• Checks and Balances: The Three Branches of the American GovernmentChecks and Balances: The Three Branches of the American Government
    Presents easy to understand information about the inner workings of the federal government. Includes historical overviews and examinations of the day-to-day operations of each branch; as well as Constitutional duties and obligations of each branch; specifics related to eligibility; elections and appointments of key positions; changes since 1776; the future of each branch; and other topics. For student and general audiences.
  • Encyclopedia of European Social HistoryEncyclopedia of European Social History
    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.
  • Dictionary of American HistoryDictionary of American History
    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 covering recent events and topics not covered previously. This authoritative work serves students; scholars; and general readers interested in a wide range of topics in American history; from the well studied and familiar to the obscure.
  • American Decades Primary SourcesAmerican Decades Primary Sources
    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. Includes oral histories; songs; speeches; advertisements; TV; play and movie scripts; letters; laws ; legal decisions; newspaper articles; cartoons; recipes; and more.
  • MathematicsMathematics
    Explains mathematical concepts with an historical overview of the field. Explores the uses and effects of math in daily life; and provides information on different career choices in this field. For academic readers.
  • History Behind the HeadlinesHistory Behind the Headlines
    Presents in-depth information on conflicts appearing in today's headlines. Users are provided with historical background and analysis to events to give a greater understanding of the politics; players; and layers of current affairs.
  • Encyclopedia of the American ConstitutionEncyclopedia of the American Constitution
    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 aspects of constitutional law; as well as biographies of people who have had an impact on our government's legal framework (Supreme Court Justices; Presidents; Cabinet Members; Lawyers; and more). Also covers judicial decisions handed down by the Supreme Court.
  • Encyclopedia of BioethicsEncyclopedia of Bioethics
    Covering a wealth of topics on the ethics of health professions; animal research; population control and the environment; the set helps researchers to consider the impact of new scientific knowledge and its potential to harm or benefit present and future generations.
  • Encyclopedia of World BiographyEncyclopedia of World Biography
    A multicultural biographical source that covers notable individuals from every part of the world and from all time periods who have made significant contributions to human culture.
  • Encyclopedia of World CulturesEncyclopedia of World Cultures
    This reference set lists and describes more than 1;500 global cultures. Based on research of social scientists; it is the source for historical; social; political; economic; linguistic; religious; and other information on virtually every existing culture.