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Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia
Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia is one of the most widely used and well-regarded reference works in the English language. The publication of the 1993 Library Edition makes this authoritative, multi-volume encyclopedia available in a high-quality, durable library binding that will stand up to daily use by students and general readers. Never before has so much value been offered at such an affordable price. Contributors and consultants are among the top experts in their fields. More than 25,000 articles, 9,300 illustrations (4,200 in full color), and 317 Hammond Maps (257 in full color) make Funk and Wagnalls New Encyclopedia a truly comprehensive reference, updated and enlarged for 1993.
Silesia and Central European Nationalisms
This book analyzes the problems of nation building in the Central European region of Silesia in 1848 to 1918. The German ethnic model of nation building steeped in language and culture had been replicated in the case of Polish and Czech nationalisms. Silesia became a focal point as an area that was sought after by all three nations.
Who's in Charge Wilderness Change and Evolution
Ever stand in a forest at dark, harboring a feeling that you were being intensely watched, evaluated, or sized up by an unknown, unseen, predatory wild animal? Ever give thought to human physical and/or mental frailness compared to predatory wild animals? Ever look directly into the eyes of a predatory animal (caged or free) as it stood motionless, intently staring at you, evaluating every move you made? Ever consider having a predatory wild animal as a household pet? Ever have occasion to reflect on how humans as well as all animals fit into earth's long-running evolution? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this book is for you.
The Encyclopedia of God
Now That God Is Popular Again, What Do People Say About Him? Interest in the nature of the Supreme Being is growing again, especially among people who had turned away from conventional religious approaches. God is "in" again, but what do we know about him? In this remarkable reference work, Constance Victoria Briggs, author of the popular The Encyclopedia of Angels, offers a stimulating and inspiring review of the thoughts of hundreds of scholars, religious authorities, mystics, writers, saints, prophets, philosophers, poets--even celebrities--on the nature of God. "Although we can't question God, we can evaluate the information contained in these sources and draw our own conclusions about w...
A Yearbook of Holidays and Observances
Provides insight into the beliefs and values of different peoples, primarily people of color, by looking at the holidays and celebrations (religious and nonreligious) which play an important part in their lives. Following a month-by-month format, the publication looks at holidays, which mainstream America consider traditional, through the perspectives of women and people of color and provides info. about holidays which are of particular importance to these groups. Includes holidays of: Chinese, African-American, Islamic, Hispanic, Jewish, Native American, and other celebrations. Includes info. on lunar, solar, and scientifically manipulated calendars.
Ancestry's Concise Genealogical Dictionary
Is your research time wasted looking up words like “beamster,” “grimgribber,” “anascara,” and “wainbote” in regular dictionaries? Ever heard of a “gossip's wheel” or a “shank's mare”? These and other unusual terms are defined in Ancestry's Concise Genealogical Dictionary. You will find this book a useful and entertaining reference. The authors spent years collecting, researching, and verifying definitions of terms they discovered while researching cemetery, probate, court, medical, and other records. The mystery of terms and abbreviations that many researchers face has been solved with this essential, quick-reference source geared to the needs of the genealogist. Now you can have at your fingertips accurate and easy-to-find definitions for troublesome or unfamiliar words encountered in the research process. With thousands of concise definitions, all arranged alphabetically, this dictionary is an essential for any genealogist's home, office, or briefcase.
