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Lively, accessible, and up-to-date, the Concise Encyclopedia is an invaluable quick-reference work. Its compact size and clear concise style make it easy to find information quickly and painlessly on virtually any topic you are curious about. The more than 12,000 entries here cover an extraordinary array of fields, ranging from science and technology, to the arts, politics, sports, geography, folklore and mythology, architecture, literature, design, and philosophy. Whether you are curious about Atoms or Anemones, Hinduism or Hockey, Marxism or Medusa, Stick Insects or Stockholm--or almost any other subject imaginable--you will find here a wealth of accurate, compact entries. The Encyclopedia also includes brief biographies of a host of important individuals, from Igor Stravinsky and Robert Louis Stevenson to Patrick Henry and Herod the Great, with ample coverage of internationally famous world figures alive today, from George W. Bush and Tony Blair to contemporary actors, artists, and sports stars. The Encyclopedia also features maps of the world. Fully illustrated with line drawings and diagrams, the perfect desk reference for family, student, or professional use, Concise Encyclopedia offers a wealth of essential information in a portable, affordable package.

This Concise Encyclopedia draws its material from the award-winning Encyclopedia of Materials: Science and Technology, and includes updates and revisions not available in the original set. This customized collection of articles provides a handy reference for materials scientists and engineers with an interest in the structure of metals, polymers, ceramics and glasses, biomaterials, wood, paper, and liquid crystals. Materials science and engineering is concerned with the relationship between the properties and structure of materials. In this context "structure" may be defined on the atomic scale in the case of crystalline materials, on the molecular scale (in the case of polymers, for example), or on the microscopic scale. Each of these definitions has been applied in making the present selection of articles. * Brings together articles from the Encyclopedia of Materials: Science & Technology that focus on the structure of materials at the atomic, molecular and microscopic levels, plus recent updates * Every article has been commissioned and written by an internationally recognized expert and provides a concise overview of a particular aspect of the field * Extensive bibliographies, cross-referencing and indexes guide the user to the most relevant reading in the primary literature

The Concise Encyclopedia of the History of Energy draws together in a single volume a comprehensive account of the field from the prestigious and award-winning  Encyclopedia of Energy (2004). This volume covers all aspects of energy history with authoritative articles authoritatively contributed and edited by an interdisciplinary team of experts. Extensively revised since the original publication of they Encylopedia of Energy, this work describes the most interesting historical developments of the past five years in the energy sector. A concise desk reference for researchers and interested in any aspect of the history of energy science Provides eminently cost-effective access to some of the most interesting articles in Encyclopedia of Energy Significantly revised to accommodate the latest trends in each field of enquiry

About Us | Shipping Policy | Restocking fees | Return Policy Author: Klaus K. Klostermaier Publisher: Oneworld Publications Release Date: 05/11/1998 Seller Category: -- Qty Available: 1 Condition: Brand New ISBN: 9781851681754 Title: A Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism (Concise Encyclopedia of World Faiths) Notes: Ships Today. Free Shipping. Please note: You will have only one chance to make me an offer so please be reasonable while making offer. Checkout the lowest price available on internet and I might be able to match it. I will not give away book for almost free. Item is non-refundable if item is sold through best offer. If you use buy it now, item is refundable within 30 days. 24*7 Customer Service.

About Us | Shipping Policy | Restocking fees | Return Policy Author: Encyclopedia Britannica Publisher: Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. Release Date: 28/09/2007 Seller Category: -- Qty Available: 1 Condition: Brand New ISBN: 9781593392932 Title: Britannica Concise Encyclopedia Notes: Ships Today. Free Shipping. Please note: You will have only one chance to make me an offer so please be reasonable while making offer. Checkout the lowest price available on internet and I might be able to match it. I will not give away book for almost free. Item is non-refundable if item is sold through best offer. If you use buy it now, item is refundable within 30 days. 24*7 Customer Service.

This is based on the 15-volume McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology. The Concise Encyclopedia contains some 7,900 alphabetically arranged articles (300 new to this edition), and much, much, more.

Edited by David Crystal, the UK's most widely respected reference editor, THE PENGUIN CONCISE ENCYCLOPEDIA is the only up to date paperback encyclopedia available. With over 21,000 entries and nearly one million words, this is an invaluable source of information on a wide range of subjects, from history and science to sport and music.

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About Us | Shipping Policy | Restocking fees | Return Policy Author: Eric W. Weisstein Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC Release Date: 12/12/2002 Seller Category: -- Qty Available: 1 Condition: Brand New ISBN: 9781584883470 Title: CRC Concise Encyclopedia of Mathematics, Second Edition Notes: Ships Today. Free Shipping. Please note: You will have only one chance to make me an offer so please be reasonable while making offer. Checkout the lowest price available on internet and I might be able to match it. I will not give away book for almost free. Item is non-refundable if item is sold through best offer. If you use buy it now, item is refundable within 30 days. 24*7 Customer Service.

The acclaimed New Encyclopedia of Islam comprehensively encompasses the beliefs, practices, history, and culture of the Islamic world in a single, accessible volume. Now extensively revised and updated with over 300 new entries, The New Encyclopedia of Islam describes all aspects of the religion, from its rituals, sects, and prayers to its political movements, social institutions, and spiritual and political leaders; from the art and architecture of Islam, to its history and ethnography; from its nations and states to its languages, science, and major centers of learning. This unique single-volume work, now consisting of over 1400 entries, has been fully revised and contains a wide range of new entries covering the contemporary Islamic scene, including a substantial entry on the Taliban, plus information on many other organizations and movements that are critical to understanding Islam's role in today's religious and political conflicts. Previous editions have won worldwide acclaim for their research, clarity and graceful style. This new edition also contains an extensively revised chronology spanning the entire history of Islam, from its origins through developments in the Muslim world today.

A guide to furniture created in association with Sotheby's, the world's largest auction house. It provides a pictorial reference guide for every collector of antique furniture, tracing both trends and influences through all the movements in furniture design, each chapter written by an expert.

Oxford University Press is proud to present the: Concise Oxford Textbook of Medicine All the authority of the Oxford Textbook of Medicine - at a low cost and in one convenient volume. Ideal for everyday reference, revision, and general reading - and for preparation for postgraduate examinations. Offers accessible, readable information on every disorder that the physician is likely to encounter. Differntial diagnosis and evidence-based management are detailed throughout. Includes an outstanding section on infectious diseases Provides a bridge between the best-selling Oxford Handbooks series and the exhaustive detail of the Oxford Textbooks The Oxford Textbooks, led by the renowned Oxford Textbook of Medicine, have found their way onto the shelves of clinics, libraries, and hospital departments the world over. They have earned praise for their careful integration of basic science andt he best clinical practice, their international focus, an not least their exhaustive coverage. Spring 2000 sees an exciting new development - the publication of our new, eagerly-awaited one-volume textbook of medicine based on the Oxford Textbook of Medicine. The Concise Oxford Textbook of Medicine retains all the authority of its parent text, whilst providing more concise and accessible information on how to manage every condition that a physician is likely to have to diagnose and treat. Starting with the content of the Oxford Textbook of Medicine, two of the original editors have selected the most essential and practical content, and reorganized and restructured it for ease of use. The authors of the original Oxford Textbook of Medicine articles have been updated and rewritten their worl to make it more practically focused, and many new chapters have been commissioned, whilst up-to-date references and many new illustrations have been added throughout. Every chapter of the Concise Oxford Textbook of Medicine has then been painstakingly edited by Professors Ledingham and Warrell to eliminate repetition and achieve complete consistency and clarity. No other one-volume textbook of medicine is as international, readable, or accessible, and none has the balance and perspective of the Concise Oxford Textbook of Medicine Humane - for example, there are outstanding new sections on pain and palliative medicine International - this textbook has been designed for use in all parts of the world and includes an outstanding section on infectious diseases Accessible - the style is eminently readable, and the new page design makes navigation easy and aids rapid text searches Comprehensive - and amazingly broad in scope for a one-volume textbook Every practicising physician and trainee and many medical students will want to have a personal copy of this definitive textbook.

This concise, practical guidebook by the authors of the widely successful Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry (now in its second edition) is for clinical medical students, general practitioners, and other professionals who see patients with psychiatric problems. It focuses on management of psychiatric problems in everyday clinical practice, and advises general clinicians when to manage problems themselves and when to refer to a psychiatrist.

About Us | Shipping Policy | Restocking fees | Return Policy Author: Oxford University Press Publisher: Oxford University Press Release Date: 23/10/1997 Seller Category: -- Qty Available: 1 Condition: Brand New ISBN: 9780195213676 Title: Oxford Family Encyclopedia: The Ultimate Single-Volume Reference for Home, Scho Notes: Ships Today. Free Shipping. Please note: You will have only one chance to make me an offer so please be reasonable while making offer. Checkout the lowest price available on internet and I might be able to match it. I will not give away book for almost free. Item is non-refundable if item is sold through best offer. If you use buy it now, item is refundable within 30 days. 24*7 Customer Service.

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