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.
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.
In this irresistible compendium of unusual facts, Charles Panati, the foremost specialist on everything, tells how hundreds of our everyday items, expressions and customs actually came to be. Sure to delight the curious fact and trivia lover in all of us. Illustrated.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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 ...
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.
Combining text with photographs and illustrations, this book provides children with a global view of history, from the creation of the Earth to the beginning of the 21st century. It also includes hundreds of web site addresses for further research. It features easy access to Web sites and free downloadable pictures and maps with test covering ...
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.
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.
Offering a comprehensive and accessible guide to the most important judicial body in America, "The Oxford Companion to the Supreme Court of the United States" is an indispensable resource for understanding the workings of American law. This new edition is the first substantial revision to the best-selling work first published back in 1992. The ...
The highly successful Imponderables series continues with Feldman's best collection yet of questions about everyday life for which encyclopedias and other reference books just don't have answers. Destined to join the ranks of Feldman's earlier bestselling works like Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses? and When Do Fish Sleep?--this is a must for his ...
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 ...
A compendium of character portraits of Biblical figures, numbering over 500. From Aaron to Zophar, all the major figures in the Bible are here, as well as many obscure characters such as Gehazi, Abigail, Jairus, and Lydia. The book contains 400 color illustrations (50 of which are specially commissioned paintings) to put faces behind the names, as ...
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 ...
An indispensable reference for every home, library, or office, "The Knowledge Book" distills thousands of years of humankind's most significant ideas and achievements, explains how they are linked and why they are important, and packs it all into a single impressive volume. Inside these vibrantly written and richly illustrated pages, readers will ...
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 ...
A multi-purpose Bible study resource tool. All the essentials you need to study the biblical text without having to know Hebrew or Greek. Provides definition, explanation, and concordance entries. Dr. James Strong, formerly professor of exegetical theology at Drew Theological Seminary, spent more than thirty-five years preparing his landmark ...
This handsome reference, now available in paperback, is sure to delight gardeners. Encompassing a wide spectrum of orchid genera, more than 1,100 species and hybrids commonly in cultivation are detailed.
Doing for the Old Testament what Kittel-Friedrich does for the New, this major, multivolume reference work discusses all the key Hebrew and Aramaic words of the Old Testament, beginning with "A" and proceeding through the alphabet. Stressing meaning, each word study begins with narrow, everyday usages and proceeds toward more theologically ...
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