American Decades Primary Sources
Each volume of American Decades Primary Sources includes full or excerpted primary sources in 160-170 entries from the period representing a diversity of views that provide insight into the seminal issues; themes; movements; and events from the decade.
Dictionary 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.
The Peoples Chronology
Intended as a handy online reference to historical developments from prehistory through 2004; this chronology includes many events not found in conventional history books. Use this resource to return to any given point in years past and savor the events of that particular time.
Countries and Their Cultures
Focuses on cultures and countries around the world; specifically what is and is not shared culturally by the people who live in a particular country. Entries contain descriptive summaries of the country in question; including demographic; historical; cultural; economic; religious; and political information.
Drugs and Controlled Substances: Information for Students
This single-volume resource provides detailed information on the physiological and psychological effects of addictive drugs and substances; from illegal drugs to commonly abused classes of prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
Real Life Math
Provides an understanding of commonly studied math concepts by illustrating their use in everyday life in everyday tasks, such as buying insurance, constructing a budget, reading graphs, adjusting cooking recipes or planning for retirement. Topics are designed to support the modern mathematics curriculum and contain examples related to the global economy.
Worldmark Encyclopedia of National Economies
Provides readers with a thorough understanding of the current and historical economic development of foreign nations. Arranged by country within broad geographic regions; this title provides accurate; in-depth analysis of each country's economic environment; reliable statistics on the country's current economic conditions; trends; and key demographics of the nation's citizens.
UXL Encyclopedia of Science
This alphabetically organized set opens up the entire world of science in clear; nontechnical language. Topics profiled are related to the physical; life; and earth sciences; as well as to math; psychology; engineering; technology; and the environment.
U*X*L Complete Health Resource
This award-winning resource covers the causes symptoms; diagnoses; tests; treatments and prognoses of 140 health problems; the main systems of the human body; including the circulatory system; the endocrine system; special senses and much more; and a detailed examination of nutrition; and medical and mental health issues. Includes a general glossary; bibliography; and subject index.
Encyclopedia of World Biography
Originally published in 1973 by McGraw Hill; this authoritative set represents the first complete revision in 25 years. This edition includes approximately 2;000 more entries than the first; with more women; multicultural and international coverage; bringing the total to approximately 7;000 biographies on notables from every part of the world and from all time periods.
Encyclopedia of Religion
The second edition of this highly regarded encyclopedia; intended to reflect both changes in academia and in the world since 1987; includes almost all of the 2;750 original entries -- many heavily updated -- as well as approximately 600 entirely new articles.