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Animal Sciences
This resource explores the wide-ranging diversity that exists within the animal kingdom. Entries examine how animals develop, animal ecology and behavior, and the connection between animals and humans. Also includes biographies of key scientists who have contributed to the study of animal life, as well as career opportunities within the field.
Beacham's Guide to the Endangered Species of North Amer...
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
A comprehensive collection of articles on all aspects of biological science, including its history and issues. Includes articles on biology-related careers and important individuals, as well as topics from active transport to zoology research. Amply illustrated with full-color photos and line drawings. Glossary illuminates scientific terms.
Blackbirch Kid's Visual Reference of the United States
More than 2,500 graphs, charts, maps, and photos.
Blackbirch Kid's Visual Reference of the World
More than 2,500 graphs, charts, maps, and photos.
Business Leader Profiles for Students
Covers 350 prominent individuals who have made significant contributions to business and industry.
Career eBook Collection
Customized collection of more than 250 electronic books for vocational needs. The Career eBook collection has been made available through the South Carolina State Library and DISCUS. Select “eBooks” from the right-hand menu on the initial screen.
Contemporary Fashion
Provides students and scholars with useful information on more than 400 fashion leaders from the 1940s to today. Fashion, Costume, and Culture: Clothing, Head wear, Body Decorations, and Footwear through the Ages - 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, head wear, body decorations, and footwear reflect the different cultural, religious, and societal beliefs.
Contemporary Novelists 7th ed., 2001
Biographical/critical essays on the most important living novelists writing in English worldwide.
Contemporary Poets 7th ed., 2001
Biographical and bibliographical information on 789 of the world's most important contemporary English-language poets, including 120 new to this edition. Entries include personal and career information, addresses, a detailed bibliography, a list of further reading sources, and more. Each entry also includes a signed critical essay covering each poet's career and works, written by an expert in the field.
Dictionary of American History
This authoritative work serves students, scholars, and general readers interested in a wide range of topics in American history, from the well studied and familiar to the obscure.
Encyclopedia of Climate and Weather
With more than 300 entries covering topics from acid rain to zonal circulation, the Encyclopedia of Climate and Weather is a comprehensive, up-to-date reference work on the past, present, and future of the global environment. Authored by leading scholars from around the world, the encyclopedia brings together information derived from recent advances in computing, physics, mathematics, the environmental sciences, and space technology.
Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol and Addictive Behavior, ...
New essays on contemporary socio-political topics such as the role of drugs and alcohol in the media, the prevalence of drugs in the international sports and fashion industries, the relationship between drug trafficking and terrorism, and the impact of the Internet on drug and alcohol use.
Encyclopedia of Espionage, Intelligence, and Security
A comprehensive, subject specific guide to the history, uses, scientific principles, and technologies of espionage, intelligence, and security, with special emphasis placed on the current ethical, legal, and social issues surrounding this very topical subject.
Encyclopedia of Population 2v, 2003
Coverage of demographic topics both in the core field and in neighboring disciplines. Designed to encompass 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 and problems of old-age support; the environmental impact of a dense population; the press for expanded reproductive rights; and much more.
Encyclopedia of Small Business, 4th edition
Provides how-to information that entrepreneurs can apply to their own business. 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, and human resource issues.
Fashion, Costume, and Culture: Clothing, Headwear, Body...
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.
Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, 3rd ed.
Current, unbiased information on alternative and complementary medical practices, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda, and osteopathy. Information on recommended therapies for specific disorders and diseases, medicinal uses for plants and herbs, are balanced by conclusions of studies on efficacy and analysis of current levels of acceptance by traditional scientists and doctors.
Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer, 3rd ed.
Survey of 120 cancers, cancer drugs, traditional and alternative treatments, side effects and diagnostic procedures.
Gale Encyclopedia of Children’s Health: Infancy through...
Provides in-depth coverage of pediatric diseases and disorders, along with issues related to physical and cognitive/behavioral development. Entries are written in language parents can understand while still providing enough depth to benefit today's health science students. The set, which covers every major body system, is arranged into five main entry types: Diseases & Disorders, Development, Immunizations, Drugs, and Procedures.