The Penguin Dictionary of Geography

The Penguin Dictionary of Geography

Author: Audrey N. Clark

Publisher: Penguin Group

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13:

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The Penguin Dictionary of Geography has been expanded and revised and contains some 750 new entries to take into account developments in all areas of the subject. It now includes an explanation of terms connected with all aspects of the environment, natural and social; recent concepts in the field such as feminist geography, sustainability, uneven development and globalization; foreign and American terms; succinct, clear definitions of natural phenomena; sociological terminology; explanations of terms relating to climatology, ecology, economics, geology, remote sensing and statistics.


The Penguin Dictionary of Physical Geography

The Penguin Dictionary of Physical Geography

Author: John Whittow

Publisher: Penguin Books, Limited (UK)

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 590

ISBN-13: 9780140514506

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Newly revised and updated with over 400 new entries, The Penguin Dictionary of Physical Geography remains the standard reference work on the subject. Now including all the latest trends and techniques, this is the ideal companion both for school and college students and for the general reader.


The Penguin Dictionary of Human Geography

The Penguin Dictionary of Human Geography

Author: Brian Goodall

Publisher: Puffin Books

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 516

ISBN-13:

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Terms drawn from a host of different topics - the economics of trade and industry, politics and sociology, the environment and land use, planning and management - are used constantly by human geographers. This reference book provides definitions of all such terms (as well as certain historical usages still to be found in important sources) and explains the invaluable mathematical and statistical techniques that have revolutionized all the human sciences.


The Dictionary of Physical Geography

The Dictionary of Physical Geography

Author: David S. G. Thomas

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-05-28

Total Pages: 918

ISBN-13: 1118687434

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The third edition of this comprehensive encyclopedic dictionary covers the whole field of physical geography and provides an essential reference for all students and lecturers in this field.


The Penguin Dictionary of Statistics

The Penguin Dictionary of Statistics

Author: R. David Nelson

Publisher: Penguin Global

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13:

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The Penguin Dictionary of Statistics" is an accessible, comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the subject. This new reference book is ideal for students at school and university, and will be invaluable to students of disciplines such as economics, psychology and medicine who regularly use statistical methods, as well as those in the business community who want to understand the terminology.


The Penguin Concise Dictionary of Art History

The Penguin Concise Dictionary of Art History

Author: Nancy Frazier

Publisher: Penguin Group

Published: 2001-11-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780140514209

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The Penguin Concise Dictionary of Art History has more than 1500 entries on artists and architects from ancient times to the present, setting works, movements, and styles into their cultural contexts. With entries on leading artists, from Alberti to Ingres to Wyeth; on period techniques and terms, from Action Painting to Mezzotint to X-radiography; on significant artistic influences and events, from the Armory Show to Marxism, to the cleaning of the Sistine Chapel, this is the ideal reference for high school and college students, as well as anyone interested in art.


Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary, New Edition

Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary, New Edition

Author: DK

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2019-12-31

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1465488820

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A world of information awaits in this engaging illustrated dictionary for kids! Featuring over 35,000 entries and more than 3,000 full-color photographs and illustrations, this children’s dictionary makes learning new words fun! Created by the renowned language experts at Merriam-Webster, this English dictionary for kids ages 7-9 includes: • Reference section with continent maps and information, world flags, U.S. state information and flags, and a full list of U.S. presidents and vice-presidents • Synonym and Word History boxes that highlight particular characteristics and meanings of words • Maps that include new countries, borders and cities • Clear definitions written for young readers are combined with full-color images, enhancing the learning experience Featuring a fresh design with color-coded page borders for each letter of the alphabet, and modern photographs and illustrations that give a lively, accessible look at the entries, this junior dictionary is the ultimate school project companion! Each entry is fully explained with its definition, usage, examples, and notes on spelling and punctuation. Word senses have been refreshed to reflect modern usage, and maps and country statistics have been updated to include new countries, cities, borders and flags. Whether at home or in school, Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary is an indispensable reference resource for children to have on hand as they work through school assignments and learn important research skills.