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Provides students and researchers with an easy-to-understand introduction to the fundamentals of astronomy.This new resource introduces students and researchers to the fundamentals of astronomy. Entries are written in easy-to-understand language, so readers can use these entries as a solid starting-off point to develop a thorough understanding of this oftentimes confusing subject matter.Entries are arranged into easy-to-use subject areas. Salem Press’ Principles of Science: Astronomy covers: Celestial Bodies; Stars & Constellations; Space Missions; Space Technology; Theoretical Astrophysics.This new resource is a helpful tool for students and researchers who are just beginning their study of astronomy and need a solid background of the key terms and elements in the field. A must for all high school and undergraduate science programs.

This updated edition offers new information about over 900 topics in cancer. Written by physicians, nurses, and professional medical writers, this important resource will also be of interest to public library patrons, premedical students, and those building collections for the patient population.Coverage includes diseases, conditions, medications, procedures, specialists, social issues, personal coping tips, print and online academic resources, and support resources. Salem Health: Cancer, 2nd Edition alphabetically arranges over 900 essays on all aspects of cancer for all nonspecialist interest groups - from those who have been diagnosed to caregivers, family members, students, and readers with a general interest in health. The essays in this 4-volume set address diseases, conditions, symptoms, cancer-related syndromes, chemotherapy and other drugs and drug classes, cancer centers, genetics, the biology of cancer, medical specialties, tests, procedures, complimentary and alternative therapies, lifestyles, healthy and preventive strategies, and the many social and personal issues surrounding cancer, from cancer's impact on minority populations to personal finances, insurance, personal relationships, and emotional coping.Essays in this set range from one to five pages in length and are designed for the reader for whom the information is compelling or urgent, fostering quick identification and retrieval of essential information. All essays present a capsule definition of the topic and list sources of further information from both print and online resources. The information is presented in one of six standard essay formats by type of topic: Diseases and Conditions - Essays list ""also known as"" names and describe related conditions, risk factors, the disease process, incidence, symptoms, screening and diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis; Carcinogens - These essays list ""also known as"" names for the chemical or substance, cancers related to the carcinogen, exposure routes, principal places where the substance is found, populations at risk, symptoms to watch for, and a brief history of how we came to identify the substance as a carcinogen; Drugs - Essays list the ATC code if one exists; the types of cancer, side effect, or other condition for which the drug is indicated; the delivery routes (such as pill form or injection); the way the drug works; and side effects; Procedures - These essays apprise patients and their caregivers of what cancers are addressed, why the procedure is performed, how to prepare, aftercare, risks, and the range of results; Medical Specialties - Essays identify not only the names of the specializations but also related subspecialists, the cancers they treat, how they are trained and certified, and the range of services and procedures they perform; Social and Personal Issues - includes essays on lifestyle choices, nutritional supplements, and complimentary or alternative therapies.Special features of this set include tables throughout identifying the most important chemotherapeutic and other drugs, as well as the symptoms and conditions they address, population statistics, survival rates, and other core information. Photographs display for readers typical instances of lesions, tumors, procedures, and anatomical cross-sections to locate areas of the body affected. In addition, 8 appendixes at the end of the final volume list Associations and Agencies, Cancer Centers and Hospitals, and Cancer Support Groups, all of which contain the organizations’ web sites. In addition, the last volume closes with a master list of carcinogens and where these are found, two comprehensive tables that identify Drugs by Generic Name and Drugs by Trade Name (including notes on their uses), a Glossary of cancer terms (those not covered in the main essays), a general bibliography by category (types of cancers and other special interest areas), and a comprehensive subject index.

Great Lives from History: American Women covers prominent individuals from colonial times through the present, offering a fascinating perspective on important women from U.S. history.

Provides students and researchers with an easy-to-understand introduction to the fundamentals of physics.This new resource introduces students and researchers to the fundamentals of physics. Entries are written in easy-to-understand language, so readers can use these entries as a solid starting-off point to develop a thorough understanding of this oftentimes confusing subject matter.This edition includes 142 entries ranging from Aberrations to X-rays. All entries are arranged in an A to Z order, making it easy to find the topic of interest. Each entry includes related fields of study to illustrate the connections between the various branches of physics, including acoustics, high energy physics, psychophysics, quantum electrodynamics, and nanotechnology; a brief, concrete summary of the topic and how the entry was organized; principal terms that are fundamental to the discussion and to understanding the concepts presented; illustrations that clarify difficult concepts via models, diagrams, and charts of such key topics as blackbody radiation, Bernouilli's principle, and Higgs boson; equations that demonstrate how to determine mechanical advantage, understand the ideal gas law, the fundamentals of quantum mechanics, and Einstein's famous mass-energy equation-E=mc2; photographs of significant contributors to the study of physics; sample problems that further demonstrate the concept, law or constant presented; and biography lists that relates to the entry. Entries range from one to five pages in length.Entries are arranged into easy-to-use subject areas. Salem Press’ Principles of Science: Physics covers:• Absorption• Bohr atom• Light waves• Prisms• UltrasoundPrinciples of Physics back matter is another valuable resource which includes: The Standard Model; Nobel Notes; Nobel Prize Laureates; Pre-Nobel Notables; Physics Constants; Physic Laws; Glossary; General bibliography; and a Subject Index.This new resource is a helpful tool for students and researchers who are just beginning their study of chemistry and need a solid background of the key terms and elements in the field. A must for all high school and undergraduate science programs.

World Political Yearbook, a brand-new political reference resource from Salem Press, profiles every nation and self-governing territory around the world, providing detailed analyses of the major events and current political climate, from over 200 countries. With so much information packed into one easy-to-access, single-volume format, this comprehensive yearbook is a perfect research tool and study guide for students, researchers, and the general populace alike.Every chapter contains one country/territory profile, beginning with a list of Key Facts about the nation or territory, including: official country/territory name, head of state, head of government, ruling party, area, population, capital, official language(s), currency, exchange rate, GDP (Gross Domestic Product), labor force, unemployment rate, inflation rate, oil production, natural gas production, balance of trade, and more. This list is conveniently placed next to a political map of the area, detailing the capital city, all major cities, and bordering regions.Following this is a Country Overview, an essay highlighting any important political, economic, cultural, and social events that have occurred in the country or territory over the course of the previous year, as well as any realistic predictions or outlooks for the future of the country/territory and of the region in general. Every Country Overview is several pages in length and has been written by prominent scholars and academic researchers in the field of current world events.A table of Key indicators is also included for every chapter, charting statistics of population, GDP, imports/exports, unemployment, inflation, energy production, foreign debt, and exchange rates over the previous five years. Finally, a list of People to Watch and a chart of Risk Assessments on politics, the economy, and regional stability help round out each chapter.World Political Yearbook is a perfect tool for academic, public, and community libraries across the country, as well as for anyone interested in learning about the latest current events from around the world.

Defining Documents in American History: Civil Rights provides detailed, thought-provoking analysis of:Controversies and actions at the Dawn of the Civil Rights MovementLegal Challenges to SegregationThe Civil Rights Act and Its ConsequencesOrganizations and Leaders in the MovementGay Rights, Criminal Justice, and the Movement for Social Justice and many, many more!An historical timeline and bibliography of important supplemental readings will support readers in understanding the broader historical events and subjects in the period. An introduction for each of the major subjects covered in the title considers the significance of document analysis for students and educators.Each in-depth chapter guides readers with historical insight and comprehension. The documents included represent the diversity of ideas and contexts that defined social, political, and cultural subjects throughout this period in American history.Defining Documents consists of a collection of essays on important historical documents by a diverse range of writers on a broad range of subjects in American history. The series offers a broad range of historical documents on important authors and subjects in American history, with primary source documents, in-depth analysis, and comprehensive lesson plans that represent the diversity of ideas and contexts that define social, political and cultural subjects throughout American history. The Defining Documents series is perfect for students, those researching a particular era, or anyone interested in American History since 1492.

The Careers series is designed to cater high school and undergraduate college students as well as those searching for a new career, whether in the same field or a completely unrelated one. These titles examine the thriving industries and the exact careers where job seekers can excel and help them make the best decision on which career path or area of study to pursue.From Surveyors to Architects to Engineers, Careers in Building Construction explores a variety of growing fields to help young adults gain a head start in learning more about the many career opportunities available for those who want to pursue a career in building construction.Careers in Building Construction highlights over 30 career paths in building construction, including: Building Surveyor; Construction Manager; Construction Worker; Planner; Project Architect; Site Engineer; Plus much more!Individual chapters provide real-world insight into these professions, including: A Day in the Life, Work Environment, Education & Training, Earnings & Advancement, Employment Outlook, Networking Contacts, Areas with the Highest Employment Levels, alongside Conversations with Real Professionals.

This brand-new series from Salem Press provides valuable insight into the social, cultural, economic, historical, and religious practices and beliefs of nearly every nation around the globe. With nine comprehensive, up-to-date volumes spanning every major world region, this in-depth reference source is one of the most thorough compilations of its kind on the market today.

Countries and territories in this volume represent the eastern and southern parts of the African continent. Includes profiles of: Botswana, Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Territories in the Middle East and on the northern part of the African continent are covered in this volume. Includes profiles of: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestie, Qatar, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

Russia and the eastern, central, and southeastern regions of the European continent comprise this volume. Includes profiles of: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Ukraine.

This new edition offers expanded coverage of 100 classics not previously covered, and for the first time, includes free online access.Recommended Reading: 600 Classics Reviewed covers 600 noteworthy works that have endured the test of time and continue to hold the interest of general readers and literary specialists year after year. This brand-new second edition of this renowned reference work contains 100 more titles than the previous 1995 edition and is perfect for high school, public and academic literary collections of all sizes.Each review approaches one work of literarture-fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama-and introduces brief, ready-reference data for the user's convenience: title, author, date of first publication, type of work, and a brief abstract of the book's content or impact. Every 300-word review provides readers with an idea of the work's importance in the history of literature and critical thinking. All reviews are arranged alphabetically by book title, and the book concludes with both title and author indexes.While the selection of the included works is based on those that continue to hold the interest of both general readers and literary scholars year after year, such a selection cannot hope to define a literary canon-and give rise to discussion of omitted works. Recommended Reading: 600 Classics Reviewed was designed to lead readers to works of literary value and creating a place to start in any reader's quest of exploring great literature.New works highlighted in this edition include: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak; A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking; The Complete Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese; A Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood; The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams.In the library, Recommended Reading is an excellent tool for reader's advisory, to help readers find books that match their interests, to refresh their memories about books read long ago, or to give an impression of how additional books by an author realte to a recently read or studied work.

Provides readers with a new, interesting way to study the impact of the Vietnam War on American history. Through in-depth analysis of important primary documents from 1956-1975, readers will gain new insight into the causes, issues and lasting effects of this pivotal time in American history.

NEW! A comprehensive, accessible resource covering all aspects of teen health, including Drugs & Addictions, Going Online, Sexual Health, Health Myths, Your Mind & Body, and so much more. This new title from Salem Health is a comprehensive guide for those experiencing puberty or those who want to learn more about the crucial development of adolescents from age 13 to 19.Teen Health provides over 600 essays on the most important topics surrounding teen health. Written by medical professionals, these easy-to-understand articles reach across nearly 20 categories of health related issues important to teens.

This brand-new series from Salem Press provides valuable insight into the social, cultural, economic, historical, and religious practices and beliefs of nearly every nation around the globe. With nine comprehensive, up-to-date volumes spanning every major world region, this in-depth reference source is one of the most thorough compilations of its kind on the market today.The Countries, Peoples & Cultures series is complete with specific information on over 200 countries and self-governing territories, as well as separate appendices profiling 21 types of governments currently in power and 10 major world religions. Useful for students, educators, academic researchers, and other professionals in their fields, this encyclopedia is a must-have for community, academic, and specialized libraries across the nation.Every volume in this series contains Culture Profiles that explore each nation’s background, practices, beliefs, laws, peoples, and more, ensuring users receive a complete, three-dimensional understanding of the countries they research. Every Culture Profile contains a picture of the country’s flag and two large colored maps, one highlighting the country’s location in its region of the world and the other detailing the capital, major cities, and major natural landmarks. An Introduction provides general information about each country, such as its Population, Official Language(s), Physical Size, Climate, Currency, and National Motto/Anthem. Subsequent sections dive deep into a diverse array of topics, including: Environment & Geography, Customs & Courtesies, Lifestyle, Arts & Entertainment, Cultural Sites & Landmarks, Libraries & Museums, Holidays, Youth Culture, Cultural History, Transportation, Infrastructure, Media & Communications, Standard of Living, Education, Women’s Rights, Health Care, Government, Tourism, Agriculture, and the Economy. Every Culture Profile ends with a list of Off- Beat Facts, such as origins of familiar words or unique traditions only found in the featured nation.An appendix of World Government Profiles focuses on 21 types of governments found in the world today, highlighting each government’s Guiding Premise, Typical Structure, Role of the Citizen, and modern-day Examples. Governments featured in this appendix include: Commonwealth, Communist, Confederacy/Confederation, Constitutional Republic, Constitutional Monarchy, Democracy, Dictatorship/ Military Dictatorship, Ecclesiastical, Federal Republic, Federation, Monarchy, Parliamentary Monarchy, Parliamentary Republic, Presidential, Republic, Socialist, Sultanate/Emirate, Theocratic Republic, Totalitarian, Treaty System, and Failed State.An additional appendix of World Religion Profiles reviews 10 major world religions and includes a General Description that details the Religion Name, Number of Adherents Worldwide, Basic Tenets, Sacred Text(s), Major Figures, Major Holy Sites, Major Rites & Celebrations, and other beliefs, such as the existence of an afterlife. Origins of each religion are also thoroughly explored, including the History & Geography, Founder/Major Prophet, Philosophical Basis, and Holy Places, as well as explanations of the faith’s Governance, Personal Conduct of Believers, Rites, Celebrations, Services, and more. Religions profiled in this appendix include: Baha’i, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Religious Traditions of Africa, Religious Traditions of Asia, and Sikhism.

Over the last twenty years, J. K. Rowling has captured the hearts and imaginations of readers around the world with her inimitable Harry Potter series, an adventurous tale of a young wizard’s coming of age. In the course of seven books, this epic fantasy saga tells the story of Harry Potter, a boy wizard at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Together with his friends, Hermione Granger and Ronald Weasley, as well as other various modern-day wizards, witches, and Muggles, Harry fights an ongoing battle against Lord Voldemort, a dark wizard with an obsessive quest for power and immortality.

Careers in Technical Services & Equipment Repair.The Careers series is designed to cater high school and undergraduate college students as well as those searching for a new career, whether in the same field or a completely unrelated one. These titles examine the thriving industries and the exact careers where job seekers can excel and help them make the best decision on which career path or area of study to pursue.Careers in Technical Services & Equipment Repair a current overview and a future outlook of specific occupations in the technology and equipment maintenance industries.Careers in Technical Services & Equipment Repair examines more than 30 fields in the technology and equipment maintenance field such as:Aircraft MechanicComputer Service Technician Laser TechnicianHome Appliance RepairRobotic TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanic Engineering TechnicianNuclear Medicine Technologist Telecommunications Equipment RepairPlus much more!Each chapter includes detailed information on Education and Coursework, Daily Tasks, Earnings and Employment Outlook, Related Occupations, and advice from Real Professionals.

Defining Documents in American History: Post War 1940sThis collection will introduce students and educators to a diverse range of genres, including journals, letters, speeches, government legislation, and court opinions. Documents represent the diversity of ideas and contexts that define social, political and cultural subjects throughout American history.This important resource provides students and researchers with many new ways to explore the 1940s, as the country was affected by World War II. The text provides in-depth analysis of more than forty primary documents that help shed light on this historical time.Defining Documents in American History: Post War 1940s offers in-depth critical analysis of more than 40 primary source documents important to this significant decade in American History. Articles begin by introducing readers to the historical context, followed by a description of the author’s life and circumstances in which the document was written. A document analysis, written by professional writers and historians, guides readers in understanding key elements of language, rhetoric, and social and political meaning that define the significance of the author and document in American history.Defining Documents in American History: Post War 1940s provides detailed analysis of a wide array of topics, including:Occupation of JapanForeign PolicyTechnologyRed ScareCommunismIntegrationAtomic EnergyThe GovernmentThis collection will introduce students and educators to a diverse range of genres, including journals, letters, speeches, government legislation, and court opinions. Documents represent the diversity of ideas and contexts that define social, political and cultural subjects throughout American history.

Russian Novelists is a single-volume reference that contains selected essays from Critical Survey of Long Fiction, Fourth Edition. Every article in this set was carefully selected by our editors to provide the best information available about the topic covered.The essays in Russian Novelists discuss such influential writers as Vassily Aksyonov, Maxim Gorky, Alexander Pushkin, and Leo Tolstoy.

Issues in U.S. ImmigrationDesigned for and written to be understood by high school students and college undergraduates, Immigration in U.S. History offers a clear and innovative approach to immigration history that can also be used by advanced students and scholars.Of the many themes that characterize U.S. history, immigration is one of the most constant and most pervasive. Since the first European and African immigrants began arriving in North America during the early seventeenth century, immigrants have steadily poured into what is now the United States. During the early twenty-first century, that flow has continued unabated--the major difference being that most immigrants now come from Latin America--especially Mexico and Central America--and Asia.Of the 281,421,056 residents of the nation counted by the U.S. Census in 2000, nearly 99 percent traced their ancestry to immigrants who arrived here within in the past four centuries. Moreover, even Native Americans--who make up the remainder--can trace their ancestry to immigrants who came thousands of years earlier. The United States is, indeed, a nation of immigrants.Because the United States is a nation of immigrants, it is obvious that most of the contributions to the building of the country have been made by immigrants and their descendants. Nevertheless, immigration has long been a subject of debate--and now more than ever, as Americans are increasingly feeling their security threatened by the constant flow of foreigners into the country.Immigration in U.S. History examines the many issues surrounding immigration--from the earliest settlement of British North America in the seventeenth century through the immediate aftermath of the of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks of the twenty-first century. It also places special emphasis on the many ethnic communities that have provided American immigrants.Each of the alphabetically arranged articles in Issues in U.S. Immigration opens with the type of ready-reference top matter for which Salem Press's reference works are well known. The first entry following every title is a brief passage that defines or identifies the article's subject. Articles on such subjects as events, court cases, organizations, and laws have additional entries that provide dates and places, as relevant. The next item in every article is a brief italicized statement summarizing its subject's significance. Readers can thus see the most essential information about every topic at a glance.Issues in U.S. Immigration offers several features to help readers find the information they need. The first and most obvious feature is the alphabetical arrangement of the essays, whose titles are worded to facilitate to make finding topics as straightforward as possible. Readers may either go directly to the articles they seek or look for them in the complete list of contents that can found at the front of each volume. Readers who cannot find what they need in the article titles will find substantial additional help in the set's detailed indexes of court cases, laws and treaties, personages, and general subjects at the end of volume 2. Volume 2 also has a Categorized List of Topics that should help readers who are uncertain under what headings they should look. Finally, every article is followed by a list of cross-references to other articles on closely related subjects. Readers are encouraged to follow the paths that these cross-references provide.