Mathematics and Physics (Ferguson's Careers in Focus)Ever wonder what to do with your Mathematics major? This book focuses on: Accountants and Auditors; Actuaries; Architects; Assessors and Appraisers;] Ever wonder what to do with your Mathematics major? This book focuses on: Accountants and Auditors; Actuaries; Architects; Assessors and Appraisers; Astronomers; Astrophysicists; Bookkeeping and Accounting Clerks; Cashiers; Computer Programmers; Credit Analysts; Demographers; Economists; Financial Planners; Marketing Research Analysts; Mathematicians; Mathematics Teachers;...
Animals: From Mythology to Zoology (Discovering the Earth)Animalsprovides brief glimpses of some of the events that have led to the present scientific understanding of animals, as well as short accounts of the lives of a few of the remarkable individuals who have contributed to that story. Describing a few of the changing ideas that have shaped the way people see the world of animals, this new, full-color book examines some of the research that has revealed their physiology and explained their evolution and behavior. It explores the discovery of the gene, the physical structure of DNA, and more
Homer: Comprehensive Research and Study Guide (Bloom's Major Poets)Homer, the legendary Greek poet, is often credited with having created "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey". Scholars debate whether or not such a figure actually existed, yet what remains certain is the importance of these two works as foundational texts of Western literature.
Maya Angelou (Bloom's Major Poets)A literature of black women's courage and experience is at the heart of Angelou's writing.
This title, Maya Angelou, part of Chelsea House Publishers’ Modern Critical Views series, examines the major works of Maya Angelou through full-length critical essays by expert literary critics. In addition, this title features a short biography on Maya Angelou, a chronology of the author’s life, and an introductory essay written by Harold Bloom, Sterling Professor of the Humanities, Yale University.
Information about children's health is important for parents, teachers, and students in education and health-sciences programs. Children are not small adults. Diseases and drugs often affect them differently. A current, comprehensive resource dealing with pediatrics is a welcome addition to library collections.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health, with articles by medical writers and health-care professionals and an editorial board of pediatricians with academic affiliations, has more than 600 alphabetically arranged, signed entries, ranging in length from 500 to 4,000 words.
