Facts on File Science Library

Rubin (library and information science, Kent State U.) introduces library and information science students and new professionals to the field. This edition has been reorganized, revised, and updated t

Makes available in concise form information on primary, non-artifactual collections in anthropology that are often exceptionally large and organizationally complex. Presents a list, by country and sta

This book is the culmination of over twenty years of work toward a pedagogical theory that promotes experiential learning of model-laden theory and inquiry in science. The book focuses as much on cour

Global science education is a reality at the end of the 20th century - albeit an uneven reality - because of tremendous technological and economic pressures. Unfortunately, this reality is rarely exam

This book addresses the challenges of organizing modern-day institutions, focusing on the management of intangible organizational resources of libraries through both library science and management the

Schultz-Jones (graduate reference librarian, Science and Technology Library, University of North Texas) gives step-by-step instructions for implementing an automation system, with advice on determinin

Science fiction has always confronted the concerns of society, and our concern over humanity's ecological impact on nature has inspired incredible stories for generations. In this new collection of st

This handbook provides thorough, up-to-date information on associations concerned with the fields of librarianship, information science and archives. The third, completely revised edition contains ove

Angelyn Stark has a secret.One day, her neighbor and friend, Nathan, saw something happen. Something between Angelyn and her stepfather. Then he told his grandmother, who was always looking out for An

Extraordinary pictures capture the beauty and power of our planet in action. Action-packed text explains the facts about eruptions and quakes, how they happen and how they affect the world. Simulate a

Science historian Applebaum (emeritus, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago) presents a translation of Jeremiah Horrocks' (1618-41) treatise on the 1639 transit of Venus across the face of the su

Get ready for a wild ride throughPLANET EARTH!This innovative series uses a mysterious scientific process to fuseHILARIOUS COMIC BOOK ACTIONwithMIND-BLOWING SCIENCE FACTS. It's sure to get a big reaction!Join Prof Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore mountain ranges, cloud formations, and crystal structures in this fun-filled, full-colour book. The Prof has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising. Kids will be laughing and gasping in equal measure.• Did you know that around 75% of the Earth's surface is covered by ocean?• Scientists are able to track the movement of tectonic plates using GPS?• The word "ozone" means "smelly" in Greek because the gas has a strong pong?Explore these big ideas-and so many more-in the hilarious series that's likeDog-Manmeets Steven Hawking. It's accessible. engaging, and ideal for children aged 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES:TheProfessor Kat's Science Factsseries follows Professor K

The science and practice of psychology has evolved around the world on different trajectories and timelines, yet with a convergence on the recognition of the need for a human science that can confront

This 2nd edition of the highly successful Global Library and Information Science presents an up-to-date review of international librarianship and library science through insightful and well written ch

Tella and Issa (library and information science, U. of Ilorin, Nigeria) examine library and information science in developing countries in Asia and Africa through 23 articles by librarians from such c

Information is a central topic in computer science, cognitive science and philosophy. In spite of its importance in the 'information age', there is no consensus on what information is, what makes it possible, and what it means for one medium to carry information about another. Drawing on ideas from mathematics, computer science and philosophy, this book addresses the definition and place of information in society. The authors, observing that information flow is possible only within a connected distribution system, provide a mathematically rigorous, philosophically sound foundation for a science of information. They illustrate their theory by applying it to a wide range of phenomena, from file transfer to DNA, from quantum mechanics to speech act theory.

Information is a central topic in computer science, cognitive science and philosophy. In spite of its importance in the 'information age', there is no consensus on what information is, what makes it possible, and what it means for one medium to carry information about another. Drawing on ideas from mathematics, computer science and philosophy, this book addresses the definition and place of information in society. The authors, observing that information flow is possible only within a connected distribution system, provide a mathematically rigorous, philosophically sound foundation for a science of information. They illustrate their theory by applying it to a wide range of phenomena, from file transfer to DNA, from quantum mechanics to speech act theory.

Horrocks (emeritus, School of Library and Information Sciences, Dalhousie U., Canada) presents 17 essays in which professional librarians reflect on librarianship and library science in terms of their

Praise for the previous edition:"Facts on File...More than 50 well-chosen and well-reproduced illustrations help bring Dicken's works alive. Highly recommended for Dickens enthusiasts and all literat

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