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The Book of Words

Wed, 28 May 2008 14:30:16 CST

Tim Glynne-Jones

The Book of Words is a brief pause for reflection in the ever-changing life of words, a snapshot of the English language and how we use it today.

This is an A-Z of words about words for word lovers, form 'aardvark' to 'zythum' and beyond.

Encyclopaedia Britannica 2008 Book of the Year: The World in 2007

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:54:30 CST

Encyclopaedia Britannica

Read about the world's hot spots, learn about the latest cultural and social trends, and uncover new technological developments. Relevant topics such as global warming, the war in Iraq, tensions between Iran and the West, China's exploding economy, MySpace and Facebook, and many other fascinating insights into life in 2007 make this a reference you'll keep on your coffee table and turn to again and again.

Encyclopaedia Britannica 2008 Book of the Year: People of 2007

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:43:12 CST

Encyclopaedia Britannica

Remember the people who shaped the times we live in and find out about those who changed the world in PEOPLE of 2007. The Britannica Book of the Year is an unequaled accounting of the people, the events, and the trends that made 2007 memorable.

2008 Britannica World Data: Comparative National Statistics

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:40:19 CST

Encyclopaedia Britannica

"Comparative National Statistics" is a comprehensive volume featuring tables of countries with the highest or lowest totals, rates, or percentages in several statistical categories, as well as tables covering the most remarkable features and attributes of different countries and the world. This invaluable resource will be a welcome addition to any library.

Encyclopaedia Britannica 2008 Book of the Year: Events of 2007

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:08:02 CST

Encyclopaedia Britannica

Re-visit the EVENTS of 2007 from economics to health to sports. The Britannica Book of the Year is an unequaled accounting of the people, the events, and the trends that made 2007 memorable.

2008 Britannica World Data: Nations of the World

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:57:28 CST

Encyclopaedia Britannica

"Nations of the World" is a comprehensive volume dedicated to bringing you a vast range of information from across the world. Hot beds of unrest are closely examined, multinational and regional organizations are reviewed, and country snapshots offer statistics on demography, vital statistics, national economy, transportation and communication, education and health, and military for each individual country. This invaluable resource will be a welcome addition to any library.

Encyclopaedia Britannica 2008 Book of the Year: Dates of 2007

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:30:29 CST

Encyclopaedia Britannica

Review a day by day recap of world events in DATES of 2007. The Britannica Book of the Year is an unequaled accounting of the people, the events, and the trends that made 2007 memorable.

Irish Toasts

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:48:30 CST

Shane Na Gael (Editor)

The toasts collected in this book reflect universal themes of patriotism, friendship, love and loss, as well as convivial, humorous and sundry sentiments expressed with the raise of a glass — all filtered through an Irish perspective.

Dictionary of Mythology

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:52:09 CST

J.A. Coleman

Painstakingly researched and complied over a period of twenty years, The Dictionary of Mythology is uniquely comprehensive. Covering myths and legends from around the world, no other work on the subject offers such a tantalizing mixture of information.

From A Colla mo Rum (a musical legend that credits the bagpipes with the power of speech) to Zya (a figure drawn by Siberian shamans), this book contains a treasure trove of invaluable insights into the world's cultures. Gods, real characters...

Knots

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:22:43 CST

Andrew Adamides

Featuring a wide range of knots, both practical and decorative, this book is a fantastic reference source for those looking to expand their repertoire of knots, or seeking to learn the basics.

Easy, step-by-step illustrated instructions and advice on how to tie each knot.

Each entry includes an overview of the knot's history, its difficulty rating, plus a look at its different applications.

Includes a full glossary of all knot-related words and phrases.

Women in the Bible

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:12:33 CST

John Baldock

Apart from a few women such as Eve, Mary (mother of Jesus) and Mary Magdalene, the women in the Bible are generally eclipsed by their more famous male counterparts. This state of affairs not only mirrors the general standing of women in Western society over the past two thousand years, it also reflects the patriarchal nature of both the Jewish and Christian religions.

From Abi to Zipporah, Women in the Bible retells the stories of the women, both great and humble, who people the pages of the...

Medieval World Series: Health and Medicine

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:29:18 CST

Saviour Pirotta

Health and Medicine explores people's attitudes to health and how they treated illness and disease in the medieval period. It describes what it was like to have surgery or go to the dentist and what role women played in medicine. It also looks at the different medical theories and developments of the time.

Saviour Pirotta has written many books for children, ranging from short novels to picture books. He also visits schools around the UK, showing children how to research their own...

Medieval World Series: Cathedrals and Churches

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:14:38 CST

Patricia Levy

Cathedrals and the Church explores the fundamental role of the Church in medieval society, the power and wealth of the clergy and what life was like in monasteries. It also looks at the construction and changing styles of church building, from Saxon churches to Gothic cathedrals.

Patricia Levy is a teacher who has written several books for young readers on historical subjects. In her other role as a travel writer she has visited many of the medieval cathedrals of the British Isles and Europe...

Medieval World Series: Castles

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:05:44 CST

Sean Sheehan

Castles explores why and how castles developed during the medieval period. It describes life in a castle under siege, how castles were constructed, who worked in them, and the luxuries and entertainments enjoyed by the nobles who lived in them.

Sean Sheehan was a teacher before becoming a full-time writer of history books for young readers. He lives in Ireland, where there are many castles which he enjoys visiting, and he has travelled around southern Europe visiting castles built during the...

100 Great Military Leaders

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:50:01 CST

Nigel Cawthorne

Warfare has been described as man's second favorite pursuit: it has without doubt played a defining role in the history of the world.

100 Great Military Leaders introduces one hundred of the greatest leaders in the history of warfare.

From Leonidas of Sparta, doomed hero of the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC, to Colin Powell, architect of the 1990 Gulf War strategy, the great commanders of history are profiled and their most significant battles are analyzed.

Ranging in scope from the...

Britannica Learning Library: Familiar Animals

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:02:25 CST

Various

Do snakes chew their food? Why are donkeys called "beasts of burden"? What insect might survive a nuclear bomb blast? Are pigs smart? In Familiar Animals, you'll discover answers to these questions and many more. Through pictures, articles, and fun facts, you'll encounter amazing animals from around the world.

Britannica Learning Library: Wildlife Wonders

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:41:59 CST

Various

What kind of bears aren't really bears? What's inside a camel's hump? Will a mongoose and a cobra ever be friends? Where would you find a platypus? In Wildlife Wonders, you'll discover answers to these questions and many more. Through pictures, articles, and fun facts, you'll encounter amazing animals, study their actions, and learn how their habitats have changed over time.

Britannica Learning Library: Creatures of the Water

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:33:29 CST

Various

How did the "dabbling duck" get its name? What fish can leap up waterfalls? Is a sponge a plant or an animal? What animals can live both in water and on land? In Creatures of the Waters, you'll discover answers to these questions and many more. Through pictures, articles, and fun facts, you'll learn about the great diversity of animal life found in waters around the world.

Britannica Learning Library: Food Plants

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:51:33 CST

Various

Is the tomato a fruit or a vegetable? What crop was buried with the Egyptian pharaohs? When is a nut not a nut? What are tubers? In Food Plants, you'll discover answers to these questions and many more. Through pictures, articles, and fun facts, you'll learn about the great diversity of plant life found around the world.

Britannica Learning Library: Views of the Americas

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:44:16 CST

Various

Who built Machu Picchu? Why is the United States called a melting pot? What's an isthmus? How does the Panama Canal work? In Views of the Americas, you'll discover answers to these questions and many more. Through pictures, articles, and fun facts, you'll learn about many of the countries and cities of North, Central, and South America.

Britannica Learning Library: Views of Africa

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:32:49 CST

Various

Who were the pharaohs? What country was created as a home for freed slaves? On what river would you find the Aswan High Dam? What was apartheid? In Views of Africa, you'll discover answers to these questions and many more. Through pictures, articles, and fun facts, you'll learn about the people, traditions, landscapes, and history that make up many of the countries and cities of Africa.

Britannica Learning Library: Views of Asia, Australia, and New Zealand

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:22:33 CST

Various

What is the largest continent? Who built the Taj Mahal? What city is holy to three major religions? Where is the Great Barrier Reef? In Views of Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, you'll discover answers to these questions and many more. Through pictures, articles, and fun facts, you'll learn about the people, traditions, landscapes, and history that make up many of the countries and cities of Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.

Britannica Learning Library: Views of Europe

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:07:56 CST

Various

Where is the Emerald Isle? Why was the Berlin Wall built and torn down? What is a fjord? What city in Eastern Europe was called "Little Paris"? In Views of Europe, you'll discover answers to these questions and many more. Through pictures, articles, and fun facts, you'll learn about the people, traditions, landscapes, and history that make up many of the countries and cities of Europe.

Britannica Learning Library: Remarkable People in History

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:43:30 CST

Various

Who is known as the Father of Europe? What did Tenzing Norgay climb? How did Cleopatra die? Why did Gandhi march to the sea? In Remarkable People in History, you'll discover answers to these questions and many more. Through pictures, articles, and fun facts, you'll learn about extraordinary people who have changed the course of history.

Britannica Learning Library: Religions Around the World

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:34:20 CST

Various

Who is the Dalai Lama? What religion requires men to carry a comb? Where was Buddha born? What happened when Moses approached the Red Sea? In Religions Around the World, you'll discover answers to these questions and many more. Through pictures, articles, and fun facts, you'll learn about the people, traditions, and diverse ideas that make up the many religions of the world.