This is the most popular paperback dictionary of physics available. Comprehensive and up-to-date, this is the ideal reference tool for students of physics, either at school or at university. Containing many new entries, and now with biographies of key scientists, it covers all commonly encountered terms and concepts of physics. There are over 3 ...
This accessible guide is a perfect source of reference for all those with an interest in finance, providing a companion volume to A Dictionary of Business and A Dictionary of Accounting. Invaluable for students and professionals in the fields of finance and banking, it is also ideal for private investors and readers of the financial pages. Fully ...
This best-selling dictionary contains over 9,000 entries on all aspects of science. Ideal for both students and non-scientists alike, it provides comprehensive coverage of biology (including human biology), chemistry, physics, the earth sciences, and astronomy. Other features include short biographies of leading scientists, full page illustrated ...
Comprehensive and up to date, this fourth edition should be a useful reference tool for students of physics, either at school or at university. Containing over 4000 clear and precise entries, and now with biographies of key scientists, it covers all the commonly encountered terms and concepts of physics. New entries include group theory, ...
With over 5000 entries, this handbook includes information on well-known musicians and pieces of music, instruments and musical terms, dances and musical institutions.
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This dictionary provides an explanation of the basic vocabulary of physics, chemistry, mathematics and astronomy, with a smattering of the words used in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology. All numerical information is given in s1 units. The dictionary is designed as a student's handbook and for the specialist outside his own field, as ...
The third edition of the Dictionary of Business is a wide-ranging and informative guide to all areas of modern business. Completely revised and updated, with over 6,500 entries covering terms from marketing to taxation and accounting, business strategy to international finance, human resources management to banking, this dictionary will prove ...
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From "abominable snowman" to "zoo daddy", this dictionary supplies the details behind the origins and meanings of 5000 words and phrases which define the 20th century. New words and phrases included in this new edition include "AIDS terrorist", "Mexican wave" and "condom fatigue".
This reference of 8000 entries explores words, phrases and events that have come into use since 1900, covering slang terms, acronyms, idioms, catchphrases and new expressions. Details are supplied on words from both sides of the Atlantic as well as from elsewhere in the English-speaking world.
This dictionary provides scientists, science writers, and all who work in scientific publishing with a clear and concise style guide for the presentation of scientific information. Reflecting widely accepted usage and following the recommendations of such international scientific bodies as IUPAC and IUPAP, the dictionary offers guidance on ...
This one-volume encyclopedia is constantly revised to meet the requirements of readers. Particular attention is paid to science technology and commerce. In addition, there are numerous biographies, with emphasis on 20th century celebrities, the arts, politics and sport.
This book not only offers a sound and proven philosophy for designing and building software, it explores the dialog between designer and software engineer, and offers insights which when applied will facilitate a higher degree of collaboration between them. With a minimal understanding of the values and motivations of one another, these people are ...
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