Download or read book Webster s Illustrated Encyclopedic Dictionary written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 1936 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Elements written by Lisa Congdon and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gorgeous nonfiction book for kids from bestselling artist and author Lisa Congdon! The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Elements leads young readers in an exploration of all 118 known elements. From their discoveries to their uses to their special properties, this vibrant book explores all things elements. • A visually stunning tour of the periodic table • Complete with profiles of notable scientists, amazing infographics, and more • Features an illustrated history of the periodic table's origins This artful survey of the elements combines science, history, trivia, humor, and endless fascination for science enthusiasts of every age. Middle grade readers will delight in this interesting take on the periodic table of elements. • Great for science lovers and Lisa Congdon fans alike • Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays and holidays for the science-loving kid • Perfect for children ages 10 and up • Equal parts educational and entertaining, this makes a great pick for parents and grandparents, as well as librarians, science teachers, and STEM educators. • You'll love this book if you love books like The Elements Book: A Visual Encyclopedia of the Periodic Table by DK, The Periodic Table by Sean Callery and Miranda Smith, and Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe by Theodore Gray.
Download or read book Encyclopedic Dictionary of Archaeology written by Barbara Ann Kipfer and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A modern, comprehensive compilation of more than 7,000 entries covering themes, concepts, and discoveries in archaeology written in nontechnical language and tailored to meet the needs of professionals, students and general readers. The main subject areas include artifacts; branches of archaeology, chronology; culture; features; flora and fauna; geography; geology; language; people; related fields; sites; structures; techniques and methods; terms and theories; and tools.
Download or read book Illustrated Encyclopedic Dictionary of Electronics written by John Douglas-Young and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1987 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopedic Dictionary of Condensed Matter Physics written by Charles P. Poole Jr. and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2004-03-11 with total page 1658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is a translation and revision of the Original Russian version by Baryahktar. It covers all of the main fields involved in Condensed Matter Physics, such as crystallography, electrical properties, fluids, magnetism, material properties, optics, radiation, semiconductors, and superconductivity, as well as highlights of important related subjects such as quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and statistical mechanics. Both theoretical and experimental aspects of condensed matter are covered in detail. The entries range from very short paragraphs on topics where definitions are needed, such as Bloch's law, clathrate compound, donor, domain, Kondo lattice, mean free path, and Wigner crystal, to long discussions of more general or more comprehensive topics such as antiferromagnetism, crystal lattice dynamics, dislocations, Fermi surface, Josephson effect, luminescence, magnetic films, phase transitions and semiconductors. The main theoretical approaches to Condensed Matter Physics are explained. There are several long tables on, for example, Bravais lattices, characteristics of magnetic materials, units of physical quantities, symmetry groups. The properties of the main elements of the periodic table are given. Numerous entries not covered by standard Solid State Physics texts o Self-similarity o The adiabatic approximation o Bistability Emphasis on materials not discussed in standard texts o Activated carborn o Austenite o Bainite o Calamitics o Carbine o Delat phase o Discotics o Gunier-Preston zones o Heterodesmic structures o Heusler Alloys o Stress and strain deviators o Vicalloy · Each entry is fully cross-referenced to help tracking down all aspects of a topic under investigation Highly illustrated to clarify many concepts
Download or read book The Interpreter s Dictionary of the Bible written by George Arthur Buttrick and published by New York : Abingdon Press. This book was released on 1962 with total page 1048 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated encyclopedia identifying and explaining all proper names and significant terms and subjects in the Holy Scriptures, including the Apocrypha, with attention to archaeological discoveries and researches into the life and faith of ancient times.
Download or read book 3D A to Z written by Richard W. Kroon and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2012-04-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the invention of the stereoscope in 1830, stereoscopic 3D has remained on the cutting edge of the media and entertainment industry. Every 20 to 30 years, a new generation rediscovers stereo filmmaking, fueling its resurgence with additional twists introduced by the technological advancements of the intervening years. This encyclopedic dictionary offers a definitive compilation of information on the art and science of stereoscopic 3D, including still and moving images; film and digital image acquisition; production, post-production, distribution, and exhibition; and human visual perception. In addition to standard dictionary definitions, it includes many extended encyclopedic entries and nearly 300 black-and-white and color illustrations. Taking the mystery out of 3D's unique language, the work provides a basis for clear communication among industry professionals and historical context for those new to the discipline.
Download or read book Encyclopedic Dictionary of Roman Law written by Adolf Berger and published by American Philosophical Society. This book was released on 2024-04 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Dictionary: explains technical Roman legal terms, translates & elucidate those Latin words which have a specific connotation when used in a juristic context or in connection with a legal institution or question, & provides a brief picture of Roman legal institutions & sources as a sort of an introduction to them. The objectives of the work, not the juristic character of available Latin writings, therefore, determined the inclusion or exclusion of any single word or phrase. This dict. is not intended to be a complete Latin-English dict. for all words which occur in the writings of the Roman jurists or in the various codifications of Roman law. The reader must consult a general Latin-English lexicon for ordinary words that have no specific meaning in law or juristic language. Reprinted 1980.
Download or read book The Usborne Illustrated Dictonary of Math written by Tori Large and published by Usborne. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - Great Study Aids! - Topics arranged thematically so that words are explained in context - Fully integrated system of cross referencing plus a comprehensive index.
Download or read book Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Traditional Symbols written by J. C. Cooper and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 1987-03-17 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In nearly 1500 entries, many of them strikingly and often surprisingly illustrated, J. C. Cooper has documented the history and evolution of symbols from prehistory to our own day. With over 200 illustrations and lively, informative and often ironic texts, she discusses and explains an enormous variety of symbols extending from the Arctic to Dahomey, from the Iroquois to Oceana, and coming from systems as diverse as Tao, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, Tantra, the cult of Cybele and the Great Goddess, the Pre-Columbian religions of the Western Hemisphere and the Voodoo cults of Brazil and West Africa.
Download or read book Tolkien written by David Day and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1992 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first encyclopedic illustrated guide to the world of Middle Earth and the Undying Lands, this book brings together every important aspect of Tolkien's vast cosmology. More than five hundred alphabetical entries cover five major subject areas: history, geography, sociology, natural history and biography. The maps, genealogies and time-charts, together with the illustrations of characters, places adn events, reveal to the reader the full dramatic sweep and splendor of Tolkien's world.
Download or read book The World Book Encyclopedia written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.
Download or read book Reader s Digest Illustrated Dictionary of Essential Knowledge written by Alasdair McWhirter and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The New Webster s Encyclopedic Dictionary of the English Language written by and published by Gramercy. This book was released on 1997 with total page 1032 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the most competitive. most up-to-date (1997 copyright) unabridged dictionary on the promotional market today. The 700-page A-Z contains 100,000 entries and is set in a highly readable 3-column format. In addition. there are 324 pages of special reference guides. 800 illustrations throughout.
Download or read book The Usborne Illustrated Dictionary of Science written by Corinne Stockley and published by Usborne Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This great study aid has topics arranged thematically so that words are explained in context, with a fully integrated system of cross-referencing plus a comprehensive index.
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