Encyclopedias

Combining the in-depth background coverage of an encyclopedia, with the quick look-up convenience of a dictionary, this new work is an invaluable resource for anyone concerned with international econ …

These chapters deal with the life of London from the early 1830’s to the mid-1860’s. The book mainly focuses on the social life of the day, but also deals with the blacker side of London and travel a …

First published in 2002.This volume is a political economy analysis o f China ”s civil aviation industry, with a focus on the reform period beginning in the late 1970s up to the present. The chief a …

This rigorously compiled A-Z volume offers rich, readable coverage of the diverse forms of post-1945 Italian culture. With over 900 entries by international contributors, this volume is genuinely int …

For more information, including a full list of entries, a generous selection of sample entries, and more, visit the Women During the Civil War website. Women During the Civil War: An Encyclopedia is …

Listing over 10, 000 entries, Harrod”s Librarians” Glossary and Reference Book spans everything from traditional printing terms to search engines and from book formats to URLs. Revisions for this t …

In the Dictionary of Plant Genetics and Molecular Biology, more than 3, 500 technical terms from the fields of plant genetics and molecular biology are defined for students, teachers, and researchers …

Basic Guide to Pesticides covers the physical properties of about 700 pesticides and their contaminants and related health hazards. It is important in dealing with environmental problems in general a …

An anthology of library humor by the director of the mythical Molesworth Institute, Norman Stevens, this book is sure to provide librarians with many hours of amusement. This collection is full of St …

This book provides plant managers, supervisors, safety professionals, and industrial hygienists with recommended procedures and guidance for safe entry into confined spaces. It reviews selected case …