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Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability

Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability   Reference library

Reference type:
Subject Reference
Current Version:
2016
Subject:
Science and technology, Social sciences
Length:
2.48 million words
887 entries In this seminal work, experts from around the world provide authoritative coverage of the growing body of knowledge about ways to restore the planet. Focused on ... More
A Dictionary of Chemical Engineering

A Dictionary of Chemical Engineering   Quick reference

Reference type:
Subject Reference
Current Version:
2014
Subject:
Science and technology, Engineering and Technology
Length:
215,387 words
Illustration(s):
367
Over 3,200 entries This dictionary provides definitions and explanations for chemical engineering terms in areas including: materials, energy balances, reactions, separations, ... More
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Mathematics

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Mathematics (6 ed.)   Quick reference

Reference type:
Subject Reference
Current Version:
2021
Subject:
Science and technology, Mathematics and Computer Science
Length:
265,208 words
Illustration(s):
1075
Over 4,000 entries This informative A to Z provides clear, jargon-free definitions of a wide variety of mathematical terms. Its articles cover both pure and applied mathematics ... More
The Oxford Companion to Cosmology

The Oxford Companion to Cosmology   Reference library

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Subject Reference
Current Version:
2008
Subject:
Science and technology, Astronomy and Cosmology
Length:
194,682 words
Illustration(s):
148
The Oxford Companion to Cosmology is a comprehensive, yet highly accessible, encyclopedic overview of this enduringly popular subject. Its 350+ in-depth entries - ranging from cosmic ... More
A Dictionary of Animal Behaviour

A Dictionary of Animal Behaviour (2 ed.)   Quick reference

Reference type:
Subject Reference
Current Version:
2014
Subject:
Science and technology, Life Sciences
Length:
76,409 words
Illustration(s):
9
Over 480 entries Covering every aspect of animal behaviour from adaptation to warning, this accessible A–Z also includes terms from the related fields of ecology, physiology and ... More
A Dictionary of Astronomy

A Dictionary of Astronomy (3 ed.)   Quick reference

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Subject Reference
Current Version:
2018
Subject:
Science and technology, Astronomy and Cosmology
Length:
337,266 words
Illustration(s):
59
‘An enormous amount of obscure data is satisfactorily explained here’ Times Literary Supplement Over 4,300 entries Compiled with the help of a team of expert ... More
A Dictionary of Biology

A Dictionary of Biology (8 ed.)   Quick reference

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Subject Reference
Current Version:
2019
Subject:
Science and technology, Life Sciences
Length:
401,539 words
Illustration(s):
176
Over 5,800 entries This new eighth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect recent progress in the fields of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry, with particular ... More
A Dictionary of Biomedicine

A Dictionary of Biomedicine (2 ed.)   Quick reference

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Subject Reference
Current Version:
2019
Over 10,000 entries This new edition fills the need to define the specialist language used within an evolving field by offering clear, concise definitions of even the most ... More
A Dictionary of Chemistry

A Dictionary of Chemistry (8 ed.)   Quick reference

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Subject Reference
Current Version:
2020
Subject:
Science and technology, Chemistry
Length:
312,077 words
Illustration(s):
574
Over 5,000 entries Clear and authoritative, this popular dictionary provides an invaluable guide to every aspect of chemistry and its related fields. Its coverage is broad, ... More
A Dictionary of Computer Science

A Dictionary of Computer Science (7 ed.)   Quick reference

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Subject Reference
Current Version:
2016
Subject:
Science and technology, Mathematics and Computer Science
Length:
388,327 words
Illustration(s):
791
Over 6,500 entries Previously named A Dictionary of Computing, this bestselling dictionary has been fully revised by a team of computer specialists, making it the most up-to-date ... More
A Dictionary of Construction, Surveying and Civil Engineering

A Dictionary of Construction, Surveying and Civil Engineering (2 ed.)   Quick reference

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Subject Reference
Current Version:
2020
Subject:
Science and technology, Engineering and Technology
Length:
249,694 words
Illustration(s):
104
Over 8,000 entries This is the most up-to-date dictionary of its kind, covering the key areas of construction and civil engineering. This new edition has been fully ... More
A Dictionary of Ecology

A Dictionary of Ecology (5 ed.)   Quick reference

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Subject Reference
Current Version:
2015
Subject:
Science and technology, Life Sciences, Social sciences, Environment
Length:
295,656 words
Illustration(s):
117
Over 6,500 entries Written in a clear, accessible style, this authoritative and wide-ranging dictionary contains entries on all aspects of ecology and related environmental ... More
A Dictionary of Electronics and Electrical Engineering

A Dictionary of Electronics and Electrical Engineering (5 ed.)   Quick reference

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Subject Reference
Current Version:
2018
Subject:
Science and technology, Engineering and Technology
Length:
278,822 words
Illustration(s):
835
Over 5,200 entries This popular dictionary, formerly published as the Penguin Dictionary of Electronics, has been extensively revised and updated, providing clear, concise, and ... More
A Dictionary of Energy Science

A Dictionary of Energy Science   Quick reference

Reference type:
Subject Reference
Current Version:
2019
Subject:
Science and technology, Engineering and Technology, Environmental Science
Length:
41,441 words
Illustration(s):
66
Over 700 entries This new dictionary covers terms related to energy technologies and their impact on the world’s energy use. It sets out the principles behind each technology’s ... More
A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation

A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation (3 ed.)   Quick reference

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Subject Reference
Current Version:
2017
Subject:
Science and technology, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences and Geography
Length:
302,941 words
Illustration(s):
31
Over 10,000 entries A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation provides entries on scientific and social aspects of the environment—its key thinkers, treaties, movements, ... More
A Dictionary of Genetics

A Dictionary of Genetics (8 ed.)   Quick reference

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Subject Reference
Current Version:
2014
Subject:
Science and technology, Life Sciences
Length:
307,475 words
Illustration(s):
291
Over 7,500 entries This eighth edition of A Dictionary of Genetics contains over 7,500 up-to-date and cross-referenced entries, including 540 that are ... More
A Dictionary of Geography

A Dictionary of Geography (6 ed.)   Quick reference

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Subject Reference
Current Version:
2023
Subject:
Science and technology, Earth Sciences and Geography, Social sciences, Human Geography
Length:
210,489 words
Illustration(s):
120
Over 3,000 entries This bestselling dictionary contains entries on both physical and human geography, covering topics such as cartography, surveying, meteorology, climatology, ... More
A Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences

A Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences (5 ed.)   Quick reference

Reference type:
Subject Reference
Current Version:
2020
Subject:
Science and technology, Earth Sciences and Geography
Length:
469,176 words
Illustration(s):
144
‘can really claim to offer comprehensive coverage of the earth sciences’ TES Over 10,000 entries This leading dictionary covers all areas of geoscience, including ... More
A Dictionary of Mechanical Engineering

A Dictionary of Mechanical Engineering (2 ed.)   Quick reference

Reference type:
Subject Reference
Current Version:
2019
Subject:
Science and technology, Engineering and Technology
Length:
288,152 words
Illustration(s):
429
Over 8,000 entries This Dictionary provides definitions and explanations for mechanical engineering terms in clear and concise A to Z entries, many illustrated. This new edition ... More
A Dictionary of Oil & Gas Industry Terms

A Dictionary of Oil & Gas Industry Terms (2 ed.)   Reference library

Reference type:
Subject Reference
Current Version:
2024
Subject:
Science and technology
Length:
137,399 words
Illustration(s):
8
Over 7,000 entries Roberts’ dictionary is a comprehensive yet concise guide to the various legal, regulatory, technical, commercial, and financial ... More

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