encyclopedias

An encyclopedia of the Mexican-American War, including excerpts from eyewitness accounts that highlight the day-to-day reality of marching and fighting.

Contains hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about various aspects of the life and work of popular novelist Stephen King.

Contains concise biographical sketches of approximately 160 classical composers, each featuring summaries of their major compositions, and reviews of CDs. Arranged alphabetically, with illustrations and photographs.

Contains articles that provide medical information about a wide variety of common diseases, disorders, tests, and treatments; arranged alphabetically from A-to-B; and includes definitions of terms, cross-references, lists of resources.

An alphabetically arranged, complete and concise guide to illnesses and symptoms from abcesses to yellow fever.

Offers scientifically based investigations of alleged paranormal phenomena, ranging from alchemy to zombies, arranged alphabetically, and including bibliographies and an index.

Contains over one thousand alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about the history of the world's navies, covering a period that ranges from the sixteenth through the twentieth century, and discussing major wars, naval battles, ships, warship technology, commanders, tactics, and other topics.

Contains alphabetically-arranged profiles of over 1,000 different religions found in the United States and throughout the world.