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From the ancient world to modern times, the courtroom has been a stage for riveting, historic, and sensational drama. Often seen as a microcosm of the concerns of the community at the time, trials off
Throughout the world, countries are battling soaring food prices, food-borne illnesses, food shortages and undernourishment, and the detrimental effects of certain farming and manufacturing practices
Volcanic eruptions are some of the most spectacular of all natural phenomena, yet they are also among the most dangerous geological hazards. Eruptions may send blocks of rock, ash, and gas tens of th
More than 30 new germs affecting humans have emerged in recent decades, bringing with them deadly new diseases, such as avian flu, Ebola, and SARS. At the same time, weaponized viruses such as anthra
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The Facts On File Dictionary of Environmental Science, Third Edition contains more than 5,000 cross-referenced entries, reflecting the breadth of the field, which includes agriculture, biology, chemi
The definitive reference to world writers from ancient times through the 20th century, this three-volume set presents the broad spectrum of world literature's great contributors. Hundreds of entries o
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The Middle East has been one of the most troubled regions in modern history. Terrorism and wars plague not only its nations, but the international community as well. In response, the U
The four parts in this reference consist of a glossary of 350 terms commonly used in algebra, 100 brief biographies of people who have made important contributions to the art and science of mathematic
The quintessential "foreigners," Asians in the United States have encountered both fear of the commercial and military prowess of their home countries and complacency about their lot as members of a p
Offers biographical profiles of 250 American writers born between 1600 and 1969, including poets, novelists, essayists, short story writers, and dramatists, indexed by literary genre, literary movemen
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