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21) Shakespeare A to Z: the essential reference to his plays, his poems, his life and times, and more
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Nearly 3,000 entries and over 50 illustrations provide information on all facets of Shakespeare's life and works
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This book includes Egyptian, Chinese, Italian, Peruvian, and Native American mummies, among others; mummification methods, from those of the ancient Egyptians to present-day cryonic techniques; the range of sciences that play a role in solving the riddle that every mummy contains; and more.
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Includes trials on admiralty and maritime law, assassinations and assassination attempts, birth control, bribery, business and industry, child custody, civil liberties and civil rights, civil suits, constitutional issues, corruption, court martials and military, divorce, drug offenses, education, espionage, family and matrimonial issues, fraud, freedom of speech and press, heresy, impeachment, insurrections and riots, jury tampering, kidnapping, labor,...
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"From the familiar to the less well-known, from earliest times to the present day, and from around the world, this unique work explores the fascinating development of literature for children. It is an indispensable reference work not only for teachers librarians, and collectors, but for all parents and children." "The range of literature covered includes traditional narrative material such as legends and romances; fairy tales; chapbooks; genres such...
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Geographic perspectives on U.S. history are developed in six thematic sections: land, people, boundaries, economy, networks, and communities. Five chronological chapters cover historical events from the pre-Columbian era to the present. The atlas is richly illustrated with more than 550 antique, thematic, and political maps, period photographs, and charts and graphs.
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Covering three centuries, this vibrant, fresh overview ranges from Puritan portraits to the American Impressionists to the videos and digital works of today's most intriguing conceptual artists. 500 color illustrations. The American Art Book is a vibrant, fresh overview of the most influential & best-loved American artists from Colonial times to the present. Covering three centuries, it ranges from Puritan portraits, the luminous paintings of the...
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Includes information on abortion, abuse, adolescent girls, aging, alcoholism, black women, breast cancer, breast feeding, breasts, cancer, cervix, cesarean sections, clitoris, clitoridectomy, complementary health practies, condoms, cramps, depression, diabetes, diets, women with disabilities, drugs, eating disorders, environmental and occupational health, estrogen, food, hormones, hormone therapy, hysterectomy, infertility, IUDs, labor, lesbians,...
37) Perennials
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Presents a photographic catalog of over 1,000 perennial plants, with information on plant color, size, and preferred growing conditions, and includes step-by-step sequences for planting, propagation, and maintenance.
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"This encyclopedia is unique for its comprehensive coverage of the military, social, and political aspects of the Vietnam War. There are clear articles on military tactics and weapon systems, detailed biographies with particularly thorough coverage of the Communist leaders analytical articles describing the contributions of various nations, antiwar movement, and military strategy. Each entry has a substantial bibliography, as well as see-also references....