Arts and Humanities Through the Eras
Profiling milestones and movements in the arts; literature; music; and religion from a specific period; each volume in this five-volume set helps students and researchers understand the various disciplines of the humanities in relation to each other; as well as to history and culture.
Encyclopedia of the American Constitution
This six-volume edition of the 1987 Dartmouth Medal-winner includes all of the material from the original four-volume set and 1992 Supplement; as well as updated original articles and new articles covering concepts and court cases since 1992. Appendices include a case index and primary documents.
Europe; 1450 to 1789: An Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World
Explores European history from 1450-1789; from the print revolution to the French Revolution. Includes 1;150 articles written by eminent scholars covering major topics in art; government; and education as well as providing biographical entries on key figures of the period.
Gale Encyclopedia of Science; 3rd ed.
Designed for high-school students and lay adults; this collection of entries covers major areas of science including: biology; genetics; microbiology; astronomy; chemistry; physics; engineering; technology; geology; weather; archaeology; psychology; mathematics; and medicine; and provides readers with a wide range of up-to-date; relevant; and accurate information.
UXL American Decades
Covers 20th-century events and social history beginning in 1900 and ending in 1999. Each decade is covered in a single comprehensive volume. Chapters begin with a chronology of world events and a general overview of the decade.
Mathematics
Explores the functions of math in daily life; as well as its role as a tool for measurement; data analysis; and technological development. This illustrated set also explains basic concepts of math and geometry; and provides information on historical milestones; notable mathematicians; and today's career choices.
Reference Guide to World Literature
Contains biographical and critical essays on authors from throughout the world; as well as essays covering specific work or works of an author; with criticism and analysis of those works.
Science and Its Times
The histories of science; technology; and mathematics merge with the study of humanities and social science in this interdisciplinary reference work. Essays on people; theories; discoveries; and concepts are combined with overviews; bibliographies of primary documents; and chronological elements.
Science of Everyday Things
Creates a sense of real-life relevance for students by expanding on the explanations of scientific principles and concepts using a straightforward; step-by-step approach. Presents theories in their everyday applications for further understanding.
Major Acts of Congress
An illustrated encyclopedia of congressional acts from the earliest days of the American republic up through recent years. Broadly applicable to students as well as general readers; this three-volume reference work is suitable for high school and college students; public library patrons; and professionals seeking comprehensive information on the legal statutes that affect all of us.