Author: Newton BatemanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 1042
Book Description
Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois
Author: Newton BatemanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 1042
Book Description
The World Book Encyclopedia
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.
Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois
Author: Charles Linnaeus HostetterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Carroll County (Ill.)
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and Biographical Memoirs
Author: Newton BatemanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 966
Book Description
Catalogue of Books and Journals
Author: University of Chicago PressPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 405
Book Description
Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois
Author: Robert W. RossPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fayette County (Ill.)
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
A Concise Encyclopedia of the Baha'i Faith
Author: Peter SmithPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1780744803
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
Written by a well-known author in the field of Baha'i studies, this is a comprehensive and accessible encyclopedia to the youngest of the world religions. Regarded as the second most widespread faith after Christianity, with adherents in almost every country around the globe, the Baha'i faith is nevertheless unfamiliar to many. here Dr Smith traces the origins and development of the religion from 19th century Iran to the modern day, introducing its central figures and major historical events. combining breadth with a readable yet concise style, he provides a balanced overview of Baha'i scriptures, doctrines and practices, social teachings and organization. This reference work presents a clear and knowledgeable view of a fascinating new religion.
Flower Breeding and Genetics
Author: Neil O. AndersonPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402044283
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 824
Book Description
Floriculture is one of the fastest-growing sectors of commercial agriculture. This book provides a unique and valuable resource on the many issues and challenges facing flower breeders, as well as the industry at-large. Featuring contributions from 32 international authorities, it offers tools and directions for future crop domestication and enhancement as well as offers essential information for breeding a wide range of floriculture crops.
Q - Z.
Author: Encyclopedia of Capital Punishment in the United States, 2d ed.
Author: Louis J. Palmer, Jr.Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786451831
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 631
Book Description
This updated encyclopedia provides ready information on all aspects of capital punishment in America. It details virtually every capital punishment decision rendered by the United States Supreme Court through 2006, including more than 40 cases decided since publication of the first edition. Entries are also provided for each Supreme Court Justice who has ever rendered a capital punishment opinion. Entries on jurisdictions cite present-day death penalty laws and judicial structure state by state, with synopses of common and unique features. Also included are entries on significant U.S. capital prosecutions; legal principles and procedures in capital cases; organizations that support and oppose capital punishment; capital punishment's impact on persons of African, Asian, Hispanic, and Native American descent, on women, and on foreign nationals; and the methods of execution. Essential facts are also provided on capital punishment in more than 200 other nations. A wealth of statistical data is found throughout.