Worldmark encyclopedia of religious practices

In 1,800 pages across 3 volumes, Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices provides information on current religious practices around the world with an emphasis on how religions impact the daily lives of their followers. Volume 1, Religions of the World, contains 20-to-25-page entries on 13 ...

Arts and humanities through the eras

This 5-volume set offers a fresh perspective on history by examining the development of the arts and humanities in historical time periods. Patterned after Gale's World Eras series, each volume combines chronologies, sidebars, primary documents, biographies, and critical narrative analysis to cover information typically ...

Middle ages reference library

This 4-vol. reference explores the complex period of the Middle Ages. The set includes "almanac", covering the different civilizations and peoples of medieval times; "biographies", a compilation of biographical essays on significant individuals from the period; and "primary sources, an insightful collection of full or ...

Renaissance and reformation reference library

Coverint everything from Luther's Revolt to the writings of Shapeskeare, this new set provides comprehensive coverage of this amazing time. "Almanac" provides extensive background information on the period; "Biographies" introduces students to approximately 50 poeple of the era; and "Primary Sources" allows students to ...

Science in dispute

.V.1

Each volume of this new series, modeled on the History in Dispute series, will include approximately 30 signed articles, with illustrations, covering major contemporary and historic scientific disputes and controversies

Science in dispute

.V.2

Each volume of this new series, modeled on the History in Dispute series, will include approximately 30 signed articles, with illustrations, covering major contemporary and historic scientific disputes and controversies

Worldmark encyclopedia of national economies

Worldmark Encyclopedia of National Economies presents analytical and statistical economic information for 200 countries and dependencies around the world. Created in #Worldmark style# this publication contain numerous headings and sub-headings that are identical from country to country, enabling quick reference and meaningful comparisons between countries

Geo-data

world geographic encyclopedia

This is the first Gale edition of a recently purchased title that last came out in 1989. Geo-Data's 209 entries, one for every country plus selected territories, will each describe in detail that location's the physical geography. It also discusses the population distribution ...

St. James guide to hispanic artist

Published by St. James Press in conjunction with the Association of Hispanic Arts and the Association for Latin American Art, will offer valuable information on nearly 400 artists from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the countries of Central and South America as well as American ...

Encyclopedia of education

This eight-volume work is a complete revision of the Encyclopedia of Education, published in 1971 and edited by Lee C. Deighton. The second edition will continue to offer a view of the institutions, people, processes, roles, and philosophies found in educational practice

World press encyclopedia

This comprehensive survey of press and electronic media now covers nearly 200 countries. Arranged alphabetically by country, entries begin with an overview of the background, economic framework and general characteristics of each country#s press. Entries then cover the number and type of media, press ...

Contemporary hispanic biography

Volume 2

This new series, modeled after Gale#s successful Contemporary Black Biography Series, contains biographical entries on notable Hispanics/Latinos from a variety of fields # from art, music and literature to science, politics and business. Emphasis is placed on active figures, but Contemporary Hispanic Biography also ...

Gale encyclopedia of e-commerce

This 2-volume set features 470 essays on topics related to the emerging world of e-commerce. Essays will highlight key terminology and individuals in the industry, as well as major corporate players, relevant organizations, and legal developments

Holocaust reference library

This critically acclaimed set provides thorough coverage of this complex historical era, providing detailed information on the peo-ple and events of the period