This best-selling dictionary contains 9 200 entries on all aspects of chemistry physics biology (including human biology) earth sciences & astronomy. This new edition

Includes:: expanded coverage of global warming forensic science astrophysics quantam theory & the solar system. Supported by over 200 diagrams & illustrations the dictionary features recommended web links for many entries accessed & kept up-to-date via the Dictionary of Science companion website. Other features include short biographies of leading scientists full page illustrated features on subjects such as the Solar System & Genetically Modified Organisms & chronologies of specific scientific subjects including plastics electronics & cell biology. Both concise & wide-ranging this dictionary is an ideal reference work for students & a great introduction for non-scientists.

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This authoritative entertaining & eminently browsable reference book arranged in easily accessible A
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Wide-ranging & authoritative this bestselling sociology dictionary is the most informative of its kind. Compiled by a team of sociological experts under the editorship of Gordon Marshall & John Scott it is packed with over 2 500 entries. With terms taken from sociology & the related fields of psychology economics anthropology philosophy & political science it provides widespread coverage of all aspects of sociology from adaptation to zero tolerance. It also contains biographies covering key figures such as Gilles Deleuze & Erich Fromm. Jargon-free entries are elaborated with clear descriptions & in-depth analysis many using real-life examples making even the most complicated subjects easy to underst&. This new edition has been revised to bring the dictionary completely up-to-date while retaining the concise clear quality of previous editions. Now boasting many entry-level web links accessible via the Dictionary of Sociology companion website this dictionary offers more relevant & useful information than ever before. An invaluable introduction to sociology for beginners & a key reference work for more advanced students teachers & professionals working with sociology & related fields. ...

Providing wide-ranging & jargon-free definitions this dictionary contains over 2 000 A to Z entries on all aspects of statistics including terms used in computing mathematics & probability. It also

Includes:: biographical information on over 200 key figures in the field & coverage of statistical journals & societies. Information is presented in a clear & practical manner & web links which are listed & regularly updated on a dedicated companion website provide valuable extra information. Many entries are illustrated with useful figures & diagrams & include worked examples where applicable. Useful appendices include a historical calendar of important statistical events lists of statistical & mathematical notation & statistical tables. This is an invaluable dictionary for statistics students & professionals from a wide range of disciplines including economics politics market research medicine psychology pharmaceuticals & mathematics.

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This dictionary relates in a succinct readable way the themes sacred & secular on which the repertoire of European art is based. Cross-references enable the reader to identify the subject of a picture simply from some characteristic object or figure in it. Here in a single volume are combined religious & historical themes. The Dictionary" also explores the "lost language" of symbol & attribute thus opening up the whole field of allegory." ...

A Dictionary of the Bible is the most acclaimed accessible & up-to-date dictionary of its kind. Containing over 2 000 authoritative entries it provides clear & concise information about all of the important places people themes & doctrines of the Bible. Terms range from earthquakes & mice to martyrs & art & new to this edition are entries on Act of God Old Testament & New Testament theology Hanukkah the Koran mysticism & many more. This dictionary features a detailed bibliography biographies of Bible scholars a conversion table of measures weights & values a chronology of important dates in Biblical history & historical maps (showing Israel in Canaan; the near east in the time of the Assyrian Empire; Palestine under the Herods; the background of the New Testament; Rome & the East). In addition entries on the books of the Bible have been grouped in alphabetical order & conveniently located in a tinted centre section for quick reference. Recommended web links in the appendix provide valuable extra information these links are accessed & kept up to date via the Dictionary of the Bible companion website. With lively & informative A-Z entries & an array of useful supplementary material this dictionary is essential for students & teachers of theology & religious education & it is an absorbing reference work for all readers of the Bible. ...

Written & compiled by the Rev. W.D. Parish vicar of Selmeston (pronounced Simpson) the Dictionary is a fascinating insight into how we might have sounded nearly 150 years ago. This fascinating book was brought to our attention by Sophie Collins the Schott of Sussex. An edition of the seminal Sussex work was brought out 50 years ago with additions & expansions by one Helena Hall. Snake River Press is going back to basics & offering an exciting new version of the Reverend Parishs original unexpurgated work. With Lynn Truss as our guide & mentor we cant go wrong & who knows we may even be able to revive a few authentic Sussexisms! ...

The third edition of this best selling dictionary has been expanded & updated to include new definitions reflecting changes within the veterinary nursing profession additional illustrations as well as revised appendices. Intended specifically for members of the veterinary nursing profession all aspects of the curriculum are covered making this a comprehensive quick reference source for nurses working in a busy practice. Dictionary of Veterinary Nursing" is the perfect companion for all veterinary nurses whether in training or in practice as well as a valuable resource for the veterinary receptionist." ...

This best-selling dictionary is the most comprehensive & up-to-date of its kind containing over 5 250 entries on all aspects of zoology. Complemented with numerous illustrations it

Includes:: terms from the areas of ecology animal behaviour evolution earth history zoogeography genetics & physiology & it provides full taxonomic coverage of arthropods other invertebrates fish reptiles amphibians birds & mammals. The third edition has been fully revised & updated &

Includes:: many new entries for example alarm pheromone Ficks laws manometer & synanthrope. It also features new material on behavioural ecology & conservation biology & expanded coverage of cytology & taxonomy. New to this edition are recommended web links for many entries which are accessed & kept up to date via the Dictionary of Zoology companion website. Web links provide valuable extra information by directing you to useful online resources & the homepages of relevant organizations. Following the A-Z dictionary are detailed appendices of endangered animals the universal genetic code the geologic time scale & SI units. Wide-ranging authoritative & with jargon-free definitions this dictionary is an indispensable reference tool for students & teachers of zoology biological sciences & biomedical sciences & a valuable resource for naturalists & anyone with an interest in animals.



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In this hilarious tale of mishap & misadventure Dr. Seuss reminds us that there is always someone somewhere worse off than ourselves. With his unique combination of hilarious stories zany pictures & riotous rhymes Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children & helping them learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat & ranking among the UK's top ten favourite children's authors Seuss is firmly established as a global best-seller with nearly half a million books sold worldwide. This delightful book forms part of the third stage in Harper Collins' major Dr. Seuss rebrand programme. With the relaunch of six more titles in January 2004 such all-time favourites as The Lorax The Foot Book & Yertle the Turtle boast bright new covers that incorporate much needed guidance on reading levels: Blue Back Books are for parents to share with young children Green Back Books are for budding readers to tackle on their own & Yellow Back Books are for older more fluent readers to enjoy. Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? belongs to the Yellow Back Book range. ...