Science

This second volume in the popular "Watkins Dictionary" series is filled with fascinating explanations for all things magical, from spells and secret rituals to mythical creatures. More than just handy reference, the many definitions and articles here--including pieces on Kabbalah, Tarot, and Gnostic... More

Everybody is intrigued by ideas such as the Big Bang and black holes, and we all want to know how we fit into the Universe at large. Companion to the Cosmos is a user-friendly guide which nobody interested in the world around us can afford to be without.... More

The Encyclopedic Dictionary Of Plant Breeding And RelatedSubjects is the first comprehensive book that contains clear and usefuldefinitions of the terms associated with plant breeding and relatedscientific/technological disciplines. This well-organized guide defines all ofthe jargon surrounding this... More

Now in its third edition, this superb and highly-acclaimed dictionary includes over 4000 in-depth entries on scientific and technical terminology associated with environmental protection and resource management. In addition, it contains numerous illustrations, more international case studies than pr... More

More than 40 million people worldwide are blind, and more than 120 million people struggle with disabling low vision. Advances in research have produced many new treatments and technologies to aid the blind and vision impaired. The Encyclopedia of Blindness and Vision Impairment, Second Edition prov... More

Is ALUMINIUM bad for you? What is an ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM? Is there an effective substitute for CHLORINE BLEACH? Answers to these and many other questions are in this invaluable guide to managing a company's environmental performance. It assesses the benefits and risks of hundreds of prod... More

To coincide with her long-awaited return to Pakistani politics, a stunningly clear and convincing assessment of relations between Islam and the West -- how we got here and where we go now.... More

Correlated to the science curriculum in grades 5-8, the Britannica Illustrated Science Library is a visually compelling set that covers earth science, life science, and physical science in 16 volumes. Created for ages 10 and up, each volume provides an overview on a subject and thoroughly explains i... More

The telecommunications industry is going through challenging times, and this extensively revised second edition is the resource every telecom professional needs to meet these challenges head on and to thrive in today's telecom industry.The telecommunications industry is going through challenging tim... More

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This reference contains more than 7,500 polymeric material terms, including the names of chemicals, processes, formulae, and analytical methods that are used frequently in the polymer and engineering fields. In view of the evolving partnership between physical and life sciences, this title includes ... More