terminology

Photographs and graphic illustrations help explore the Earth from the inside out. Covers volcanoes, caves, rivers, seas, the atmosphere, and almost all aspects of the Earth's composition.

A collection of essays in which various authors explore the origins of some of the United States' more unique regional names and the impact those names have on how Americans perceive the area and its people.

Describes and defines the terminology used by police, the courts, and criminals, and provides information about different types of crimes and the steps police take when investigating crimes.

Contains 5,000 specialized terms that are contained in the vocabulary of 25 professions and trades. Includes computers, music, gambling, law and wine.

Contains definitions and examples of over eight hundred literary terms, covering traditional, theoretical, historical, and cultural vocabulary; and features essays on some of the major themes in literature, including adultery, death, love, religious faith, and others.

Labeled illustrations with explanatory text show the parts of various military uniforms that have been used from ancient Roman times to the twentieth century.

Contains definitions and examples of over 1,000 literary terms covering traditional, theoretical, historical, and cultural vocabulary; and features essays on some of the major themes in literature including adultery, death, love, and religious faith.

An almanac of facts about witchcraft, ghosts, vampires, zombies, horror movies, superstitions, and other scary subjects.