The Novel 100, Revised Edition (The Literature 100)

Which novels are truly great, and why? The Novel 100, Revised Edition is a unique reference that profiles great novels drawn from all cultures and periods of literature. Each entry provides a plot summary and assessment of a particular novel, with an emphasis on facts about the novel's creation, critical reception, and contribution to literary history.

Critical Companion to Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson, the greatest of the Transcendentalists, is often considered to be the central thinker in American history. In essays such as "Self-Reliance" and poems such as "Concord Hymn," he gave voice to ideals that Americans have held dear ever since.

Critical Companion to Ralph Waldo Emerson is a reliable and up-to-date resource for students interested in this prolific author. This illustrated volume examines Emerson's life and 140 of his most important works, including all of his major essays and 60 of his poems.

Encyclopedia of Gastroenterology, Three-Volume Set, Volume 1-3

Only comprehensive work on the market covering all aspects of gastroenterology
The Encyclopedia of Gastroenterology bridges basic science and clinical gastroenterology in a way that should appeal to the expert researching a topic outside his or her reld of expertise as well as to students and the educated public. Although some articles on the basic medical sciences stand alone, most integrate these topics with areas of clinical medicine. 

Edited by Bryan A. Garner, the world’s leading legal lexicographer, Black’s Law Dictionary, 8th Edition is now better than ever! The new 8th Edition has more than 43,000 definitions, plus almost 3,000 quotations. Alternative spellings or equivalent terms and exions are pred for more than 5,300 terms and senses, serving a thesaurus-like function. The extensive appendix on legal abbreviations is a major addition. It’s the first time such a comprehensive guide has been included in a modern law dictionary, and is an invaluable aid to the legal researcher.

Gale Encyclopedia of American Law, 3rd Edition, Volume 13: Primary Documents

This new edition, which replaces West's Encyclopedia of American Law, provides:
-Current information on 5,000 legal topics in 14 volumes cover important issues
-More than 60 brand-new entries and 2,000 revised articles
-Biographies of interesting and influential people who have played a part in creating or shaping U.S. law, along with a portrait, a timeline and a quote from the biographee
-Increased coverage of women and minorities
-Definitions of legal terms