Encyclopedias

With more than 700 alphabetically arranged entries, The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Japanese Culture offers extensive coverage of Japanese culture spanning from the end of the Japanese Imperialist period in 1945, right up to the present day. Entries...

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,...

In this book, Paul A. Thomas-a seasoned Wikipedia contributor who has accrued almost 60,000 edits since he started editing in 2007-breaks down the history of the free encyclopedia and explains the process of becoming an editor. Here's an inside look at...

Body and Voice: Learning to Work Together is an excellent resource for teachers of singing, voice coaches, and speech-language pathologists who work with singers and other voice professionals. It provides a new paradigm for working with singers in a way...

Endymion Wilkinson's bestselling Chinese History: A New Manual has been continuously in print for fifty years. It has achieved this unusual distinction because the author expanded its scope with each new edition. In the process it has grown from a modest...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060740924Author David FeldmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 299Imprint HarperCollins PublishersPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams)...

A RUSA 2007 Outstanding Reference TitleThe Qur'an is the source of inspiration for one of the world's major religions, followed today by over a billion people. It plays a central role in Islam and ever since it appeared fourteen hundred years ago has...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781849353069Author Sebastien FaureFormat PaperbackPage Count 340Imprint AK PressPublisher AK Press

The Encyclopedia of Semiotics is the first comprehensive guide to the topics, theories, and thinkers of this rapidly expanding field of knowledge. Drawing on classic and current work in linguistics, philosophy, literary theory, cognitive science,...

Endymion Wilkinson's bestselling Chinese History: A New Manual has been continuously in print for fifty years. It has achieved this unusual distinction because the author expanded its scope with each new edition. In the process it has grown from a modest...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783842364226Author Markus SeskoFormat PaperbackPage Count 90Imprint Books on DemandPublisher Books on DemandWeight(grams) 127gDimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm *...

Endymion Wilkinson's bestselling Chinese History: A New Manual has been continuously in print for fifty years. It has achieved this unusual distinction because the author expanded its scope with each new edition. In the process it has grown from a modest...

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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...

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

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910561713Author Guinness World RecordsFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Guinness World Records LimitedPublisher Guinness World Records...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910561324Author Guinness World RecordsFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Guinness World Records LimitedPublisher Guinness World Records...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781901881103Author Joanna CrosseFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Element Children's BooksPublisher Element Children's BooksWeight(grams) 1037g

Following hot on the heels of last year's best-selling edition, Ripley's Believe It or Not! 2010 offers a whole new feast of bizarre facts and fiends - all guaranteed to fascinate, surprise and amaze. Marvel at the ice man, who survived Everest's 'Death...

This is a book of facts and records about bizarre feats of the human, material and natural world. It is a solid reference work of the strange but true. It shows the world through Ripley's eyes as something that is wonderful and weird, awesome in its...

If you've forgotten the capital city of Chile; the basics of osmosis; how to solve a quadratic equation; the names of the Bennet sisters in Pride and Prejudice; who wrote the famous poem about daffodils; the use of a conjunction or the number of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781841937328Author Helen OtwayFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint ArcturusPublisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Ever wanted to see the world in a new way? Infographica collects intriguing data from across our planet - including facial hair styles of famous dictators, the countries with the most McDonald's restaurants and the world's most expensive divorces - and...

A fact-packed, beautifully illustrated, all-round introduction to the human body and how it works. Full of extraordinary photographs, detailed diagrams, stunning scans, x-rays and microscope images of the human body. Engaging text and clear, simple...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781407563855Format HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Parragon Book Service LtdPublisher Parragon

"Schott's Almanac" redefines the traditional almanac to present a record of the year just past and a guide to the year come. It is designed to be a practical and entertaining annual volume that tells the real stories of the year, from economic meltdown...

Compendium of popular misconceptions, misunderstandings and common mistakes culled from the hit BBC show, QI. Published to coincide with the fourth series broadcast in September 2006. If, like Alan Davies, you still think that Henry VIII had six wives,...

Now in its fourth edition, the bestselling A TO Z OF EVERYTHING is a unique publication. Nothing as comprehensive has appeared before. With subjects from Abbreviations to the Zodiac, some of the book's sections almost stand up as reference works in their...

A stimulating reference book for young readers, arranged thematically and illustrated with over 1500 photos, illustrations and diagrams. Over 150 QR codes allow readers to access carefully selected websites, downloadable pictures and quizzes on a mobile...

Who lived in the Forbidden City? When was the World Wide Web invented and who were the Aztecs? This bright and lively reference book covers all the major subjects of world history. Attractively illustrated with photographs, maps, diagrams and artwork...

THE FINAL EDITIONA world of knowledge rolled into one must-have volume - the Swiss army knife of reference booksThe quintessentially British almanac, Pears' Cyclopaedia continues to inform and intrigue generations of readers with its unique mix of solid...

What was the biggest dinosaur? When was the ice age? Why did the dinosaurs die out? This fascinating book has all the answers and more. Simple, easy-to-read text and lively illustrations introduce children to the world of dinosaurs and prehistoric life...

This volume will explore the latest thinking around the ethics and governance of Artificial Intelligence. Where will robots make the most useful impact in society? As computers become more adept at mimicking human behavior and problem solving, what...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780076603725Author ContemporaryImprint McGraw-Hill Inc.,USPublisher McGraw-Hill Education - EuropeWeight(grams) 612gDimensions(mm) 274mm * 212mm * 20mm

Explores the ""weird"" and diverse fiction of popular pulp writers such as H. P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, Clark Ashton Smith, A. Merritt, as well as pulp magazines such as Weird Tales.From their origin at the end of the nineteenth century to their...

Designed specifically for those who want to work for themselves, this volume dives deep into the many ways that individuals can translate doing what they love into a business. There are many business sectors that are ripe for entrepreneurship, including...

Options for those interested in working with animals range from positions with no formal requirements--dog walkers, pet sitters, and pet groomers-to veterinarians and zoologists with advanced degrees. The veterinary field offers a wide range of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780753481486Author KingfisherFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint KingfisherPublisher KingfisherWeight(grams) 862gDimensions(mm) 277mm * 221mm * 18mm

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This updated encyclopedia provides ready information on all aspects of capital punishment in America. It details virtually every capital punishment decision rendered by the United States Supreme Court through 2006, including more than 40 cases decided...