The two volume Encyclopedia of Space Science and Technology represents an ambitious collection of the underlying physical properties of rockets, satellites and space stations, what is known by astronomers about the sun, planets, galaxy and universe, and the effect of the space environment on human and other biological systems. The Encyclopedia also provides a state-of-the-art summary of the engineering involved in launching a rocket or satellite, the control systems involved on the ground, in orbit or in deep space, and on manufacturing in space from planetary and other resources. A quick study of a number of basic topics in space science for researchers in optics, materials processing and telecommunications, this Encyclopedia is also an indispensable resource for physicists, astronomers, engineers and materials and computer science.

The e.encyclopedia science pulls out all the stops to tell-and show-readers everything about science. Packed with the very latest photographs, illustrations, and 3-D models, and enhanced by cutting-edge computer image manipulation, e.encyclopedia science is a comprehensive and authoritative reference work for children.

This substantial expansion and reworking of the classic Encyclopedia of Africa South of the Sahara (1997) covers the entire continent, from the Europe-facing shores of the Mediterranean to the commercial bustle of Cape Town. The set addresses the entire history of African cultures from the pharaohs and the ancient civilizations of the south through the colonial era to the emergence of 53 independent countries, some of them, like Nigeria, newly emergent in world commerce and others deep in conflict (Sudan, Liberia, Congo).

Essential details of every major battle on land and sea in recorded history, from the first battle of Megiddo in 1479 B.C. to the Grenada conflict in 1984. Included: strategic situations, roles played by political/military leaders, troop numbers and training, tactics and objectives, casualties and losses and military/political consequences. Index. 99 illustrations.

The Shorter REP presents the very best of the acclaimed ten volume Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy in a single work. By selecting and presenting--in full--the most important entries for the beginning philosopher and truncating the rest of the entries to survey the breadth of the field, The Shorter REP will be the only desk reference on philosophy that anyone will need.