Download or read book The Facts on File Dictionary of Environmental Science written by Bruce C. Wyman and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Defines more than 5,000 terms used in the field of environmental science.
Download or read book The Facts on File Dictionary of Computer Science written by Edmund Wright and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Defines more than 2,400 terms and phrases related to computers, programming, data processing, and the Internet.
Download or read book The Facts On File Dictionary of Biochemistry written by John Daintith and published by Checkmark Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than two thousand alphabetically arranged entries cover topics in subjects ranging from cell metabolism and nutrition to organic and physical chemistry.
Download or read book The Facts on File Dictionary of Ecology and the Environment written by Jill Bailey and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents over 2,000 alphabetically arranged entries on various concepts and topics in ecology and environmental science.
Download or read book The Facts on File Dictionary of Biology written by Daintith and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Incorporating the new terms and research compiled in the last few years in this field, The Facts On File Dictionary of Biology, Fourth Edition clearly defines the basic principles and terms used in this widely studied branch of science. Approximately 300 new entries have been added to reflect new information, and current entries and back matter have been revised as needed. Pronuciation symbols have been added, and many photographs have been replaced. Pairing rich content with an accessible format, this science dictionary is ideal for high school and college classrooms and libraries, and will be useful to specialists and laypeople alike.
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Download or read book A Dictionary of Chemistry written by Richard Rennie and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-01-21 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised and updated, the seventh edition of this popular dictionary is the ideal reference resource for students of chemistry, either at school or at university. With over 5000 entries—over 175 new to this edition—it covers all aspects of chemistry, from physical chemistry to biochemistry. The seventh edition boasts broader coverage in areas such as nuclear magnetic resonance, polymer chemistry, nanotechnology and graphene, and absolute configuration, increasing the dictionary's appeal to students in these fields. New diagrams have been added and existing diagrams updated to illustrate topics that would benefit from a visual aid. There are also biographical entries on key figures, featured entries on major topics such as polymers and crystal defects, and a chronology charting the main discoveries in atomic theory, biochemistry, explosives, and plastics.
Download or read book The Facts on File Dictionary of Astronomy written by Valerie Illingworth and published by Checkmark Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for general readers with some interest in the field or with a specific question about a term or aspect of astronomy, this collection of over 3,700 cross-referenced entries includes a variety of features, terms, people and places. The definitions and descriptions are concise and remarkably accessible, especially considering the complexity of subject, and the line drawings are clear and easy to understand. This edition includes a pronunciation guide and over 200 new entries, joining such topics as dark energy, the early universe, imaging, orbital resonance, rampart crater and thermal field theory. It also contains a number of useful tables on sky features and famous people associated with astronomy. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Download or read book The Facts On File Dictionary of Classical and Biblical Allusions written by Martin H. Manser and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This indispensable work is a comprehensive resource offering abundant information that students and general readers of all ages will find clear and to the point. A useful companion to The Facts On File Dictionary of Cultural and Historical Allusions explains the meanings and origins of allusions from the Bible and classical mythology, including Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic, and Egyptian. It features approximately 2,000 entries, from Abelard and Heloise to Zeus. It covers biblical and mythological figures (Narcissus, Athena, Daniel), places (Mount Olympus, Gesthemane, Elysian Fields), key concepts (doomsday, utopia), and other references with biblical and mythological origins (judgment of Solomon, salt of the earth, patience of Job, labors of Hercules). It also includes a pronunciation key for difficult words or terms; examples of usage; and extensive cross-references.
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Download or read book The Facts on File Dictionary of Physics Fourth Edition written by John Daintith and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated dictionary containing over 2,800 entries explaining physics terms and concepts.
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Download or read book The Facts on File Science Dictionaries Set 20 Volumes written by Facts On File, Incorporated and published by Facts on File. This book was released on 2007-06-01 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keyed to school syllabi, this science dictionary defines terms and concepts. Addressing the needs of high school students, it includes terms of interest to students and general users, many line illustrations that illustrate complex concepts, and cross-references that make it easy to find the right definition.
Download or read book The Facts on File Dictionary of Earth Science written by Stella E. Stiegeler and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an illustrated dictionary of more than 3,700 frequently used terms in Earth science.
