U.S. Immigration and Migration Reference Library
Chronicles and interpretations of the phenomenal waves of immigration to the United States from the earliest times through the period from 1820 to 1930; when the United States was the destination of some 60% of the world's immigrants -- up to the present day; when restrictive policies have temporarily stanched the flow of immigrants.
UXL American Decades
This series covers 20th-century events and social history beginning in 1900 and ending in 1999; written expressly for middle school students. Each decade is covered in one volume. Topics for each decade include: Headline Makers; Topics in the News; Arts and Entertainment; Business and the Economy; Education; Government; Politics; and Law; Lifestyles and Social Trends; Medicine and Health; Science and Technology; and Sports.
Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine; 2nd ed.
The encyclopedia identifies 150 types of alternative medicine being practiced today; including reflexology; acupressure; acupuncture; chelation therapy; kinesiology; yoga; chiropractic; Feldenkrais; polarity therapy; detoxification; naturopathy; Chinese medicine; biofeedback; Ayurveda and osteopathy. For the practitioner or interested patient; there are current training requirements; listings of organizations; as well as descriptions of treatments.
Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z
This two-volume reference examines the relationship between food and health on a historical; national and personal level. It analyzes how nutrition has affected quality of life; health and fitness in various countries at different times in history.
World of Forensic Science
The two-volume World of Forensic Science is a convenient; comprehensive guide to the scientific processes and the legal; social and ethical issues involved in the forensic sciences.
New Catholic Encyclopedia; 2nd ed.
This 15 volume; second edition features revised and new articles. Among the 12;000 entries in the encyclopedia are articles on theology; philosophy; history; literary figures; saints; musicians and much more.
Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion
A three-volume survey of clothing; costume and fashion; presented through 640 essays; arranged alphabetically. Coverage includes the origins of clothing and body adornment; the development of fabrics and technologies; and the social meanings of dress; as well as representative costumes from a wide range of historical eras. For students and researchers at the high-school level or higher.
Encyclopedia of Irish History and Culture
Spans Irish history from prehistoric times to the present; treating both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland in detail. Entries represent an inclusive; cross-disciplinary approach; written by specialists and covering history; archaeology; anthropology; geography; politics; economics; the Irish and English languages and literatures; the visual arts; and other fields.
Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North Africa
The set covers the modern history of the Middle East and North Africa; with major sections on Colonialism and Imperialism; the World Wars; the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the United Nations involvement in the region. Each country in the region is reviewed; detailing its population; economy and government.
Encyclopedia of Religion
The second edition of a resource that is considered a standard reference in the field. Presents a cross-cultural approach that emphasizes religion's role within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture. The original 2;750 entries have been retained; many heavily updated; and approximately 600 entirely new articles have been added by an international team of scholars and contributors.