The New Penguin Dictionary of Science
The New Penguin Dictionary of Science

Author: M. J. Clugston

Publisher: Penguin Canada

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 754

ISBN-13:

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Whether looking for the definition of "density" or trying to understand what a "Bravais lattice" is, readers need turn to only one book: The New Penguin Dictionary of Science. Completely updated in its second edition, this accessible work covers both fundamental and esoteric concepts within every field of scientific inquiry, from chemistry and astronomy to molecular biology and human anatomy. Definitions are succinct and backed by hundreds of illustrations and diagrams. Including appendices that cover the periodic table, the classification of living organisms, and more, this book is a vital tool for students, researchers, and lay enthusiasts.

Science Dictionary
Science Dictionary

Author: Seymour Simon

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 0486488659

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More than two thousand entries, in subjects from astronomy to zoology, are accompanied by tables and charts, as well as biographies of eighty-five scientists.

The Penguin Dictionary of Politics
The Penguin Dictionary of Politics

Author: David Robertson

Publisher:

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 495

ISBN-13: 9780140512762

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Containing over 500 definitions of political theories, dogmas and phraseologies, this dictionary includes updated entries on the European Community and federalism alongside new definitions of the European Court of Justice and Central Banks, among others. Frequently-used terms in Middle-Eastern politics are explained, from Ayatollah and the Arab-Israeli wars, to fundamentalism and the Gulf War. It also includes sections on ideas that have become familiar terms over recent years, such as perestroika, glasnost, being politically correct, and Thatcherism, as well as issues that have taken on greater political significance - for example, abortion and environmentalism.

The Penguin Dictionary of International Relations
The Penguin Dictionary of International Relations

Author: Graham Evans

Publisher: Penguin Group

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 730

ISBN-13:

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The Penguin Dictionary of International Relations holds the key to understanding the trends and events that have influenced international relations over the last decade. This completely up-to-date reference includes explanations of the dangerous developments that have affected international relations, such as ethnic cleansing and preventive war, as well as detailed entries on broader concepts and key organizations--from game theory to SALT, from Amnesty International to WHO. This is a must for students of the world who want to keep up with the ever-changing pace of foreign relations.

The Penguin Dictionary of Chemistry
The Penguin Dictionary of Chemistry

Author: D. W. A. Sharp

Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 9780140512328

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A new edition of this classic reference work, with many new entries ranging from acid rain, aspartame and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) to liposomes, mass spectograph and nematocide, more abbreviations explained and cross-referenced and numerous entries revised and updated.

The Penguin Dictionary of Curious and Interesting Geometry
The Penguin Dictionary of Curious and Interesting Geometry

Author: David G. Wells

Publisher: Penguin Mass Market

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13:

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"A companion volume to the author's "Dictionary of Curious and Interesting Numbers", which focuses on arithmetic and number theory. The entries in this book cover curves, topology, tilings and all branches of plane and three-dimensional geometry, from Euclid to fractals."

The Penguin Dictionary of Critical Theory
The Penguin Dictionary of Critical Theory

Author: David Macey

Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 490

ISBN-13: 9780140513691

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Accessing the huge and often bewildering subject of Critical Theory can be an intimidating experience. This acclaimed dictionary provides the ideal introduction to the range of theories and theorists on offer and will prove an invaluable and authoritative resource to all students. * Incisive overviews of the work of key figures from Arendt and Artaud to Winnicott, Wittgestein and Woolf * Powerful summaries of the crucial debates on desire and deconstruction, object relations and Orientalism, postcolonial theory and postmodernism * Clear explanations of both the links and the disagreements between different thinkers and schools.