The Scholastic Student Thesaurus`s unique on-the-page index helps students save time and prevent frustration by showing them where to find their word if it is not a main entry

The book introduces the splendid bronze culture of ancient China with clear and vivid description

Designed to meet the needs of high school and college students as well as members of the general public seeking clear explanations of basic government and political topics, Encyclopedia of American Government and Civics is a comprehensive resource that is divided into nine sections containing more than 400 essay-length entries. Articles in this three-volume encyclopedia address not only basic subjects covered in American government—from the Bill of Rights through voting processes—but a wide range of contemporary issues as well, such as abortion, capital punishment, and Social Security

Albert Einstein`s universal appeal is only partially explained by his brilliant work in physics, as Andrew Robinson in this authoritative, accessible, illustrated biography

China has long been a "country of jade" that shines in world civilization history. The Chinese nation has respected, honored, revered, loved and cherished jade for a history of over 8,000 years

This is an American art directory 2003-2004

Characters, the symbol of human civilization, first appeared in the East. Like the ancient languages of Sumer, Egypt and India, all of which belong to the category of pictographs, the Chinese characters were first created in the shape of "drawings"

Garner`s Modern American Usage can help anyone, no matter how knowledgeable, use English more precisely and elegantly

The Almanac of American Politics 2010 is the most comprehensive source of information about the current political landscape in the US, featuring highly detailed profiles of the people and places affecting big decisions into the next election and beyond

Full of up-to-date information on countries from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, The CIA World Factbook 2009 is a fascinating, practical, and one-of-a-kind reference book. This book includes useful maps, details on prominent political parties, the full description of the population, a complete economic overview, etc