Encyclopedias

The updated version of the classic guide to bodybuilding includes more than one thousand step-by-step photographs and illustrations, the latest data on diet and nutrition, sports-related injuries, and much more. Reprint.... More

Review"The volume is easy to use, complete, with excellent bibliographic references; it has been superb over the years in reflecting and including new developments in literary-critical practices.""I began using the Abrams Glossary more than 10 years ago, largely because of my respect for Abrams hims... More

Ripleys Believe It Or Not: The Remarkable Revealed is the 4th title in this annual series, and is the biggest and best yet. It is full of incredible bizarre facts, stories, interviews, and features, all proudly displayed in a stunning bright new design. New features include: Collections full-page fe... More

The Mafia Encyclopedia, third edition offers an unflinching survey of the mob`s most influential personalities; their power struggles, crimes and rackets; and their unique culture and jaragon. Completely updated to cover the five main Mafia families, the history of the Mafia, current cases, internat... More

These are handy and thorough guides with knowledgeable text and hundreds of full color photographs and illustrations.... More

Thoroughly revised and expanded, this accessible single-volume reference features a foreword by an expert in neuropsychology and will serve lay readers and medical professionals alike. More than 600 clear, concise entries explore such topics as the anatomy of the brain the role of the brain in the c... More

How often have you been instructed to strike when the iron is hot? Or advised that a good name is better than precious ointment? Or warned that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy? Where do such colorful expressions originate and how did they enter the English language? The Viva-Facts on File... More

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports that more than 28 million Americans are deaf or hard of hearing over 30 million more are exposed to dangerous levels of noise. Levels of hearing impairment vary from mild but important loss of sensitivity to a total loss of... More

In a society preoccupied with thinness and quick-fix dieting, it is no surprise that more and more people-especially girls and young women-suffer from various types of eating disorders and different forms of obesity. Long misunderstood, eating disorders have become commonplace and widely recognized ... More

Do you avoid anything connected with the number thirteen, think it lucky when a black cat crosses your path and unlucky to see the new moon through glass? Belief in superstitions links us with a time when everyday events and objects had magical significance. A treasure trove of fascinating informati... More

From the classical to the contemporary, this is a comprehensive, systematic and accessible encyclopedia of the phenomenon known as 'Hinduism'. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of the religion and its texts, Klostermaier presents the theoretical and practical aspects of Hinduism that render this mo... More