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ART & HUMANITIES
Contemporary
Fashion
Provides biographical and critical coverage of primarily U.S. designers,
milliners, footwear designers, fashion companies and textile houses. Entries
include a biographical summary; primary and secondary bibliography that
includes articles and exhibition catalogs; and a signed, critical essay
written by an expert in the field as well as photographs.
International
Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers
Provides thorough coverage of films and filmmakers, including legendary
films, actors and actresses, directors, writers and other production
artists. Entries include a detailed essay written by an expert; biographies;
filmographies; comprehensive credits; major awards; and updated
bibliographies, as well as photographs. General and professional audiences.
VideoHound's
Golden Movie Retriever 2007 ed.
Reviews movies that are available on DVD or tape. Each entry includes title,
alternate title, one-to four-bone rating, year released, MPAA rating, brief
review, length, format, country of origin, cast, technical personnel, awards
and made-for-television/cable/video designations.
BIOGRAPHY & GENEALOGY
American
Men and Women of Science
This respected resource is a biographical dictionary of the significant
players in the physical, biological and related sciences. Each edition
includes biographical entries on approximately 120,000 living scientists,
providing birthdate; birthplace; field of specialty; education; honorary
degrees; current position; professional and career information; awards;
memberships; research information; and addresses for each entrant where
available.
Business
Leader Profiles for Students
Profiles of significant contributors to business and industry, past and
present, written especially for high school students.
BUSINESS
Encyclopedia
of Business and Finance, 2nd ed.
Designed for the nonspecialist, the Encyclopedia of Business and Finance is
a 2-vol. complete reference covering five general areas: finance and
banking; accounting; marketing; management; and information systems. Drawing
on practical professional expertise as well as that of noted scholars, the
contributors include executives, government administrators and scholars from
leading business programs from around the United States.
Encyclopedia
of Small Business
This convenient and exhaustive 2-vol. print reference source is designed to
provide entrepreneurs with how-to information that they can apply to their
own business. The Encyclopedia contains 600 detailed articles and overviews
of all the key information needs of small business owners, including
financing; financial planning; business plan creation; market analysis;
sales strategy; tax planning, human resource issues and more.
Gale
Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History
Designed to answer such key questions as: How has the U.S. Constitution
shaped the economy of the United States? What were the consequences of
Prohibition on consumers behavior? This title presents 1,000 entries, era
overviews, event/movement profiles, biographies, business/industry profiled,
geographic profiles, and more.
GENERAL REFERENCE
Acronyms,
Initialisms, and Abbreviations Dictionary, 37th ed.
Provides definitions of a wide variety of acronyms, initialisms,
abbreviations and similar contractions, translating them into their full
names or meanings. Terms from subject areas such as associations, education,
the Internet, medicine and others are included.
Baker’s
Biographical Dictionary of Musicians
Covers all musical genres, with new entries written by a distinguished group
of area specialists as well as the original articles by Nicolas Slonimsky.
This work continues the tradition of offering the most comprehensive and
authoritative information on musicians, along with interesting and
insightful evaluations of their contributions to the musical world.
Blackbirch
Kid's Visual Reference of the United States
An alphabetical presentation of brief statistics, maps and pictorial
information about each of the fifty United States, as well as U.S.
territories and possessions. Coverage includes geography, state history,
population, ethnic groups, natural resources, famous natives, and vital
statistics. For students in elementary schools.
Gender
Issues and Sexuality: Essential Primary Sources
A focus on leading social issues of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Each
title contains approximately 175 full or excerpted documents---speeches,
legislation, magazine and newspaper articles, essays, memoirs, letters,
interviews, novels, songs, and works of art---as well as overview
information that places each document in context.
Terrorism:
Essential Primary Sources
These volumes of primary source documents focus on leading social issues of
the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. International in scope, each title is
devoted to one topic.
HISTORY
American
Decades
Cross-disciplinary source for junior and high school students and teachers,
public librarians and general researchers who need to document and analyze
periods of contemporary American social history.
American
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.
American
Eras
Includes essays on events, publications, lifestyles and individuals
important to particular eras in U.S. history.
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Ancient
Greece and Rome An Encyclopedia for Students
Covers an extensive array of topics on ancient Greece and Rome including
daily life, art and architecture, philosophy, science, religion, statesmen,
military leaders, emperors, and more.
Gale
Encyclopedia of Everyday Law
This encyclopedia fills a much-needed gap between legal texts focusing on
the theory and history behind the law and more practical guides dealing with
the law and its everyday effect upon its citizens. Containing approximately
200 articles, the Encyclopedia includes: brief descriptions of each issue's
historical background, covering important statutes and cases; profiles of
various U.S. laws and regulations; and details of how laws and regulations
vary from state to state.
Learning
About the Holocaust: A Student's Guide A Student's Guide
Offers articles written at the 9th and 10th grade reading levels; includes
diary entries and stories about young people who lived during the Holocaust.
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Renaissance:
An Encyclopedia for Students
A survey of the Renaissance-era topics most studied in high school world
history, art literature, economics and science curriculum. Presents 465
alphabetically arranged entries broadly covering people, places, events,
concepts, works of art and literature, and scientific achievements from
around 1350 to 1620. For students in grades 7 and higher.
HUMANITIES/PHILOSOPHY/RELIGION
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.
LAW & GOVERNMENT
West's
Encyclopedia of American Law
Provides current information on more than 5,000 legal topics. Includes
completely revised articles covering important issues, biographies,
definitions of legal terms and more. Covers such high-profile topics as the
Americans with Disabilities Act, capital punishment, domestic violence, gay
and lesbian rights, and physician-assisted suicide.
LITERATURE
Contemporary
Novelists
Concise discussions of the lives and principal works of contemporary
novelists, written by subject experts.
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Contemporary
Poets
Concise discussions of the lives and principal works of poets from around
the world, written by subject experts.
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Gothic
Literature: A Gale Critical Companion
Spans all facets of gothic literature, including visual and performing arts,
society and culture, themes, and settings. Includes primary source documents
and critical material to provide a contextual perspective, a related
chronology of key events, full-text commentaries, and lists of further
readings.
Literature
and Its Times Profiles of 300 Notable Literary Works and the Historical
Events that Influenced Them
Provides in-depth commentary on characters, themes, and the historical and
social context of 300 most-studied literary works, including novels, plays,
poems, speeches, and short stories, both international and American.
Literature
and Its Times Supplement 1 Profiles of 300 Notable Literary Works and the
Historical Events that Influenced Them
Provides in-depth commentary on characters, themes, and the historical and
social context of 300 most-studied literary works, including novels, plays,
poems, speeches, and short stories, both international and American.
Writers
Directory 2007
A comprehensive resource that provides up-to-date bibliographic,
biographical and contact information for living authors worldwide who have
at least one publication in English. Entries typically include name,
pseudonyms, addresses, citizenship, birth date, specialization, career
information and a bibliography; includes e-mail addresses where available.
MULTICULTURAL STUDIES
Gale
Encyclopedia of Multicultural America
Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America contains 152 original essays
(about 8,000-12,000 words each) on specific minority and ethnic groups in
the U.S., with an emphasis on culture (religions, holidays, customs,
language) in addition to information on historical background and settlement
patterns. The Encyclopedia also covers ethnoreligious groups such as Jews,
Chaldeans and Amish.
Harlem
Renaissance
This authoritative resource presents the people, places and times that
defined an era and documents the launch of cultural development among
African Americans in 1920s Harlem. This single volume contains almanac and
biographies sections with primary source documents in sidebars throughout.
NATION & WORLD
Encyclopedia
of Espionage, Intelligence, and Security
Comprehensive guide to the history, uses, related scientific principles, and
technology of espionage and intelligence, written by experts in the field.
Topics range from the historical use of espionage to the emerging use of
technology in modern espionage and counterintelligence.
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.
SCIENCE
Beacham's
Guide to the Endangered Species of North America
This guide presents extensive data on the habitats and ecosystems of more
than 1,200 species identified as endangered or threatened by the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife service. Arranged taxonomically, entries include introductory
information with an image of the species; a summary section detailing
information on each species; a concluding summary of recovery efforts; and a
bibliography of contacts for further information.
Biology
Explains biological concepts and explores related fields as well as the
history of biological science. Discusses critical issues such as
embryogenesis and commercial applications of research in biology and
addresses ethical issues. Provides information on careers in biology and
contains color illustrations, sidebars, bibliographies, timelines, charts,
and a glossary.
Gale
Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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.
Gale
Encyclopedia of Cancer
Comprehensive survey of 120 cancers, cancer drugs, traditional and
alternative treatments, side effects and diagnostic procedures.
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Gale
Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders
Provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including
conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that
are both comprehensive and easy to understand in language accessible to
laypersons.
Gale
Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
Includes information on more than 1,600 medical disorders and concepts. Each
article includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis,
treatments, procedures, and other related topics. Written for a general
audience with an authoritative tone.
Pollution
A to Z
Provides information on a variety of pollution issues, including sources of
pollution; disposal; remediation; and the ethical, social and legal
environment, as well as topics such as acid rain, cancer, noise pollution
and zero growth population. Also covers careers and biographies of key
people. For academic and general audiences. 2 volumes.
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. 2 volumes.
U*X*L
Encyclopedia of Landforms and Other Geologic Features
Focuses on the physical and geological aspects, structure, and features of
48 of the earth's landforms - what they are, how they look, how they were
created, how they change over time, and major geological events associated
with them. Written for middle school students to support earth science and
landform-related assignments, alphabetically arranged entries follow a
standard and consistent subheaded format; and range in length from 9 to 11
pages.
World
of Earth Science
This new title in Gale's World Of...Series is a comprehensive guide to the
concepts, theories, discoveries, pioneers and issues relating to topics in
earth science. World of Earth Science's encyclopedic approach offers
approximately 650 entries in a convenient A-Z format, cross-reference
headings and is written in easy to understand language.
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Encyclopedia
of Population
Provides coverage of demographic topics both in the core field and in
neighboring disciplines. Encompasses the large-scale changes in emphasis and
research directions in population studies during the last 20 years. Topics
covered include: rapid demographic expansion in poor countries, low
fertility rates, immigration, problems of old-age support, the environmental
impact of dense population; the press for expanded reproductive rights; and
many other issues.
SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY
Blackbirch
Kid's Visual Reference of the World
An alphabetical presentation of brief statistics, maps and pictorial
information about every country in the world. Coverage includes geography,
industry, population, ethnic groups, climate, religion, education and daily
life. Includes a special section of political, topographical, and thematic
world maps. For students in elementary schools.
Dictionary
of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Covers the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict from the birth of Zionism at
the end of the 19th century. Covers five Arab-Israeli wars, and provides
biographies of political personnel in Syria, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan,
and the occupied territories. The Dictionary provides clear definitions and
comprehensive explanations of the history, geography, religion, and
demographics of the area. 2 volumes.
Fashion,
Costume, and Culture: Clothing, Headwear, Body Decorations, and Footwear
through the Ages
Provides a broad overview of costume traditions of diverse cultures from
prehistoric times to the present day. Examines more than 430 items of human
decoration and adornment, ranging from togas to turbans, necklaces to tennis
shoes. Explores how and why items were created, the people who made them,
and their uses. This set shows how clothing, headwear, body decorations, and
footwear reflect the different cultural, religious, and societal beliefs.
History
in Dispute, Vol. 1: The Cold War:
First Series
Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical
perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and
from all parts of the globe. This volume covers the Cold War. Provides
students with an enhanced understanding of events only summarized in history
texts, helps stimulate critical thinking and provides ideas for papers and
assignments.
History
in Dispute, Vol. 2: American Social
and Political Movements, 1945-2000: Pursuit of Liberty
Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical
perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and
from all parts of the globe. This volume covers American social and
political movements, 1945-2000. Provides students with an enhanced
understanding of events only summarized in history texts, helps stimulate
critical thinking and provides ideas for papers and assignments.
History
in Dispute, Vol. 3: American Social and Political Movements,
1900-1945: Pursuit of Progress
Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical
perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and
from all parts of the globe. This volume covers American social and
political movements, 1900-1945. Provides students with an enhanced
understanding of events only summarized in history texts, helps stimulate
critical thinking and provides ideas for papers and assignments.
History
in Dispute, Vol. 4: World War II, 1939-1943
Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical
perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and
from all parts of the globe. This volume covers World War II, 1939-1943.
Provides students with an enhanced understanding of events only summarized
in history texts, helps stimulate critical thinking and provides ideas for
papers and assignments.
History
in Dispute, Vol. 5: World War II, 1943-1945
Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical
perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and
from all parts of the globe. This volume covers World War II, 1943-1945.
Provides students with an enhanced understanding of events only summarized
in history texts, helps stimulate critical thinking and provides ideas for
papers and assignments.
History
in Dispute, Vol 6: The Cold War: Second Series
Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical
perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and
from all parts of the globe. This volume covers the Cold War. Provides
students with an enhanced understanding of events only summarized in history
texts, helps stimulate critical thinking and provides ideas for papers and
assignments.
History
in Dispute, Vol 7: Water and the Environment Since 1945: Global Perspectives
Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical
perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and
from all parts of the globe. This volume covers water and the environment
issues from a global perspective. Provides students with an enhanced
understanding of events only summarized in history texts, helps stimulate
critical thinking and provides ideas for papers and assignments.
History
in Dispute, Vol.8: World War I: First Series
Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical
perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and
from all parts of the globe. This volume covers World War I. Provides
students with an enhanced understanding of events only summarized in history
texts, helps stimulate critical thinking and provides ideas for papers and
assignments.
History
in Dispute, Vol 9: World War I: Second Series
Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical
perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and
from all parts of the globe. This volume covers World War I. Provides
students with an enhanced understanding of events only summarized in history
texts, helps stimulate critical thinking and provides ideas for papers and
assignments.
History
in Dispute, Vol 10: The Crusades, 1095-1291
Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical
perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and
from all parts of the globe. This volume covers the Crusades, 1095-1291.
Provides students with an enhanced understanding of events only summarized
in history texts, helps stimulate critical thinking and provides ideas for
papers and assignments.
History
in Dispute, Vol 11: The Holocaust
Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical
perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and
from all parts of the globe. This volume covers the Holocaust. Provides
students with an enhanced understanding of events only summarized in history
texts, helps stimulate critical thinking and provides ideas for papers and
assignments.
History
in Dispute, Vol 12: The American Revolution, 1763-1789
Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical
perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and
from all parts of the globe. This volume covers the American Revolution.
Provides students with an enhanced understanding of events only summarized
in history texts, helps stimulate critical thinking and provides ideas for
papers and assignments.
History
in Dispute, Vol 13: Slavery in the Western Hemisphere, circa 1500-1888
Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical
perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and
from all parts of the globe. This volume covers slavery in the Western
Hemisphere, 1500-1888. Provides students with an enhanced understanding of
events only summarized in history texts, helps stimulate critical thinking
and provides ideas for papers and assignments.
History
in Dispute, Vol 14: The Middle East Since 1945: First Series
Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical
perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and
from all parts of the globe. This volume covers the Middle East since World
War II. Provides students with an enhanced understanding of events only
summarized in history texts, helps stimulate critical thinking and provides
ideas for papers and assignments.
History
in Dispute, Vol 15: The Middle East Since 1945: Second Series
Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical
perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and
from all parts of the globe. This volume covers the Middle East since World
War II. Provides students with an enhanced understanding of events only
summarized in history texts, helps stimulate critical thinking and provides
ideas for papers and assignments.
History
in Dispute, Vol 16: Twentieth-Century European Social and Political
Movements: First Series
Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical
perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and
from all parts of the globe. This volume covers twentieth-century European
social and political movements. Provides students with an enhanced
understanding of events only summarized in history texts, helps stimulate
critical thinking and provides ideas for papers and assignments.
History
in Dispute, Vol 17: Twentieth-Century European Social and Political
Movements: Second Series
Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical
perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and
from all parts of the globe. This volume covers twentieth-century European
social and political movements. Provides students with an enhanced
understanding of events only summarized in history texts, helps stimulate
critical thinking and provides ideas for papers and assignments.
History
in Dispute, Vol 18: The Spanish Civil War
Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical
perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and
from all parts of the globe. This volume covers the Spanish Civil War.
Provides students with an enhanced understanding of events only summarized
in history texts, helps stimulate critical thinking and provides ideas for
papers and assignments.
History
in Dispute, Vol 19: The Red Scare After 1945
Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical
perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and
from all parts of the globe. This volume covers the Red Scare after 1945.
Provides students with an enhanced understanding of events only summarized
in history texts, helps stimulate critical thinking and provides ideas for
papers and assignments.
History
in Dispute, Vol 20: Classical Antiquity and Classical Studies
Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical
perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and
from all parts of the globe. This volume covers classical antiquity and
classical studies. Provides students with an enhanced understanding of
events only summarized in history texts, helps stimulate critical thinking
and provides ideas for papers and assignments.
History
in Dispute, Vol 21: Revolutionary Russia
Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical
perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and
from all parts of the globe. This volume covers Revolutionary Russia,
1890-1930. Provides students with an enhanced understanding of events only
summarized in history texts, helps stimulate critical thinking and provides
ideas for papers and assignments.
St.
James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture
Includes more than 2,700 signed essays ranging from 500 to 2,500 words,
written by subject experts and edited to form a consistent, readable, and
straightforward reference. Entries include subject-specific bibliographies
and, where appropriate, photographs and textual cross-references to related
essays.
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.