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Encyclopedia of Women in the Ancient World by Joyce E. Salisbury 9781576070925
Booksplease Price: £81.03An extensive and fascinating collection of stories featuring both famous and everyday women, giving a well-rounded view of the lives of women in the ancient world. When did women first become... -
School Vouchers and Privatization: A Reference Handbook by Danny K. Weil 9781576073469
Booksplease Price: £66.27Explore this controversial approach to education, its practical applications, successes, and failures in a straightforward guide that covers every facet of the issue, from for-profit schools to... -
GMO Food: A Reference Handbook by David E. Newton 9781610696852
Booksplease Price: £52.01Providing an exhaustive background on the history of genetically modified organism (GMO) crops and foods as well as the controversies surrounding these products, this book allows readers to develop... -
DNA Technology: A Reference Handbook, 2nd Edition by David E. Newton 9781440850479
Booksplease Price: £61.61This accessibly written book introduces readers to DNA-one of the most important technologies for the manipulation of all forms of life, from simple bacteria to plants and animals. It also addresses... -
Legislating Morality in America: Debating the Morality of Controversial U.S. Laws and Policies by Donald P. Haider-Markel 9781440849701
Booksplease Price: £85.95This title undertakes an impartial, authoritative, and in-depth examination of the moral arguments and ideas behind the laws and policies that govern personal, corporate, and government behavior in... -
The Civil War on Film by Peg A. Lamphier 9781440866623
Booksplease Price: £56.13The Civil War on Film informs high-school and college readers interested in Civil War film history on issues that arise when film viewers confuse entertainment with historical accuracy.The nation's... -
The 100 Worst Military Disasters in History by John T. Kuehn 9781440862687
Booksplease Price: £86.45The 100 Worst Military Disasters in History is a fascinating collection that educators, students, and historians will all find useful in helping them understand the causes and consequences of the... -
Encyclopedia of the Wars of the Roses by John A. Wagner 9781851093588
Booksplease Price: £76.11This authoritative A-Z encyclopedia of the Wars of the Roses provides accurate and concise descriptions of the major battles and events and the principal historical figures and issues involved. For... -
Hillary Clinton: A Life in American History by Kathleen Gronnerud 9781440874178
Booksplease Price: £55.95Explore the life experiences, influences, and personal views of Hillary Clinton from her childhood in 1950s suburban Chicago to her presidential run in 2016.While numerous volumes have been written... -
Faces around the World: A Cultural Encyclopedia of the Human Face by Margo DeMello 9781598846171
Booksplease Price: £85.95This book provides a comprehensive examination of the human face, providing fascinating information from biological, cultural, and social perspectives.Our faces identify who we are-not only what we... -
Ethnic Groups of North, East, and Central Asia: An Encyclopedia James B. Minahan 9781610690171
Booksplease Price: £87.23Covering countries ranging from Afghanistan and China to Kazakhstan and Russia, this encyclopedia supplies detailed information and informed perspectives, enabling readers to comprehend Asian ethnic... -
Handbook of Mesoamerican Mythology by Kay Almere Read 9780874369984
Booksplease Price: £66.27Critically acclaimed introduction of broad scope to the myths of Mesoamerica from ancient times to the present.Critically acclaimed introduction of broad scope to the myths of Mesoamerica from... -
Nepal and Bangladesh: A Global Studies Handbook by Nanda R. Shrestha 9781576072851
Booksplease Price: £72.32This authoritative, thorough volume covers a broad range of topics from history to culture to current struggles in these fascinating countries.Often overshadowed on the world stage by issues... -
Food Safety: A Reference Handbook, 3rd Edition by Nina E. Redman 9781440852626
Booksplease Price: £56.97Presenting compelling and current information about some of the most important food safety issues, this book is an invaluable reference for anyone interested in avoiding foodborne disease or... -
Humans and Animals: A Geography of Coexistence by Julie Urbanik
Booksplease Price: £93.42An engaging and at times sobering look at the coexistence of humans and animals in the 21st century and how their sometimes disparate needs affect environments, politics, economies, and culture... -
Canada's Diverse Peoples: A Reference Sourcebook by J. M. Bumsted 9781576076729
Booksplease Price: £66.27From Canada's profound racism in the 19th and early 20th centuries to its radical shift in immigration policy in the 1960s, this one-of-a-kind reference explores the past 1,000 years of ethnicity in... -
Water in the West: A Reference Handbook Jacqueline Vaughn 9798216182627
Booksplease Price: £61.61Water use and conservation in the American West have long been shaped by a host of geographic, environmental, political and economic factors. Today, though, serious questions are being raised about... -
Animals and Science: A Guide to the Debates by Niall Shanks 9781576072462
Booksplease Price: £81.03Animals and Science examines the debates, from the Renaissance to the present, surrounding issues of animal rights, consciousness, and self-awareness.Animals and Science examines what science has... -
Persian Gulf War Encyclopedia: A Political, Social, and Military History by Spencer C. Tucker 9781610694155
Booksplease Price: £87.23Ideal for high school and college-level readers as well as students attending military academies and general audiences, this encyclopedia covers the details of the Persian Gulf War as well as the... -
Queen Victoria: A Biographical Companion by Helen Rappaport 9781851093557
Booksplease Price: £56.93This resource covers the life, times, and relationships of Queen Victoria, providing information about her children, her personal interests, the historic times in which she ruled, and the leaders she... -
Encyclopedia of Folk Medicine: Old World and New World Traditions by Gabrielle Hatfield 9781576078747
Booksplease Price: £76.11A wide-ranging compilation on the materia medica of the ordinary people of Britain and North America, comparing practices in both places. Informative and engaging, yet authoritative and well... -
On the Job: An Encyclopedia of Unique Occupations around the World Margo DeMello 9798216195016
Booksplease Price: £30.54This one-volume encyclopedia examines jobs and occupations from around the world that are unique and out of the ordinary, from bike fishermen in the Netherlands and professional wedding guests in... -
Voting Rights in America: Primary Documents in Context by Bridgett A. King 9781440871542
Booksplease Price: £86.73Through primary sources, this volume examines the history, evolution, and major contemporary controversies associated with voting rights in the United States, devoting particular attention to... -
Community Colleges: A Reference Handbook by David Levinson 9781576077665
Booksplease Price: £43.34The only overview of research on the uniquely American community college system, which is increasingly becoming the site of entry for students seeking a higher education.This new volume shows why... -
Vietnam: A Global Studies Handbook by Shelton Woods 9781576074169
Booksplease Price: £56.13The only handbook on Vietnam that combines colorful, discursive chapters and supporting reference materials.Beginning with a lengthy introduction to Vietnam's past, this book traces the historical... -
When Good Companies Go Bad: 100 Corporate Miscalculations and Misdeeds by Donald W. Beachler 9781610694049
Booksplease Price: £56.97Covering the entire world of business from heavy industry to the financial houses of Wall Street, this book shines a spotlight on 100 of the most infamous cases of misconduct and malfeasance in... -
Re-Framers: 170 Eccentric, Visionary, and Patriotic Proposals to Rewrite the U.S. Constitution by John R. Vile 9781610697330
Booksplease Price: £82.27This book is the most comprehensive review of all the major proposals to rewrite, revise, or even replace the U.S. Constitution, covering more than 170 proposals from the nation's beginnings to the... -
Unreasonable Searches and Seizures: Rights and Liberties under the Law by Otis H. Stephens 9781851095032
Booksplease Price: £66.27A timely, historical look at Fourth Amendment jurisprudence, covering more than two centuries of search-and-seizure law, from landmark judicial decisions to enduring controversies.Unreasonable... -
Islam in America: Exploring the Issues by Craig Considine
Booksplease Price: £35.84A valuable resource for readers interested in the role of Islam in contemporary U. S. politics and society, this first-of-its kind reference synthesizes Islamic teachings, the example of Prophet... -
The Peoples of the Caribbean: An Encyclopedia of Archaeology and Traditional Culture by Nicholas J. Saunders 9781576077016
Booksplease Price: £81.03A true "first," this encyclopedia is the only comprehensive guide ever published on the archaeology and traditional culture of the Caribbean.In The Peoples of the Caribbean, archaeologist Nicholas J... -
Freedom of Speech: Documents Decoded by David L. Hudson 9781440842504
Booksplease Price: £81.77Detailed yet highly readable, this book explores essential and illuminating primary source documents that provide insights into the history, development, and current conceptions of the First... -
Global Pandemic Threats: A Reference Handbook by Michael C. LeMay 9781440842825
Booksplease Price: £56.43This book offers an accessible reference on epidemic and pandemic diseases that provides background information and history, explains why pandemics are a newly emerging threat, identifies the... -
Personal Perspectives: World War I Timothy C. Dowling 9781851095650
RRP: £80.00Booksplease Price: £71.19This captivating collection of first-hand accounts brings to life the "War to End All Wars." Personal Perspectives: World War I offers a unique and unprecedented view of the Great War through the... -
Youth Sports in America: The Most Important Issues in Youth Sports Today by Skye Arthur-Banning 9781440843013
Booksplease Price: £81.53Written by a former Olympic consultant, this book examines youth sports in America today, from institutions that dominate organized youth sports to high-profile controversies ranging from burnout and... -
Encyclopedia of Barbarian Europe: Society in Transformation by Michael Frassetto 9781576072639
Booksplease Price: £76.11The first comprehensive reference work devoted exclusively to this dark, but critical, period in the history of Western civilization. In the Encyclopedia of Barbarian Europe, medieval expert Michael... -
Rainforests of the World: A Reference Handbook, 2nd Edition by Kathlyn Gay 9781576074244
Booksplease Price: £51.21This authoritative volume examines the reasons for rainforest destruction, the effects of deforestation on indigenous plant and animal life, and the policies and actions that are currently being... -
Inspired by True Events: An Illustrated Guide to More Than 500 History-Based Films, 2nd Edition by Robert Niemi 9781610691970
Booksplease Price: £91.66An up-to-date and indispensable guide for film history buffs of all kind, this book surveys more than 500 major films based on true stories and historical subject matter. When a film is described as... -
Hillary Clinton: A Life in American History Kathleen Gronnerud 9798216195177
Booksplease Price: £23.65Explore the life experiences, influences, and personal views of Hillary Clinton from her childhood in 1950s suburban Chicago to her presidential run in 2016.While numerous volumes have been written... -
Popular Tales and Fictions by Christine Goldberg 9781576076163
Booksplease Price: £46.85Clouston's classic study of international folktales, their common origins, and their cultural variations is updated with new research.This classic study of popular tales and fictions is a global map... -
Environmental Geography: People and the Environment by Leslie A. Duram 9781440856105
Booksplease Price: £81.03Explores the complex relationship humans have with the environment. It is one of both responsibility-including the sustainable or unsustainable management of natural resources-and emotion, like the...