This authoritative second edition provides a valuable overview of the history of prisoners of war and interned civilians, from the earliest times to the present. Completely updated through 2006, this new edition offers brand new articles on Abu Ghraib Prison, the Angolan Civil War, the Iran-Iraq War, the Invasion of Tibet, the War on Terror, Guantanamo Detention Centre, and U.S. Senator John McCain along with an extensive update of existing articles.
Jacob E. Safra (Chairman of the Editorial Board) “Encyclopaedia Britannica Almanac 2008 "
Encyclopaedia Britannica, INC | 2008 | ISBN:9781593394141 | PDF | 992 pages | 44 Mb
Searching for facts? Look no further than the 2008 Britannica Almanac. With thousands of facts, tidbits, and statistics on every subject imaginable—from people and current events to health and business to history, sports, and religions—you will get the most complete coverage an almanac can offer. With sections like "The Year in Review," you can recall major events of the past year. Browse "Celebrities and Newsmakers" and discover the people who stood out in 2007. Plus, find out the Britannica editors' picks on theatre, opera, and classical music in "Britannica Greats." All this and more make the 2008 Britannica Almanac the most complete almanac for today's world.
Communication is at the heart of all religions. As an essential aspect of religion, communication occurs between believers, between religious leaders and followers, between proponents of different faiths, and even between practitioners and the deities. The desire to communicate with as well as convert others is also an aspect of some of the world's major religions.
In light of Los Angeles' gang "state of emergency," ethnic and minority gangs are arguably more high profile now than at any other time in our history. News media typically focus on the crime and violence associated with gangs, but not much else. This encyclopedia seeks to illuminate the world of gangs, including gang formations, routine gang activities, aberrations and current developments.
Macmillan Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals: A Visual Who's Who of Prehistoric Life
These are happy hunting days for lovers of dinosaur paraphernalia. As
such, the Macmillan encyclopedia has something for everyone: colored
reconstructions of the animals matched with a text whose style is
accessible to most enthusiasts but whose content is extensive enough
for more serious students. Both newly discovered and classic fossil
animals are included, and there is background information to put each
animal in time, place, and taxonomic perspective. The book's strongest
feature is its inclusion of vertebrate animals other than dinosaurs.
The variety of fossil fish and mammals should convince the skeptical
that dinosaurs had no monopoly on bizarre structure.
