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The Encyclopedia of Ghosts and Spirits, Third Edition includes more than 600 fascinating entries about ghosts, hauntings, related paranormal phenomenon, the people who investigate them, and the key theories about what causes them. Widely regarded as the definitive reference in the field, this encyclopedia provides comprehensive coverage written in an engaging style. Paranormal expert Rosemary Ellen Guiley has compiled extensive research on the...

Career profiles include actuary, banker, e-merchant, international trade specialist, lawyer, stockbroker, urban planner, venture capitalist, and more.

Career profiles include arts administrator, composer, dance instructor, disc jockey, music video producer, musician, recording executive, sound engineer, and more.

Career Opportunities in Theater and the Performing Arts. Third Edition profiles more than 70 jobs in all branches of theater and the performing arts. The appendixes have been completely reviewed and updated, and two new profiles have been added--celebrity personal assistant and vocal coach.

With about one in four Americans enrolled in educational institutions, the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks educational services as the second largest industry, accounting for nearly 13 million jobs. Career Opportunities in Education and Related Services, Second Edition profiles 103 jobs in this rewarding field.

The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers, Second Edition provides accurate, unglamorized information on hundreds of serial murder cases-from early history to the present. It includes new major serial killers who have come to light since the first edition was published, as well as many older cases that have been solved, such as the Green River Killer, or further investigated like Jack the Ripper and the "Zodiac" Killer. Updated entries and appendixes...

Harold Bloom is America's most esteemed literary critic and one of the greatest critical minds of our time. This work contains the best of Bloom's writing on the greatest novels and novelists of our time - from Daniel Defoe to Philip Roth, from Charles Dickens to Amy Tan. It also features his overview of the genre and thoughts on its development.

The top 100 most influential writers in history.

This fully updated reference explores more than 200 North American tribes, prehistoric peoples, and civilizations. Arranged alphabetically by tribe or group, this comprehensive work offers 60 new entries on tribes not covered in the previous editions. The accessible text summarizes the historical record and includes present-day tribal affairs and issues. The book also covers diet, housing, tools, clothing, art, rituals, and more.

Diseases like the avian flu, Ebola, SARS, and weaponized viruses such as anthrax and smallpox pose a growing danger to the world. This book covers the research, treatments and vaccines, and rising diseases such as mad cow disease. It covers drugs used to treat infectious diseases, tips for home disinfection, and lists of helpful organizations.

By 2030, more than 70 million Americans will be over the age of 65. With the aging population's demand for health services and the development of new medical technologies, opportunities for health professionals are excellent and will expand rapidly in the years to come. With the 35 job profiles featured in Career Ideas for Teens in Health Science, readers will discover an amazing diversity in the types of jobs available in this field.

It is never too soon to start thinking about a future career, even as a young teen. For those who have the urge to write, perform, design, or otherwise create and communicate, opportunities are limitless in the arts and communications, and it can be invaluable to learn about the different options before committing to one choice. Career Ideas for Teens in the Arts and Communications profiles 36 jobs in this field, which span across many differe...

From providing legal services and security to law enforcement and corrections, law and public safety professionals ensure safety and order in society. Profiling 35 jobs in this field that are both challenging and rewarding, Career Ideas for Teens in Law and Public Safety covers everything teens need to know about available opportunities in this exciting profession.

Computers and the Internet are indispensable resources in today's world. Millions rely on computers at work and at home, and e-mail is a convenience that many take for granted. Information technology professionals develop, create, maintain, and operate computer-related technologies. From the technical to the creative, the 35 jobs detailed in Career Ideas for Teens in Information Technology offer something for everyone.

Encyclopedia of the Harlem Literary Renaissance provides authoritative coverage and unique insight into the literature of the Harlem Renaissance. More than 800 concise, A-to-Z entries explain how the writer, work, or idea helped shape American literature.

Jewish people have settled around the world, adapted to their host nations, and produced cultural variances within Judaism. In doing so, they have experienced both prosperity and tragedy. This book offers readers access to Judaism from both a historical and contemporary perspective.

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Central America is a tiny region, broken into seven smaller nations. This book focuses on the political events and cultural patterns that have shaped the region. It develops special themes, such as the causes of unity and disunity on the isthmus and the economic pressures on the rain forest from farming and tourism.

Career Opportunities in Engineering can help people interested in this field make a good career choice and find the kind of engineering job they most desire. Career profiles include acoustical engineer, aerospace engineer, biosystems engineer, engineering technician, food engineer, forensic engineer, geotechnical engineer, nuclear engineer, robotics engineer, software engineer, technical writer, wastewater engineer, and more.

The truth about demons and demonology--in more than 400 entries.The conflict between good and evil can be found in every culture, mythical tradition, and religion throughout history. In many cases, the source of evil has been personified as demons or devils, and in many belief systems, both are considered to be real entities operating outside the boundaries of the physical world to torment people or lead them astray. In some traditions demons ...