Chronicles historical events and personalities of the 1950s in a year-by-year account, focusing primarily on the United States, and including firsthand accounts from diaries, speeches, letters, and ne
In order to obtain financial well-being, students should determine if their financial goals are in sync with their education and career goals. Education and Careers discusses various education and car
Natural disasters shape lives and economies through loss and devastation. In 2008, natural disasters killed more than 220,000 people worldwide and caused $200 billion in damages. This was the third m
The 1980s were years of excess and achievement, of economic turmoil for some, and economic advancement for others. The decade is often associated with greed, conspicuous consumption, and a return to
Tennessee Williams is one of the most captivating and popular playwrights of the 20th century. Williams is known for his beautiful and sensitive characterizations, his use of poetic realism and irony
Looks at the origins and teachings of Islam, American Muslim history, Muslim life and culture in the United States, prominent American Muslims, and the issues that confront Muslims in this country.
Over the last 60 years, environmental politics and policy have shaped the modern world and sparked some of the most controversial and complicated disputes in American history. On issues from toxic che
An invaluable reference, Encyclopedia of Marine Science explores the principal areas and issues of this core science discipline in more than 600 entries, 20 essays, and more than 200 black-and-white
During the three decades between 1890 and 1920, the United States entered the modern era and considered how to meet its new realities-its diverse urban industrial society and its enlarged world power
The traditional songs, dances, and legends of ordinary people in the United States have long served as a means of communication and a source of entertainment. Each group brought its unique song and d
This volume in the new A History of Fashion and Costume set looks at the mainstream fashions among the nobility and upper classes in Europe and America. In the 18th century women's fashions became sh
Once stretching from Vienna in the north to Iraq and Yemen in the south, the Ottoman Empire has played an integral role in the history of Eurasia and the Middle East. The dynamics and complexity of t
Offers a historical introduction to Western philosophy, describing notable philosophers and movements such as Aristotle, Socrates, existentialism, analytic philosophy, and logical positivism.
Careers in Focus: Financial Services, Fourth Edition profiles 20 careers in the accounting, banking, and insurance industries.Job profiles include:Accountants and auditorsActuariesBank examinersFinanc
Explores how computers have changed the workplace, from robotic computers used in manufacturing and electronic medical records to word processors and computer programming.
Covers key personalities, landmark performances, recordings, songs, experimental compositions, musical instruments, social and historical issues, and record companies for seven major musical branches.
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.
Praise for the previous editions:"...well written and engagingly contemporary. Recommended..."—Choice"...suitable for high school, public, and academic libraries."—American Reference Book
American history is marked by various assemblies, gatherings, marches, and demonstrations, as well as organizations, societies, political parties, advocacy groups, and also declarations, petitions, g
Praise for the previous edition:"...recommended...a worthwhile purchase for academic and larger public libraries..." Booklist, starred review "The articles are readable and accurate..." American Refer
Encyclopedia of Mathematics is a useful reference providing current and accurate information on the subject for high school and college students. Comprehensive coverage includes significant discoveri
Provides cultural, historical, and social contexts for the study of English literature, covering leaders, laws, social movements, scientific developments, religious changes, and the details of everyda
Praise for the previous edition: "Recommended."—Choice "...well written, well researched, and useful..."—Booklist "Students interested in African American issues and politics in general w
Long considered the majority of the United States' population, European Americans originally arrived to the continent from many disparate places and linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Beginning wit
Praise for the previous edition:"...outstanding...highly recommended...for high school libraries and public libraries alike." —Midwest Book ReviewThe 1920s constituted a decade of change and cont
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
Examines the history of German immigration to America, including the reasons for leaving Germany, where they settled, and the customs and traditions they contributed to American culture.
Scientists categorize the chemical elements as metals, nonmetals, and metalloids largely based on the elements' abilities to conduct electricity at normal temperatures and pressures, but there are ot
"... concise and interesting accounts of the [history] of ... Argentina ... most appropriate for university collections and could be used as [a textbook] for undergraduate classes in Latin American s
Encyclopedia of Physical Science discusses concepts that unify the physical sciences with life, Earth, and space science. Examining topics such as natural hazards, global challenges, and the history
A comprehensive resource on the ocean's inhabitants presents living things in their physical habitats, emphasizing the relationship between marine biology and marine ecology, and the impact humans hav
Encyclopedia of Biology is a reference that provides current and accurate information on the subject for high school and college students. Comprehensive coverage includes significant discoveries in b
Discusses the history of Greek immigration to the United States and covers key issues, including the reasons for immigration, the struggles faced, and how the culture influenced Americans.
Discusses the history of Mexican immigration to the United States and covers key issues, including the reasons for immigration, the struggles faced, and how the culture influenced Americans.
Discusses the history of Italian immigration to the United States and covers key issues, including the reasons for immigration, the struggles faced, and how the culture influenced Americans.
