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This succinct and readable account of the heated debate over the expansion of slavery provides readers with a thorough understanding of how the Civil War was precipitated. • Supplies a concise, blow-by-blow account of the famous debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas in 1858 •...

Quick Reference: Essential Oils teaches you about the therapeutic uses of different aromatherapy oils.

Choose to be a better horseman… Would you recognize a “silent” colic in your horse? Not all horses paw the ground and roll incessantly when they are colicky. Maybe the horse just seems a bit “off”. What would you do? 4.6 Million "horse crazy" people have some sort of involvement...

This dictionary is designed to be a useful tool to anyone who works in the field of construction in a bilingual setting, especially for those who are involved with grading and foundation work. At the heart of this publication are the two alphabetical sections with over 450 words in both languages...

This authoritative reference work gives timely information on the global politics of water. Readers will find case studies on a variety of complex water situations, from the Okavango River that flows through Angola, Namibia and Botswana, to the Euphrates-Tigris of the Upper Persian Gulf. With...

This comprehensive manual thoroughly covers every aspect of French grammar, from the basic to the most advanced level, and illustrates the grammatical structures with useful, practical and interesting examples. Up-to-date language and usage both on the formal and on the informal level is paired with...

An accessible, user-friendly handbook for all amateur genealogists seeking their Scottish roots. With an emphasis firmly on the practical, this handy little book is designed to be used as a reference guide while actually working in record offices and other repositories of genealogical information....

Global Urban Growth: A Reference Handbook examines urbanization and the challenges associated with rapid urban growth and urban sprawl from a truly global perspective, rather than presenting only a limited exploration of the subject by addressing a single city, country, or region. Investigating...

The Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence is a modern reference from the leading international scholars in domestic violence research. This ground-breaking project has created the first ever publication of an encyclopedia of domestic violence. The primary goal of the Encyclopedia is to provide information...

Chemistry Study Guide FEATURES:- Clear and concise explanations. - Search for words or phrases. - Add Bookmarks - Designed for optimal navigation on electronic devices with a small screen - Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway. - Use your down time to prepare for...

A Starter Guide to College for Clueless Students & Parents covers the basics and has details on the full range of college topics, including a lot of the fine print. See checklists for each year of high school. A comprehensive checklist for the application for each college is provided. Eighth- and...

A Reference Grammar of Modern Standard Arabic is a comprehensive handbook on the structure of Arabic. Keeping technical terminology to a minimum, it provides a detailed yet accessible overview of Modern Standard Arabic in which the essential aspects of its phonology, morphology and syntax can be readily...

This Italian reference grammar provides students, teachers and others interested in the Italian language with a comprehensive, accessible and jargon-free guide to the forms and structure of Italian. Whatever their level of knowledge of the language, learners of Italian will find this book indispensable:...

Focusing on both problems and solutions, this authoritative reference work maintains a healthy balance between science and the social sciences in its coverage of all aspects of the environment. The book is arranged alphabetically and is divided into three major sections: Ecology, Pollution, and Sustainability....