The Facts On File Companion to the British Short Story, a comprehensive reference to short fiction from Great Britain, Ireland, and the British Commonwealth, features some of the most popular writers
Nature has been cloning animals, cells, and molecules for millions of years. Scientists got into the act just 34 years ago when John Gurdon, a professor at Cambridge University in England, cloned a f
Although the science of ecology emerged only recently, it has a long ancestry. It begins in the 18th century with the story of Gilbert White, an English clergyman whose correspondence describing and
Some of the most significant and potentially devastating dangers to human and animal life come from sources we cannot see without the help of microscopes. Viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms
Educational, easy-to-do physical science activities that will show young readers more about the field of physical science. Using simple, easy to find materials, these activities will help readers bett
This addition to the Routledge Library of Modern Japan brings together the most significant studies in recent years on science, technology and research and development in Japan.Drawn from a broad rang
It was as part of a graduate program in library science at the University of Montreal that Cossette, now deceased, wrote this treatise on the intellectual foundation of the library profession, which w
Science as inquiry is the core of this dynamic, investigative, high-interest series which focuses on the science and technology used to solve real-life crimes and mysteries, and includes chapter summa
This is the second edition of Marvin N. Tolman’s bestselling book Hands-On Physical Science Activities for Grades K-6. Like all the books in The Science Problem-Solving Curriculum Library series, this
This fascinating book takes you on a journey to the Moon, the planets of the solar system and beyond; hands-on experiments show you how to make a dish antenna and simulate solar heat!
Praise for the previous editions:"For the most information in one source, The World Almanac remains the champion." American Library Association"...a powerhouse of statistics, facts, lists, and storie
Praise for the previous edition:"...clear and concise...broad in scope...do[es] an excellent job of providing accurate information for teens...belong[s] in any library serving young adults."—Sc
Library professionals and contributors in communications and library science give advice on promoting library use to the public, offering strategies for producing brochures using desktop technology, c
Public librarians are beginning to find that visits to their websites are exceeding visits to the physical library and that library users include both virtual and physical locations, depending on the
Scientists did not know what made people sick only 150 years ago. There were many theories of how and why illness spread, but none of them were accurate. Though very primitive microscopes had pe
An understanding of the science of light has led to ways of correcting faulty vision, and improving vision to study objects that are too small or too distant to be seen by the unaided eye. The perfor
Fashion discusses 20 careers in the fashion industry, from apparel industry workers to tailors.Careers profiled include:Apparel industry workersBuyersColor analysts and image consultantsCostume design
This is the second edition of Marvin N. Tolman’s bestselling book Hands-On Earth Science Activities for Grades K-6. Like all the books in The Science Problem-Solving Curriculum Library series, this re
This is the second edition of Marvin N. Tolman’s bestselling book Hands-On Life Science Activities for Grades K-6. Like all the books in The Science Problem-Solving Curriculum Library series, this rev
Performing Arts is a fun, full-color guide that examines 20 careers in the performing arts for creative individuals.Careers profiled include: ActorsChoreographersCircus performersClownsComediansCompos
"This book serves as a practical guide to fostering the kinds of environments and organizational structures that allow teams and individuals to accomplish technology projects; by including sections on
Service science is a new trans-disciplinary field that touches on subjects such as computer science, engineering, management, business, and the social and cognitive sciences. Research in service scie
A long-time children's librarian and library director, Sullivan (library and information science, Simmons College, Boston) follows his 2003 volume with a second on how librarians can counter the cultu
Writing covers 20 writing careers for anyone interested in having their work appear in books, magazines, newspapers, advertisements, radio, film, television, or online.Careers profiled include:Columni
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Today on almost every desk in every office sits a computer. Eighty years ago,desktops were equipped with a nonelectronic data processing machine: a card file. In Paper Machines,Markus Krajewski traces
This volume is of interest to science educators, graduate students, and classroom teachers. The book will also be an important addition to any scholarly library focusing on science education, science
Hoffman (library science, Sam Houston State U.) and Wood (U. of South Alabama Library System) offer this book for library school students and professionals on the compilation, revision, and implementa
