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Encyclopedia of Holidays & Celebrations (Set of 3 Volumes) 01 Edition by Matthew Dennis 9788130904115
About The Author Matthew Dennis, Ph.D., is a professor of history at the University of Oregon in Eugene. He is the author of Red, White, and Blue Letter Days. An American Calendar, which explores the origins and traditions of U.S. holidays. His current research includes the study of memory and commemoration.
Table of Contents Volume I: Country Entries A to K Volume II: Country Entries L to Z Volume III: Overview Entries A to Z
International Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance (Set of 5 Volume) by Viva 9788130914114
International Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance (Set of 5 Volume) (Hardcover) Price: Rs.7125
This edition features
- Completely up-to-date overviews of 93 industries
- 741 completely revised and updated career articles
- 62 brand-new career articles
- More than 320 on-the-job interviews
- More than 220 new sidebars, providing additional reading on industry issues and history, useful Web sites, industry jargon, and much more
- Approximately 550 photographs of people on the job, 128 new to this edition
- More than 500 additional pages
- Career articles keyed to four different government classification systems
- More than 2,500 Web sites listed for further information
- Career Guidance section in Volume 1, providing information on interviewing, job hunting, networking, writing resumes, and more.
More than 700 articles have been revised and updated since the last edition to reflect accurate, up-to-date career information.
Along with revisions and updates to all articles, included here are more than 60 new career articles and more than 100 new photographs. Each article offers expanded career information, a bibliography, sidebars, and other user-friendly features. Receiving prominent treatment in this edition are the top 10 fastest-growing careers and the top 10 careers that experts predict will add the greatest number of positions through the year 2012.
Extensive online references and on-the-job interviews
More than 2,500 websites, selected for inclusion based on the quality of information they provide, are listed in the career articles and refer users to professional associations, government agencies, and other organizations. More than 300 on-the-job interviews ranging from worker profiles to daily routines to workers’ comments about their occupation are also included in major career articles. Designed to hold students’ attention and relay information effectively, the new edition of International Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance is the ideal starting place for career research.
Volume 1: Volume 1 contains two major sections, Career Guidance and Career Fields, as well as appendixes and indexes.
Career Guidance is divided into four parts:
- Preparing for Your Career: Presents information on choosing a career, starting a career, assessment tests, personal skills, occupational classification systems, training for job entry, and career development
- Finding a Job: Covers information on placement offices, job fairs, networking and references, searching the Web, and classified ads
- Applying for a Job: Gives information on resumes, cover letters, career portfolios and credentials, and interviewing
- You’re Hired: Features information on salary and wages, fringe benefits, personnel management, employment laws, and employees’ rights.
Career Fields articles include an overview of the 93 industries covered, including in-depth information on computer software, construction, entrepreneurs, military services, telecommunications, trucking, and more; four sections covering the background, structure, and outlook of each career field; and additional resources for further investigation.
Volume 1 also includes two appendixes-Career Resources and Associations for Individuals with Disabilities and Internships, Apprenticeships, and Training Programs-and six indexes. Career articles are indexed by four government classification systems: the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, the Guide for Occupational Exploration, the Canadian National Occupational Classification System, and the ONET-SOC.
The fifth index, the Organization and Website Index, provides an alphabetical listing of all the organizations and agencies found at the end of each career article. The sixth index, the Job Title Index, is found in all five volumes, making it easy to refer from one volume to another.
Volumes 2 to 5:
Volumes 2 through 5 contain the career articles, listed from A to Z. Each career article includes:
- Quick Facts: summarizes important facts
- Overview: briefly defines the occupation
- History: provides background on how the occupation developed
- Job Description: offers an in-depth description of the types of specific jobs in the field
- Job Requirements: discusses any necessary training or education
- Exploring: suggests various ways to further explore the field
- Employers: looks at who hires people in the industry
- Starting Out: suggests where to look for employment
- Advancement: tells how people can move up the ladder
- Earnings: gives current salaries and wages
- Work Environment: describes the work setting
- Outlook: looks at the future growth of the career based on U.S. government projections
- For More Information: presents a list of organizations that can provide further information
Encyclopedia of Holidays & Celebrations (Set of 3 Volumes) (Hardcover) by Matthew Dennis 9788130914350
Encyclopedia of Holidays & Celebrations (Set of 3 Volumes) (Hardcover) by Matthew Dennis 9788130914350
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Encyclopedia of Holidays and Celebrations: A Country-by-Country Guide
explores major holidays, festivals, and rites of passage in 206
countries. The first two volumes are organized alphabetically by
country. The third volume features overview articles that provide
detailed information about major holidays celebrated around the world,
as well as articles on major world religions.
Country entries include general information and a brief introduction, subsections on holidays, religious holidays, regional holidays, and rites of passage; origins and rituals; and further reading. Entries on internationally observed holidays include holidays in an international context, at-a-glance information, the dates of observance, an introduction to the religion, the origins and history, the way in which the community celebrates/commemorates the holiday, and further reading.
Two hundred black-and-white photographs complement the text, along with numerous sidebars and callouts focusing on fun facts relating to specific holidays. Additional features include calendar systems around the world, regional maps, indexes by holidays and countries, and a comprehensive index.
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Encyclopedia of Holidays & Celebrations (Set of 3 Volumes) (Hardcover) Price: Rs.9995
Country entries include general information and a brief introduction, subsections on holidays, religious holidays, regional holidays, and rites of passage; origins and rituals; and further reading. Entries on internationally observed holidays include holidays in an international context, at-a-glance information, the dates of observance, an introduction to the religion, the origins and history, the way in which the community celebrates/commemorates the holiday, and further reading.
Two hundred black-and-white photographs complement the text, along with numerous sidebars and callouts focusing on fun facts relating to specific holidays. Additional features include calendar systems around the world, regional maps, indexes by holidays and countries, and a comprehensive index.
Genetics and Evolution (Set of 6 Volumes) by Russ Hodge 9788130915555
Genetics and Evolution (Set of 6 Volumes) by Russ Hodge 9788130915555
In labs, clinics, and companies around the world, an amazing revolution
in our understanding of life has taken place. This revolution makes the
news nearly every day and has dramatically changed the way medicine is
practiced, but the headlines often seem mysterious and scary.
Today, discoveries are made at such a dizzying pace that even scientists—let alone the public—can barely keep up. Providing up-to-date research on key issues in the field of biology, the six-volume Genetics and Evolution set highlights how genetics and evolution are drawn together in a powerful way. Putting things into perspective, these accessible, full-color books fill an important niche by connecting the history of scientific ideas and methods to their impact on today’s research-as well as looking at how these sciences are likely to shape science and society in the future.
Developmental Biology
Developmental Biology is a guided tour of humankind’s embryological journey. It examines not only the embryo but also the triumphs and tribulations of biologists—from the earliest history of embryology to the latest theories in this fascinating field. Bringing readers up to date with current research on the topic, this new volume explores everything from stem cell regeneration to developmental mechanisms across evolutionary time scales.
Evolution
This new book examines the immense impact evolution has had on society and on modern medicine—including the birth of genetic science in the early 1900s and the discovery that genes were made of DNA in the 1950s.
Genetic Engineering
Genetic Engineering traces the history of genetic science up to the present day and proposes some thoughts about how it is likely to affect the future. This engaging new resource describes some of the developments in the first few years of the 21st century and how society is coping with some of the ethical challenges that accompany them. This insightful resource helps put things into perspective and gives an idea of the risks involved in genetic engineering.
Human Genetics
What does it mean to be human? Human Genetics explores this compelling topic through a variety of perspectives. Coverage includes studies of human molecules that have been applied in some fascinating ways, for example to solve historical mysteries, and how modern doctors try to identify the factors that make the body healthy or sick.
Future of Genetics
The Future of Genetics considers where research in genetics, molecular biology, and medicine is headed while trying to cleanly separate facts from fiction and ideologies. This new volume explores the last 150 years and how different strands of biological research have become interwoven to create a new kind of interdisciplinary science. It also focuses on some of the most fascinating questions that scientists pose about the future, including the causes of aging and death, the nature of the brain and mind.
The Molecules of Life The Molecules of Life explains how the chemistry and physics of organic molecules drive processes within cells and permit the construction of amazingly complex plants and animals. Describing some of the basic concepts needed to understand the field and discussing the methods used to explore the structures and behavior of DNA, RNA, and proteins. The Molecules of Life shows how and why scientists study biological molecules, including how they are built, how they interact with each other, and what roles they play in the lives of cells and organisms.
Genetics and Evolution (Set of 6 Volumes) (Hardcover) Price: Rs.14245
Today, discoveries are made at such a dizzying pace that even scientists—let alone the public—can barely keep up. Providing up-to-date research on key issues in the field of biology, the six-volume Genetics and Evolution set highlights how genetics and evolution are drawn together in a powerful way. Putting things into perspective, these accessible, full-color books fill an important niche by connecting the history of scientific ideas and methods to their impact on today’s research-as well as looking at how these sciences are likely to shape science and society in the future.
Developmental Biology
Developmental Biology is a guided tour of humankind’s embryological journey. It examines not only the embryo but also the triumphs and tribulations of biologists—from the earliest history of embryology to the latest theories in this fascinating field. Bringing readers up to date with current research on the topic, this new volume explores everything from stem cell regeneration to developmental mechanisms across evolutionary time scales.
Evolution
This new book examines the immense impact evolution has had on society and on modern medicine—including the birth of genetic science in the early 1900s and the discovery that genes were made of DNA in the 1950s.
Genetic Engineering
Genetic Engineering traces the history of genetic science up to the present day and proposes some thoughts about how it is likely to affect the future. This engaging new resource describes some of the developments in the first few years of the 21st century and how society is coping with some of the ethical challenges that accompany them. This insightful resource helps put things into perspective and gives an idea of the risks involved in genetic engineering.
Human Genetics
What does it mean to be human? Human Genetics explores this compelling topic through a variety of perspectives. Coverage includes studies of human molecules that have been applied in some fascinating ways, for example to solve historical mysteries, and how modern doctors try to identify the factors that make the body healthy or sick.
Future of Genetics
The Future of Genetics considers where research in genetics, molecular biology, and medicine is headed while trying to cleanly separate facts from fiction and ideologies. This new volume explores the last 150 years and how different strands of biological research have become interwoven to create a new kind of interdisciplinary science. It also focuses on some of the most fascinating questions that scientists pose about the future, including the causes of aging and death, the nature of the brain and mind.
The Molecules of Life The Molecules of Life explains how the chemistry and physics of organic molecules drive processes within cells and permit the construction of amazingly complex plants and animals. Describing some of the basic concepts needed to understand the field and discussing the methods used to explore the structures and behavior of DNA, RNA, and proteins. The Molecules of Life shows how and why scientists study biological molecules, including how they are built, how they interact with each other, and what roles they play in the lives of cells and organisms.
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