This Encyclopedia traces the history of the oldest science from the ancient world to the space age in over 300 entries by leading experts.

Англо-русский справочник бизнесмена

Описание: Справочник включает в себя англо-русский разговорник, словарь сокращений, грамматический справочник, рекомендации по деловой корреспонденции, а также таблицы конверсии англо-американских мер в метрические и некоторые другие сведения, необходимые деловому человеку в практической деятельности. Предназначен для бизнесменов, дипломатов, переводчиков, широкого круга читателей, так или иначе соприкасающихся с английским языком.

The Historical Dictionary of Human Rights covers the history of the Human Rights movement through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 1000 cross-referenced entries on terminology, conventions, treaties, intergovernmental organizations in the United Nations family or regional bodies, and the constantly expanding universe of non-governmental organizations, as well as some of the pioneers and defenders. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Human Rights movement.

Animals - A Visual Encyclopedia (Second Edition)

Following in the footsteps of DK's bestselling adult title Animal, which sold in excess of 2 million copies, Animals: A Visual Encyclopedia reveals the wonders of the animal kingdom to a younger readership.
Structured by animal group with separate entries for every notable type of animal, from ants and aardvarks to wasps and wallabies Fact files provide key information on behavior, distribution, diet, and conservation issues.

The most authoritative paperback dictionary of quotations available, containing over 9,000 quotations from more than 2,300 authors, the Concise Dictionary of Quotations is both a fascinating read and an invaluable general reference tool. Based on the highly acclaimed seventh edition of the Dictionary of Quotations, this new edition maintains its extensive coverage of literary and historical quotations, and contains completely up-to-date material from today's influential literary and cultural figures.