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Alternative Energy

This three-volume set introduces students to issues surrounding both current energy sources and
alternative energy options. While there is significant discussion of the non-renewable resources
now used to meet the majority of the world's energy needs (oil, coal, and natural gas), the
primary focus of the set is on newer options to meet the ever-growing demand.

American Decades: Primary Sources

Each volume of American Decades Primary Sources includes full or excerpted primary sources in 160-170
entries from the period representing a diversity of views that provide insight into the seminal issues,
themes, movements, and events from the decade. Also included are concise contextual information, notes
about the author, further resources, and photos and illustrations. Each volume includes chapters on the
arts, medicine and health, media, education, world events, religion, government and politics, lifestyles
and social trends, law and justice, religion, business and the economy, and sports.

Animal Sciences

This interdisciplinary resource explores the wide-ranging diversity that exists within the animal
kingdom. Entries examine how animals develop, animal ecology and behavior, and the connection between
animals and humans. Includes biographies of key scientists who have contributed to the study of animal
life, as well as career opportunities within the field.

Dictionary of Women Worldwide: 25,000 Women Through the Ages

This two-volume dictionary contains more than 20,000 brief biographical entries. In addition, it
provides thousands of entries on non-U.S. figures. Included is an occupation index, ethnicity and
nationality index and a chronological index.

Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco: Learning About Addictive Behavior

Covers the range of topics related to addiction for researchers. Approximately 200 articles cover
everything from binge drinking to the role of genetics in addictive behaviors. Also included are
additional articles on media representation, drug use in schools, herbal supplements and more.

Gale Encyclopedia of Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity

Genocide has been with us since the beginning of history and is a key feature to the study of world
history at nearly every level. The most widely-studied and catastrophic examples are, however,
historically close to the present day: the Nazi Holocaust, "ethnic cleansing" in Bosnia, tribal
warfare in Rwanda and more. The Encyclopedia spans the globe to explain the issues behind crimes
against humanity and human rights issues as they relate to individual countries and the world at large.

Gale Encyclopedia of Science

This collection of entries covers major areas of science including: biology, genetics, microbiology,
astronomy, chemistry, physics, engineering, technology, geology, weather, archaeology, psychology,
mathematics, and medicine, and provides readers with a wide range of up-to-date, relevant, and
accurate information.

International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences, 2nd. ed.

Highlights the expanding influence of economics in social science research and features new articles
and biographies contributed by scholars from around the world on a wide array of global topics in the
social sciences.

Mathematics

Explores the functions of math in daily life, as well as its role as a tool for measurement, data
analysis, and technological development. This illustrated set also explains basic concepts of math
and geometry, and provides information on historical milestones, notable mathematicians and today's
career choices. Each volume includes photos, illustrations, sidebars, bibliographies, and a glossary.

Presidents: A Reference History

This classic reference work has been fully revised and updated to include the second term of the
Clinton administration as well as the first year of George W. Bush's presidency. Each president
and administration is thoroughly profiled by a distinguished senior scholar.

Science of Everyday Things

Creates a sense of real-life relevance for students by expanding on the explanations of scientific
principles and concepts using a straightforward, step-by-step approach. Presents theories in their
everyday applications for further understanding.

Water: Science and Issues

Integrates key concepts, current issues, traditional and emerging research, and major legislation in
three subject areas: fresh water, marine waters, and policy and management. These topics are complemented
by historical overviews, biographical sketches, and career information. INcludes color photographs
and illustration, sidebars, and a glossary.