American Civil War Reference Library, ed. , v.
American Civil War Reference Library offers comprehensive and wide ranging research options on this compelling era of American history. Material in each of the three titles has been reviewed by an ind ...
American Decades Primary Sources, ed. , v.
Cross-disciplinary source spanning the 20th century. Each volume in the set includes full or excerpted primary sources representing the seminal issues, themes, movements and events from a decade. Incl ...
American Decades Primary Sources, ed. , v. 11
This volume covers the first decade of the twenty-first century from monumental events and groundbreaking individuals to the details of Americans' daily lives. Topics include world events, the arts, b ...
American Decades, ed. , v.
Cross-disciplinary source for junior and high school students and teachers, public librarians and general researchers who need to document and analyze periods of contemporary American social history ( ...
Covers everything from monumental events and groundbreaking individuals to the fascinating details of Americans' daily lives. Supports historical research in disciplines from the arts and business to ...
American Revolution Reference Library, ed. , v.
This 4-vol. set supplies the in-depth information about the American Revolution that students and researchers need for class assignments and reports.
Americans at War, ed. , v.
Covers major American conflicts from the Colonial Wars through the War on Terrorism in the context of cultural and social events and conditions on the home front. Illustrated articles cover both biogr ...
Ancient Greece and Rome, ed. , v.
Covers an extensive array of topics on ancient Greece and Rome including daily life, art and architecture, philosophy, science, religion, statesmen, military leaders, emperors, and more.
Arts and Humanities Through the Eras, ed. , v.
Profiling milestones and movements in the arts, literature, music and religion from a specific period, each volume in this set helps students and researchers understand the various disciplines of the ...
Beacham's Guide to the Endangered Species of North America, ed. , v.
This guide presents extensive data on the habitats and ecosystems of more than 1,200 species identified as endangered or threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service. Entries include introductory ...
Body Systems, ed. , v.
Covers the 14 systems of the human body and their role and functions both from an individual organ perspective and each system as a whole, as well as what occurs when systems are not functioning prope ...
Books to Film, ed. , v. 1
Covers literary adaptations in four main categories: classic literature; contemporary bestsellers and popular fiction; nonfiction, encompassing biography, true crime, history, and memoirs; and childre ...
Bowling, Beatniks, and Bell-Bottoms, ed. 2, v.
Covers the popular culture of the 20th Century and first decade of the 21st Century. Provides a cross-disciplinary source for junior and high school students and teachers, public librarians and genera ...
Child Development, ed. , v.
Covers human development from conception through adolescence, summarizing the latest research on physical, cognitive, social and emotional development and behavior, including areas of law, medicine, p ...
Contemporary Fashion, ed. 2, v.
Provides biographical and critical coverage of primarily U.S. designers, milliners, footwear designers, fashion companies and textile houses. Entries include a biographical summary; primary and second ...
Countries of the World and Their Leaders Yearbook 2020, ed. , v.
A compilation of U.S. government reports on contemporary political and economic conditions, government personnel and policies, political parties, religions, history, education, press, radio and TV, cl ...
Dictionary of American History, ed. 3, v.
The first comprehensive revision of this classic reference source, originally published in 1940, features updated and revised entries from previous editions, as well as more than 800 new entries cover ...
Encyclopedia of African-American Culture and History, ed. 2, v.
A five-volume set and supplement covering all aspects of the African-American experience from 1619 to the present day. Using biographies, historical essays, and thematic pieces, many written by foremo ...
Encyclopedia of American Industries, ed. 7, v.
This book provides detailed, comprehensive information on a wide range of industries in every realm of American business. It covers manufacturing, agriculture, mining, utilities, construction, wholesa ...
Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion, ed. , v.
A survey of clothing, costume and fashion. Coverage includes the origins of clothing and body adornment, the development of fabrics and technologies, and the social meanings of dress, as well as repre ...
Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice, ed. 2, v.
An interdisciplinary source that addresses not only law but also sociology, psychology, history and economics. Entries vary widely from abortion to rape and from family violence to wiretapping, offeri ...
Encyclopedia of Education, ed. 2, v.
Offers a complete view of the institutions, people, processes, roles, and philosophies in educational practice in the United States and throughout the world. Features biographies of influential educat ...
Encyclopedia of Espionage, Intelligence and Security, ed. , v.
Comprehensive guide to the history, uses, related scientific principles, and technology of espionage and intelligence, written by experts in the field. Topics range from the historical use of espionag ...
Encyclopedia of European Social History, ed. , v.
This six-volume reference includes more than 230 articles, ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 words, on everything from serfdom and the economy, to witchcraft and public health.
Encyclopedia of Food and Culture, ed. , v.
A three-volume survey of food and its place in human culture and society, presented through 600 alphabetically sorted entries. Features multidisciplinary coverage of such topics as comfort food, ethni ...
Encyclopedia of Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity, ed. , v.
This encyclopedia spans the globe to explain the issues behind crimes against humanity and human rights issues as they relate to individual countries and the world at large. It traces the history of e ...
Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology, ed. 5, v.
Entries examine topical essays, recent phenomena, concepts, cults, prominent individuals and personalities, organizations and publications, as well as providing entries tracing the development of occu ...
Encyclopedia of Philosophy, ed. 2, v.
English-language reference source for philosophy,' has been the cornerstone of the philosophy reference shelf. Lauded for its clear and accessible presentation of wide-ranging philosophical subjects, ...
Encyclopedia of Recreation and Leisure in America, ed. , v.
A two-volume survey of the pursuit of leisure in the United States, from Colonial to modern times, presented through 271 alphabetically arranged entries. Coverage includes specific types of recreation ...
Encyclopedia of Religion, ed. 2, v.
The second edition of a resource that is considered a standard reference in the field. Presents a cross-cultural approach that emphasizes religion's role within everyday life and as a unique experienc ...
Encyclopedia of Small Business, ed. 5, v.
Provides entrepreneurs with how-to information that they can apply to their own business. Features revised and expanded coverage to reflect the most current small business topics.
Encyclopedia of the American Constitution, ed. 2, v.
Contains new and updated original articles covering recent concepts (i.e. adoption, race, the Constitution, birthright citizenship) and court cases since 1992 offering comprehensive coverage of all as ...
Ethics, Science, Technology, and Engineering, ed. 2, v.
This work considers both the professional ethics of science and technology, and the ethical and political issues raised by science and technology in an increasingly complex and global society. This br ...
Europe, 1450 to 1789, ed. , v.
A six-volume survey of European history from 1450, the beginning of the print revolution, to 1789 and the French Revolution. Presents over 1,000 alphabetically arranged entries covering the period's m ...
Fashion, Costume, and Culture, ed. 2, v.
Provides facts and information about the cultural, religious, and social implications of human decoration and adornment throughout history, with a particular emphasis on the decades of the 20th centur ...
Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America, ed. 3, v.
This work includes 23 new ethnic groups and contains 152 revised ethnic entries on specific minority groups in the U.S., with an emphasis on culture (religions, holidays, customs, language) in additio ...
Gale Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History, ed. 2, v.
Designed to answer such key questions as: How has the U.S. Constitution shaped the economy of the United States? What were the consequences of Prohibition on consumers behavior? This title presents 1, ...
Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia, ed. 2, v.
A completely revised and updated version of the original work published in Germany in 1960, this edition incorporates recent developments in the animal world as noted by prominent advisors and contrib ...
Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource, ed. , v.
This resource book offers broad, comprehensive coverage of the animal kingdom, ranging from the simple -- sponges and corals -- to the complex -- mammals. Animals are grouped by major classifications: ...
International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers, ed. 4, v.
Provides thorough coverage of films and filmmakers, including legendary films, actors and actresses, directors, writers and other production artists. Entries include a detailed essay written by an exp ...
New Dictionary of the History of Ideas, ed. , v.
A six-volume survey of the history of Western thought and culture, presented through 700 alphabetically arranged entries. Each entry explores the origin, cultural interpretations, and historical theme ...
Psychologists and Their Theories for Students, ed. , v.
Perfect for research assignments in psychology, science and history, this one-stop source for in-depth coverage of major psychological theories and the people who developed them provides a unique appr ...
Renaissance: An Encyclopedia for Students, ed. , v.
A survey of the Renaissance-era topics most studied in high school world history, art literature, economics and science curriculum. Presents 465 alphabetically arranged entries broadly covering people ...
Science and Its Times, ed. , v.
The histories of science, technology, and mathematics merge with the study of humanities and social science in this interdisciplinary reference work. Essays on people, theories, discoveries, and conce ...
St. James Encyclopedia of Hip Hop Culture, ed. , v.
This encyclopedia examines the history and contributions of hip hop to American and global culture, including the music, dance, and visual arts that are its artistic expressions. Entries also examine ...
St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture, ed. 2, v.
Covers topics and persons in major areas of popular culture: film, music, print culture, social life, sports, television and radio, and art and performance (including theater, dance, stand-up comedy, ...
Terrorism: Essential Primary Sources, ed. , v.
These volumes of primary source documents focus on leading social issues of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. International in scope, each title is devoted to one topic.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, ed. 4, v.
Covers all aspects of the subject including therapies, conditions/diseases, herbs/plants, and people. Identifies numerous types of alternative medicine being practiced today, including reflexology, ac ...
The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, ed. 5, v.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health, ed. , v.
Provides in-depth coverage of pediatric diseases and disorders, with issues related to physical and cognitive and behavioral development. Covers every major body system. There is a distinct emphasis o ...
The Gale Encyclopedia of Dermatology, ed. , v.
This collection provides a comprehensive guide and unique source of information on skin, hair, nails, and associated mucous membrane diseases and conditions. It provides in-depth coverage of various i ...
The Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders, ed. 3, v.
Provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand in language ...
The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, ed. 5, v.
Includes information on almost 2,000 medical disorders and concepts. Each article includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other related topics. Written ...
The Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology, ed. 3, v.
This resource covers the entire spectrum of psychology, including: notable people, theories and terms; landmark case studies and experiments; applications of psychology in advertising, medicine and sp ...
The Middle Ages, ed. , v.
Covers an array of topics on the Middle Ages including daily life, art and architecture, science, religion, politics, women's issues, and more.
UXL Encyclopedia of Drugs and Addictive Substances, ed. , v.
Provides detailed information on 52 drugs and other addictive substances, defined as illegal drugs, legal addictive drugs and other substances as well as commonly abused classes of prescription and ov ...
UXL Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes, ed. 3, v.
Provides detailed studies of tribes from all over the United States and Canada, including small tribes and some that no longer exist. Gives detailed yet accessible information on history, religion, ar ...
UXL Encyclopedia of Science, ed. 3, v.
This alphabetically organized ten-volume set opens up the entire world of science in clear, nontechnical language. Its 798 entries provide fascinating facts covering the entire spectrum of science, fr ...
UXL Protests, Riots, and Rebellions, ed. , v.
This book explores a range of issues that have inspired protest around the world, and the types of protests that serious activists and ordinary people alike have used to effect change. It details both ...
UXL World Eras, ed. , v.
This series examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. It provides in-depth coverage of a given era, foc ...
Water: Science and Issues, ed. , v.
This set covers all important water science concepts and current issues and highlights major historical developments and key figures. 4 volumes.
West's Encyclopedia of American Law, ed. 2, v.
Provides current information on more than 5,000 legal topics. Includes completely revised articles covering important issues, biographies, definitions of legal terms and more. Covers such high-profile ...
World War II Reference Library, ed. , v.
Provides background and information on major topics about the World War II period, biographies of significant men and women involved in the war, and primary sources such as full or excerpted speeches, ...
World of Forensic Science, ed. 2, v.
This guide to the scientific processes and the legal, social, and ethical issues involved in the forensic sciences covers the individuals, techniques and principles of biology, chemistry, law, medicin ...
Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices, ed. 2, v.
This set provides information on current religious practices around the world with an emphasis on how religions impact the daily lives of their followers.
Worldmark Global Health and Medicine Issues, ed. , v.
This collection provides accessible explanations of many recent scientific advances in public health, as well as advances in medicine, molecular biology, genetics, epidemiology, and related fields. It ...
