Alarmed and more than a little chagrined at the massive gaps in his personal knowledge base, Jacobs sets for himself a suitably daunting, and some might say insane, task: to fill in the holes in his Ivy-league education by reading the Encyclopaedia Britannica from A to Z.
Packed full of new information, this book has become one of the bestselling Bible reference tools since its publication in 1991. This revised, updated, and expanded edition offers greater value to Bible students and teachers with 250 new articles, maps, charts, and 90 new contributors.
Drawing on the best of centuries-old wisdom and modern knowledge and supported by the latest scientific investigation, "Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine" explains the principles of natural medicine and outlines their application through the safe and effective use of herbs, vitamins, minerals, diet, and nutrition.
Learn all about the magical properties of crystals, gems and metals! Cunningham reveals the secrets of over 100 different gems and metals, describing what they look like and explaining their long-hidden magical powers.
This encyclopedia brings together all the good things about some of the worst things on Earth. It is an ants to zits encyclopaedic compendium covering people, animals, insects, plants and food. It explains why vomit smells, where dandruff comes from and why maggots adore rotting meat.
A trio of eminent Old Testament scholars" Francis Brown, R. Driver, and Charles Briggs" spent over twenty years researching, writing, and preparing "The Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon." Since it first appeared in the early part of the twentieth century, BDB has been considered the finest and most comprehensive Hebrew lexicon ...
Previously published in hardcover as "The Penguin Roget's College Thesaurus in Dictionary Form, " this all-new paperback edition contains more than 5,000 new words and phrases with synonyms and antonyms for each word listed alphabetically for quick, convenient use. Includes 30 new categories and famous quotes and phrases as examples of usage.
A feminist encyclopaedia focusing on mythology, anthropology, religion and sexuality. Discover where the legend of a cat's nine lives comes from, why "mama" is a word understood in nearly all languages and whether there really was a female Pope.
Lavishly illustrated, this encyclopedia describes the best woody plants adapted to cooler climates (USDA zones 3 to 8), with habitat and details of more than 500 species and 700 additional varieties. Tables list the best plants for specific purposes. 1,500 color photos.
With hundreds of dramatic full-color, large-format maps produced by Europe's finest team of cartographers, this updated edition offers a sweeping look at the world in a fresh, clear manner.
More than 150 breeds are profiled, arranged in the general groups as specified by the AKC: Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding. Information on each breed's history, vulnerability to specific health problems, and more is included, as is a color photo of each dog.
The author explores the many facets and varieties of the English language, bringing life to this large and complex subject. The structural features of English are throughly described, including grammar, pronunciation, writing systems, and vocabulary.
"The Encyclopaedia of Serial Killers, Second Edition" provides accurate information on hundreds of serial murder cases - from early history to the present. Written in a non-sensational manner, this authoritative encyclopaedia debunks many of the myths surrounding this most notorious of criminal activities. New major serial killers have come to ...
In this comprehensive, A-to-Z, "look and learn" reference for quilters, 60 of the most renowned names in quilting offer their up-to-the-minute techniques and tips to answer any questions a quilter might have. 102 color photos. 780 color illustrations.
This exhaustive reference tool is ideal for students, teachers, attorneys, journalists, speakers, politicians, and more. The book affirms America's Godly heritage with over 2,100 quotations from nearly 700 sources. Fully footnoted.
A study of all things vampire-related, this book includes a filmography, articles about vampires both "real" and fictional, the history of vampires, and a look at the differences in vampire legend in many different parts of the world. Illustrated with many rare and previously unpublished photographs, drawings, and paintings.
With sharp wit, sheer delight, and a keen eye, Shea shares his year inside the "Oxford English Dictionary," delivering a hair-pulling, eye-crossing account of reading every word, and revealing the most obscure, hilarious, and wonderful gems he discovers along the way.
A companion series to all things Star Trek, including facts and figures on the original series and the later incarnations, the movies, props, uniforms, alien races, and even inside jokes.
Edgar Cayce used his psycic trances to diagnose and treat illnesses from arthritis to epilepsy: many of his cures have been validated by later medical research. This guide provides an easily accessible reference to 9000 of his readings, covering nearly 200 ailments and their treatments.
This handy A-to-Z for home gardeners provides generously developed entries on gardening and growing topics--all from an organic perspective. Whether the subject is groundcover or folklore, each entry contains practical information that reflects deep knowledge that goes beyond the basics. The entry on soil is justifiably lengthy, as is the one for ...
What was so important about the Dred Scott decision? Why aren't all Shakespearean comedies necessarily thigh-slappers? What happened inside Plato's cave? What's the difference between a fade-out and a dissolve? Fission and fusion? Shi'ites and Sunnis? The apostles and the disciples? Is postmodernism dead or just having a bad hair day? And for ...
In short, easy-to-understand entries, supplemented by how-to illustrations, inspiring photos, and handy charts and checklists, this guide explores the garden from the ground up. Organized in an A-Z format for easy reference, it combines basic information with clever tips and shortcuts to help gardeners plan their gardens (and their time), cope ...
This concise, easy-to-use Bible reference is especially for students of all ages who seek to learn more about the Bible and its times. Includes definitions and explanations of hundreds of Bible words, names, places, and concepts. Full-color charts, maps, & photos.
This has been one of the best-selling Bible dictionaries on the market since its introduction almost 50 years ago. Now, this time-honored classic is more valuable than ever. Packed with current scholarship, more than 67,000 entries are supplemented with detailed essays, colorful photography and maps, and dozens of charts and illustrations to ...
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