Encyclopedias category: 1105 books

Cover of Encyclopedia of Islamic Civilization and Religion
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Language: English
Release Date: December 19, 2013

The Encyclopedia of Islamic Civilization and Religion provides scholarly coverage of the religion, culture and history of the Islamic world, at a time when that world is undergoing considerable change and is a focus of international study and debate. The non-Muslim world's perceptions of Islam...
Cover of 1,423 QI Facts to Bowl You Over
by John Lloyd, James Harkin, Anne Miller
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2017

The eye-popping, gob-smacking, rib-tickling phenomenon that is QI serves up a brand new selection of 1,423 facts to bowl you over. Iceland imports ice cubes A group of ladybirds is called a loveliness It is illegal in Saudi Arabia to name a child Sandi Eight billion particles of fog can fit...
Cover of Europe Since 1945

Europe Since 1945

An Encyclopedia

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Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2014

Europe Since 1945: An Encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work of some 1,700 entries in two volumes. Its scope includes all of Europe and the successor states to the former Soviet Union. The volumes provide a broad coverage of topics, with an emphasis on politics, governments, organizations,...
Cover of Encyclopedia of New Religious Movements
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Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2004

New Religious Movements (NRMs) can involve vast numbers of followers and in many cases are radically changing the way people understand and practice religion and spirituality. Moreover, many are having a profound impact on the form and content of mainstream religion. The Encyclopedia of New Religious...
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Extreme Weather (Tornadoes To Hurricanes)

Earth Facts and Fun Book for Kids

by Speedy Publishing
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2014

Most children are enthralled by nature, specifically outer space and various weather conditions. Because not everyone lives in a geographic region that experiences tornadoes and hurricanes, picture books are a great way for children to learn about these events. A well illustrated picture book can help...
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Conjoined Twins

An Historical, Biological and Ethical Issues Encyclopedia

by Christine Quigley
Language: English
Release Date: September 17, 2015

When two human ova fail to fully separate during pregnancy, the result is conjoined twins. The twins may be connected by ligament, bone, or just flesh, and they often share organs, but what captures most people’s interest is whether the twins share sensations, thoughts and even souls. This encyclopedia...
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e-Pedia: Claude Shannon

Claude Elwood Shannon (April 30, 1916 – February 24, 2001) was an American mathematician, electrical engineer, and cryptographer known as "the father of information theory"

by Wikipedia contributors
Language: English
Release Date: June 13, 2017

This carefully crafted ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Claude Elwood Shannon (April 30, 1916 – February 24, 2001) was an American mathematician, electrical engineer, and cryptographer known as "the father of information theory". This book has been...
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Everything Explained That Is Explainable

On the Creation of the Encyclopaedia Britannica's Celebrated Eleventh Edition, 1910-1911

by Denis Boyles
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2016

Everything Explained That Is Explainable is the audacious, utterly improbable story of the publication of the Eleventh Edition of the legendary Encyclopædia Britannica. It is the tale of a young American entrepreneur who rescued a dying publication with the help of a floundering newspaper, and in...
Cover of The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of European Birds: An Essential Guide To Birds Of Europe (Mobi Reference)
by MobileReference
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2010

The Encyclopedia of European Birds describes and illustrates over 1,000 birds. With Over 30,000 color photographs, this encyclopedia is for every birder from the novice to the experienced observer.FEATURES:- Information about each European Bird. - Over 30,000 color photographs. - Intuitive navigation:...
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e-Pedia: Overwatch (video Game)

Overwatch is a team-based multiplayer first-person shooter video game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment

by Wikipedia contributors
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2017

This carefully crafted ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Overwatch is a team-based multiplayer online first-person shooter video game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. It was released in May 2016 for Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox...
Cover of First Amendment Rights: An Encyclopedia [2 volumes]
by Nancy S. Lind, Erik Rankin
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2012

First Amendment Rights: An Encyclopedia provides both historical information and current, 21st-century topics in First Amendment issues. Volume 1 addresses the subject through the lens of past decisions and precedent, updated to include controversies between new social media and civil liberties....
Cover of The Small Arms Encyclopedia
by B. Smith
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2014

The Small Arms Encyclopedia is a complete collection of the world’s greatest firearms. Take an in-depth look at the weapons crafted in Britain, Canada, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany (Third Reich and Eastern/Western), Greece, and many many more. This incredible source of information has been...
Cover of The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Trees And Shrubs: An Essential Guide To Trees And Shrubs Of The World (Mobi Reference)
by MobileReference
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2010

The Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs describes and illustrates over 2,000 varieties. With Over 30,000 color photographs, this encyclopedia is for every naturalist from the novice to the experienced observer.FEATURES:- Information about over 2,000 trees and shrubs. - Over 30,000 color photographs. - Intuitive...
Cover of The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of North American Reptiles And Amphibians: An Essential Guide To Reptiles And Amphibians Of Usa, Canada, And Mexico (Mobi Reference)
by MobileReference
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2010

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of North American Reptiles and Amphibians describes and illustrates over 1,000 species of turtles, tortoise, lizards, snakes, alligators, salamanders, frogs, and toads. With Over 30,000 color photographs, this encyclopedia is for every naturalist from the novice to the experienced...
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