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A Dictionary of the Bible: Volume V: Supplement -- Articles

A Dictionary of the Bible: Volume V: Supplement -- Articles

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hastings, James, PUBLISHER: University Press of ong>theong> Pacific, For over a century ong>theong> ten-volume Dictionary of ong>theong> Bible has been ong>theong> definitive reference. "It is a Dictionary of ong>theong> Old and New Testaments, togeong>theong>r with ong>theong> Old Testament Apocrypha, according to ong>theong> Authorized and Revised English Versions, and with constant reference to ong>theong> original tongues.... Articles have been written on ong>theong> names of all Persons and Places, on ong>theong> Antiquities and Archaeology of ong>theong> Bible, on its Ethnology, Geology, and Natural History, on Biblical ong>Theong>ology and Ethic, and even on ong>theong> obsolete or archaic words occurring in ong>theong> English Versions." James Hastings () was a distinguished scholar and pastor. He was founder and editor of ong>theong> Expository Times and is also well known for editing ong>theong> Encyclopaedia of Religion and Ethics, ong>theong> Dictionary of Christ and ong>theong> Gospels, and ong>theong> Dictionary of ong>theong> Apostolic Church.

The Facts on File Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins

The Facts on File Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hendrickson, Robert, PUBLISHER: Checkmark Books, ong>Theong> ong>Factsong> On File Writer's Library includes dictionaries, encyclopedias, and oong>theong>r indispensable resources for writers, students, and serious readers. From ong>theong> origins of words and phrases to ong>theong> meanings of literary terms, ong>theong> collection provides comprehensive information in a clear, accessible style that is sure to satisfy researchers and browsers alike. ong>Theong>se books will be reached for again and again. This entertaining compendium traces ong>theong> origins and development of more than words and phrases, including slang, proverbs, animal and plant names, place names, nicknames, historical expressions, foreign-language expressions, and phrases from literature.

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Crocodiles & Alligators of the World

Crocodiles & Alligators of the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: David Alderton, PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> On File Incorporated, NA

Collection of Papers on Soil Science of the Estonian

Collection of Papers on Soil Science of the Estonian

Collection of Papers on Soil Science of ong>theong> Estonian Agricultural Academy No. 49 Copertina flessibile รขโ‚ฌ" pp.155 Euro 70 (suolo 13)

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Weird Science: A Conflatation of Art and Science

Weird Science: A Conflatation of Art and Science

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hofmann, Irene / Grabner, Michelle / Wittkopp, Gregory, PUBLISHER: Cranbrook Art Museum, Art meets science -- and engages ong>theong> recent controversies of science studies -- in work by contemporary artists Mark Dion, Gregory Green, Margaret Honda, and Andrea Zittel. Using scientific language, strategies and protocols, each of ong>theong>se projects focuses on a different area of exploration (natural science, nuclear physics, zoology, and genetic engineering), and investigates ong>theong> influence, authority, and effects of science. David Wilson, Director of ong>theong> Museum of Jurassic Technology, writes on ong>theong> 17th century scholar, inventor, curator, and early progenitor of 'weird science', Athanasius Kircher; exhibition curator Irene Hofmann places ong>theong>se works into ong>theong> context of each artist's career.

Bears of the World

Bears of the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Domico, Terry / Newman, Mark, PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> on File, Bears of ong>theong> World features an authoritative text, global coverage, and stunning, previously unpublished photographs.

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Chambers Mini Dictionary

Chambers Mini Dictionary

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Editors of Chambers / Chambers, Editors Of, PUBLISHER: Larousse Kingfisher Chambers, ong>Theong> Chambers Super-Mini Book of ong>Factsong> is ong>theong> most up-to-date mini encyclopedia available. ong>Theong> over ong>factsong> covering 240 fields of interest incorporate significant recent world events, such as political changes and sports results. ong>Factsong> arranged in tables, lists and charts for quick reference. Mini biographies of over prominent people, with details of ong>theong>ir achievements. Attractive and easy to use two-color design with icons to mark sections.

Art and Architecture (Experimenting With Everyday Science)

Art and Architecture (Experimenting With Everyday Science)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stephen M Tomecek, PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> On File Inc, NA

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The Teton Sioux (Indians of North America)

The Teton Sioux (Indians of North America)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nancy Bonvillain, PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> On File Inc, NA Acquista Ora

Collection of Papers on Soil Science of the Estonian

Collection of Papers on Soil Science of the Estonian

Collection of Papers on Soil Science of ong>theong> Estonian Agricultural Academy No. 49 Copertina flessibile รขโ‚ฌ" Copertina flessibile Editore: Jerusalem: Israel Program for Scientific Translations () Euro 30

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Oxford Dictionary of Science

Oxford Dictionary of Science

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Oxford University Press / Martin, Elizabeth A. / Daintith, John, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, Authoritative and up-to-date, this popular dictionary is an ideal reference for both students and non-scientists. Now fully revised and substantially expanded for this new edition, ong>theong> Concise Science Dictionary provides comprehensive coverage of biology (including human biology), chemistry, physics, ong>theong> earth sciences, and astronomy, as well as common terms from maong>theong>matics and computing. With clear and concise entries, ong>theong> dictionary also incorporates ong>theong> latest developments in fields such as genetics, molecular biology, cosmology, particle physics, and fullerene chemistry. New material includes biographical entries, box features, chronologies, and tables; and appendices cover ong>theong> periodic table, tables of SI units, and classifications of ong>theong> plant and animal kingdoms.

The Telecommunications Fact Book and Illustrated Dictionary

The Telecommunications Fact Book and Illustrated Dictionary

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kahn, Ahmed S. / Kahn, Ahmend S. / Khan, Ahmed S., PUBLISHER: Cengage Learning, Your source for ong>theong> latest terms and concepts used today in ong>theong> field of telecommunications ong>Theong> objective of this book is to provide a self-contained quick-reference to telecommunications jargon and ong>factsong> in a clear concise manner. ong>Theong> unique feature of this book is its illustrated approach. ong>Theong> Telecommunications Fact Book and Illustrated Dictionary consists of two parts: ong>theong> first part defines ong>theong> telecommunications jargon related to voice, data, video, electronic, satellite, and fiber optics communications. ong>Theong> second part provides a database for ong>factsong> and figures related to various facets of ong>theong> telecommunications field.

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Who Was Who in the American Revolution

Who Was Who in the American Revolution

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Purcell, L. Edward, PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> on File, Containing over entries, this is ong>theong> first one-volume reference to examine ong>theong> lives and careers of ong>theong> men and women of ong>theong> Revolution. ong>Theong> book covers ong>theong> full spectrum of historical figures, including regular army and military generals, naval commanders, significant civilians, Loyalists, French allies, diplomats, and more.

The Navajo (Indians of North America)

The Navajo (Indians of North America)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jennifer Nez Denetdale Peter Iverson, PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> On File Inc, NA Acquista Ora

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Scientific Knowledge: Discovery of Nature or Mental

Scientific Knowledge: Discovery of Nature or Mental

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Settanni, Harry, PUBLISHER: University Press of America, This book defends ong>theong> constructivist view of science, namely, ong>theong> view that scientific ong>theong>ories are mental constructions in ong>theong> mind of ong>theong> scientist, raong>theong>r than ong>theong> realist view that scientific ong>theong>ories are accounts of what nature itself is like. To prove this point, evolution ong>theong>ory is contrasted with "creation science" as two paradigms or extremely divergent ong>theong>ories, each of which, as a mental construct, explains ong>theong> data or ong>factsong> of ong>theong> natural world equally well. Contents: Realism vs. Constructivism; Meaning and Reference in ong>theong> Natural Sciences; ong>Theong> Role of Paradigm in ong>theong> Creationism Controversy; Science As Mental Construction.

Close Encounters?

Close Encounters?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lamdourne, R. J. A. / Lambourne, Robert / Lambourne, R. J., PUBLISHER: Taylor & Francis Group, Currently, science fiction in all its forms is enjoying enormous popular interest. ong>Theong>re can be no doubt that science fiction books and films have great influence on ong>theong> public view of science and scientists. Close Encounters? examines ong>theong> historical development of science fiction as a genre in books and films, tracing its roots, examining its most common ideas, exploring its relationship to real science, and attempting to assess its cultural impact. Discussion focuses on major ong>theong>mes such as time travel, politics, religion, ecology, and disasters. ong>Theong> authors consider ong>theong> science in science fiction, ong>theong> images of scientists that science fiction conveys, and some of ong>theong> political, religious, and social motifs prominent in science fiction. ong>Theong>y also discuss pseudo-science and its growing influence on ong>theong> public perception of science. This fascinating, thought-provoking study should be read by all those interested in how ong>theong> nature of science and its role in our society is portrayed in science fiction.

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Encyclopedia of World Writers: 19th and 20th Centuries

Encyclopedia of World Writers: 19th and 20th Centuries

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Diamond, Marie Josephine, PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> on File, Encyclopedia of World Writers: 19th and 20th Centuries covers ong>theong> most important writers outside of ong>theong> U.S., Britain, and Ireland in ong>theong> last two centuries. An ideal companion to ong>Factsong> On File's Timetables of World Literature (see left), this comprehensive one-volume guide contains insightful, A-to-Z entries on approximately 300 writers--primarily novelists, poets, dramatists, and short-story writers--whose works are anthologized in textbooks or assigned in high school English courses. Entries range in length from 200 to words and include a biographical sketch, synopses of major works, and a brief bibliography. Coverage includes ong>theong> major French, Russian, German, and oong>theong>r European writers as well as those from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

The Encyclopedia of Insects

The Encyclopedia of Insects

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: O'Toole, Christopher, PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> on File, Twenty contributors, many of ong>theong>m ong>theong> world's leading experts in ong>theong>ir specialties, fully cover ong>theong> awesome variety of insects and ong>theong>ir land-dwelling relatives, including ong>theong>ir evolution and classification, common physical features, life cycles, reproduction, and much more.

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The Role and Impact of the Internet on Library and

The Role and Impact of the Internet on Library and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Liu, Lewis-Guodo, PUBLISHER: Praeger, Since that time, ong>theong> literature on ong>theong> Internet and its impact on and role in libraries and research has exploded. A simple keyword search in " Library Literature and Information Index," a primary electronic index of library and information science research literature, retrieves over items related to ong>theong> Internet. ong>Theong> dominance of ong>theong> Internet not only provides great opportunities for libraries to provide better services, but also poses tremendous challenges to librarians and library and information science scholars. This volume includes discussions of current issues and trends, written by scholars and practitioners in ong>theong> fields of library and information science, computer science, and computer engineering.

The History of American Classical Music: MacDowell Through

The History of American Classical Music: MacDowell Through

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sturble, John Warong>theong>n / Glass, Philip / Struble, John Warong>theong>n, PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> on File, Devoted to both ong>theong> history of American classical music and its composers, this sweeping 300-year survey examines all ong>theong> influences that shaped ong>theong> music tradition of this country.

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Science Fiction Cinema: From Outerspace to Cyberspace

Science Fiction Cinema: From Outerspace to Cyberspace

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: King, Geoff / Krzywinska, Tanya / Siegel, Geoff, PUBLISHER: Wallflower Press, This book charts ong>theong> dimensions of one of ong>theong> most popular genres in ong>theong> cinema. From lurid comic-book blockbusters to dark dystopian visions, science fiction is seen as both a powerful cultural barometer of our times and ong>theong> product of particular industrial and commercial frameworks. ong>Theong> authors outline ong>theong> major ong>theong>mes of ong>theong> genre, from representations of ong>theong> mad scientist and computer hacker to ong>theong> relationship between science fiction and postmodernism, exploring issues such as ong>theong> meaning of special effects and ong>theong> influence of science fiction cinema on ong>theong> entertainment media of ong>theong> digital age. Over one hundred films are discussed and ong>theong> book concludes with an extensive case study of "Star Wars I: ong>Theong> Phantom Menace."

Teaching Science to Children: An Inquiry Approach

Teaching Science to Children: An Inquiry Approach

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Friedl, Alfred E. / Koontz, Tricia / Koontz, Trish, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Langua, This is a comprehensive, easy-to-use text containing more than 300 science teaching activities, 30 of which are new to this edition. ong>Theong> book's focus on ong>theong> inquiry approach places value on ong>theong> student's thinking and doing science, and ties ong>theong> text to ong>theong> inquiry-oriented National Science Education Standards for science teaching issued by ong>theong> National Research Council. Each of ong>theong> inquiry activities contains combined discussions of methods and content. ong>Theong> text helps students overcome science anxiety and shows ong>theong>m how easy it is to teach science using a simple, consistent three-step approach to each of ong>theong> science activities (set induction, investigation, and resolution). All activities use simple, easy-to-find materials. Over 250 pieces of line art clearly illustrate ong>theong> teaching activities.

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Subtidal Marine Biology of California

Subtidal Marine Biology of California

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Galbraith, Robert / Boehler, Ted, PUBLISHER: Naturegraph Publishers, Of interest to ocean visitors, this book written by Robert Galbraith and Ted Boehler is especially for beginning marine science students and those who skin dive and scuba dive. It includes ong>theong> basic biology and ecology of local marine animals and plants with ample description, information and excellent illustrations. ong>Theong> marine food pyramid is especially interesting.

The German-American Heritage

The German-American Heritage

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Franck, Irene M. / Irene M Franck, PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> on File, This volume uses firsthand accounts and period illustrations to detail ong>theong> immigration of Germans into ong>theong> United States, ong>theong> hardships ong>theong>y experienced upon arriving, and ong>theong>ir role throughout history. Coverage includes ong>theong> Mennonites and Quakers who left Germany in search of religious freedom in ong>theong> late seventeenth century, ong>theong> immigrants who poured into ong>theong> United States in ong>theong> nineteenth century following ong>theong> Napoleonic Wars and who continued to come through ong>theong> s, ong>theong> development of German-American communities, ong>theong> impact of two world wars on Americans of German descent, and ong>theong> valuable contributions of German-Americans to this country.

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Dictionary of Gene Technology

Dictionary of Gene Technology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kahl, Gunter / Kahl, Guenter, PUBLISHER: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, ong>Theong> most up-to-date and comprehensive collection of all terms of this modern science. With more than technical terms, this dictionary reflects ong>theong> importance of gene technology for present-day biology. Extensive explanations and illustrations accompany ong>theong> terms, providing admirably clear access to ong>theong> complexities of this vital discipline. Moreover, ong>theong> book elucidates ong>theong> jungle of acronyms and swamps of jargon that have frustrated many a researcher. A multitude of cross-references enables non-specialists and experts alike to understand links to related sciences such as genetics, biotechnology, microbiology and biochemistry. Students, researchers, officials and journalists will soon find it difficult to imagine tackling gene technology without ong>theong> assistance of this user-friendly dictionary.

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