Adventure stories filled with danger, action, and unusual events have been popular with readers from ancient times to the present day. The Encyclopedia of Adventure Fiction covers the very best of adventure fiction, from classics such as Charles Dickens's 'A Tale of Two Cities' and Joseph Conrad’s 'The Secret Agent' to tales that have enthralled younger readers for many years, such as 'Treasure Island' and 'The Wizard of Oz', to the finest of today's adventure stories. Written by a well-known writer of horror and science fiction, this essential reference will delight and intrigue any reader.
Gale Encyclopedia of American Law, 3rd Edition, Volume 3: Com to Dor
This new edition provides: - Current information on 5,000 legal topics in 14 volumes cover important issues - More than 60 brand-new entries and 2,000 revised articles - Biographies of interesting and influential people who have played a part in creating or shaping U.S. law, along with a portrait, a timeline and a quote from the biographee - Increased coverage of women and minorities
This successor to Macmillan's "International Encyclopedia of Population" provides expanded, up-to-date coverage of demographic topics both in the core field and in neighboring disciplines. Designed to encompass the large-scale changes in emphasis and research directions in population studies during the last 20 years, topics covered include: rapid demographic expansion in poor countries, low fertility rates and problems of old-age support, the environmental impact of dense population; the press for expanded reproductive rights; and much more.
This work offers complete, authoritative coverage of the science, policy, and social issues surrounding global warming and climate change. The Encyclopedia of Global Warming provides comprehensive coverage of the questions of global warming and climate change, including scientific descriptions and explanations of all factors, from carbon dioxide to sunspots, that might contribute to climate change.
Encyclopedia of Asian American Issues Today (2 volumes)
Encyclopedia of Asian American Issues Today is the first major reference work focused on the full expanse of contemporary Asian American experiences in the United States. Drawing on over two decades of research, it takes an unprecedented look at the major issues confronting the Asian American community as a whole, and the specific ethnic identities within that community - from established groups such as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Americans to newer groups such as Cambodian and Hmong Americans.
