Harpercollins reader s encyclopedia

A classic reference work originally published forty years ago, The Reader's Encyclopedia of American Literature is an irresistable guide to nearly everything there is to know about American literature. The thousands of entries, contributed by more than 130 scholars, include biographies of novelists, playwrights, poets and critics, summaries of books and plays, descriptions of characters, definitions of literary terms and movements, and much more. Featuring hundreds of longer essays on broad topics of interest such as Native American Prose and Poetry, Jewish American Literature, Humor in the United States, and Motion Pictures, the REAL is an authoritative and engrossing-- and often quirky -- guide to American life and the canon in all its variety and vigor. This new edition, the first since 1991, has added 300 new writers who have come to prominence in the last decade, from Amy Tan and E. Annie Proulx to Oscar Hijuelos, Paul Auster, David Guterson, and many more. Over 1300 existing entries have been revised and updated in light of recent scholarship.

The first encyclopedia of the American West, surveying the entire range of America's frontier experience, from the colonial era to the space age.

First edition. With a thorough index. xvi, 605 pages. cloth-backed boards, dust jacket.. thick tall 8vo..

Here, completely revised, updated and expanded is the classic reference on world literature--the only encyclopedia on the subject in one volume. A must for every book lover. 9,000 information-packed entries alphabetically arranged and extensively cross-referenced.

Today's society is concerned with a multitude of events affecting the Earth system, ranging from natural processes such as ocean circulation, weather systems, and geophysics to concerns like acid rain, ecotoxicology, and the greenhouse effect. To understand the impact of these events on the Earth system and to resolve environmental problems, knowledge of all the earth sciences and how they interact is essential.**The Encyclopedia of Earth System Science is the first encyclopedia to comprehensively cover, in one place, all the earth sciences--including atmospheric science, biogeochemistry, climatology, ecology, geology, geophysics, glaciology, hydrology, meteorology, mineralogy, oceanography, petrology, and numerous other fields. It treats the Earth as a system of interactive processes and describes how these processes affect and are affected by each other.**Complete in four volumes, the Encyclopedia provides a broad base of knowledge. An international group of experts, all distinguished in their fields, have written in-depth articles with extensive cross-referencing to stress the interconnection between all earth processes. The glossaries, concise subject definitions, brief outlines, and recent bibliographies found in each article also provide the reader with quick access to each topic. Key Features * Four volumes, with articles arranged alphabetically for direct access * 15,000-entry subject index included in Volume 4 * More than 250 articles * 2,629 pages * 1,300 illustrations * 250 tables * 1,300 glossary entries * 1,600 bibliographic entries * Extensive cross-referencing * Full-color plates * Large 8-1/2" x 11", double-column format * Printed on acid free paper, Smyth sewn, and casebound * Internationally renowned Advisory Board with members from the United States, Japan, the Soviet Union, France, and China

Ten exciting new adventures for the famous boy detective! Everyone's favorite fifth-grade gumshoe is back on the case! Following the classic Encyclopedia Brown formula, this installment presents ten mysteries, complete with answers at the end of the book that allow the reader to solve the cases along with the boy detective. Join Encyclopedia Brown as he takes on cases of giant diamonds, lazy lions, a country singer, and of course a trip to the carnival.

A Marshall Cavendish set of 11 volumes - 10 encyclopedia and an index Makes for a very informative and reference library Colourful illustrations and photographs capture the reader's attention! A fabulous discount of 40 percent

Encyclopedia of Weather features: • Spectacular color photographs, detailed diagrams, beautiful graphics, and maps • Easy-to-understand text that is packed with enough detail for scientists yet accessible in classrooms from the junior high school level (and up) • The most up-to-date information based on the most recent scientific findings • Succinct explanations of climate change, the enhanced greenhouse effect, global warming, and ozone depletion • "Fact files" that put information at readers' fingertips This beautiful, comprehensive, and up-to-date volume covers in amazing depth all aspects of the world's weather. Liberally illustrated with more than 2,000 color photographs, supplemental maps, diagrams, and other images, The Encyclopedia of Weather and Climate Change takes the reader beyond simple definitions to explore where weather comes from and the roles played by oceans and water cycles, and explains such related phenomena as the shaping of landforms, the creation of biological provinces, and the lasting ramifications of climate change. It also discusses how humans have survived and adapted in extreme climates like deserts, jungles, and icy regions. Each of the book's six sections is written and vetted by a different expert. "Engine" discusses what weather is, the solar powerhouse that supplies it, and Earth's atmospheric systems and seasons. "Action" delves into the dynamics of various weather forms. "Extremes" covers blizzards, heat waves, wildfires, and more. "Watching" tracks how weather is measured, mapped, monitored, and forecast. "Climate" delineates the continental climate zones and describes the plant, animal, and human adaptations for each. "Change" considers the history of climate change―ice ages, dinosaur extinction, melting glaciers, human impact, and more―and what we can expect in the future.

THE NEW ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MODERN BODYBUILDING: THE BIBLE OF BODYBUILDING, FULLY UPDATED AND REVISED  This book,  The New Encyclopedia Of Modern Bodybuilding,  is a guide for body-building. Summary Of The Book Fitness and health come through discipline and training. To go beyond it and concentrate on body-building requires regimental training and workouts. For the dedicated body-builder, this book is a bible that explains everything from exercises and diets, to the history of body-building as a sport. Keeping it simple, without flaunting any of his own considerable achievements, Schwarzenegger details the regimen and discipline and practices needed to acquire a great muscle-bound body. It includes Arnold’s special tips for training and toning each and every muscle. It includes instructions for strength training to suit all needs, whether the reader is a pro body-builder preparing for a competition, or an athlete looking to improve fitness and muscle strength. The book has complete advice on health, diet, and nutrition to lose fat and tone up muscles, while maintaining optimal energy levels. It also contains vital advice on preventing sports and stress related injuries. The book also goes into sports psychology and treatment of injuries. It traces the history of body-building as a sport, and has a photo gallery of the body-builders hall of fame. Arnold Schwarzenegger does not just give instructions on how to do the various workouts and exercises, he also lays emphasis on the correct form of the exercise and explains which body parts each routine addresses. Accompanied by photographs and illustrations, this is a practical guide to body-building from one of its foremost practitioners

The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Japan is the essential reference to all facets of Japan past and present. Up to date, authoritative and wide ranging in scope, it covers all the general reader, student, business person, journalist, researcher, tourist or armchair traveler would want to know. A highly absorbing read, the Encyclopedia is also filled with the facts, figures and general data on Japan that make it an indispensable source of information. Learn, for example, that the safest place to be during an earthquake in Japan is in a bamboo grove; or that one of the greatest delicacies of Japanese cuisine, the fugu, is deadly poisonous in the hands of an unskilled chef. Also included are the latest statistics on Japan's dramatically aging population, a complete listing of its prime ministers, and valuable data on the powerful Japanese advertising industry.