Organized thematically, this book tells the story of the European encyclopedia from 1650 to the present.

Contains numerous entries on personalities, events, terms, places, and special fields, and includes maps, charts, and diagrams

An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.

A handy guide to problems of confused or disputed usage based on the critically acclaimed Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage. Over 2,000 entries explain the background and basis of usage controversies and offer expert advice and recommendations.

Comprehensive, authoritative definitions of terminology used in laboratory medicine. Intended as a reference source for all involved health professionals and students. Includes vocabulary from all related disciplines. The definitions, reviewed before approval, were written by leading authorities, the medical editors, and dictionary staff. Also includes acronyms, symbols, eponyms, abbreviations, and taxonomic definitions. Miscellaneous appendixes, including normal values.