A colorful and exciting reference tool that covers it all from sports and animals to movies and TV.Praise for the previous editions:"Up to date and colorful enough for even the most TV- and Web-savvy
The story of early medicine is one of magic and sorcery, religion and prayers, shamans and surgeons, and ingenuity and experimentation. All manner of successes and failures also dot the backdrop of e
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
Most early civilizations were led by a strong ruler who dressed in a dramatic way to display his riches and power. Warriors used weapons and armor to defend their lands, and both men and women used n
Rich's evolution from published poet to wife and mother to published poet again and thence to feminism and activism runs parallel with what a number of women of the 1950s and 1960s experienced. She e
Daintith worked as a research chemist at the U. of London and as a research assistant at Oxford U., and has written many articles and compiled and edited a number of books. His reference text is desi
Focuses on the innovative business side of economics, discussing the types of business organizations, the role of market research, and creating and expanding a company.
This compendium of facts, maps, and statistics on subjects ranging from geography and science to politics and popular culture has been published since 1868. In addition to historical information, list
We are social animals. Social Psychology illustrates how psychologists have produced a startling array of knowledge about how people act and react in social situations. Social behaviors are affected b
Psychological scientists have identified various patterns of abnormal behavior and are beginning to understand some of the reasons behind them and how to treat people displaying them. The person we be
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
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
People undergo vast changes in a lifespan. Developmental Psychology shows how we change as we gradually move from infancy into childhood and, ultimately, through adulthood and old age. The processes o
People naturally react to and learn about the world around them without giving it much thought or, at times, even being aware that learning is taking place. Learning and Thinking describes how that le
According to scientists, the human brain is the most complex structure in the universe. The new Brain and Mind is a fascinating look at how psychologists have studied its structure and function extens
Filled with thousands of fascinating facts and an essential homework resource offering help on a wide range of subjects, this annual, full-color almanac has been completely updated and fully redesigne
How did the study of sociology develop? History and Theory focuses on the development of sociological theorists' ideas about society and social research over time. Ideas of major classical theorists s
The establishment, maintenance, and enforcement of the rules of social behavior are of fundamental concern for sociologists. Deviance and Crime is a brand-new, full-color guide that examines the defin
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Explores how modern advancements in communication, including e-mail, instant messaging, and social networks, have influenced communication in every type of setting, from schools to hospitals to busine
Focuses on the legal right to privacy, discusses the need for legislation to protect online privacy, and examines the ways companies try to protect the consumer.
Explores how computers have changed the workplace, from robotic computers used in manufacturing and electronic medical records to word processors and computer programming.
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Often called America's "original sin," slavery is arguably the greatest stain on the nation's history. Unfree African and African-American laborers contributed to the growth and development of the cou
The use of therapeutic drugs is on the rise in the United States, and many Americans use more than one prescription or over-the-counter drug for everything from minor aches and pains to life-sustainin
How do sociologists conduct research? Research Methods explores many of the quantitative and qualitative methods that sociologists use to learn about society. This new, full-color volume also explores
Social Structure examines the social order undergirding our advanced industrial society by exploring the recent evolution of major social institutions, including the economy, politics and government,
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Knowledge, Logic, and Science examines the philosophical study of knowledge, known as epistemology. Typical epistemological questions include the following: What is knowledge? How do we know what we k
Values and the Good Life examines axiology, which is the study of values. Axiology explores whether it is ever okay to tell a lie or to steal--and asks what makes certain actions right and others wron
Offers a historical introduction to Western philosophy, describing notable philosophers and movements such as Aristotle, Socrates, existentialism, analytic philosophy, and logical positivism.
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The Facts On File Companion to Shakespeare is the largest and most comprehensive student's guide to Shakespeare ever published. The primary goal of this new five-volume set is to make Shakespeare's po
Mary Shelley is best known for her classic novel Frankenstein, a literary masterpiece that remains one of the most frequently taught books in high school and college classrooms, but her other works of
