"Starting with their history, evolution, and anatomy, this brilliant book about dogs puts on a show of dogs in art and advertising, sport and service, and religion and culture, as famous dogs in fiction line up alongside heroic helpers. The catalog introduces more than 400 dog breeds arranged in traditional categories, including primitive and working dogs, companion dogs, and scent hounds. Every entry includes glorious photographs and fact-packed...

"The Concise Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics introduces readers to language-related issues that arise in the real world where languages are learned and used. It is a reference work compiled from the more extensive Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics, which in 2019 was available in close to 1,000 libraries and professional organizations throughout over 50 countries worldwide.1 Usage data from the electronic versions of The Encyclopedia of Applied...

The ever-increasing popularity of Yoga and related practices makes a desktop reference like this indispensable. With over twenty-five hundred entries and extensive illustrations, this encyclopedia of key terms from the Yoga and Tantra traditions combines comprehensiveness with accessibility. Acclaimed Yoga scholar Georg Feuerstein has arranged and written entries in a manner that will inform rather than overwhelm the everyday reader, while at the...

"This exciting introduction to myths and legends is brimming with facts about magical stories from the very furthest corners of the world. Explore retellings of favorite myths as well as lesser-known ones in this book of fantastic stories from every corner of the globe. Children aged 5-9 can dive into a world of heroes, villains, quests, and magic in this encyclopedia filled with magical stories of myths and legends."--Amazon.

"This compact, full-color volume is packed with sensible advice and practical guidance. The first part shows how to set up a freshwater tropical aquarium in the home It covers the tank, filters and pumps, plants, gravels and rocks and the light and hood. Part two explores further aspects of fishkeeping, including how to choose and use aquarium plants plus advice on feeding, health care and routine maintenance. Part three presents a wide-ranging selection...

"In recent years, more people than ever have turned to natural remedies for general health and wellbeing, and for help with ailments, from the common cold to arthritis. This comprehensive book of expert advice teaches you how to grow your own herbs, harvest plants from the wild, and process ingredients to create your own cabinet of natural remedies, all with safety in mind. In this updated, expanded, and fully redesigned edition of his bestselling...

Enter the magical world of Pixar and learn all about your favorite characters - playful toys, brave bugs, big red pandas, sea monsters, and so much more!

"From Calvert Crary, author of Flower School and executive director of FlowerSchool NY and FlowerSchool LA, The Encyclopedia of Cut Flowers is a first-of-its-kind, beautiful yet practical guide to buying and caring for 146 different varieties of cut flowers, including information on how to get the most for your money by prolonging the life of your flowers"-- Provided by publisher.

Published to coincide with Spider-Man' 60th anniversary, this action-packed guide to one of the world's most recognized super heroes profiles more than 200 timeless Spidey characters and is the perfect introduction to the web-slinger's amazing world.