Fully revised and updated, the sixth edition of this popular dictionary is the ideal reference resource for students of chemistry, either at school or at university. With over 4,700 entires - over 200 new to this edition - it covers all aspects of chemistry, from physical chemistry to biochemistry. The sixth edition boasts broader coverage in ...
Encompassing every mathematical term and concept of interest, The Facts On File Dictionary of Mathematics, Fourth Edition conveys information to students and general readers in a proven, accessible format. This fourth edition contains approximately 320 new entries, dozens of new photographs, new pronuciation symbols, a list of websites, and a ...
"The Biographical Encyclopedia of Scientists: Second Edition, 2 Volume Set" examines the lives and careers of noteworthy scientists and thinkers through the ages, illuminating the progress of science and its impact on society in general. From Aristotle and the beginnings of objective observations, to twentieth century giants, Freud and Hawking, ...
This best-selling dictionary has been fully revised by a team of computer specialists, making it the most up-to-date and authoritative guide to computing available. With expanded coverage of networking and databases, feature spreads on key topics, e.g. XML, and the addition of biographical entries, it is a comprehensive reference work encompassing ...
This is a major reference work of unique scope and depth of information. It is an important resource for students, educators, scientists, journalists, historians, and laymen who need clear, factual information on the lives and ideas of prominent figures in the history of science and medicine. Includes over 2,000 biographical entries and over half ...
Biochemistry is a dynamic and ever-expanding field of research with relevance to many other biosciences and to medicine. This dictionary offers concise explanations of over 2000 key terms in the field. It includes a network of cross-references and over 60 illustrations. It should be particularly relevant to AP Science students, and it contains a ...
This reference provides 1600 entries that explain such concepts as hardware, software, and applications. It also defines terms associated with the latest technology and advancements.
This dictionary, up to and including first-year university level, covers pure mathematics, statistics, probability theory, information theory, game theory, cybernetics logic and applied mathematics. In addition, a number of short biographies of major mathematicians are given.
This dictionary provides scientists, science writers, and all who work in scientific publishing with a clear style guide for the presentation of scientific information. In over 9,700 entries, it reflects widely accepted usage and follows the recommendations of international scientific bodies such as IUPAC and IUPAP. The dictionary gives clear ...
In its fourth edition, this dictionary contains 9000 entries on all aspects of science. Suitable for both students and non-scientists, it provides coverage of biology (including human biology), chemistry, physics, the earth sciences, and astronomy; short biographies of leading scientists; full-page illustration features on such subjects as El Nino ...
Authoritative and up-to-date, this is the perfect reference book for students of chemistry, whether at school or university. The fully revised new edition has over 1000 new entries and covers all the commonly encountered terms in chemistry, including physical chemistry and biochemistry. This book is intended for a-level students, their teachers, ...
The Facts on File "Dictionary of Mathematics" includes all the general terms of interest to the secondary school and ordinary reader. It explains the most important and commonly used terms in mathematics, illustrating the more complex concepts.
The Facts On File Dictionary of Environmental Science covers the terms and concepts used in the high school Advanced Placement course in environmental science. Like the subject - which is interdisciplinary and involves ideas from a number of fields of study - this volume deals with the science behind interrelationships of the natural world as well ...
Inorganic chemistry is one of two fairly distinct parts of chemistry, the other being organic chemistry. It is generally studied separately from organic chemistry and, above a certain level, students use different textbooks for the two branches of the discipline. The Facts On File Dictionary of Inorganic Chemistry provides quick access and ...
"The Facts On File Dictionary of Astronomy, Fifth Edition" is a new edition in the "Dictionary Science" series. This volume uses clear descriptions of different celestial bodies, observational techniques and instruments, and scientific and mathematical theories by which other dictionaries in this discipline have been measured. Now in its fifth ...
The Facts On File Dictionary of Physics, Fourth Edition clearly explains the language and terms that play an integral part in this important branch of science. Completely updated and revised, this edition includes approximately 320 new entries, new photographs, new pronuciation symbols, a listing of websites, and a bibliography. Current entries ...
Completely updated and revised, the fourth edition of The Facts On File Dictionary of Chemistry examines this popular science subject in clear, easy-to-follow prose. Approximately 280 new entries have been added to reflect new information, and current entries and back matter have been revised as needed. Pronuciation symbols are now included, and ...
Spanning the world and its history, this is an anthology of over 20,000 quotations arranged both thematically and biographically. It contains entries from all areas of contemporary society, including television, radio, music, advertising, art and the cinema.
Computers are more prevalent in our daily lives than ever before, yet many people are unfamiliar with the concepts and technology of computer science. "The Facts On File Dictionary of Computer Science, Revised Edition" provides more than 2,400 updated and revised, cross-referenced entries that explain such fundamental concepts as hardware, ...
The principal features of this minidictionary include: coverage of commonly encountered terms and concepts in chemistry and biochemistry, background information to entries, line drawings and cross references.
Drawn from the Bloomsbury quotations database, this expanded edition covers more than 700 themes on a wide range of topics. Some of these are familiar, such as love, death, success, failure and sex. The book also includes many unusual subjects, such as pop music, healthy living, the environment, last words and repartee. Each quotation includes its ...
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