Unlock the secrets of botanical Latin with this beautifully illustrated encyclopedia. The Gardener's Botanical contains definitions of more than 5,000 plant names--from abbreviatus ("shortened") to zonatus ("with bands")--along with more than 350 color illustrations.
Scientific plant names are an invaluable tool for those who understand them. Formed from Greek and, more commonly, from Latin root words, not only do they make it possible for gardeners and botanists to communicate, they also contain a wealth of hidden information. The Gardener's Botanical is the key to unlocking these secrets. This guide contains a breathtaking array of botanical names in alphabetical order. Each word is listed with a pronunciation guide, definition, example plant, and, where appropriate, etymology. Also included in this illuminating guide are special features on important plant genera, fact boxes, essays focusing on the history and importance of Latin names and botanical illustrations, and an index of common names with more than 2,000 popular plants, cross-referenced with their binomial name in Latin.
Описание: Splendid, monumental reference work, authoritative and lavishly illustrated
More than 400 distinguished scholars, including archaeologists, art historians, historians, epigraphers, and theologians, have written the 1,455 entries in this monumental encyclopedia--the first comprehensive reference work of its kind.
From Aachen to Zurzach, Paul Corby Finney's three-volume masterwork draws on archaeological and epigraphic evidence to offer readers a basic orientation to early Christian architecture, sculpture, painting, mosaic, and portable artifacts created roughly between AD 200 and 600 in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Clear, comprehensive, and richly illustrated, this work will be an essential resource for all those interested in late antique and early Christian art, archaeology, and history.
Автор: Roberts, Helene E. Название: Encyclopedia of Comparative Iconography ISBN: 1579580092 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781579580094 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 68904.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть (1 шт.)
End of Days: An Encyclopedia of the Apocalypse in World Religions describes apocalyptic writings in the world's major religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. The cross-referenced entries address ancient traditions--Zoroastrianism, as one example--as well as modern apocalyptic movements, such as Arun Shinrikyo, the Branch Davidians, and the Order of the Solar Temple.
This book's broad scope offers coverage of overlooked traditions, such as Mayan Apocalyptic, Norse Apocalyptic, Native American eschatological literatures, and the Tibetan Book of the Dead. Readers seeking detailed information on the eschatological and apocalyptic movements and proponents of End Times can reference entries about individuals such as Harold Camping, Jerry Falwell, David Koresh of the Brand Davidians, and James Jones and the People's Temple.
This single-volume encyclopedia also contains numerous historical entries on subjects such as the Great Disappointment, the Great Awakening periods of religious revival, Joachim of Flora, the Maccabean Revolt, and the Plymouth Brethren. The influence of apocalyptic ideas far outside the realm of religion itself is documented through entries on film, including well-known modern movies such as The Hunger Games and Apocalypse Now, literature by writers such as Dante, and works of fine art like Wagner's G tterd mmerung. The inclusion of entries related to literature, film, and other art forms further attests to the wide-ranging social influence of belief in the end of days.
Автор: Torrence Johnson Название: Encyclopedia of the Solar System, 3 ed ISBN: 0124158455 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780124158450 Издательство: Elsevier Science Рейтинг: Цена: 22401.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: The Encyclopedia of the Solar System, Third Edition—winner of the 2015 PROSE Award in Cosmology & Astronomy from the Association of American Publishers—provides a framework for understanding the origin and evolution of the solar system, historical discoveries, and details about planetary bodies and how they interact—with an astounding breadth of content and breathtaking visual impact. The encyclopedia includes the latest explorations and observations, hundreds of color digital images and illustrations, and over 1,000 pages. It stands alone as the definitive work in this field, and will serve as a modern messenger of scientific discovery and provide a look into the future of our solar system. New additions to the third edition reflect the latest progress and growth in the field, including past and present space missions to the terrestrial planets, the outer solar systems and space telescopes used to detect extrasolar planets.
Название: Encyclopedia of the persian gulf war ISBN: 0786441038 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780786441037 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 5782.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Between January 17 and February 28, 1991, an international military coalition sanctioned by the United Nations and led by the United States defeated Iraqi army and forced it to withdraw from occupied Kuwait, in what is known as the Persian Gulf War. This is a reference work to the people, places, and events in the Persian Gulf War.
Автор: Crown Carol, Rivers Cheryl Название: The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture: Volume 23: Folk Art ISBN: 0807871745 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780807871744 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 4297.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Folk art is one of the American South's most significant areas of creative achievement, and this comprehensive yet accessible reference details that achievement from the sixteenth century through the present. This volume of <em>The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture</em> explores the many forms of aesthetic expression that have characterised southern folk art, including the work of self-taught artists, as well as the South's complex relationship to national patterns of folk art collecting. Fifty-two thematic essays examine subjects ranging from colonial portraiture, Moravian material culture, and southern folk pottery to the South's rich quilt-making traditions, memory painting, and African American vernacular art, and 211 topical essays include profiles of major folk and self-taught artists in the region.
Автор: Gargaud Название: Encyclopedia of Astrobiology ISBN: 3662650924 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783662650929 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 279509.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: Now in its third edition the Encyclopedia of Astrobiology serves as the key to a common understanding in the extremely interdisciplinary community of astrobiologists. Each new or experienced researcher and graduate student in adjacent fields of astrobiology will appreciate this reference work in the quest to understand the big picture. The carefully selected group of active researchers contributing to this work are aiming to give a comprehensive international perspective on and to accelerate the interdisciplinary advance of astrobiology.
The interdisciplinary field of astrobiology constitutes a joint arena where provocative discoveries are coalescing concerning, e.g. the prevalence of exoplanets, the diversity and hardiness of life, and its chances for emergence. Biologists, astrophysicists, (bio)-chemists, geoscientists and space scientists share this exciting mission of revealing the origin and commonality of life in the Universe.
With its overview articles and its definitions the Encyclopedia of Astrobiology not only provides a common language and understanding for the members of the different disciplines but also serves for educating a new generation of young astrobiologists who are no longer separated by the jargon of individual scientific disciplines. This new edition offers ~170 new entries. More than half of the existing entries were updated, expanded or supplemented with figures supporting the understanding of the text.
Especially in the fields of astrochemistry and terrestrial extremophiles but also in exoplanets and space sciences in general there is a huge body of new results that have been taken into account in this new edition. Because the entries in the Encyclopedia are in alphabetical order without regard for scientific field, this edition includes a section "Astrobiology by Discipline" which lists the entries by scientific field and subfield. This should be particularly helpful to those enquiring about astrobiology, as it illustrates the broad and detailed nature of the field.
Автор: Pohle, Robert W. Hart, Douglas C. Baldwin, Rita Pohle Название: Christopher lee film encyclopedia ISBN: 0810892693 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780810892699 Издательство: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Рейтинг: Цена: 20064.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The Christopher Lee Encyclopedia encompasses all of the films in the distinguished actor`s prolific career, from his early roles in of the 1940s to his work in some of the most successful film franchises of all time. This reference volume highlights Lee`s iconic roles in horror cinema as well as his non-horror films over the years.
Описание: The Oxford Encyclopedia of Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology is a double volume, in-depth, up-to-date scholarly reference work written by leading scholars from across the globe. The study of human psychomotor performance spans numerous activities including sport, performing arts, surgery, firefighting, law enforcement, military operations, and physical activity participation. In addition, research questions address factors that influence optimal performance as well as the adoption and maintenance of physical activity for mental and physical health. The breadth of focused scientific peer-reviewed articles provides a reliable source of specialized information to academicians, practitioners, advanced undergraduates and graduate students, and researchers in related fields. Each expert author was individually commissioned and articles were reviewed by recognized authorities. Finally, the accompanying digital platform facilitates regular updates and allows cross-linking between articles.
Автор: Turner Sharon Название: Knitting Stitches Visual Encyclopedia ISBN: 1118018958 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781118018958 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 3483.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A stitch pattern dictionary is a must-have for every knitter`s bookshelf. A collection of stitch combinations - everything from basic knit-and-purl stitches to more complex cables, lace and colourwork - enables knitters to create their own designs or modify existing patterns with ease.
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