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General Collections Reference Titles

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A sampling of reference titles in the General Collection Department of SFPL- from the inane, to the profane, from obscure to relevant.

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SFPL_StewartS

San Francisco Public Library

16 items

16 items

Encyclopedia of Environment and Society

Encyclopedia of Environment and Society

Book - 2007

Key Themes - Agriculture - Animals - Biology and Chemistry - Climate - Conservation and Ecology - Countries - Geography - History - Movements and Regulati...Show more Key Themes - Agriculture - Animals - Biology and Chemistry - Climate - Conservation and Ecology - Countries - Geography - History - Movements and Regulations - Organizations - People - Politics - Pollution - Society Packed with essential and up-to-date information on the state of the global socio-environment, the Encyclopedia of Environment and Society is a time capsule of its historic moment, and a record of where we stand at the start of the 21st century. Show less

Key Themes - Agriculture - Animals - Biology and Chemistry - Climate - Conservation and Ecology - Countries - Geography - History - Movements and Regulati...Show more Key Themes - Agriculture - Animals - Biology and Chemistry - Climate - Conservation and Ecology - Countries - Geography - History - Movements and Regulations - Organizations - People - Politics - Pollution - Society Packed with essential and up-to-date information on the state of the global socio-environment, the Encyclopedia of Environment and Society is a time capsule of its historic moment, and a record of where we stand at the start of the 21st century. Show less

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International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences

International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences

Book - 2001

This Encyclopedia is the first attempt in a generation to map the social and behavioral sciences on a grand scale. It is an ambitious project describing t...Show more This Encyclopedia is the first attempt in a generation to map the social and behavioral sciences on a grand scale. It is an ambitious project describing the state of the art in all the fields encompassed within the social and behavioral sciences. It comprises 4,000 articles, commissioned by 52 Section Editors, and includes 90,000 bibliographic references as well as comprehensive name and subject indexes. Show less

This Encyclopedia is the first attempt in a generation to map the social and behavioral sciences on a grand scale. It is an ambitious project describing t...Show more This Encyclopedia is the first attempt in a generation to map the social and behavioral sciences on a grand scale. It is an ambitious project describing the state of the art in all the fields encompassed within the social and behavioral sciences. It comprises 4,000 articles, commissioned by 52 Section Editors, and includes 90,000 bibliographic references as well as comprehensive name and subject indexes. Show less

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A Concise Encyclopedia of the Philosophy of Religion

A Concise Encyclopedia of the Philosophy of Religion

by Thiselton, Anthony C.

Book - 2005

With over three hundred entries and subentries on everything from agnosticism to Zen philosophy, this authoritative encyclopedia from one of the world's most renowned theologians explores all the major themes in the philosophy of religion. With over three hundred entries and subentries on everything from agnosticism to Zen philosophy, this authoritative encyclopedia from one of the world's most renowned theologians explores all the major themes in the philosophy of religion. Show less

With over three hundred entries and subentries on everything from agnosticism to Zen philosophy, this authoritative encyclopedia from one of the world's most renowned theologians explores all the major themes in the philosophy of religion. With over three hundred entries and subentries on everything from agnosticism to Zen philosophy, this authoritative encyclopedia from one of the world's most renowned theologians explores all the major themes in the philosophy of religion. Show less

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Encyclopedia of Globalization

Encyclopedia of Globalization

Book - 2007

The Encyclopedia of Globalization provides a thorough understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of globalization as well as the various historical and analytical interpretations. The Encyclopedia of Globalization provides a thorough understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of globalization as well as the various historical and analytical interpretations. Show less

The Encyclopedia of Globalization provides a thorough understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of globalization as well as the various historical and analytical interpretations. The Encyclopedia of Globalization provides a thorough understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of globalization as well as the various historical and analytical interpretations. Show less

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The Making of A Terrorist

The Making of A Terrorist

Recruitment, Training, and Root Causes

Book - 2006

The primary goal of this 3 volume set is to answer one central question: What do we currently know about the transformation through which an individual becomes a terrorist? The primary goal of this 3 volume set is to answer one central question: What do we currently know about the transformation through which an individual becomes a terrorist? Show less

The primary goal of this 3 volume set is to answer one central question: What do we currently know about the transformation through which an individual becomes a terrorist? The primary goal of this 3 volume set is to answer one central question: What do we currently know about the transformation through which an individual becomes a terrorist? Show less

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Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels

Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels

Book - 2013

This volume bridges the gap between scholars and those pastors, teachers, students and interested readers who want thorough treatments of key topics in an...Show more This volume bridges the gap between scholars and those pastors, teachers, students and interested readers who want thorough treatments of key topics in an accessible and summary format. Articles cover each Gospel, major themes in the Gospels, key episodes in the life of Jesus, significant background topics, as well as issues and methods of interpretation. Show less

This volume bridges the gap between scholars and those pastors, teachers, students and interested readers who want thorough treatments of key topics in an...Show more This volume bridges the gap between scholars and those pastors, teachers, students and interested readers who want thorough treatments of key topics in an accessible and summary format. Articles cover each Gospel, major themes in the Gospels, key episodes in the life of Jesus, significant background topics, as well as issues and methods of interpretation. Show less

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Speaking American*

Speaking American*

*how Y'all, Youse, and You Guys Talk : A Visual Guide

by Katz, Josh

Book - 2016

On page after page, readers will be fascinated and charmed by these stunning maps of how Americans speak as they gain new insights into our language and ourselves. On page after page, readers will be fascinated and charmed by these stunning maps of how Americans speak as they gain new insights into our language and ourselves. Show less

On page after page, readers will be fascinated and charmed by these stunning maps of how Americans speak as they gain new insights into our language and ourselves. On page after page, readers will be fascinated and charmed by these stunning maps of how Americans speak as they gain new insights into our language and ourselves. Show less

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The Turkic Speaking Peoples

The Turkic Speaking Peoples

2000 Years of Art and Culture From Inner Asia to the Balkans

by Çağatay, Ergun

Book - 2006

This comprehensive study of one of the most powerful and influential civilizations examines the rich heritage of the Turkic culture. This comprehensive study of one of the most powerful and influential civilizations examines the rich heritage of the Turkic culture. Show less

This comprehensive study of one of the most powerful and influential civilizations examines the rich heritage of the Turkic culture. This comprehensive study of one of the most powerful and influential civilizations examines the rich heritage of the Turkic culture. Show less

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Worldmark Chronology of the Nations

Worldmark Chronology of the Nations

Book - 1999

Offering perspectives on how the interactions of people and events influence the evolution of nations, this reference provides overviews and timelines of 194 nations, with combined coverage of political, economic, cultural and social history. Offering perspectives on how the interactions of people and events influence the evolution of nations, this reference provides overviews and timelines of 194 nations, with combined coverage of political, economic, cultural and social history. Show less

Offering perspectives on how the interactions of people and events influence the evolution of nations, this reference provides overviews and timelines of 194 nations, with combined coverage of political, economic, cultural and social history. Offering perspectives on how the interactions of people and events influence the evolution of nations, this reference provides overviews and timelines of 194 nations, with combined coverage of political, economic, cultural and social history. Show less

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The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Daily Life

The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Daily Life

A Tour Through History From Ancient Times to the Present

Book - 2004

Perfect for general readers and students of world history, U.S. history, literature, drama, social studies, anthropology, religion, and more, this award-w...Show more Perfect for general readers and students of world history, U.S. history, literature, drama, social studies, anthropology, religion, and more, this award-winning resource offers an unprecedented look at how people lived, ate, dressed, worshipped, toiled, played, married and died, and much much more. Show less

Perfect for general readers and students of world history, U.S. history, literature, drama, social studies, anthropology, religion, and more, this award-w...Show more Perfect for general readers and students of world history, U.S. history, literature, drama, social studies, anthropology, religion, and more, this award-winning resource offers an unprecedented look at how people lived, ate, dressed, worshipped, toiled, played, married and died, and much much more. Show less

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The Greenwood Encyclopedia of World Folklore and Folklife

The Greenwood Encyclopedia of World Folklore and Folklife

Book - 2006

There is no better way for students to learn about cultural diversity than to study the folklore and folkways of different ethnic groups. The work of over...Show more There is no better way for students to learn about cultural diversity than to study the folklore and folkways of different ethnic groups. The work of over 200 expert contributors, this massive encyclopedia authoritatively and engagingly surveys folklife and traditions from around the world. Show less

There is no better way for students to learn about cultural diversity than to study the folklore and folkways of different ethnic groups. The work of over...Show more There is no better way for students to learn about cultural diversity than to study the folklore and folkways of different ethnic groups. The work of over 200 expert contributors, this massive encyclopedia authoritatively and engagingly surveys folklife and traditions from around the world. Show less

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The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers

The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers

by Newton, Michael

Book - 2006

The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers provides accurate, unglamorized information on hundreds of serial murder cases—from early history to the present. The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers provides accurate, unglamorized information on hundreds of serial murder cases—from early history to the present. Show less

The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers provides accurate, unglamorized information on hundreds of serial murder cases—from early history to the present. The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers provides accurate, unglamorized information on hundreds of serial murder cases—from early history to the present. Show less

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Wars of the Americas

Wars of the Americas

A Chronology of Armed Conflict in the Western Hemisphere, 1492 to the Present

by Marley, David

Book - 2008

A comprehensive account of every major war and battle fought in the Americas. A comprehensive account of every major war and battle fought in the Americas. Show less

A comprehensive account of every major war and battle fought in the Americas. A comprehensive account of every major war and battle fought in the Americas. Show less

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The Kingdom of the Cults

The Kingdom of the Cults

by Martin, Walter

Book - 2003

The authoritative reference work on major cult systems for nearly forty years. The authoritative reference work on major cult systems for nearly forty years. Show less

The authoritative reference work on major cult systems for nearly forty years. The authoritative reference work on major cult systems for nearly forty years. Show less

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Pop Goes the Weasel

Pop Goes the Weasel

The Secret Meanings of Nursery Rhymes

by Jack, Albert

Book - 2008

This ingenious book delves into the hidden meanings of the nursery rhymes and songs we all know so well and discovers all kinds of strange tales ranging f...Show more This ingenious book delves into the hidden meanings of the nursery rhymes and songs we all know so well and discovers all kinds of strange tales ranging from Viking raids to firewalking and from political rebellion to slaves being smuggled to freedom. Show less

This ingenious book delves into the hidden meanings of the nursery rhymes and songs we all know so well and discovers all kinds of strange tales ranging f...Show more This ingenious book delves into the hidden meanings of the nursery rhymes and songs we all know so well and discovers all kinds of strange tales ranging from Viking raids to firewalking and from political rebellion to slaves being smuggled to freedom. Show less

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The Vampire Book

The Vampire Book

The Encyclopedia of the Undead

by Melton, J. Gordon

Book - 2011

The Ultimate Collection of Vampire Facts and Fiction Death and immortality, sexual prowess and surrender, intimacy and alienation, rebellion and temptation. The allure of the vampire is eternal. The Ultimate Collection of Vampire Facts and Fiction Death and immortality, sexual prowess and surrender, intimacy and alienation, rebellion and temptation. The allure of the vampire is eternal. Show less

The Ultimate Collection of Vampire Facts and Fiction Death and immortality, sexual prowess and surrender, intimacy and alienation, rebellion and temptation. The allure of the vampire is eternal. The Ultimate Collection of Vampire Facts and Fiction Death and immortality, sexual prowess and surrender, intimacy and alienation, rebellion and temptation. The allure of the vampire is eternal. Show less

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