An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Uniforms From 1775-1783 American Revolution

A definitive analysis of the weapons, equipment, deployment, tactics and motivation of these national forces, as well as fascinating detail of day-to-day life for the soldiers that fought the battles

The Encyclopedia of Genocide

The Encyclopedia of Genocide is the first reference work to chart the full extent of this horrific subject with objectivity and authority. The Nazi Holocaust; the genocides in Armenia, Cambodia, Rwanda, and the former Yugoslavia; and the eradication of indigenous peoples around the world are all covered in A-Z entries, written by almost 100 experts from many countries.

Dictionary Of Cricket

An A-Z of cricket as it is played around the world, this book not only defines the terms of the game but illustrates them with lively quotations and provides a wealth of additional information. Fully up to date, it includes entries on sledging, ball-tampering, and the third umpire.

The Facts on File Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend

"The Facts On File Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition" is a complete revision that provides an even more extensive survey of myths, legends, and folklore from around the world. With assistance from a team of scholars, James R. Dow has revised and updated the entire text in this comprehensive resource.

Concise Encyclopedia of Pragmatics, Second Edition

Concise Encyclopedia of Pragmatics (COPE) 2nd edition is an authoritative single-volume reference resource comprehensively describing the discipline of pragmatics, an important branch of natural language study which deals with the various implied meanings of a given idea imparted in speech.