Examines careers related to design, covering the basics of each job, personal and professional requirements, work environment, salary statistics, and the future outlook for the career.
Providing a narrative and relating the central events that have shaped the country, this work discusses the various aspects of Ireland's history, including political,... Læs mere
Features graphics and simple field-guide procedures to guide hikers through the great outdoors. This book features 200 two-color illustrations, graphs and tables, and covers... Læs mere
Central America is a tiny region, broken into seven smaller nations. This book focuses on the political events and cultural patterns that have shaped... Læs mere
Offers lay readers and professionals alike a reference to congenital disorders and birth defects. This volume contains more than 1,000 entries, appendixes providing tables of statistics and directories of service and support groups, and an introductory history of human genetics.
As a boy growing up on California's coast, Robert Ballard was fascinated by marine geology and life underwater. His most famous expedition found the remains of a famed luxury liner - the... Læs mere
From prehistoric Neanderthals to the present nation at the heart of the European Union—a comprehensive look at France's history.
Examines the hopes and disappointments, the victories and defeats, and the integrity and weaknesses of the men who have held the office of President of the Unites States. Featuring up-to-date information, including the inauguration of Barack Obama, this i
Contains more than 2,000 entries on various aspects of phobias, fears, and anxieties. This book contains entries that explain the aspects of this topic, from... Læs mere
Presents a survey of myths, legends, and folklore from around the world. This title features entries that include important scholarly terms,... Læs mere