Encyclopedias

This volume takes a closer look at America's evolving ideas about the nature and value of the democratic system. A select collection of primary and secondary sources provide viewpoints and arguments on the issue of democracy's past, present, and future,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781637004944Author HW WilsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 277Imprint H.W. Wilson Publishing Co.Publisher H.W. Wilson Publishing Co.Weight(grams) 272g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781637004326Author Robert C. EvansFormat HardbackPage Count 300Imprint Grey House Publishing IncPublisher Grey House Publishing IncWeight(grams) 272g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781637004302Author Robert C. EvansFormat HardbackPage Count 300Imprint Grey House Publishing IncPublisher Grey House Publishing IncWeight(grams) 272g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781637004289Author Peter J. BaileyFormat HardbackPage Count 300Imprint Grey House Publishing IncPublisher Grey House Publishing IncWeight(grams) 272g

This volume ranges widely over literary works of many centuries and diverse cultures. It discusses: why the topic has seemed so important to so many authors and readers; how the terms ""truth"" and ""lies"" have been diversely defined; how (if at all)...

In-depth critical discussions of William Shakespeare's play - Plus complimentary, unlimited online access to the full content of this great literary reference. Essay topics will include consciousness, conscience, and madness in Macbeth and the lasting...

Each year, scientists issue ever more dire warnings about the progress of climate change and its disastrous impact on humanity and all life on earth, and for many Americans, combating this destructive trend is a leading priority. One of the most...

This volume of The Reference Shelf focuses on the National Forensics League's (NFL) 2019-2020 National Debate Topic, Arms Sales. America's arms-sales policy directs both commercial sales (DCS) and foreign military sales (FMS) and can be viewed as either...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781637004951Author HW WilsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 277Imprint H.W. Wilson Publishing Co.Publisher H.W. Wilson Publishing Co.Weight(grams) 272g

Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness is perhaps the most influential novel by one of the twentieth century's most esteemed and influential novelists. Valued for its themes as well as for its innovative literary methods, this book has not only inspired great...

Each volume in the widely-successful Working Americans series focuses on a particular type of American and illustrates what life was like for that group from the 1800s to the present time. The volumes are arranged into decade-long chapters, each...

Outstanding, in-depth scholarship by renowned literary critics; great starting point for students seeking an introduction to the theme and the critical discussions surrounding it.Maxine Hong Kingston's The Woman Warrior: Memoir of a Girlhood Among Ghosts...

This edition of The Reference Shelf examines the evolving issues of space science and technology, providing periodical articles that provide perspective of America's past, present, and future in the realm of space exploration. Issues examined include the...

This ongoing series serves as a stepping stone in understanding specific careers and provides a wealth of information on the education and training needed within each profession along with a look towards the future of the field with an informative...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781642656015Author HW WilsonFormat PaperbackImprint H.W. Wilson Publishing Co.Publisher H.W. Wilson Publishing Co.

John Steinbeck's The Pearl is one of the most popular and most frequently taught of all American novellas. Although it began its life as a brief parable, an allegorical novella about a poor fisherman finding a pearl, becoming greedy, and subsequently...

Herman Melville's Moby-Dick is often considered the greatest American novel - a vast epic that combines deep philosophy and high adventure as well as rich comedy and profound tragedy. Moby-Dick also offers a particularly diverse array of characters of...

Diverse in theme, style and cultural context, the American short story can take many forms. The only common theme is the short story's unique ability to captivate an audience. This volume discusses the origin and popularity of the short story. Original...

Oscar Wilde was popular in his own lifetime, especially as an author of comic plays. But he is also now seen as one of the most important figures in the development of modern gay literature and modern gay liberation, not only because of works such as The...

This step-by-step guide to essential gardening practice is a must-have reference showing modern methods to a new generation of gardeners. Compiled by leading specialists in every area of gardening, the book contains a vast amount of expert information...

This volume will explore the sturdiness of the idea of The American Dream in 2018. Is the American Dream of upward mobility accessible in a society so fragmented and economically unequal? Does the American Dream still exist in a country experiencing an...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781637004128Author Salem PressFormat HardbackPage Count 350Imprint Grey House Publishing IncPublisher Grey House Publishing IncWeight(grams) 272g

Between the fifteenth and nineteenth centuries, the connections among Africa, the Americas, and Europe transformed world history--through maritime exploration, commercial engagements, human migrations and settlements, political realignments and...

The Yoruba people today number more than 30 million strong, with significant numbers in the United States, Nigeria, Europe, and Brazil. This landmark reference work emphasizes Yoruba history, geography and demography, language and linguistics,...

This exhaustive analysis of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) throughout history discusses the institutions and the major events, individuals, and organizations that have contributed to their existence.The oldest HBCU, Cheyney...

Provides readers with a new, interesting way to study the impact of the Vietnam War on American history. Through in-depth analysis of important primary documents from 1956-1975, readers will gain new insight into the causes, issues and lasting effects of...

This title was first published in 1986: This is a study of "karayuki-san", impoverished Japanese women sent abroad to work as prostitutes from the 1860s to the 1920s. It follows the life of one prostitute, Osaki, who is persuaded as a child of ten to...

General encyclopedias illuminate the culture of an era; yet, except for the first edition of the Encyclopedie, those launched from 1750 to 1800 have received far less attention than the novels, plays, poems, newspapers, and pamphlets of the period. This...

Defining Documents in World History: Renaissance & Early Modern Era explores vital documents from important world figures from the 15th and 16th centuries, including Thomas Aquinas, Giovanni Boccaccio, Marco Polo, and many more. This new addition to the...

Beautifully designed maps, flags and country profile data make this atlas an ideal source of information about our ever changing world.If you're interested in finding out more about the geography of the world we live in, then this world atlas book is...

The Encyclopedia of Northern Kentucky is the authoritative reference on the people, places, history, and rich heritage of the Northern Kentucky region. The encyclopedia defines an overlooked region of more than 450,000 residents and celebrates its...

Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea, a late work in this important writer's long career, has often been examined not only in relation to his previous works but also as a new departure. An unusually brief novel, this book has been discussed not...

Biology is the natural science that studies life and living organisms. A career in biology can mean the study of evolution, the study of health and disease, the study of the preservation of the natural environment, the study of pollen, or the study of...

In this annual issue of The Reference Shelf, we look at some of the best, most impactful, and most uplifting speeches from 2021-2022. Ranging from politicians to political activists to celebrities, this volume of The Reference Shelf provides a unique...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780873323673Author Carol Lee HamrinFormat PaperbackPage Count 250Imprint M.E. SharpePublisher Taylor & Francis Inc

The Encyclopedia, the first of its kind, introduces Confucianism as a whole, with 1,235 entries giving full information on its history, doctrines, schools, rituals, sacred places and terminology, and on the adaptation, transformation and new thinking...

The Encyclopedia of Hinduism contains over 900 entries reflecting recent advances in scholarship which have raised new theoretical and methodological issues as well as identifying new areas of study which have not been addressed previously. The debate...

As a meeting point for world cultures, the USA is characterized by its breadth and diversity. Acknowledging that diversity is the fundamental feature of American culture, this volume is organized around a keen awareness of race, gender, class and space...

This is a key reference guide for the exploration of leisure and outdoor recreation. It reflects the multidisciplinary nature of these fields and contextualizes the leading research and knowledge on key concepts, theories and practices. Edited by leading...