Study of the weather and climate helps students understand weather conditions and the science behind weather research. Temperature, barometric pressure, wind, and precipitation are just a few of the
Psychologists use diverse methods to study thought and behavior. Methods and Measurements highlights the different ways that psychology researchers ask questions and how they attempt to answer them. T
Psychological ideas originated in ancient philosophy, but psychology entered the realm of science just over a century ago with applications to help people shortly afterward.History, Perspectives, and
This reference contains in-depth profiles of more than 70 jobs in the radio business, such as disc jockey, program director, publicist, and advertising account representative. The profiles are grouped
The Internet has radically altered modern life over the past 20 years. People can learn about or buy almost anything online, and they can do so from the comfort of their homes. However, with the
Praise for the previous edition:"...user-friendly...there's plenty of solid information here."—BooklistEvery sexual encounter presents the risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease, and un
Although it only lasted a few centuries, the Inca Empire quickly became one of the world's most famous pre-Columbian centers of power. Handbook to Life in the Inca World is a comprehensive and access
From the Publisher: "A Brief History of Brazil, Second Edition comes at a crucial time in Brazil's history. In the past seven years since the first edition of this book was published, the country has
As the single largest preventable cause of untimely death, tobacco use kills hundreds of thousands prematurely each year. A host of new laws has increased taxes on cigarettes and restricted smoking i
Philip Roth is one of the greatest and most controversial American authors alive. A literary sensation since the publication of Goodbye, Columbus in 1959, Roth has continued to produce striking and o
The issue of censorship remains prevalent in today's society, taking on many different forms-from suppressing individuals' rights to speak freely and read what they choose to curtailing the independe
George Orwell is one of the great writers of the 20th century, famous for his direct and powerful style as well as for his fictional condemnations of totalitarianism.The new Critical Companion to Geo
There are enormous reserves of energy in the winds and the tides and in the temperature difference between the upper and lower regions of the oceans. If the energy produced from wind and water were c
Praise for the previous edition:"...a wide scope...Recommended." Choice"...a valuable addition to almost all library collections...a fun book to browse...a scholarly resource." Reference Reviews"Libr
Whether as poets, essayists, biographers, or editors, American women have had a long and important history as writers. Through writing, countless American women have told their own stories, the stori
Praise for the previous edition:"Notable for its large format and attractive design…well written…maps are well chosen and clear…recommended for secondary school or lower-division un
Praise for the previous edition:"This very readable collection of essays and sketches is a useful quick reference point to begin research...Recommended for general audiences." Library Journal"...a to
Providing a new perspective on women in the classical world, A to Z of Ancient Greek and Roman Women, Revised Edition includes more than 500 fascinating life stories ranging from pagan Greece in the
The Earth has experienced many episodes of dramatic climate change over the years. Scientists warn that the planet is currently becoming warmer at a rapid pace and there will be significant consequen
Asteroids and comets are space objects that orbit the Sun. When they enter the Earth's atmosphere, they often make a streak of light known as a meteor, and if they are not burned up in the atmosphere
