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JISC eBook Selection Arts and Humanities Through the Eras, 1st Ed, 5V ISBN 13 - 9780787693848  Published
by Gale.
This title looks at all forms of the arts across a range of historical
periods. Architecture and design, fashion, literature, music, philosophy,
religion, theatre and the visual arts are all covered. Historical periods
covered include Renaissance, Baroque, Medieval and Ancient Greece and
Rome, and an overview of major events of the time is included. This title
will help students and researchers to understand the humanities in relation
to each other, as well as to history and culture.Child Development , 1st Edition, Macmillan Psychology Reference Series ISBN 13 - 9780028658933
Contemporary Fashion, 2nd Edition ISBN 13 - 9781558625303
Countries and Their Cultures, 1st Ed, 4V ISBN 13 - 9780028658964
Encyclopedia of Business and Finance ISBN 13 - 9780028658971
Encyclopedia of Food and Culture ISBN 13 - 9780684314167
Encyclopedia of Science Technology and Ethics ISBN 13 - 9780028659916
Gale Encyclopedia of e-Commerce ISBN 13 - 9780787677039
Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology ISBN 13 - 9780787677459
Gale Encyclopedia of Science ISBN 13 - 9780787677763
History Behind the Headlines ISBN 13 - 9780787691592
Learning and Memory ISBN 13 - 9780028659190
New Dictionary of the History of Ideas ISBN 13 - 9780684314525
Nonfiction Classics for Students ISBN 13 - 9780787692797
Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion ISBN 13 - 9780684314518
Nutrition and well-Being A-Z ISBN 13 - 9780028659909
Pollution A to Z ISBN 13 - 9780028659053
Science of Everyday Things ISBN 13 - 9780787677466
World Press Encyclopedia ISBN 13 - 9780787677282
Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices ISBN 13 - 9780787693909
Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations ISBN 13 - 9780787677732
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Published
by Macmillan Reference USA.
Covers issues related to human development from conception through adolescence,
including the latest topics on physical, social and emotional development
and behaviour. It includes photos, charts, figures and tables that add
value and make the information easy to understand. Related Web sites and
current statistical data are also included.
Published
by St James Press.
For fashion students, and others, this provides rich information on more
than 450 fashion leaders from the 1940s to today, including current names
such as Stella McCartney and Vera Wang. Footwear designers, fashion companies
and milliners are all included. Every entry is illustrated, with biographical
summary, as well as a critical essay written by an expert in the field. 
Published
by Macmillan Reference USA.
A valuable resource for comparing how cultures define and separate the
different countries of the world. Provides comparison between more than
200 countries using each country's shared values, behaviours and cultural
variations from food and rituals to pastimes and arts. Fully illustrated,
includes more than 1,000 photos and 200 maps. 
Published
by Macmillan Reference USA.
Very accessible and designed for the non specialist, this title covers
5 major areas of Business: Finance and Banking, Accounting, Marketing,
Management and Information Systems. Careers and Ethics are a major focus,
with separate entries for each major Business area.
Published
by Charles Scribner's Sons.
The role of food in different cultures throughout time and in all parts
of the world is covered in this comprehensive title. Presents 600 articles
on food and its place in human culture and society from food preparation,
distribution and storage to holidays and festivals, nutrition and health,
and cultures and cuisines. Photographs, menus, recipes and timelines are
all included. 
Published
by Macmillan Reference USA.
Discusses the ethical questions about the creation and use of science
and technology which have been issues from historical times until the
present day. New fields, including computer ethics, environmental issues
and genetic research raise their own political and ethical issues. The
problems of an increasingly complex and global society are discussed.
The broad coverage makes it a useful reference work for science and technology
courses. 
Published
by Gale.
This features 470 comprehensive and detailed essays on topics related
to the emerging world of e-commerce, such as Advertising, Online, Auction
Sites, Online Banking, Business-to-Business (B2B) E-Commerce and Business-to-Consumer
(B2C) E-Commerce. It profiles individuals and organizations considered
to be the industry leaders and innovators and covers significant events,
case studies and legal issues important to understanding the current e-commerce
environment.
Published
by Gale.
This title covers the whole range of subjects related to the study of
psychology, including notable figures such as Sigmund Freud, case studies
and experiments. It also looks at applications of psychology in advertising,
medicine and sports. In addition to the 650 articles, 175 photographs,
charts and graphs, students will also find a glossary of over 350 terms.
Published
by Gale.
Explores all major areas of science, including engineering, technology,
mathematics, as well as the medical and health sciences. Formatted in
a very user-friendly way, entries provide a lot of information easy to
access and understand, describing scientific concepts, overviews of scientific
areas and concluding with terminology or a bibliography.
Published
by Gale.
Today's newspapers are filled with reports of conflicts between nations.
Most of them have deep-rooted, historical causes that are not always explained
in the media. This title looks at important background information on
long-term ethnic, religious, political, territorial and economic conflicts;
terrorism is also well-analysed and documented. Entries are complete with
essays, photographs, maps, charts, biographies and current status of the
conflicts.
Published
by Macmillan Reference USA.
212 articles looking at the whole range of topics related to learning
and memory, such as conditioning, dementia, hypnosis and brain-anatomy.
New fields include autobiographical memory, collective memory, déjà
vu and schizophrenia. Entries are well-written, with indexes, cross references
and up to date bibliographies.
Published
by Charles Scribner's Sons.
This title is an essential tool to make the often complex history of "what
we think" accessible to students. It explores already well-covered
subjects such as communism, linguistics and physics, as well as more recent
ones such as post-modernism, deconstruction or post-colonialism.
Published
by Gale.
This title provides essential and easy-to-use tools on the most studied
nonfiction essays, books, biographies and memoirs. It is an ideal starting
point for students for class assignments and special projects. Entries
include author biographies, principal characters, introduction, principal
themes developed in the work, and historical and cultural context. It
also provides critical essays written by academics, illustrations, maps,
chronology of literary and world events, glossary and other indexes.
Published
by Macmilan Reference USA.
Nutritional issues and health are increasingly important topics. This
title analyses how nutrition has, is and will affect quality of life,
health and fitness in various countries. It defines the role nutrition
plays in weight and height increases, and nutritional factors in diabetes
and obesity, for example information about different eating patterns in
different countries and cultures are also included.
Published
by Macmillan reference USA.
Pollution and environmental issues continue to cause social concern. This
title provides information and comment on the latest pollution issues,
such as acid rain, noise pollution, global warning or nuclear energy,
and discusses the ethical and social issues. It contains numerous charts,
graphics and pictures, which illustrate the different subjects.
Published
by Gale.
This title takes the basic principles of mathematics and science and illustrates
their importance and application in everyday things, giving students a
new approach to the application of scientific theories. The focus is on
Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences and Physics, illustrating their use
in everyday life. There are 40-50 entries in each section, including photos,
diagrams, short glossaries and interesting facts.
Published
by Gale.
A survey of the Press and electronic media in nearly 200 countries. Provides
information on the past, the present and general characteristics of each
country's press, including press laws, news agencies, censorship issues
and journalism training. Focuses on Internet and new Media.
Published
by Gale.
Explores 13 major religions and 24 sects accross the world, and the impact
they have on a daily basis for the followers. Includes doctrines and sacred
texts, as well as customs and religious holidays. 300 Illustrations and
tables showing how different and how similar religions are from another.
Published
by Gale.
Presents easy-to understand information on 200 countries and dependencies
from around the world. The information for each country includes history,
geography, climate, government data and population, as well as information
about national leaders. It contains maps, flags, and numerous pictures.