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Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
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Provides an exhaustive and organized overview of Jewish life and knowledge from the Second Temple period to the contemporary State of Israel, from Rabbinic to modern Yiddish literature, from Kabbalah to "Americana" and from Zionism to the contribution of Jews to world cultures, Encyclopaedia Judaica, 2nd edition is important to scholars, general readers and students.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 11.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
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Description
"This series objectively and thoughtfully explores topics of medical importance. Books include sections on a description of the disease or disorder and how it affects the body, as well as diagnosis and treatment of the condition"--
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
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Description
The second edition of a resource that is considered a standard reference in the field. Presents a cross-cultural approach that emphasizes religion's role within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture. The original 2,750 entries have been retained, many heavily updated, and approximately 600 entirely new articles have been added by an international team of scholars and contributors.
Publisher
Charles Scribner's Sons
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
The first comprehensive revision of this classic reference source, originally published in 1940, features updated and revised entries from previous editions, as well as more than 800 new entries covering recent events and topics not covered previously. This authoritative work serves students, scholars, and general readers interested in a wide range of topics in American history, from the well studied and familiar to the obscure.
Language
English
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Description
This encyclopedia looks at Islam's role in the modern world, doing so in the context of the religion's history and development over the last 13 centuries. Containing thematic articles, biographies of key figures, definitions, illustrations, maps and more, this new encyclopedia fills a need in this key area of religious studies.
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Language
English
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Description
This book details the life of superstar Jennifer Lopez. Lopez was the first Latin actress to be paid one million dollars for a motion picture, and she went on to become the highest-paid Latin actress in Hollywood history. In 2012, Lopez received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, often regarded as one of the highest honors an entertainer can receive. Readers will learn about Lopez's childhood in the Bronx, her evolution from talented dancer to...
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Author Peggy J. Parks tackles a crucial reality of being a teenager, depression. She offers young readers and researchers a means of understanding depression and its ramifications. Readers will be given essential insight into what causes depression, how people live with it, and the latest information about diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
10) Halle Berry
Author
Series
Language
English
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Description
Presents an overview of the life and accomplishments of the Oscar winning actress.
11) Fashion, costume, and culture: clothing, headwear, body decorations, and footwear through the ages
Author
Publisher
UXL
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
Provides a broad overview of costume traditions of diverse cultures from prehistoric times to the present day. Examines more than 430 items of human decoration and adornment, ranging from togas to turbans, necklaces to tennis shoes. Explores how and why items were created, the people who made them, and their uses. This set shows how clothing, headwear, body decorations, and footwear reflect the different cultural, religious, and societal beliefs.
Publisher
Charles Scribner's Sons
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
A six-volume survey of European history from 1450, the beginning of the print revolution, to 1789 and the French Revolution. Presents over 1,000 alphabetically arranged entries covering the period's most significant personalities and meaningful developments in the arts, religion, politics, exploration, and warfare. For students, scholars, and general readers.
Publisher
Macmillan Reference USA
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
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Description
Offers a complete view of the institutions, people, processes, roles, and philosophies in educational practice in the United States and throughout the world. Features biographies of influential educators; profiles of historic colleges and universities and of organizations active in the field; and an appendix of full text source documents, including education related legislation, international treaties, and testing methods. 8 volumes.
15) HPV
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
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Description
"Perspectives on Diseases and Disorders: HPV: Each volume in this timely series provides essential information on a disease or disorder (symptoms, causes, treatments, cures, etc.); presents the controversies surrounding causes, alternative treatments, and other issues"--
17) Watergate
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Formats
Description
Offers multiple perspectives on momentous events. This volume introduces and provides a brief overview of major factors that contributed to the Republican-backed undercover spy group that broke into Democratic headquarters in June 1972.
Publisher
Macmillan Reference USA
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
English-language reference source for philosophy," has been the cornerstone of the philosophy reference shelf. Lauded for its clear and accessible presentation of wide-ranging philosophical subjects, the Encyclopedia has earned its place as a first-stop resource for general readers, students and educators.
19) Cholera
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Series
Language
English
Description
Researchers have estimated that there are up to 4 million cases and 143,000 deaths worldwide due to Cholera. Author Diane Yancey provides your readers with a fascinating study of this disease. Readers will learn about Cholera in early times, and how it is detected now. They will learn how it is treated and prevented, and hear personal stories from sufferers.
20) Eating Disorders
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Language
English
Description
Teens face powerful pressures to look a certain way. Body image is one of the most fragile areas to take hits on, especially if you're not pencil thin or the picture of athletic health. This volume talks candidly about eating disorders. It describes the different types of eating disorders, their prevalence in society, and what research suggests about causes and risk factors for having an eating disorder. Readers will learn how eating disorders are...