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Atlas of the world
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37 editions published between 1992 and 2008 in English and held by 4,128 libraries worldwide "Now in its Twelfth Edition, the Atlas of the World distinguishes itself as a trustworthy atlas, with hundreds of full-color maps produced by Europe's finest cartographers. Replete with 67 maps of cities worldwide, charting the key urban centers of each continent from Athens to Wellington, the real success of this reference rests on 176 pages of world maps, providing detailed political and topographical information about every nation on Earth, enhanced by relief shading and layer-colored contours. A 48-page Introduction to World Geography section - illustrated with maps, charts, and graphs - summarizes an abundant number of topics such as climate, plate tectonics, agriculture, population and migration, and global conflicts in a clear, concise fashion. As in past editions the Atlas has been fully updated to reflect the changing world around us." "The Twelfth Edition also boasts several new features. A Geographical Glossary will be an asset to those unfamiliar with foreign terminology. New high-speed rail links are now shown in France and South Korea as well as the full extent of the Trans-Siberian highway, completed in February 2004."--BOOK JACKET.
The Oxford English dictionary
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17 editions published between 1961 and 2004 in English and held by 3,215 libraries worldwide Provides definitions of approximately 290,500 English words, arranged alphabetically in twenty volumes, with cross-references, etymologies, and pronunciation keys, and includes a bibliography.
The Oxford companion to the Bible
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13 editions published between 1993 and 2001 in English and held by 3,132 libraries worldwide The Bible has had an immeasurable influence on Western culture, touching on virtually every aspect of our lives. This authoritative one-volume reference to the people, places, events, books, and secular influence of the Bible was written by over 250 scholars from 20 nations.
The Revised English Bible : with the Apocrypha
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82 editions published between 1675 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 2,647 libraries worldwide
A dictionary of biology
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18 editions published between 1996 and 2008 in English and held by 2,259 libraries worldwide "This dictionary, now in its sixth edition, provides comprehensive coverage of terms and concepts in biology and biochemistry. Fully revised and updated, and with increased coverage in key areas, it is the perfect reference resource for anyone studying biology, either at school or university."--Jacket.
The Oxford history of Western philosophy
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2 editions published between 1994 and 2000 in English and held by 1,865 libraries worldwide Looks at the individual philosophers, concepts, issues, and movements that have shaped Western philosophy.
The Oxford Spanish dictionary : Spanish-English/English-Spanish
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10 editions published between 2001 and 2003 in English and held by 1,722 libraries worldwide A bilingual dictionary containing more than 300,000 words covers basic vocabulary as well as slang, American English, and Latin American Spanish.
Dictionary of the social sciences
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11 editions published between 2001 and 2003 in English and held by 1,615 libraries worldwide Publisher description: Featuring over 1,800 concise definitions of key terms, the Dictionary of the Social Sciences is the most comprehensive, authoritative single-volume work of its kind. With coverage on the vocabularies of anthropology, sociology, political science, economics, human geography, cultural studies, and Marxism, the Dictionary is an integrated, easy-to-use, A-to-Z reference tool. Designed for students and nonspecialists, it examines classic and contemporary scholarship including basic terms, concepts, theories, schools of thought, methodologies, issues, and controversies. As a true dictionary, it also contains concise, jargon-free definitions that explain the rich, sometimes complex language of these increasingly visible fields.
Oxford atlas of the world
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7 editions published between 1996 and 2011 in English and held by 1,614 libraries worldwide Provides maps and satellite photography that reflect the most recent political, economic, and demographic statistics, and presents articles addressing the environment and population matters in major cities of the world.
Atlas of North America
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5 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 1,591 libraries worldwide Includes a thematic section covering physical, historic, economic, urban, social, and cultural topics, ranging from environmental change to religious practice and from indigenous peoples to migration patterns. These newly drawn maps depict an increasingly multicultural and diverse realm in momentous economic and social transition. The thematic section is preceded by a series of satellite images and followed by detailed cartographic, statistical and narrative coverage of each of the realm's three nations, then regional maps of states and provinces and larger-scale maps of urban areas.--From publisher description.
Encyclopedic world atlas
by George Philip & Son
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18 editions published between 1994 and 2002 in English and held by 1,439 libraries worldwide A - Z country-by-country coverage.
Oxford economic atlas of the world
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9 editions published between 1954 and 1973 in English and held by 1,296 libraries worldwide
Atlas of the world
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4 editions published between 2001 and 2011 in English and held by 1,217 libraries worldwide Filled with crisp cartography, spectacular satellite photographs, and a wealth of information on changing conditions around the planet, The Atlas of the World, Fourteenth Edition maps 69 cities and nearly 100 different regions at carefully selected scales to give a striking view of the Earth's surface. Opening with world statistics and a colorful 48-page introduction to world geography--beautifully illustrated with tables and graphs--this acclaimed resource provides details on such topics as climate, the greenhouse effect, global warming, plate tectonics, agriculture, population and migration, and global conflicts. As in years past, the Fourteenth Edition includes a wealth of new geographics information, including a new flag for Lesotho, the addition of Romania and Bulgaria to the European Union, a new region in Senegal and two provinces in Ecuador, plus the addition of national parks such as Lake Shkoder National Park in Montenegro and New Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park on the border of South Africa and Mozambique. Other outstanding features of the atlas include images of Earth, a section of 16 full-page, captioned satellite photographs, the Gazetteer of Nations, offering 32 pages of A-Z facts and figures for every sovereign state; and regions in the news, a feature unique to our atlas that provides additional social, political, and demographic details on a handful of hotspots currently in the news. Fully updated to reflect the changing world around us, the Atlas of the World is not only the best-selling volume of its size and price, it has become the standard by which all other atlases are measured.
Oxford new concise world atlas
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12 editions published between 2003 and 2009 in English and held by 1,191 libraries worldwide "The New Concise World Atlas, Second Edition offers a look at the word around us - an affordable, easy-to-use reference for the global citizen. Opening with six pages of world statistics and a heavily illustrated thematic section, this atlas provides a broad overview of Earth, placing the human world in the larger context of the universe. In twenty-two compact yet compelling articles, the various human and natural forces altering the planet are explained through a balanced combination of informative text, instructive charts and graphs, vibrant photography, and sophisticated cartography."--BOOK JACKET.
Atlas of world art
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2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 1,182 libraries worldwide "Over 300 maps combining cultural and political phenomena create an exciting new perspective on major art events from 40,000 B.C. to the present. Each pair of pages presents a thesis, showing how geography affected the art of an era. The visual presentation of the paths of invasion and migration, as well as the location of natural resources used in art, reveals art history in fresh ways. Succinct text and reproductions of sample works of art make this a strong addition to any collection with a focus on art or an interdisciplinary approach to history"--"Reference that rocks," American Libraries, May 2005.
The Oxford encyclopedia of economic history
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9 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 1,136 libraries worldwide "While many dictionaries of economics are available for purchase, this title is unique because of its greater depth of treatment. It offers histories and backgrounds on a significant number of economic topics, not only for the United States but also for other countries and geographic regions. Entries cover such topics as economic concepts; markets and industries; economic development in various countries; biographical essays on key people in economics and business; business products, including coffee, gas, and oil; and the economic aspects of historical events and time periods, including the Great Depression."--"The Top 20 Reference Titles of the Year," American Libraries, May 2004.
The Oxford medical companion
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4 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 1,088 libraries worldwide
Mind
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in English and held by 1,013 libraries worldwide Issues for 1896-1900 contain papers of the Aristotelian Society.
A dictionary of computing
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16 editions published between 1984 and 2008 in English and held by 911 libraries worldwide Searchable dictionary database of computer terminology, covering computer applications in industry, the office, science, education, and the home, the hardware, software, and telecommunications behind these applications.
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