chronology of all aspects Darwin's life.

A Guide to Library Research in Music introduces students to the process and techniques for researching and writing about music.

"e;Shakerism teaches God's immanence through the common life shared in Christ's mystical body.

With the recent declassification of secret documents new light has been shed on old mysteries.

The Historical Dictionary of the Mongol World Empire examines the history of the Mongol Empire, the pre-imperial era of Mongolian history that preceded it, and the various Mongol successor states that continued to dominate Eurasia long after the breakdown of Mongol unity.

Finland was part of Sweden until 1809, it then became a Grand Duchy of the Russian Empire until it declared its independence on December 6, 1917.

The ultimate bread making reference, including theory, techniques and recipesThe latest in the bestselling National Trust series which has so far comprised Scones, Puddings, Jams, Crumbles and Afternoon Tea, this handy guide contains all the information and inspiration needed to start making bread.

Against the grain of many contemporary theoretical positions that indulge in delusions of safety and certainty, Being and Not Being argues that contingency is definitive of the structure of being itself.

Latvia is located on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea.

Creolizing Frankenstein dissects and critically appreciates Mary Shelley's 200-year old novel.

The most prolific inventor in American history, Thomas Edison played a major role in creating industries that have altered life around the globe: electric light and power, recorded sound and motion pictures.

World War II was the largest and most costly conflict in history, the first true global war.

Stories of vampires, werewolves, zombies, witches, goblins, mummies, and other supernatural creatures have existed for time immemorial, and scary stories are among the earliest types of fiction ever recorded.

The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) is one of the most cherished and reviled laws ever passed.

The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) is one of the most cherished and reviled laws ever passed.

The spread of the British Empire around the globe made vast changes in the relationship of peoples to places.

The public increase of interest in the past has not necessarily brought with it a greater understanding about how archives are formed.

Christians in the Movies traces the arc of the portrayal in film of Christians from 1905 to the present.

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Gender scholarship during the last four decades has shown that the exclusion of women's voices and perspectives has diminished academic disciplines in important ways.

A Visual Dictionary of Decorative and Domestic Arts provides a common and unambiguous vocabulary for the parts of handcrafted decorative, domestic, and artistic items.