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  • The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology

    Rosemary Ellen Guiley, John Zaffis

    Hardcover (Facts on File, Aug. 1, 2009)
    The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology explores this dark aspect of folklore and religion and the role that demons play in the modern world. This comprehensive resource presents more than 400 entries and more than 80 black-and-white photographs documenting beliefs about demons and demonology from ancient history to the present. Key topics covered include: Demons in different cultural and religious traditions Demons in folklore and popular culture Exorcism and other means of confronting demons Historical cases of possession and demon activity The history of demonology Magic and witchcraft Possession and other demonic phenomena Modern-day demonologists and exorcists Strange creatures and entities related to demons Types of demons.
  • A Brief History of India

    Judith E. Walsh

    eBook (Facts on File, Jan. 1, 2011)
    As recently as the turn of the century, Western images of India pictured it as a land of religion, luxury, and desperate poverty holy men sitting cross-legged by the roadside, fat maharajas on bejeweled elephants, or poverty-stricken beggars picking garbage for scraps to eat. Now that image has started to change. Today Americans are more likely to imagine Indian workers in call centers taking jobs needed in the United States or kids winning fortunes on quiz shows as in Slumdog Millionaire. Covering approximately 5,000 years of history, this revised resource offers an accessible, reliable introduction to the rich and diverse history of India.
  • Women's Suffrage in America

    Elizabeth Frost-Knappman, Kathryn Cullen-DuPont

    Hardcover (Facts on File, )
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  • A Brief History of Central America

    Adjunct Faculty Member Hispanic Studies Department Lynn V Foster

    Hardcover (Facts on File, July 12, 2007)
    A Brief History of Central America, Second Edition explores the history of the Central American isthmus from the pre-Columbian cultures to the contemporary nations that make up the region today: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. This second edition brings the history of the region up to date with new developments, including recent elections, the continued struggle with the aftermath of the civil wars, and the impact of the free trade agreement signed with the United States in 2003/2004.
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  • Straight Talk About Teenage Suicide

    Ph.D. Frankel, Bernard, Rachel Kranz

    Hardcover (Facts on File, June 1, 1994)
    Provides teenagers with information and tools to help recognize, understand, talk about, and cope with stress, depression, and suicidal thoughts in themselves as well as in others
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  • The Middle Ages

    Mike Corbishley

    Hardcover (Facts on File, June 1, 2003)
    Maps, charts, illustrations, and text explore the history and culture of the Middle Ages.
  • A Brief History Of Afghanistan

    Shaista Wahab, Barry Youngerman

    Hardcover (Facts on File, March 1, 2007)
    Explores the history and culture of Afghanistan from prehistoric times through its current events, covering the political, cultural, and economic changes the country has undergone over the years.
  • America in the 1930s

    Jim Callan

    Hardcover (Facts on File, Aug. 1, 2005)
    Designed to be accessible to young readers, these volumes offer a way of learning about the history of America. Each book includes information on what was happening in the arts, sciences, popular culture, fashion, and music. They include 100 or more photographs, box features, pull-out quotations, a glossary, a further reading list, and an index.
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  • America in the 1960s

    Jim Callan

    Hardcover (Facts on File, Oct. 1, 2005)
    Designed to be accessible to young readers, these volumes offer a way of learning about the history of America. Each book includes information on what was happening in the arts, sciences, popular culture, fashion, and music. They include 100 or more photographs, box features, pull-out quotations, a glossary, a further reading list, and an index.
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  • America in the 1970s

    Bree Burns

    Hardcover (Facts on File, Aug. 1, 2005)
    Designed to be accessible to young readers, these volumes offer a way of learning about the history of America. Each book includes information on what was happening in the arts, sciences, popular culture, fashion, and music. They include 100 or more photographs, box features, pull-out quotations, a glossary, a further reading list, and an index.
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  • Forensic Science Experiments

    Pamela Walker, Elaine Wood

    Hardcover (Facts on File, Oct. 1, 2009)
    Presents new, tested experiments related to the intriguing field of forensic science. Forensic science is an applied science that uses scientific principles to meet specific goals. Students will be required to collect evidence, perform research, develop hypotheses, think analytically, conduct interviews, analyze data, employ deductive reasoning, draw conclusions, and finally share their results with others. The experiments are designed to promote interest in science in and out of the classroom, and to improve critical-thinking skills.
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  • Facts on File Encyclopedia of Black Women in America: Theater Arts and Entertainment

    Inc. Facts on File, Darlene Clark Hine

    Hardcover (Facts on File, March 1, 1997)
    Profiles more than 1,000 African American women who changed history and made valuable contributions to business, music, education, literature, sports, science, law, medicine, and other fields