Gale Encyclopedia of Everyday Law - 2 Vol

This work is designed for the layperson who wants background information about legal issues and procedures that affect our everyday lives. It is not a dictionary, although it includes a glossary, and it is not a do-it-yourself legal guide. Approximately 200 articles provide historical information, brief descriptions of relevant federal laws and regulations, variations in state and some local laws, directions to print and electronic sources of additional...

Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine - 4 Vol

The fact that some alternative health treatments are now covered by health insurance is proof that they have entered the mainstream. The second edition of this set is "a one-stop source for alternative medical information" containing more than 800 articles covering 150 therapies, 275 diseases and conditions, and 300 herbs and other remedies. Alternative health practitioners, educators, pharmacists, and medical writers wrote the alphabetical, signed...

Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders - 2 Vol

The Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders is a unique and invaluable source for information regarding diseases and conditions of a genetic origin. This collection of nearly 400 entries provides in-depth coverage of disorders ranging from exceedingly rare to very well-known. In addition, several non-disorder entries have been included to facilitate understanding of common genetic concepts and practices such as Chromosomes, Genetic counseling, and...

Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer: A Guide to Cancer and Its Treatments - 2 Vol

The Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer: A Guide to Cancer and Its Treatments is a unique and invaluable source of information for anyone touched by cancer. This collection of over 450 entries provides in-depth coverage of specific cancer types, diagnostic procedures, treatments, cancer side effects, and cancer drugs. In addition, entries have been included to facilitate understanding of common cancer-related concepts, such as cancer biology, carcinogenesis,...

Britannica Encyclopedia of Art and Artists 9 Vol

A Comprehensive Encyclopedia covering the History of Art and ArtistsEncyclopaedia Britannica presents an exciting 9 volume set covering an array of visual art topics from the Renaissance to today's Modern Art. Vibrant images accentuate articles such as biographies on Pablo Picasso and Frida Kahlo and art movements on Photo Surrealism and Cubism. The many forms of art, from different cultures, are examined at great length in the 54 chapters that make...

2007 Compton's Encyclopedia by Britannica 26 Volumes

Premier reference source and homework helper for middle & high school• 2006 Teacher's Choice® Award Winner• Complete topic coverage: geography, math, biographies, social studies, science, and more• More than 50% new and revised content since 2004• FREE bonus resourcesWritten and visually designed for students ages 10-17, the 2007 Compton's by Britannica is packed with information young learners will find exciting and captivating. Dramatic pictures,...

My First Britannica ( 13 Vol )

Encyclopaedia Britannica presents an exciting new reference set for children ages 7-12. My First Britannica instills a look-it-up habit and captures the imaginations of young children with engaging photography, artwork, and information on the topics they love. Articles are geared to school subjects and are organized into 13 thematic volumes, including space, technology, people, the arts, countries of the world, plants, and animals.PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS-More...