Readers of this expansive, three-volume encyclopedia will gain scientific, sociological, and demographic insight into the complex relationship between plants and humans across history.
"Nation Shapes: The Story behind the World's BorderS" examines the importance of country boundaries, the disconnects between these borders, related factors such as cultures, religions, and economies,
This book presents a comprehensive overview of global courtship and marriage customs, from ancient history to contemporary society, demonstrating the vast differences as well as the similarities acros
This two-volume set presents information and images of the varied clothing and textiles of cultures around the world, allowing readers to better appreciate the richness and diversity of human culture
This book helps teachers and teacher librarians effectively collaborate to teach students the concept of the Big6 and complete research projects in meaningful and memorable ways.
The vital importance of literacy is underscored by ongoing study that continually refines the understanding of best practices. Both research and results fuel this updated edition. Insisting that liter
100 years ago, college tuition at prestigious Ivy League colleges such as Harvard and Brown was about $130 per year. Even when adjusted for inflation, today's cost of higher education has increased dr
This book examines a pivotal period in ancient human history: the fall of the Roman Empire and the birth of a new European civilization in the early Middle Ages.
This book tackles the assumptions behind common understandings of religious nationalism, exploring the complex connections between religion, nationalism, conflict, and conflict transformation.
This encyclopedia is a unique collection of entries covering the arrival, adaptation, and integration of immigrants into American culture from the 1500s to 2010.
This book examines the history and practice of cooking in what is now the United States from approximately the 15th century to the present day, covering everything from the hot-stone cooking technique
"Vietnam War: The Essential Reference Guide" provides a compendium of the key people, places, organizations, treaties, and events that make up the history of the war, explaining its causes, how it was
This book provides a holistic consideration of climate change that goes beyond pure science, fleshing out the discussion by considering cultural, historical, and policy-driven aspects of this importan
To what extent does a person's own success result in social transformation? This book offers 100 answers, providing thought-provoking examples of how American culture was shaped within a crucial time
Americans are becoming more cognizant of the importance of mental wellness as incidents of bullying, random shootings, and eating disorders pervade our society. This comprehensive resource provides an
This work provides a comprehensive understanding of sexual violence and abuse, a pervasive and persistent social problem plaguing millions of women, children, and men across the globe.
This book provides an up-to-date and comprehensive reference tool for understanding the latest developments in national and international terrorism—one of the most pressing security challenges facing
This three-volume encyclopedia explores the evolution of green ideology and eco-friendly practices in contemporary American culture, ranging from the creation of regional and national guidelines for g
This reference book looks at ancient Greek (490-323 BCE) military history, up to and including the battles of Alexander the Great. It is edited by Lee L. Brice (history, Western Illinois U.). The book
This three-volume set for general readers and students in high school and up consists of 800 entries and 146 primary source documents, revealing both American and Mexican perspectives of the war. From
From India to Australia and from Cambodia to Tonga, to describe the myriad ethnicities and cultures within the region of South Asia and the Pacific as "diverse" would be a gross understatement. The mo
For the first 69 pages, Haupert (economics, U. of WI--La Crosse) provides an extensive introduction to the background and history of the entertainment industry, including subjects like the relative co
Intended as a student encyclopedia, this is the third reference book of its type by editor Priscilla Roberts (history, U. of Hong Kong). This one focuses on the history of World War II. The book is co
For high school students, undergraduates, scholars, and general readers, Warner (sociology and criminal justice, Texas A&M International U.) examines how women's patterns of offending have changed
Hanold (sport administration and leadership, Seattle U.) offers a handbook for high school and undergraduate students, scholars, and general readers that focuses on sports and issues of global concern
Herrera-Sobek (Chicana/o studies, U. of California, Santa Barbara) offers a three-volume encyclopedia for students, scholars, and general readers on the oral traditions, customs, material culture, arc
Brunvald (emeritus, English, U. of Utah) provides a revised edition of his encyclopedia of urban legends, those popular 'true stories' that are more likely to have little if any basis in fact. Origina
This five-volume set is organized in an interesting manner and was prepared in response to the editors' classroom observations that students need a resource that provides a solid frame of reference fo
The intended audience includes students--high school level and above--as well as general readers and scholars of the period seeking a first-stop reference. As the publisher's senior fellow in military
This accessible reference for general readers and students in high school and up uses plain language to explain the complex political, historical, and cultural realities behind the continued use of ch
Part of a series providing straight forward, well organized background and reference information on a variety of contemporary issues in politics and culture, this volume on medical tourism explores th
Of interest to students of twentieth-century foreign policy and the Cold War, this reference volume on the Cuban Missile Crisis provides a collection of encyclopedic entries covering the events, theme
Writing primarily for laymen and students, Jurinski (U. of Portland) reviews tax reform issues in the United States, concentrating on the political aspects of the question over technical issues. He pr
