terminology

Offers a scientific definition followed by a layman's explanation of seventy terms, including acid rain, appropriate technology, behavior modification, black holes, clones, DNA, plate tectonics, lasers, and quarks.

Defines over 2,000 literary terms and theories, arranged alphabetically from Abbey Theatre to zeugma, and focusing on twelve areas which include technical terms, genres or kinds, well-known phrases, personalities, and concepts.

Defines over one thousand terms in the study of literature in the areas of traditional drama, rhetoric, and literary schools, theory, and history, with pronunciation guides for some words, entries in languages other than English, and cross-references.

Teaches math terms and concepts for nine- through twelve-year-olds in a question-and-answer format, covering such areas as fractions, decimals, simple linear equations, roots and powers, and tables and graphs.

An alphabetical reference that presents hundreds of definitions to financial terms such as "blue sky laws" and "naked sale.".

Defines alphabetically arranged names, terms, and phrases associated with a variety of sports.

Rhyming text explains the different names by which various baby animals are known.

Provides definitions for over 2,400 technical terms, slang expressions, and acronyms, together with information on commands, techniques, and etiquette for using the Internet.