Collection: Reference

Spans almost 1000 years, from the first Olympic Games in 776 BC to the death of Marcus Aurelius in AD 180, and contains more than 2,500 entries on the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome.

""The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories describes the origins and sense development of thousands of words of the English language; dates are given where recorded evidence of use has been found, sourced by the ongoing research for the Oxford English Dictionary.""

Comprehensively documents and interprets the books read by children throughout the world. With a global perspective that pays attention to significant international trends and the multicultural expansion of the field, it includes brief biographies of every major author and illustrator. Also inclu...

A gazatteer of almost 2000 locations arranged geographicall for ease of use. Each entry describes a village, town, city, house, or landscape where a famous writer lived, studied, worked, or drew inspiration.

Covers nutrition at every life stage - from preconception to old age. Includes the basic science which underpins the application of nutrition in public health and therapeutic situations.

Brings together the common problems and diagnoses in sports and exercise medicine with a focused summary of the latest strategies, management plans, and evidence-based protocols. Focuses on the needs of the patient......