Abc Clio imprint: 335 books
Solar Energy: A Reference Handbook
A Reference Handbook
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2015
This book provides an outstanding single-volume resource on the topic of solar energy for young adults and general audiences.
• Provides an accessible and useful technical introduction to the various ways in which solar energy can be used for heat production and the generation of electricity
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Military Robots and Drones: A Reference Handbook
A Reference Handbook
Language: English
Release Date: January 9, 2013
This book provides an insightful introduction to the most important field of military innovation for the 21st century—robotic and drone weaponry.
• A chronology of important events in robotic technology
• A detailed bibliography on the latest sources related to this innovative technology
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Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2017
During the Progressive Era, influential thinkers and activists made efforts to improve U.S. society through reforms, both legislative and social, on issues of the day such as working conditions of laborers, business monopolies, political corruption, and vast concentrations of wealth in the hands of...
by Roger Bruns
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2018
The 1960s was a time of the burgeoning black Civil Rights movement, when society and politics were divided over the war in Vietnam and public violence became "normal" in the form of police response to protests and assassinations of leaders. It was also a time that witnessed the beginning...
Krishna in History, Thought, and Culture: An Encyclopedia of the Hindu Lord of Many Names
An Encyclopedia of the Hindu Lord of Many Names
Language: English
Release Date: June 13, 2016
Krishna is a central figure in Hinduism, a religion that has been a fundamental force for thousands of years. This accessible encyclopedia covers texts, practices, scholarship, and arts related to Krishna from the earliest known sources on.
• Overviews the importance of Krishna to world history
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Miracles: An Encyclopedia of People, Places, and Supernatural Events from Antiquity to the Present
An Encyclopedia of People, Places, and Supernatural Events from Antiquity to the Present
Language: English
Release Date: January 11, 2016
Miracles give hope to the hopeless and exemplify the intersection of the divine and the mundane. They have shaped world history and continue to influence us through their presence in films, television, novels, and popular culture. This encyclopedia provides a unique resource on the philosophical,...
American Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales: An Encyclopedia of American Folklore [3 volumes]
An Encyclopedia of American Folklore (3 Volumes)
Language: English
Release Date: August 29, 2016
A fascinating survey of the entire history of tall tales, folklore, and mythology in the United States from earliest times to the present, including stories and myths from the modern era that have become an essential part of contemporary popular culture.
• Presents a compelling mix of some...
The War for American Independence: A Reference Guide
A Reference Guide
Language: English
Release Date: August 22, 2016
An indispensable resource for investigating America's War for Independence, this book provides a comprehensive yet concise narrative that combines the author's original perspectives with the latest scholarship on the subject.
• Offers readers an incisive view of the ferocity of the war and...
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Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2015
Based on the most recent scholarship, this book provides students and interested lay readers with a basic introduction to key facts and current controversies concerning the Enlightenment.
• Provides the Enlightenment in various formats, thereby enabling students to better understand and fully...
by David E. Newton
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2016
Same-sex marriage continues to be a polarizing subject in the United States and other parts of the world. This new edition of Same-Sex Marriage: A Reference Handbook brings readers up to date on the status of same-sex unions from social, legal, political, and historical perspectives.
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The New Faces of American Poverty: A Reference Guide to the Great Recession [2 volumes]
A Reference Guide to the Great Recession
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2014
A timely examination of the effects of the Great Recession on Americans and the resulting federal reforms to healthcare, employment, and housing policies as a means to alleviate poverty.
• Offers a detailed analysis of the impact of the Great Recession on poverty rates across 21 distinct...
by Lee Banville
Language: English
Release Date: December 12, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: December 12, 2016
This encyclopedia provides a real-world guide to American political journalism and news coverage in the 21st century, from the most influential media organizations and pundits to the controversies and practices shaping modern-day political journalism.
• Offers impartial and objective coverage...
The Rising Costs of Higher Education: A Reference Handbook
A Reference Handbook
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2013
Providing a clear, logical guide to an illogical topic, this book provides an easy-to-understand guide for anyone who wants to successfully navigate the labyrinth of going to college—and paying for the experience.
The Minimum Wage: A Reference Handbook
A Reference Handbook
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2015
This unbiased look at the minimum wage debate in America traces the history of minimum wage policy at both the federal and state levels, discusses the controversies swirling around the issue, and examines the veracity of claims made by people on both sides of the debate.
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