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.

...

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." ...

The Wordsworth Dictionary of Synonyms & Antonyms will enable readers to find the most appropriate word to use on a wide range of occasions. It is designed in particular for students those writing reports letters & speeches & crossword solvers but everyone who enjoys the richness & diversity of the English language will find a great deal to reward them within its covers. The dictionary contains approximately.. 7 0000 main entry words.. 60 000 alternative words.. 6 000 antonyms (words opposite in meaning) which are clearly highlighted. Special features include.. Convenient alphabetical A-Z listing.. Numbered senses for words with more than one meaning.. British & American spelling variants.. Specially marked colloquial uses ...

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. ...

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.



...

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. ...

Headlines bestselling author Karen Rose is back with her fourteenth pulse-pounding thriller. Best be nimble best be quick Im right here & youre my pick... The last thing Ford Elkhart remembers is walking his girlfriend back to her car. Now hes lying tied & gagged on a cold dark floor with only one chance to escape before he ends up like the bones surrounding him... Assistant States Attorney Daphne Montgomery is devastated by her sons disappearance & is immediately convinced that his kidnapping is connected to the white supremacist shes just had jailed for murder. FBI Special Agent Joseph Carter isnt so sure
- especially when he learns that Fords girlfriend is also missing. Is Fords abduction payback for Daphnes courtroom victory? Or is he a pawn in an even more dangerous game?
...

Headline's bestselling author Karen Rose is back with her fourteenth pulse-pounding thriller. Best be nimble best be quick I'm right here & you're my pick... The last thing Ford Elkhart remembers is walking his girlfriend back to her car. Now he's lying tied & gagged on a cold dark floor with only one chance to escape before he ends up like the bones surrounding him... Assistant State's Attorney Daphne Montgomery is devastated by her son's disappearance & is immediately convinced that his kidnapping is connected to the white supremacist she's just had jailed for murder. FBI Special Agent Joseph Carter isn't so sure
- especially when he learns that Ford's girlfriend is also missing. Is Ford's abduction payback for Daphne's courtroom victory? Or is he a pawn in an even more dangerous game?
...