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Encyclopedia of Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones, Third Edition


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English | 2020 | ASIN : B0BSR8DLSM | 1478 Pages | EPUB | 6 MB
Now in its third edition, this comprehensive encyclopedia covers all major aspects of tropical cyclone activity. Hundreds of extensively cross-referenced A-to-Z entries detail cyclonic storms in meteorology, history, and culture, along with accessible definitions of technical terms and engaging narratives that capture the dramatic intensity of tropical storms, hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones and the devastation and loss that often resulted. Hurricanes Andrew, Dean, Felix, Gilbert, Wilma, Sandy, and Maria are covered in detail in this comprehensive reference, as well as the most destructive and deadly tropical cyclone witnessed in the United States in the last 50 years-Hurricane Katrina.

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Encyclopedia of Biodiversity, Revised Edition


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English | 2020 | ASIN : B0BSR99GJR | 1686 Pages | True EPUB | 21 MB
Encyclopedia of Biodiversity, Revised Edition examines this evolutionary framework with the help of more than 150 entries and five essays averaging at least 2,000 words each. High school teachers can use these entries-grouped by topic-to meet many of the science education goals established by the National Academy of Sciences. Written by a leading expert in the field, this comprehensive, full-color encyclopedia makes information about groups of organisms (from bacteria to mammals) and about ecological concepts and processes (such as biogeography and ecological succession) clearly and readily available to students and the general public. Tables at the end of each entry have a consistent structure, allowing readers to see how environmental conditions and biodiversity have changed through evolutionary time.

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The Encyclopedia of Heaven


Free Download Miriam Van Scott, "The Encyclopedia of Heaven"
English | 2000 | pages: 288 | ISBN: 0312263163, 0312198701 | EPUB | 4,3 mb
A unique resource on humankind’s various interpretations of heaven offers a multicultural exploration of different utopian visions from throughout history, drawing from religious texts, mythology, art, and literature and including more than fifty photographs of heavenly visions.

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The Disney Song Encyclopedia


Free Download Mark A. Robinson, "The Disney Song Encyclopedia"
English | 2012 | pages: 368 | ISBN: 1589797132, 0810869373 | PDF | 2,0 mb
Songs written for Disney productions since the 1930s to the present day have become a potent part of American popular culture. Since most Americans first discovered these songs in their youth, the songs have a special place in one’s consciousness. Songwriters and original singers are identified, as well as the source of the song and other venues in which it has been used over the years. This volume also contains a glossary of song terms, a songwriter’s directory, a guide to recordings and DVDs of Disney productions, and a listing of Academy Award nominees and winners.

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Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research


Free Download Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research by Alex C. Michalos
English | PDF | 2014 | 7504 Pages | ISBN : 9400707525 | 106.8 MB
The aim of this encyclopedia is to provide a comprehensive reference work on scientific and other scholarly research on the quality of life, including health-related quality of life research or also called patient-reported outcomes research.

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