Encyclopaedias and reference works

This book brings together three major studies from Isaiah Berlin's central intellectual project to explain the opposition to the excessively scientistic French Enlightenment by getting under the skin of its critics and giving a sympathetic account of their views.

For many the daily grind can feel like a trap - work, gym, drinks, shops, home, bed, work.

From first look and first date to first fight, breaking up and making up, the world of dating can be a minefield for the unprepared.

Eight of the nine pieces in The Sense of Reality are published here for the first time.

Unresolved and unconscious trauma and distress can cause depression and other psychological states, but how can therapy help?

The greatest football quotations collection ever, now in its ninth edition.

Who are the new philanthropists?

Thousands more people today are discovering how the nature-based beliefs of Wicca can help them to connect with the natural world and with a sense of their spiritual heritage.

Fascinating and authoritative of Britain's royal families from Henry VIII to Elizabeth I to Queen Victoria, by leading popular historian Alison Weir 'George III is alleged to have married secretly, on 17th April, 1759, a Quakeress called Hannah Lightfoot.

Was Jesus a Freemason?

The Curious Gardener's Almanac contains over 1000 entries of remarkable information about flowers, vegetables, fruits, trees, herbs, insects, birds, water, soil, tools, composts, climate, recipes, gardens and gardeners, myths, superstitions, biodynamics.

Are optimists just reckless dreamers?

Drawing on over 2,000 years of writing and experiences from all over the world, The Curious World of Christmas covers every remarkable aspect of the largest religious festival on Earth.

'He dribbles a lot and the opposition doesn't like it - you can see it all over their faces' - Ron Atkinson'Rugby is a good occasion for keeping thirty bullies far from the city centre' - Oscar WildeWhether over the moon or sick as a parrot, sportsmen and women can invariably be relied upon to come out with a humorous quote.

Though angels have been part of our culture and our history for centuries, they have been forgotten in recent times, diminished to the level of christmas trinkets and the playthings of children.

Go pishing for birds; become a bat detective; take a city safari; find snakes and lizards; identify spiders and their webs; look for owl pellets.

This concise encyclopedia is the most complete international survey of sociology ever created in one volume.

This concise encyclopedia is the most complete international survey of sociology ever created in one volume.

The Wiley-Blackwell Dictionary of Modern European History Since 1789 is an authoritative and accessible reference guide to the major people, events, and issues that have shaped the development of Europe from the French Revolution to the present day.

Professor Li s World Atlas of Oil and Gas Basins is a fresh and comprehensive treatise of the distribution of the world s hydrocarbon reserves.

Professor Li s World Atlas of Oil and Gas Basins is a fresh and comprehensive treatise of the distribution of the world s hydrocarbon reserves.

David Crystal's A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics has long been the standard single-volume reference for its field.

The Atlas of Human Infectious Diseases provides a much needed practical and visual overview of the current distribution and determinants of major infectious diseases of humans.

The Atlas of Human Infectious Diseases provides a much needed practical and visual overview of the current distribution and determinants of major infectious diseases of humans.

THE DICTIONARY OF HUMAN GEOGRAPHY Even better than before, the Dictionary is an essential tool for all human geographers and over the years has provided an invaluable guide to the changing boundaries and content of the discipline.

Positive psychology, the pursuit of understanding optimal human functioning, is reshaping the scholarly and public views of how we see the science of psychology.

The Wiley-Blackwell Dictionary of Modern European History Since 1789 is an authoritative and accessible reference guide to the major people, events, and issues that have shaped the development of Europe from the French Revolution to the present day.

This comprehensive A to Z encyclopedia provides extensive coverage of important scientific terms related to improving our understanding of how we evolved.

Now thoroughly updated and revised, this new edition of the highly acclaimed dictionary provides an authoritative and accessible guide to modern ideas in the broad interdisciplinary fields of cultural and critical theory Updated to feature over 40 new entries including pieces on Alain Badiou, Ecocriticism, Comparative Racialization , Ordinary Language Philosophy and Criticism, and Graphic Narrative Includes reflective, broad-ranging articles from leading theorists including Julia Kristeva, Stanley Cavell, and Simon Critchley Features a fully updated bibliography Wide-ranging content makes this an invaluable dictionary for students of a diverse range of disciplines

From AMETHYST to ARTESIAN SPRING, from COAL GAS to CONTINENTAL DRIFT, from SEISMOGRAM to STROMATOLITE, the Encylopedia of the Solid Earth Sciences provides a comprehensive modern reference text for all the subdisciplines of the Earth Sciences.

The forerunner to this book - Ryder, Mir & Freeman's 'An Aid to the MRCP Short Cases' - rapidly established itself as a classic and has sold over 30,000 copies.

Electrocardiography is an essential tool in diagnosing cardiac disorders.

This well-established book gives clear guidance on normal development and how to diagnose and manage illness in newborn infants and babies.

Lung Cancer is the most common cause of cancer death and cancer symptoms.

Drawing on entries from The Encyclopedia of Ecology and Environmental Management, this concise reference will provide an essential quick guide for those working in the field of environmental management: consultants, planners, environmental advisors in industry, and students.

The language of ecology has grown rapidly and changed extensively over the last decade.

Building Law Encyclopaedia is a concise and authoritative reference, providing information in reasonable depth on an extensive number of legal terms, principles, phrases and issues that are commonly encountered in the construction industry.

THE DICTIONARY OF HUMAN GEOGRAPHY Even better than before, the Dictionary is an essential tool for all human geographers and over the years has provided an invaluable guide to the changing boundaries and content of the discipline.

David Crystal's A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics has long been the standard single-volume reference for its field.

Win at Bridge is a fun and interactive way to get to grips with the basics of this popular leisure pastime.

Legacy is about who we are and how we will be remembered.

The Magna Carta, or "e;The Great Charter of the Liberties"e; is one of the most important historical documents in English history and serves as a philosophical basis for democratic monarchy and civil liberties.

Have you ever looked enviously at a neighbour's garden and wished you had a green thumb?

This indispensable reference guide, first published in 1997 and now in its fourth edition, has been fully updated to reflect current, important changes in Canadian law.

The anonymity of a phone line is the secret to the success for Darrell Bricker and John Wright of Ipsos Reid, the largest market research company in Canada.

Your complete one-volume guide to the year 2025.

Real moms reveal the secrets to successful baby gear shopping.

As seen in Redbook Magazine, discover 1,000 simple, easy solutions to everyday problems!

Expert advice for the perfect wedding day!

Use online tools to discover your family's history!