Still considered the definitive work on medicinal herbs and their uses after two decades, the Handbook of Medicinal Herbs has undergone a long-anticipated revision. In the second edition, world-renowned ethnobotanist James A. Duke provides data on over 800 of the world's most important medicinal plant species.
The Schirmer Encyclopedia of Film is intended as a standard reference work in the field of film studies. Designed to meet the needs of general readers, university students, high school students and teachers, it offers a comprehensive and accessible overview of film history and theory with an American emphasis.
Readers will find in the Schirmer Encyclopedia of Film the major facts about film history, clear explanations of the main theoretical concepts and lines of scholarly interpretation, and guidance through important debates. Approaching cinema as art, entertainment, and industry, the Encyclopedia features entries on all important genres, studios, and national cinemas, as well as entries on relevant technological and industrial topics, cultural issues, and critical approaches to film.
Accompanying the main entries are more than 230 sidebars profiling important figures in film history. More than career summaries, each profile places the subject’s achievements within the context of the particular entry it accompanies, offering a historical or theoretical perspective on the person profiled.
Encyclopedia Of Philosophy 2nd Ed. (10 Volume Set)
Since 1967, the Encyclopedia of Philosophy has been the cornerstone of the philosophy reference shelf.
Containing material from hundreds of highly distinguished contributors representing the world's top universities and institutions, the second edition has a truly global perspective. It contains more than 2,100 entries, including more than 450 new articles.
Among the many topics covered are African, Islamic, Jewish, Russian, Chinese, and Buddhist philosophies; bioethics and biomedical ethics; art and aesthetics; epistemology; metaphysics; peace and war; social and political philosophy; the Holocaust; feminist thought; and much more.
Additionally, the second edition also features 1,000 biographical entries on major figures in philosophical thought throughout history.
Encyclopedia of Archaeology: History and Discoveries
The Encyclopedia of Archaeology's entries cover the history of archaeology in specific countries or regions as well as "the histories of significant sites, debates, techniques, methods and issues that are central to the global practice of the discipline."
The signed entries are arranged alphabetically and vary in length from a paragraph to more than 30 pages.
Most are accompanied by cross-references and bibliographies, which in some cases are quite extensive.
WORD TOWN - Basic English Vocabulary
presents hundreds of common vocabulary words found within a typical town. It is organized into 20 relevant scenes, such as
house,
school,
hospital and
supermarket, each emphasizing real-life situations. Students can see, hear and read all of the words necessary for everyday communication in English. The clear, colorful scenes and easy-to-read type facilitate quick learning of essential words. In addition to vocabulary, correct pronunciation is stressed. This CD-ROM is a helpful aid in the classroom, with a tutor or for independent study. Level: Beginning/Intermediate
Программа
содержит сотни общеупотребительных слов в рамках типичного города. Она представлена в виде 20 соответствующих тем, включая:
дом, школа, больница, супермаркет и д.р. с акцетом на реальные ситуации. Студенты могут видеть, слышать и читать все слова необходимые для каждодневного общения на английском. Яркие и красочные сцены способствуют быстрому изучению основных слов. Этот CD-ROMочень полезен для работы в группе, с репетитором или для самостоятельных занятий.
