The Oxford Encyclopedia of African American History, 1896 to the Present

• Copyright 2009
• Deluxe 5-volume, hardcover series
• Chronology of major events in black history
• Includes coverage of Hurricane Katrina and the 2008 election
• Entries range from 500 to 12,000 words and include cross references and bibliographies
• Signed entries written by leading scholars and experts
• Appeals to a wide range of readers including students, scholars and general readers
• Includes extensive 5-page essay on Barack Obama
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• Preface - Library Journal Review
• STILL AVAILABLE: Encyclopedia of African American History, 1619 - 1895; A Booklist Editor's Choice for 2006

Encyclopedia of Weather and Natural Disasters
5 volume set

The Encyclopedia of Weather and Natural Disasters introduces students to the topic of weather and natural disasters while delving into the scientific aspects of various types of disasters including blizzards, earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, volcanoes, and wildfires.

Attention will be given to recent natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, the Asian tsunami, and the Philippine mud slide. The first volume in this set consists of a weather overview, including such topics as weather basics, weather phenomena, forecasting and climate.

The second, third and fourth volumes encompass weather and natural disasters from A-Z, with fascinating glimpses into the science behind each type of disaster, interesting facts and figures, and first-hand accounts of destruction, rescue and reconstruction. Volume five covers accounts of the effect of human activities on the weather and advances in new technology. Features include full-color photographs, illustrations, maps, experiments, timeline, "Words to Know", and an index.

ISBN 13: 9781414418797
ISBN 10: 1414418795

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