Britannica Guide to India

Britannica Guide to India
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Publisher : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Total Pages : 465
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ISBN-10 : 9781593398477
ISBN-13 : 1593398476
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis Britannica Guide to India by : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

An ancient culture and a new economic power in the world India in the twenty-first century stands on the verge of being one of the world’s newest superpowers with a population of 1.1 billion. In the sixty years since its independence, it has transformed into a modern nation with limitless resources—yet it is also a nation of extremes. It is a people with 15 official languages, over 166 million mobile phone users, and an economy that spans from traditional village farming to the cutting edge of new technology. From the snowy mountains of the Himalayas to the tropical waters of Kerala, India is the 6th most popular tourist destination in the world. This guide is the perfect introduction for the reader who wants to know more than the guide books and gain a deeper understanding of India’s history and culture as well as the key sites to visit.

Encyclopaedia Britannica

Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Total Pages : 1090
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ISBN-10 : HARVARD:FL2VGS
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (GS Downloads)

Synopsis Encyclopaedia Britannica by : Hugh Chisholm

This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of the time and it is considered to be a landmark encyclopaedia for scholarship and literary style.

The Britannica Guide to the Brain

The Britannica Guide to the Brain
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Publisher : Encyclopaedia Britannica
Total Pages : 384
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ISBN-10 : 9781845298036
ISBN-13 : 1845298039
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis The Britannica Guide to the Brain by :

An exploration of neuroscience, the functions of the brain, and related issues, such as stem cell research and neuroplasticity.

The Britannica Guide to Numbers and Measurement

The Britannica Guide to Numbers and Measurement
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Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages : 288
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ISBN-10 : 9781615301089
ISBN-13 : 1615301089
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis The Britannica Guide to Numbers and Measurement by : William L. Hosch Associate Editor, Science and Technology

Offers an overview of the development of numbers, their expression in mathematics and measurement, and profiles of the visionaries who saw order amidst the numbers.

The Britannica Guide to Numbers and Measurement

The Britannica Guide to Numbers and Measurement
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Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
Total Pages : 288
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ISBN-10 : 9781615302185
ISBN-13 : 1615302182
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Synopsis The Britannica Guide to Numbers and Measurement by : Britannica Educational Publishing

Communication and, indeed, our comprehension of the world in general are largely ordered by the number and measurement systems that have arisen over time. This book delves into the history of mathematical reasoning and the progression of numerical thought around the world. With detailed biographies of seminal thinkers and theorists, readers develop a sophisticated understanding of some of the most fundamental arithmetical concepts as well as the individuals who established them.

The Britannica Guide to Explorers and Explorations That Changed the Modern World

The Britannica Guide to Explorers and Explorations That Changed the Modern World
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Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
Total Pages : 351
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ISBN-10 : 9781615300655
ISBN-13 : 1615300651
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis The Britannica Guide to Explorers and Explorations That Changed the Modern World by : Britannica Educational Publishing

There was a time when every voyage contained an element of the unknown. Today, however, the world spreads out before us carefully mapped and plotted. One must credit explorers with this transformation. Readers will devour these tales of explorers who have pushed geographic and personal boundaries, leaving virtually no corner of the globe off limits.

The Britannica Guide to Theories and Ideas That Changed the Modern World

The Britannica Guide to Theories and Ideas That Changed the Modern World
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Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages : 384
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ISBN-10 : 9781615300297
ISBN-13 : 1615300295
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis The Britannica Guide to Theories and Ideas That Changed the Modern World by : Kathleen Kuiper Manager, Arts and Culture

Discusses the scientific and philosophical theories and ideas that have been turning points in modern civilization, highlighting the key figures and cultural perspectives behind each concept.

Encyclopedia of India

Encyclopedia of India
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Total Pages : 472
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39076002599392
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Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis Encyclopedia of India by : Stanley A. Wolpert

A four-volume survey of the history, cultures, geography and religions of India from ancient times to the present day. Includes more than 600 entries, arranged alphabetically. For students and general readers.

The Britannica Guide to Political and Social Movements That Changed the Modern World

The Britannica Guide to Political and Social Movements That Changed the Modern World
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Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages : 390
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ISBN-10 : 9781615300167
ISBN-13 : 1615300163
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis The Britannica Guide to Political and Social Movements That Changed the Modern World by : Heather M. Campbell Senior Editor, Geography and History

Discusses the most influential political and social movements and their roles in the history of modern world politics, including liberalism, conservatism, facism, and religious fundamentalism.

Around the World in 80 Days

Around the World in 80 Days
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Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Total Pages : 356
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ISBN-10 : 9781465548504
ISBN-13 : 1465548505
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis Around the World in 80 Days by : Jules Verne