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The Star Trek Encyclopedia

by Michael Okuda, Doug Drexler

From 'audet IX to Zytchin III, this book covers it all. This is the ultimate reference book for all Star Trek fans! Added to this edition are 128 new pages. This addendum highlights the latest episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine®, Star Trek: Voyager® and the newest feature film, Star Trek: Insurrection™. The thousands of photos and hundreds of illustrations place the Star Trek universe at your... (more)

American Medical Association Family Medical Guide, 4th Edition

American Medical Association Family Medical Guide, 4th Edition

by American Medical Association

The Long-Awaited Revision of the Bestselling Family Health Guide "This completely updated fourth edition of our bestselling health reference is comprehensive, easy to understand, and even more user-friendly than the previous editions. We're excited to provide our patients with an invaluable resource to help them become more involved in their own health care. We think this is a book that belongs on the... (more)

The Know-It-All: One Man's Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World

The Know-It-All: One Man's Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World

by A. J. Jacobs

33,000 PAGES 44 MILLION WORDS 10 BILLION YEARS OF HISTORY 1 OBSESSED MAN Part memoir and part education (or lack thereof), The Know-It-All chronicles NPR contributor A.J. Jacobs's hilarious, enlightening, and seemingly impossible quest to read the Encyclopaedia Britannica from A to Z. To fill the ever-widening gaps in his Ivy League education, A.J. Jacobs sets for himself the daunting task of reading all... (more)

Marvel Encyclopedia Volume 2: X-Men HC (Marvel Encyclopedia)

Marvel Encyclopedia Volume 2: X-Men HC (Marvel Encyclopedia)

by Syd Barney-Hawke, Eric J. Moreels

In 1963, a revolutionary new breed of hero emerged in the pages of X-MEN #1. These strange men and women each possessed a special "mutant" gene, granting them incredible powers and abilities. Since those early years, Marvel's mutants have exploded into a worldwide pop-culture phenomenon. From a single comic book, the X-Men went on to star in a diverse line of titles featuring mutants of every type imaginable, as... (more)

The DC Comics Encyclopedia

by Phil Jimenez

As a unique, one-volume encyclopedia of more than 1,000 characters created by DC Comics, this is the book that all comic book fans have been waiting for! Featuring some of DC's most creative artists and heroes and villains from the world famous to lesser known one-offs, this thrilling, one-of-a-kind guide has comic book history exploding off every page.

The Complete Star Wars® Encyclopedia (Star Wars)

The Complete Star Wars® Encyclopedia (Star Wars)

by Pablo Hidalgo, Daniel Wallace, Stephen J. Sansweet

THE DEFINITIVE REFERENCE GUIDE TO A SPACE FANTASY PHENOMENON The Star Wars universe, much like our own, is constantly expanding. In the ten years since the publication of the Star Wars Encyclopedia, a lot has happened in that galaxy far, far away: four new feature films, a host of official original novels, comics, video games, and more. Now, thirty years of information on all things Star Wars –ranging from... (more)

Dk Nature Encyclopedia (Encyclopaedia of)

Dk Nature Encyclopedia (Encyclopaedia of)

An encyclopedia on animals and plants drawing on expertise in close-up wildlife photography. It tackles all the major topics relevant to both plants and animals such as habitats, evolution, growth and reproduction.Feature spreads explain more specialized subjects such as photosynthesis, flight and pollination; and others include more than 100 profiles of particularly abundant or interesting animals and plants.

Marvel Encyclopedia Volume 4: Spider-Man HC (Marvel Encyclopedia)

Marvel Encyclopedia Volume 4: Spider-Man HC (Marvel Encyclopedia)

by Kit Kiefer, Jonathan Couper-Smartt

Marvel's best-selling Encyclopedia series continues! This fully illustrated, comprehensive deluxe hardcover volume includes in-depth biographies, statistics, and essential reading lists for the world's most popular comic book hero, Spider-Man, and all his friends and foes like the Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus and Mary Jane Watson! An essential Who's Who of the Spider-Man universe for fans new and old of all ages! (more)

Benet's Reader's Encyclopedia: Fourth Edition (Benet's Reader's Encyclopedia)

Benet's Reader's Encyclopedia: Fourth Edition (Benet's Reader's Encyclopedia)

by William Rose Benet

Long recognized as the outstanding reference on world literature, Benet's Reader's Encyclopedia is the one against which all others are measured, and is the single-most complete one-volume encyclopedia available for those with a serious interest in the subject. The entries explore all aspects of literature from around the world: biographies of poets and playwrights, novelists and belle trists; plot synopses... (more)

Encyclopedia of Things That Never Were: Creatures, Places, and People

Encyclopedia of Things That Never Were: Creatures, Places, and People

by Michael Page

Hardcover sales of more than 70,000 copies have made the Encyclopedia of Things That Never Were a classic illustrated reference to myths and legends from all corners of the world. Here--culled from mythology, literature, and folk tales--is the mystical realm that has populated humanity's imagination for centuries. Over 400 entries, engagingly written and organized by type of entity, make this a complete source of... (more)

Unexplained: Strange Sightings, Incredible Occurrences, and Puzzling Physical Phenomena (The Seeker Series)

Unexplained: Strange Sightings, Incredible Occurrences, and Puzzling Physical Phenomena (The Seeker Series)

by Jerome Clark

The truth is out there, but looking for it is the real fun. Now, countless X-Philes and other fans of the supernatural, occult, and UFOs can join Jerome Clark, as he journeys once again to the outer limits of science and nature in an updated and expanded edition of his popular work. 150 photos.

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs (Illustrated Encyclopedia)

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs (Illustrated Encyclopedia)

by Dougal Dixon

Here is the ultimate book for dinosaur lovers--a complete identification guide featuring 600 dinosaurs, written by a leading expert and stunningly illustrated.

Cryptozoology A To Z : The Encyclopedia Of Loch Monsters Sasquatch Chupacabras And Other Authentic M

Cryptozoology A To Z : The Encyclopedia Of Loch Monsters Sasquatch Chupacabras And Other Authentic M

by Loren Coleman

The ultimate quest for the world's most mysterious creatures The Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, the Abominable Snowman -- these are the names of the elusive beasts that have caught the eye and captured the imaginations of people around the world for centuries. Recently, tales of these "monsters" have been corroborated by an increase in sightings, and out of these legends a new science has been born: cryptozoology... (more)

The " Star Wars" Encyclopedia: Fully Illustrated A-Z of the "Star Wars" Universe

The " Star Wars" Encyclopedia: Fully Illustrated A-Z of the "Star Wars" Universe

by Stephen J. Sansweet

Its vast history and environs have been explored, studied, and chronicled extensively for more than twenty years. Now, this landmark volume--a definitive reference devoted exclusively to the Star Wars milieu--draws together data from films, radio dramas, novels, short stories, computer games, and more, running the full gamut of this extraordinary galaxy. From science and technology to history and geography; from... (more)

The Complete James Bond Movie Encyclopedia, Newly Revised Edition

The Complete James Bond Movie Encyclopedia, Newly Revised Edition

by Steven Jay Rubin

The one and only Bond lover's bible--fully revised and just in time for the super secret agent's 50th anniversary "A dream come true for any Bond fanatic."--Leonard Maltin "A veritable who's who and what's what of every celluloid Bondian adventure."-- Los Angeles Times " A killer compilation of Bond data so meticulously researched that M would be jealous."-- Prevue magazine This A-Z... (more)

The Werewolf Book: The Encyclopedia of Shape-Shifting Beings

The Werewolf Book: The Encyclopedia of Shape-Shifting Beings

by Humberto Garci?a Mun?i?z, Brad Steiger

With 250 entries, this filmography and resource is the encyclopedic guide to all things lycanthropic and a fascinating compendium of comparative mythology and folklore. Delving into the 15th century to uncover the origins of the werewolf legend, it is an eye-opening, blood-pounding tour through the ages, landing on the doorstep of creatures like hirsute mass-murderer Charles Manson and canine-directed Son of Sam.... (more)

Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia

Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia

by Dave Smith

More than 6,500 entries and hundreds of photographs combine to provide a comprehensive reference on the world of Disney, providing authoritative coverage of the history of Disney, park attractions, television shows, songs, animated features and shorts, films, and much more.

Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide to the World's Wildlife

DK Smithsonian

Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide to the World's Wildlife

by Jane Burton, David Burnie, Don E. Wilson

This authoritative volume starts with a clear introduction to the animal world, examining the reasons for the apparently infinite variety of animal forms and the major evolutionary developments. Animal anatomy, life-cycles and the principles of classification are also explored. This is followed by a superbly illustrated survey of world habitats, showing how animals have adapted to each environment and the threats... (more)

A Concise Encyclopedia of the Philosophy of Religion

A Concise Encyclopedia of the Philosophy of Religion

by Anthony C. Thiselton

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. Entries identify key thinkers, terms, arguments, and ideas. The volume also features a helpful chronology and an index of names. This encyclopedia was shaped by years of... (more)

Encyclopedia of Latter-day Saint History

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