"As an inveterate list compiler and Americana enthusiast, I found much to enjoy and made many new discoveries in this fascinating collection of American lists, which range from the serious to the trivial."
"Clever, quirky, fun. Julian Ashe's offbeat "American trivia guide" is a sometimes educational -- always entertaining -- collection of quotations, "firsts," and unconventional facts about politics, lifestyles, history, and the media."
Данный англо-русский толковый словарь-справочник включает в себя все основные термины, встречающиеся при работе с компьютером, программами, документацией к программам и компьютерному оборудованию. Для каждого термина приводится перевод с английского и в случае необходимости его толкование. Кроме того, в словаре даются перевод и пояснения сообщений, появляющихся в ходе работы с компьютером.
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Chinese Mythology A to Z,2 Ed
In ancient Chinese civilization, emperors were revered as the direct descendants of the gods, who ruled all of nature and the heavens. Animal bones were consulted as oracles to answer the great questions of life and death, and ancestral spirits were thought to roam the earth, negotiating with the gods on behalf of the living. From the legends of the Eight Immortals to the teachings of Confucius, "Chinese Mythology A to Z, Second Edition" provides a refreshing, insightful look at the stories and myths that open a window onto this civilization.
"Encyclopedia of the World's Nations and Cultures" comprises an extensive overhaul of the original "Encyclopedia of the World's Nations". It provides concise and objective descriptions of the dominant political, economic, social, and cultural systems of the countries of the world. The encyclopedia features 193 country-by-country surveys in 40 separate categories, as well as tables, charts, and lists that are linked with narrative accounts of each nation's peoples, history, government, society, and culture.
Career Discovery Encyclopedia, 7th Edition, 8 Vol. SetIn today's rapidly changing job market, it can be a daunting task for young people to begin thinking about their future career plans. Now in full color, Career Discovery Encyclopedia, Seventh Edition provides the ideal starting point for readers who are just beginning to envision joining the world of work. The first volume contains an explanation of the many tools used to help people identify their fields of interest as well as a sample self-assessment they can try themselves.
