This Encyclopedia of Agrophysics will provide up-to-date information on the physical properties and processes affecting the quality of the environment and plant production. It will be a "first-up" volume which will nicely complement the recently published Encyclopedia of Soil Science, (November 2007) which was published in the same series. In a single authoritative volume a collection of about 250 informative articles and ca 400 glossary terms covering all aspects of agrophysics will be presented.

Lakes and reservoirs hold about 90% of the world's surface fresh water, but overuse, water withdrawal and pollution of these bodies puts some one billion people at risk. The Encyclopedia of Lakes and Reservoirs reviews the physical, chemical and ecological characteristics of lakes and reservoirs, and describes their uses and environmental state trends in different parts of the world. Superbly illustrated throughout, it includes some 200 entries in a range of topics, including acidification, artificialisation, canals, climate change effects, dams, dew ponds, drainage, eutrofication, evaporation, fisheries and more.

Conspiracy Theories in American History: An Encyclopedia

Conspiracy Theories in American History: An Encyclopedia is the first comprehensive, research-based, scholarly study of the pervasiveness of our deeply ingrained culture of conspiracy. From the Puritan witch trials to the Masons, from the Red Scare to Watergate, Whitewater, and the War on Terror, this encyclopedia covers conspiracy theories across the breadth of U.S. history, examining the individuals, organizations, and ideas behind them. Its over 300 alphabetical entries cover both the documented records of actual conspiracies and the cultural and political significance of specific conspiracy speculations.

Encyclopedia contains the most recent information on new statistics, emerging infections, new diseases, and details on the risk of bioterrorism. Covers updated data on diagnosis, genetics, and treatments of diseases such as Ebola, Avian flu, and Lyme disease. All entries are cross-referenced and indexed.

The comprehensive learning resource for the whole family. More than 5,000 articles on topics today's children need to know about -- from human development to cloning and weather to global warming -- are illustrated with 10,000 photographs and 2,500 specially commissioned artworks in this comprehensive three-volume set. The whole family will find this easy-to-use, multi-functional reference work a powerful key to a lifetime of learning. Compiled, edited, and designed by an experienced team of authors, consultants, editors, and advisors, the DK Illustrated Family Encyclopedia brings the reference library into the 21st century.