You may have to Search all our reviewed books and magazines, click the sign up button below to create a free account.
"The Facts On File Dictionary of Music provides in-depth explanations and examples of more than 3
This indispensable work is a comprehensive resource offering abundant information that students and general readers of all ages will find clear and to the point. A useful companion to The Facts On File Dictionary of Cultural and Historical Allusions explains the meanings and origins of allusions from the Bible and classical mythology, including Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic, and Egyptian. It features approximately 2,000 entries, from Abelard and Heloise to Zeus. It covers biblical and mythological figures (Narcissus, Athena, Daniel), places (Mount Olympus, Gesthemane, Elysian Fields), key concepts (doomsday, utopia), and other references with biblical and mythological origins (judgment of Solomon, salt of the earth, patience of Job, labors of Hercules). It also includes a pronunciation key for difficult words or terms; examples of usage; and extensive cross-references.
Presents an illustrated dictionary of more than 3,700 frequently used terms in Earth science.
An alphabetical dictionary containing over 1,500 entries on topics dealing with space, space flight, and space technology.
Defines more than 2,400 terms and phrases related to computers, programming, data processing, and the Internet.
Presents a comprehensive dictionary with articles related to the forensic sciences.
The Facts On File Dictionary of Marine Science, New Edition contains nearly 3,000 entries.
Presents over 2,000 alphabetically arranged entries on various concepts and topics in ecology and environmental science.
Presents an illustrated dictionary with 3,700 of the most frequently used terms in the field of astronomy.