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 Science
The Penguin Dictionary of Science

Author: E B (Eugene Boris) 1910- Uvarov

Publisher: Hassell Street Press

Published: 2021-09-09

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9781014029478

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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 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 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.