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84) African writers
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Contains essays on African writers from seventeen countries writing in English, French, Portuguese, Arabic, and indigenous languages. Subjects span the late nineteenth century to the present.
Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
Third edition.
Language
English
Description
"Discusses therapies, conditions and diseases, and herbs and plants. Examines such topics as: reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda and osteopathy. Also includes current training requirements, listings of organizations, as well as descriptions of treatments. Provides conclusions of studies on efficacy...
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
Nd edition.
Language
English
Description
Reviews the history of computer science, discusses concepts, and profiles contributors in the field. Also explores the impact of computers on society, with examples in literature and film to illustrate and support trends. Includes illustrations, sidebars, bibliographies, filmographies, timelines, charts, and a glossary. For general audiences.
Pub. Date
2012.
Edition
Second edition.
Language
English
Description
Provides comprehensive coverage of the foods and recipes from numerous countries and culture groups worldwide -- from Algeria to Zimbabwe. Entries provide recipes for each group and include data on the agriculture and dietary habits of each group as well as an overview of each group's nutrition and health.
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Alphabetically arranged encyclopedia contains approximately 257 entries pertaining to important public health concerns. Topics include diseases and conditions, health and wellness efforts, nutrition, ethics and law related topics and statistics, sanitation issues, and everyday environmental effects.
Pub. Date
[2012]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Covers topics on physiology and fitness, including coverage of Healthy People 2010/2020, the nationwide initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to improve the nation's health, as well as topics on diseases and conditions related to fitness.
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Contains information on the actual catastrophic events - how, where, when, why each of these environmental conditions occurred - what impact the effect has and the kinds of health issues that arise from the event, how to identify the health issues, and how to treat the conditions through test, treatment, therapy, and public health response.
Pub. Date
2012.
Edition
Second edition.
Language
English
Description
Provides in-depth coverage of neurological diseases and disorders, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, Tourette Syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, cerebral palsy, vertigo, amnesia, and epilepsy, targeted to patients, their families and allied health students. Related topics include communication aids, electric personal assistive mobility devices, medications, and the needs of Alzheimer patient caregivers among others.
98) Space sciences
Pub. Date
2012.
Edition
Second edition.
Language
English
Description
From the history of space exploration to the future of "space business", this set offers a broad survey of the space sciences. Includes biographies of scientists and the space-related job market.
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
Sixth edition.
Language
English
Description
Describes 3,400 holidays, festivals, commemorations, holy days, feasts and fasts, and other observances held throughout the United States and around the world. Entries cover popular, ethnic, religious, and historic events of international, national, regional, and local significance. Includes a World Calendar of Holidays.
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