Dictionary of Chemistry, 2nd edition



McGraw-Hill, «Dictionary of Chemistry, 2nd edition»
McGraw-Hill Professional | ISBN: 0071410465 | 2 edition (January 27, 2003) | 431 pages | PDF | 3 Mb

“     Derived from the content of the respected McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Sixth Edition, each title provides thousands of definitions of words and phrases encountered in a specific discipline.
All include:

* Pronunciation guide for every term
* Acronyms, cross-references, and abbreviations
* Appendices with conversion tables; listings of scientific, technical, and mathematical notation; tables of relevant data; and more
* A convenient, quick-find format

Encyclopedia of Environmental Global Change 5 Volume Set



Encyclopedia of Environmental Global Change 5 Volume Set
Wiley | ISBN 0471977969 | 2002-06-15 | PDF |3000 pages | 31.31 MB

The Encyclopedia of Global Environmental Change is the first major reference work in this multi-disciplinary field, and presents...

* Outstanding authorship and high quality editing
* Comprehensive coverage with over 3,800 pages in 5 volumes
* Over 500 articles, 100 biographies, 150 definitions and 100 acronyms
* Extensive bibliographies with up-to-date references

ABOUT THE ENCYCLOPEDIA

The Wiley Encyclopedia of Global Environmental Change has been published to meet the need for a comprehensive integrated reference in this burgeoning field. It consists of five volumes of inter-related material:

Volume 1: The Earth System: Physical and Chemical Dimensions of Global Environmental Change

Volume 2: The Earth System: Biological and Ecological Dimensions of Global Environmental Change

Volume 3: Causes and Consequences of Global Environmental Change

Volume 4: Responding to Global Environmental Change

Volume 5: Social and Economic Dimensions of Global Environmental Change

# Each volume contains articles of between 1,000 and 10,000 words on major topics
# Articles contain an abstract written for the non-specialist, followed by the main text which provides greater detail for the specialist
# Biographies of distinguished environmental scientists discuss their contributions to a better understanding of global environmental change
# Definitions of international terms and descriptions of acronyms of international and regional programs and agencies provide a quick reference source for the environmental scientist and student
# Presents a thematic approach and includes theory, empirical studies and applications emphasising the inter-relationship between various disciplines and systems

Dictionary of Medical Acronyms & Abbreviations (5th Edition)



Dictionary of Medical Acronyms & Abbreviations (5th Edition)
Publisher:Hanley & Belfus (2004-08-06) | ISBN-10: 1560536322 | PDF | 2.3 Mb | 536 pages

This best-selling portable resource provides authoritative definitions for all of the medical acronyms and abbreviations you can expect to encounter in medicine today. The new, 5th Edition features 10,000 completely new entries reflecting the most recent developments in health careincluding new clinical trials, new technologies, and new advances. Highlights include the latest virus nomenclature, computer technology, medical informatics, and molecular biology, along with more from the ever-expanding list of organizations and associations.
It also includes a CD-ROM that makes the content accessible via computer. What's more, a handheld software version is available on CD-ROMsold separately, or in a money-saving package together with the book.

Encyclopedia of Medical Anthropology: Health and Illness in the World's Cultures Topics



Carol R. Ember, «Encyclopedia of Medical Anthropology: Health and Illness in the World's Cultures»
Springer | ISBN: 0306477548 | 1 edition (December 31, 2003) | 2944 pages | PDF | 5.5 Mb

Medical practitioners and the ordinary citizen are becoming more aware that we need to understand cultural variation in medical belief and practice. The more we know how health and disease are managed in different cultures, the more we can recognize what is "culture bound" in our own medical belief and practice.

The Encyclopedia of Medical Anthropology is unique because it is the first reference work to describe the cultural practices relevant to health in the world's cultures and to provide an overview of important topics in medical anthropology. No other single reference work comes close to marching the depth and breadth of information on the varying cultural background of health and illness around the world. More than 100 experts - anthropologists and other social scientists - have contributed their firsthand experience of medical cultures from around the world.

Encyclopedia of Animal Science



Wilson G. Pond, «Encyclopedia of Animal Science»
Marcel Dekker | ISBN: 0824754964 | 1 edition (November 16, 2005) | 952 pages | PDF | 70 Mb

Containing case studies that complement material presented in the text, the vast range of this definitive Encyclopedia encompasses animal physiology, animal growth and development, animal behavior, animal reproduction and breeding, alternative approaches to animal maintenance, meat science and muscle biology, farmed animal welfare and bioethics, and food safety. With contributions from top researchers in their discipline, the book addresses new research and advancements in this burgeoning field and provides quick and reader-friendly descriptions of technologies critical to professionals in animal and food science, food production and processing, livestock management, and nutrition.
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Encyclopedia of Knowledge Management



David Schwartz, «Encyclopedia of Knowledge Management»
Idea Group Publishing | ISBN: 1591405734 | 2005-09-23 | 902 pages | PDF | 10.4 Mb

The Encyclopedia of Knowledge Management is the most comprehensive source of coverage related to the past, present, and emerging directions of knowledge management. Edited by the well-respected knowledge management researcher, Professor David Schwartz of Bar Ilan University (Israel), the Encyclopedia of Knowledge Management provides a broad basis for understanding the issues, technologies, theories, applications, opportunities and challenges being faced by researchers and organizations today in their quest for knowledge management. Hundreds of contributors and advisors from around the world have conferred their expertise to this publication, making this encyclopedia a single source of reliable and modern-day research in the field of knowledge management. The Encyclopedia of Knowledge Management documents the past, present, and possible future directions of knowledge management. The Encyclopedia of Knowledge Management provides a broad basis for understanding the issues, technologies, theories, applications, opportunities and challenges being faced by organizations today in their quest for knowledge management.

Encyclopedia of Population



Paul George Demeny, Geoffrey McNicoll, «Encyclopedia of Population»
MacMillan Reference Books | ISBN: 0028656776 | 2nd edition (May 2003) | 850 pages | PDF | 10 Mb

This two-volume set provides a review and analysis of the current state of knowledge in the field of population studies. Articles are alphabetically arranged and include thematic and biographical entries. Representing a complete update and reworking of the 1982 International Encyclopedia of Population, this reference includes double the number of entries and much-expanded coverage of demographic topics in the core field and neighboring disciplines including the rapid demographic expansion in poor countries, low fertility rates and problems of old-age support, the AIDS epidemic and other infectious diseases, increased migration and refugee movements, women's equality and reproductive rights, and many other topics. Suitable for college courses in population studies, world economics, political science, economics, and world development. Includes ten maps and a statistical appendix.

Synopsis:
This successor to Macmillan's "International Encyclopedia of Population" provides expanded, up-to-date coverage of demographic topics both in the core field and in neighboring disciplines. Designed to encompass the large-scale changes in emphasis and research directions in population studies during the last 20 years, topics covered include: rapid demographic expansion in poor countries, low fertility rates and problems of old-age support, the environmental impact of dense population; the press for expanded reproductive rights; and much more.

Encyclopedia of India, (4 Volume Set)



Stanley Wolpert, «Encyclopedia of India, (4 Volume Set)»
Charles Scribner's Sons | ISBN: 0684313499 | 1 edition (November 28, 2005) | 2000 pages | PDF | 38 Mb

Home to a fifth of the world's population and the largest democracy in the world, India holds a prominent place in current events yet remains misunderstood in many ways by students, professionals and others who seek a single, authoritative source for information on this important region. The Encyclopedia of India meets this need, encompassing the history, cultures, geography and religions of India from ancient times to the present day. Across the four volumes of the Encyclopedia, readers are invited to explore India in a comprehensive reference work of more than 600 alphabetically arranged, illustrated articles. As India's role in global politics and economics continues to grow, readers will find the historical and cultural information contained within this work an indispensable tool to gaining a greater appreciation of India and its place in our modern world.

Berkshire Encyclopedia Of World History: Five Volume Set



William McNeill, Jerry Bentley, David Christian, «Berkshire Encyclopedia Of World History: Five Volume Set»
Berkshire Publishing Group | ISBN: 0974309109 | 2005-01-30 | 2220 pages | PDF | 193 Mb

The "Berkshire Encyclopedia of World History" is the first true encyclopedic reference on world history. It is designed to meet the needs of students, teachers, and scholars who seek to explore and understand the panorama of our shared human history. The encyclopedia takes a dynamic world history perspective, showing connections, interactions, and chage over time and place. Major articles by leading scholars from around the world examine essential themes and patterns such as Art, Disease, Government, Religion, Science, and War and Peace, with hundreds of articles on processes, movements, places, events, and people. Students and teachers at the high school and college levels turn to this definitive work for a connected view of world history--the story of humans and their place in the universe.