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This pocket-sized guide to identifying and interpreting metal and ceramic marks has been improved with the addition of the most recent hallmarks, along with details of the new hallmarking system. Do you attend car boot sales or browse in antique shops in search of bargains? Have you ever wished you knew more about grandma's silver spoon? Do you envy the experts' ability to identify and date old hand-me-downs? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, Collins Gem Antique Marks is for you. Packed with thousands of clear illustrations, the book shows hallmarks on silver, gold and platinum, as well as those on Old Sheffield Plate, pewter, pottery and porcelain. Complete with a history of hallmarks and how to read them, Collins Gem Antique Marks is absolutely indispensable. The book provides: Full hallmarks for silver from London, Edinburgh, York, Norwich, Exeter, Dublin, Newcastle, Chester, Glasgow, Birmingham and Sheffield, along with maker's marks from these cities. Up-to-date hallmarks for gold and platinum. Old Sheffield plate marks, showing the variety of maker's marks. Pewter marks and a selection of pewter touch marks. Pottery and porcelain marks showing both letter and name marks, and symbol marks. Redesigned in new Gem style.
A Wealth of Information on Unlocking the Mysteries of the Zodiac Signs For thousands of years, human beings have looked to the stars for a clearer understanding of the world and its inhabitants. Whether you subscribe to the ages-old belief that your birthdate and time define your personality and can help determine your path through life or you are simply curious to know more about the ancient science of astrology, Zodiac Signs is the book for you. Arranged chronologically from Aries to Pisces, each chapter contains fascinating astrological information to give you a deeper insight into your friends, your colleagues, your loved ones, and yourself ... whether you're a dependable Taurean, a sensual Virgo, an artistic Libran, or a fearless Capricorn.Male and female personality traits and behaviorSex and love, and compatibility with other signsHelpful lists and illustrationsExplanation of symbols and glossary of terms
This introduction to Chinese and Western astrology puts the world--and the stars beyond--at your fingertips, allowing you to foretell the future, understand yourself and friends, read symbols, and interpret charts. With straightforward explanations and a glossary of terms, gaining important insights into your own nature is easy, whether it's with regards to personality, appearance, behavior, work habits, love and sex, friends and partners, leisure interests, or health. Guaranteed for hours of entertainment, this pocket-sized reference might just lead to a better-balanced life. Use the valuable wisdom inside as a tool for living harmoniously with your genuine character--whatever your sign.
"Weapons" is one of the bestselling books on armament ever
published. This definitive guide covers the entire history of
weapons, from the earliest, most primitive instruments up to
remarkable advances in modern defense and warfare. The new edition
includes weapons used in Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq and the
Israel-Lebanon conflict, such as:
Space and Astronomy: An Illustrated Guide to Science is one of eight volumes in ""Facts On File's"" new ""Science Visual Resources"" set. Containing eight sections, a comprehensive glossary, a Web site guide, and an index, ""Space and Astronomy"" is an ideal learning tool for students and teachers of science. Full-color diagrams, graphs, charts, and maps on every page illustrate the essential elements of the subject, while parallel text provides key definitions and step-by-step explanations. The eight sections include: ""The Universe"" - provides an overview of the physical dimensions of space and current theories concerning the origin and eventual fate of the universe. This section also defines and illustrates the main classes of objects, from black holes to binary stars, that populate the known universe; ""The Sun's Family"" - examines our solar system and defines all the classes of celestial bodies that it includes. There are detailed comparisons of all nine planets, as well as information about asteroids, meteoroids, moons, and the Sun; and ""Astronomy"" - is concerned with the human effort to observe and understand objects beyond the Earth from the earliest times to the present day. It describes the different methods of astronomy that are used to examine the universe across the entire electromagnetic spectrum. It also includes: ""Space Travel"" - is an overview of the practical and theoretical challenges of getting into space and traveling through it. Everything from the basics of celestial mechanics to the advantages and disadvantages of different types of propulsion systems is covered in this section; ""Uncrewed Exploration"" - is a history of the exploration of space by uncrewed spacecraft; and ""Crewed Exploration"" is a history of the human exploration of space from Yuri Gagarin to Neil Armstrong and the crews of the International Space Station. Space Shuttle and Using Space are concerned with the economic and scientific importance of space travel today. The many classes of satellite that provide the world with communications and vital data are examined here.
Environment: An Illustrated Guide to Science is one of eight volumes of Facts On File's new ""Science Visual Resources"" set. Containing seven sections, a comprehensive glossary, a Web site guide, and an index, Biology is an ideal learning tool for students and teachers of science. Full-colour diagrams, graphs, charts, and maps on every page illustrate the essential elements of the subject, while parallel text provides key definitions and step-by-step explanations. The seven sections include: ""People Factor"" - describes one of the most important elements in any consideration of the environment - the human population of Earth. There are detailed descriptions of world population distribution, demographics, fertility, and death rates. Major environment-influencing factors such as vehicle ownership, urbanization, and the demand for firewood are examined. ""Food and Water"" - examines the two most basic commodities: trends in the availability of fresh water and global production figures for all kinds of food. Hazards threatening the sustainability of food production and the provision of fresh water are also described. ""Land Degradation"" - is concerned with the processes that are reducing the capacity of the land to both support biodiversity and produce food for the human population. Among these processes are deforestation, erosion, and desertification. ""Land and Sea Pollution"" - is an overview of the processes that introduce pollutants to the marine and terrestrial environments, compromising their ability to support life. The production of energy, the generation and disposal of industrial and domestic waste, bioaccumulation, sewage disposal, and nuclear waste disposal are all discussed. ""Air Pollution"" - considers the processes that introduce pollutants to the atmosphere and the consequences of that pollution. Greenhouse gases and their influence on global warming, acid rain, and the threat to the ozone layer are the major topics in this section. ""Nature Under Threat"" - looks at the growing threat to global biodiversity posed by human population growth combined with unsustainable patterns of consumption; increasing production of waste and pollutants; urban development; international conflict; and continuing inequalities in the distribution of wealth and resources. ""Environmental Disasters"" - focuses on some catastrophic cases of pollution, particularly those relating to the uncontrolled release of oil, chemicals, and radioactive material into the environment.
Biology: An Illustrated Guide to Science is one of eight volumes in ""Facts On File's"" new ""Science Visual Resources"" set. Containing six sections, a comprehensive glossary, a Web site guide, and an index, ""Biology"" is an ideal learning tool for students and teachers of science. Full-colour diagrams, graphs, charts, and maps on every page illustrate the essential elements of the subject, while parallel text provides key definitions and step-by-step explanations. ""Unity"" - looks at the basic chemistry of all biological systems, such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. It also describes the essential instruments and techniques of biology. This section furthermore describes the most vital life processes from photosynthesis to respiration. ""Continuity"" - considers the ways in which biological systems reproduce. The basics of all forms of biological reproduction are covered, from those of unicellular organisms to flowering plants and mammals. It also details the genetic mechanisms of inheritance from one generation to the next. ""Diversity"" - provides an overview of the vast range of living organisms that inhabit Earth. The major categories that biologists use to classify these organisms are described, with examples provided. ""Maintenance"" - examines the ways in which various kinds of living organisms carry out everyday life processes, such as breathing, eating, movement, and excretion. ""Human biology"" - takes a closer look at the essential biological structures and functions of the human body. It describes how the raw materials required are taken in, digested, and transported to where they are needed; how waste products are removed; and how the body is able to sense and interact with its environment. ""Ecology"" - provides a brief look at how living organisms influence and are influenced by the planet they live on. The broadest of all biological processes are traced: the complex webs of survival that link the simplest bacteria to the most sophisticated carnivores. Finally, the elemental relations by which chemical and geological processes form the conditions for life are outlined.
An illustrated account, for youngsters, explaining what is known about the flight of animals. Coverage includes aerial plankton, gliding mammals, insect wings, hidden wings, evolution of pterosaurs, evolution of birds, feathers and much more.
An illustrated account of what lives in the Earth's oceans for youngsters, coverage in cludes cephalochordates and extinct jawless fish, sharks and relatives, early bony fishes, extinct placodonts and nothosaurs, aquatic turtles, how whales evolved, prehistoric shore and water birds and much more.
An illustrated account on the variety and diversity of life on Earth for young students. Topics include climates, fossils, early animals and insects, perissodactyls, tropical forests, boreal forests, deserts, mountains and the poles.
Part of the History of Africa series, this book traces the history of North Africa, from prehistory to the modern day. It covers: the Sahara before it became a desert, the writing system of the ancient Egyptians, the religion of Carthage, the Ottoman Empire and North Africa in World War II.
How many miles are converted into kilometres? When did Madame Curie receive the Nobel Prize? What is an isomer? This series of science handbooks features chronologies, biographies, glossary entries, formulas and measurements. This handbook covers topics in general science. Each handbook features: a glossary of 1000 key terms in the discipline; biographies of 300-400 prominent people in each discipline from ancient times to the present day; each entry focuses on the accomplishments for which the scientist is noted; a chronology that tracks the dates of significant developments and discoveries from Ancient Greece to the present day; tables, charts and diagrams; and measurements, formulas, and calculations.
How are miles converted into kilometers? When did Madame Curie receive the Nobel Prize? What is an isomer? It is becoming increasingly difficult for students to find quick, direct answers to basic science questions. With time tight for researching and writing, they will welcome The Facts On File Science Handbooks in the areas of biology, chemistry, Earth science, and physics. Featuring easy-to-read and -understand chronologies; biographies; glossary entries; and charts, measurements, and formulas, both students and teachers will consider these books primary one-stop resources for quick answers to frequently asked science questions! Each handbook features: Among the topics covered are: Biographies include: Tables, charts, and diagrams include:
On File "TM" is our award-winning collection of visual reference
materials. Each On File "TM" depicts complex subjects in a way that
both engages and informs students and researchers. These flexible
resources fit into every curriculum. Sparks Curiosity Through Creative Learning Filled with more than seventy completely original, inexpensive science experiments and classroom activities, Nature Projects On File "TM" actually gets students out into the environment -- digging soil, tracking animal life, measuring rainwater, and dating trees. This exciting resource lets kids explore the natural world from the ground up, teaching scientific concepts along the way. Partial Table of Contents: Earth Projects Making Mountains Measuring Earthquakes Fossil Formation What Makes Up Soil? Microscopic Life in Soil Weather Projects Greenhouse Effect Wet Air Wind Station Rain Quality Cloud Cover Animal Projects Wildlife Detective How Do Animals Stay Upright? Can Honeybees See Colors? Seeing Underwater Life Plant Projects Seeds Dispersed by Humans Fungal Foray Competing Plants How Old Is That Tree? How Do StomataWork? Ecology Projects Making a Food Chain Mobile Pond Microhabitats Population Fluctuations Pollution Projects Cigarette Smoke Dust in the Air Leaf Fungi and Air Pollution Corrosion by Acid Rain Water Fit to Drink How Clean Is Your Water? Cleaning Oily Water Energy Projects Energy Traps Wave Power Releasing Stored Energy Keeping Warm Recycling Paper Environmental Quality Projects Your Neighborhood: An Environmental Profile What's in Your Garbage? Your Home: An Environmental Profile Identification Charts Animal Identification Chart Pond Life Identification Chart Cloud Identification Chart Mushroom and Toadstool Identification Chart.
The Facts On File Earth Science Handbook, Revised Edition offers students a full view of this vital branch of science, in the form of a one-stop reference, with more than 1,350 glossary entries. This volume expands greatly on the information available in the first edition with the inclusion of four new sections, as well as updated information and additions in the biography, chronology, and glossary sections. The four new sections include: more than 150 important advances in Earth science; a complete list of Tyler Prize (The Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement) winners; the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and Web addresses of 32 important associations; and a list of 50 Web sites for further reference.
The Facts On File Physics Handbook, Revised Edition offers students a full view of this vital branch of science, in the form of a one-stop reference, with more than 1,300 glossary entries. This volume expands greatly on the information available in the first edition, with the inclusion of four new sections, as well as updated information and additions in the biography, chronology, and glossary sections. The four new sections include: more than 150 important advances in physics; a complete list of Nobel Prize winners in physics, as well as their biographical information; the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and Web addresses of 30 important associations in the field of physics and in general science; and a list of 50 Web sites for further reference.
The Facts On File Illustrated Guide to the Human Body provides a wide-ranging, visual reference to the human body. This new eight-volume set contains information on anatomy, physiology, major ailments, and healthy lifestyles, with each volume covering a distinct body system. Volumes include the brain and nervous system, cells and genetics, the digestive system, the heart and circulatory system, the reproductive system, the respiratory system, the senses, and the skeletal and muscular systems. The highly visual presentation and extensive two-color illustrations--more than 2,000 across the set--help simplify complex topics and bring concepts to life. Devised to support the national curriculum, the clear and concise text covers system functions step by step, often using straightforward lists that accompany pictures, for quick and easy understanding. Chapters in each book discuss the structure and function of a body system, major organs and elements, needs and support (food, exercise, etc.), key words, interaction with other body systems, relevant diseases, and more.
Here is an ingenious and invaluable addition to medical reference materials. Human Anatomy On File[trademark], New Edition is an authoritative collection of approximately 1,500 clear, simple anatomical drawings. This New Edition provides a clearer, cleaner collection of images for students and teachers. With its companion, these two volumes provide the most comprehensive source of reproducible images of the human body. Coverage includes: Nervous System; Muscular System; Skeletal System; Cardiovascular System; Respiratory System; Digestive System; Urinary System; The Senses; Endocrine System; Physical Development.
Loaded with the kind of visual information that kids grasp easily, Junior Science Diagrams On File[trademark] provides young people with a firm, lasting understanding of the ways science works in the world around them - how simple machines operate, how photosynthesis happens, how the body moves, why earthquakes occur, and much more. Presented in two volumes - one covers the physical world, the other covers the natural world - Junior Science Diagrams On File[trademark] is designed to complement today's science curricula. With nearly 1,000 useful line drawings, this valuable resource provides materials that support both the National Science Education Standards and the Benchmarks for Science Literacy. Each volume features a glossary of relevant terms, an up-to-date listing of Internet resources, and a comprehensive index. A versatile and practical collection, Junior Science Diagrams On File[trademark] can be used for a variety of purposes: as a guide to the sciences for students, as a reference source of images for photocopied handouts and overhead projections, as a basis for tests, and much more. From microorganisms to the human body, from plate tectonics to the solar system, this comprehensive resource is a must-have for all science students and teachers.
Loaded with the kind of visual information that kids grasp easily, Junior Science Diagrams On File[trademark] provides young people with a firm, lasting understanding of the ways science works in the world around them - how simple machines operate, how photosynthesis happens, how the body moves, why earthquakes occur, and much more. Presented in two volumes - one covers the physical world, the other covers the natural world - Junior Science Diagrams On File[trademark] is designed to complement today's science curricula. With nearly 1,000 useful line drawings, this valuable resource provides materials that support both the National Science Education Standards and the Benchmarks for Science Literacy. Each volume features a glossary of relevant terms, an up-to-date listing of Internet resources, and a comprehensive index. A versatile and practical collection, Junior Science Diagrams On File[trademark] can be used for a variety of purposes: as a guide to the sciences for students, as a reference source of images for photocopied handouts and overhead projections, as a basis for tests, and much more. From microorganisms to the human body, from plate tectonics to the solar system, this comprehensive resource is a must-have for all science students and teachers.
Genetics and Cell Biology On File, Revised Edition is a two-volume set that provides 500 images (more than 300 of which are new) on all aspects of cell biology and genetics, including hard-to-find material on history, theory, and application. Designed with the most current pedagogical requirements in mind, this updated and expanded On File features an interdisciplinary focus that includes the history of how the field has developed, with biographies of distinguished scientists in the field, a chronology, a glossary, and an index. Science-Technology-Society (STS) material offers students information central to the way the subject is currently being taught.
On File "TM" is our award-winning collection of visual reference
materials. Each On File "TM" depicts complex subjects in a way that
both engages and informs students and researchers. These flexible
resources fit into every curriculum. Every object that surrounds us is made of matter, either found in nature or created by humans. Chemistry Experiments On File "TM" provides more than seventy activities that reveal the underlying behavior patterns of different substances and arranges them in a way that helps students to learn the fundamental rules of matter. It brings together -- in one accessible volume -- the latest information from academic sources and international agencies as well as flow diagrams, charts, and periodic tables. A special section, Chemical Calculations, provides explanations, examples, and questions that allow students to develop the computations that are vital to any quantitative work in chemistry, such as balancing equations and calculating energy changes in reactions. The experiments are divided into clearly themed sections: Chemistry Experiments On File "TM" is a valuable resource for high school students, undergraduates, and educators in the classroom and in the library. Partial Table of Contents: Classifying Matter Making Observations Properties of Metals and Non-metals Solids, Liquids, and Gases Elements, Mixtures, and Compounds Solubility of Salts Separating Ink from Water Chromatography The Periodic Table Comparing Reactions in the Alkali Metals Comparing the Reactions of the Halogens Properties of the Noble Gases Patterns in the Periodic Table Acids and Alkalis Neutralization Reactions Reactions Using Acids Metal and Non-metal Oxides Rates of Reaction Displacement Reactions Fast and Fizzy Reactions Fermentation Types of Bonding Electronic Structure of Atoms How Atoms Combine Exothermic Reactions Endothermic Reactions Calculating Energy Changes Using Raw Materials Neutralizing with Limestone Soil pH Testing and Balancing Making Glass Nitrogen Compounds Production of Ammonia-Haber Process Making Fertilizers Carbon Compounds Which Fuel is Best? Products of Combustion What is Methane? Making Polymers Thermosetting and Thermoforming Plastics Chemical Calculations Balancing Equations Calculating Molecular Formulae Calculating Energy Changes in Reactions Our Findings Grade Level Supervision Number of Participants.
An illustrated book for young students presenting an overview of what is known about the first humans. Topics include Lucy and friends, the rise of Homo sapiens, early life in the Ice, Stone, Bronze and Iron Age, famous fossil hunters, great sites and population growth.
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