Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Webster's New World Dictionary of Computer Terms Webster's New World Dictionary of Computer Terms Donald D. Spencer 624 p. ; 18 cm OL117984W
A-Z Feminist Theology A-Z Feminist Theology Lisa Isherwood This is one of the best feminist theology resources in the Christian theological circle. It covers key feminine characters like Mary the Mother of Jesus and tracks the development of Church-feminism … OL15061588W
The Dictionary of Historical Theology The Dictionary of Historical Theology Trevor A. Hart,Richard Bauckham While theology can never be separated from other aspects of the church's life, entries in this volume (which vary in length from 500 to 15,000 words) concentrate deliberately on figures, schools of t… OL16310816W
The Facts on File companion to the American short story The Facts on File companion to the American short story Abby H. P. Werlock "A handy volume that presents an immediate introduction to American short fiction from the 19th century to the 1990s, the 675 alphabetically arranged entries consist of author biographies, literary t… OL18009907W
Latin for the illiterati Latin for the illiterati Jon R. Stone *Latin for the Illiterati* (Routledge 1996) is everyperson's reference to common Latin words and phrases. With over 6,000 entries--including 300 abbreviations--this volume will accompany every reader… OL1976984W
Native American literatures Native American literatures Kathy J. Whitson "This current, affordable title covers Native American poetry, fiction, and prose. It lists more than 300 alphabetically arranged entries, divided into four types: individual authors, individual work… OL1995922W
Historical dictionary of Mormonism Historical dictionary of Mormonism Davis Bitton Clears up many of the misconceptions held about Mormonism and its members, making it an essential reference. OL1998698W
Encyclopedia of diet fads Encyclopedia of diet fads Marjolijn Bijlefeld,Sharon K. Zoumbaris Contains alphabetically arranged entries that describe various weight loss means and methods, including specific diets, support groups or services, and people who have influenced the way Americans ea… OL20513524W
Dictionary of materials and testing Dictionary of materials and testing Joan L. Tomsic,Robert S. Hodder Advances in the fields of materials and testing have introduced hundreds of concepts and terms. This second edition of the Dictionary of Materials and Testing, emphasizes "engineered" materials that … OL20617718W
The encyclopedia of North American sports history The encyclopedia of North American sports history Ralph Hickok "From the American Football League to yachting, Babe Ruth Baseball to the Stanley Cup, The Encyclopedia of North American Sports History explores every aspect of the history and development of Americ… OL3168449W
Word stems Word stems Kennedy, John This is an extensive alphabetical listing of mostly Latin bases and Greek combining forms in alphabetical order. Some bases and combining forms are footnoted with interesting and entertaining storie… OL3253289W
Dictionary of medical syndromes Dictionary of medical syndromes Sergio I. Magalini Alphabetical listing of over 2700 syndromes, including eponyms. Most entries include signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnosis, therapy, and prognosis. Synonyms and references also included. General index. OL3339442W
Edspeak Edspeak Diane Ravitch Education historian Diane Ravitch demystifies the often obscure and ever-changing lingo of the education field in this lively, informative glossary of education terms. OL3514880W
Encyclopedia of American submarines Encyclopedia of American submarines Wilbur Cross Alphabetically arranged entries offer a complete history of the submarine, covering classes, individual submarines, battles, distinguished figures, and key nautical, military, and scientific terms. OL819526W