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About Us | Shipping Policy | Restocking fees | Return Policy Author: Mitchel P. Roth Publisher: Grey House Pub Release Date: 2010-08 Seller Category: -- Qty Available: 1 Condition: Brand New ISBN: 9781592376780 Title: Encyclopedia of War Journalism: 1807-2010 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: John A. Wagner Ph.D. Publisher: Greenwood Release Date: 30-08-2006 Seller Category: -- Qty Available: 1 Condition: Brand New ISBN: 9780313327360 Title: Encyclopedia of the Hundred Years War 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 authoritative work separates the facts of the Vietnam War from the polemics that engulfed them. With more than 200 illustrations and 564 articles, this encyclopedia is a vital purchase for secondary, public, and academic libraries. (Booklist)Paper 1 volume

DAY’S THAT SHOOK THE WORLD:Our children will inherit a legacy from a century of dramatic change – a legacy generated by a hundred years of technological and political hyperactivity. The beneficiaries of this legacy will undoubtedly gain from the technological revolution, but they will also have to endure the consequences of our mistakes and follies. Encyclopedia of the 20th Century documents the political turmoil, horrors of war, medical breakthroughs, scientific advancements and social upheaval that made this century one of the most critical and turbulent periods

This two-volume set encompasses nearly two decades of American history, beginning with the farm crisis of the mid-1920s, through the 1929 stock market crash, the gradual recovery during the 1930s with Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal and World War II. This wide-ranging, multidisciplinary encyclopedia features entries on depression-era politics, government, business, economics, literature, the arts, society and culture. While its main focus is on the Great Depression within the United States, its global impact is also examined.

The first edition of the successful Encyclopedia of Creativity served to establish the study of creativity is a field in itself. Now completely updated and revised in its second edition, coverage encompasses the definition of creativity, the development and expression of creativity across the lifespan, the environmental conditions that encourage or discourage creativity, creativity within specific disciplines like music, dance, film, art, literature, etc., the relationship of creativity and mental health, intelligence, and learning styles, and the process of being creative. This reference also appeals to a lay audience with articles specifically on the application of creativity to business settings. Available online via ScienceDirect and in limited print release. Named a 2012 Outstanding Academic Title by the American Library Association's Choice publication Serves as a compendium of reviews of a number of domain-specific areas, such as acting, dance, expressive arts, film, food, music, religion, science, sports, theater, and writing. Creativity and education are examined in articles about thought processes, such as developmental trends in creative abilities and potentials, the enhancement of creativity, intelligence, knowledge, play, prodigies, programs and courses, talent and teaching creativity. Cognitive aspects of creativity can be investigated in articles about altered and transitional states, analogies, attention, cognitive style, divergent thinking, flow and optimal experience, metacognition, metaphors, problem-finding, problem-solving, and remote associates. Covers business and organizational creativity in articles about advertising with art, creative visuals, business/management, creativity coaching, creativity exercises, entrepreneurship, group dynamics, innovation, leadership, organizational culture, organizational development, teams, and training, among others. Explicitly examines the complex interrelationship between society and creativity in articles about awards, conformity and conventionality, the creative sector and class of society, cultural diversity, the dark side of creativity, East vs. West, networking, social psychology, war, zeitgeist, and others. Personal and interpersonal creativity is discussed in articles relating to collaboration, family, life stages, mentors, networking, personal creativity and self-actualization. Focuses on scientific information about creativity, there are also articles that discuss brain and neuropsychology, concepts of creativity, definitions of creativity, expertise, longitudinal studies, researching art, artists and art audiences, research methods, phenomenology research and qualitative research. Online version contains an additional 26 biographies of famously creative people

An authoritative and thoroughly readable volume that will prove invaluable for everyone from military historians to history buffs to those wanting to know the impact of war on the borders and cultures of countries around the world. The Encyclopedia of Invasions and Conquests, a comprehensive guide to 192 invasions, conquests, battles, occupations, and military leaders from ancient times to the present, takes readers on a journey that includes the Roman conquest of Britain, the Portuguese colonization of Brazil, and the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. This engaging, lucid, carefully researched volume provides a thorough review of each battle while examining the repercussions on infrastructure, tradition, language, and more. Some entries cover civilizations and cultures (Han Dynasty, the Huns, the Uzbeks), while others are devoted to selected historical figures (Julius Caesar, Napoleon Buonaparte, Douglas MacArthur). Each chapter provides a map to help readers locate key areas and geographical features. Other features include cross-references, a cumulative bibliography, and a comprehensive subject index. Photographs, maps

The American Civil War is the most read about era in our history, and among its most compelling aspects is the story of Civil War medicine - the staggering challenge of treating wounds and disease on both sides of the conflict. Written for general readers and scholars alike, this first-of-its kind encyclopedia will help all Civil War enthusiasts to better understand this amazing medical saga. Clearly organized, authoritative, and readable, "The Encyclopedia of Civil War Medicine" covers both traditional historical subjects and medical details. It offers clear explanations of unfamiliar medical terms, diseases, wounds, and treatments. The encyclopedia depicts notable medical personalities, generals with notorious wounds, soldiers' aid societies, medical department structure, and hospital design and function. It highlights the battles with the greatest medical significance, women's medical roles, period sanitation issues, and much more. Presented in A-Z format with more than 200 entries, the encyclopedia treats both Union and Confederate material in a balanced way. Its many user-friendly features include a chronology, a glossary, cross-references, and a bibliography for further study.

This authoritative reference book brings world history to life, from early humans to the current war on terror. Along the way, it reveals riveting facts on the founding of the great Roman Empire, the revolution that changed France forever, the war between the North and South that unified America, the start of World War I and the Great Depression that followed, the first moon landing, and the end of apartheid in South Africa. The encyclopedia is organized chronologically and then thematically within each time period. A timeline runs across the top of each page. Each section includes biographies of important people and features on art, architecture, and technology.

About Us | Shipping Policy | Restocking fees | Return Policy Author: Judith E. Harper Publisher: R Release Date: 31/10/2003 Seller Category: -- Qty Available: 1 Condition: Brand New ISBN: 9780415937238 Title: Women During the Civil War: An 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.

About Us | Shipping Policy | Restocking fees | Return Policy Author: Robert Jackson Publisher: Thunder Bay Press Release Date: 09/10/2006 Seller Category: -- Qty Available: 1 Condition: Brand New ISBN: 9781592236275 Title: The Encyclopedia of Warships: From World War II to the Present Day 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: Publisher: MJF Books Release Date: 1996-03 Seller Category: -- Qty Available: 1 Condition: Brand New ISBN: 9781567310948 Title: Historical Encyclopedia of World War II 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.

Topic:Non Fiction Type:General Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Encyclopedia Of The Bizarre. This copious compendium of all things odd could only have come from the people at Ripley's.Every page is brimming with information and eye-popping artwork, covering the extremes of every subject imaginable. Coincidences, survival, human anatomy, explorers, villains, laws, medicine, science, sports, war, weather--these are just a few of the topics explored

The Places: How myths and legend arose in cultures worldwide from Greece and Rome to Asia and Oceania.The Characters: The central figures arranged A-Z for easy access. More than 250 major and over 1,000 minor entires.The Concepts: The universal themes of love and fertility, war and death, flood and fate.

A good copy with a previous owner's name and home-made library pocket and card. Laid-in is an article by Minton on the day the stole the locomotive. A used but good and tight copy and an excellent resource for the civil war historian without one. Thick 8vo - over 7?" - 9?" Tall

A one-volume reference provides more than fifty thousand significant facts, dates, and events that shaped world history, covering such areas as politics, war, the arts, economics, religion, philosophy, science, education, natural and man-made disasters, and others.

This is a full-color global guide to world coinage, from its origins in the 7th century BC to the present day, featuring coins and collectables for 200 countries. It provides an expert guide to understanding the value and identity of coins, with insights into dates, metals, denominations, shapes, mintmarks, and portraits. This thorough introduction details the history of coin production around the world, from the origins of coinage in the seventh century BC, to its subsequent development by Alexander the Great, Cleopatra and Napoleon, through to its role in today's society. It includes over 3000 life-size colour images of wonderful coins, including the boat-shaped issues of ancient Byzantium, the bronze tokens of the Chinese dynasties, the emergency World War One issues, the Vatican coins, and many more. This is the definitive illustrated reference to the world's greatest coins and a professional guide to building a spectacular collection, featuring over 3000 color images. This is the ultimate expert guide to coins and coin collecting. This is an in-depth introduction to the origins, anatomy and usage of coins looks at the birth of the world's first currencies. Practical advice on evaluating grade and condition that will enable the amateur to gauge the value of their latest acquisitions, and step-by-step techniques show how to restore and preserve coins of all ages. The fully-illustrated country-by-country directory contains concise and lively histories of modern-day territories and ancient regimes, plus engrossing stories of some of the most remarkable coins in existence.