The Britannica Guide To India

Author : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Publisher : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2009-03-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781593398477

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Britannica Guide to India by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. Pdf

An ancient culture and a new economic power in the world India in the twenty-first century stands on the verge of being one of the world’s newest superpowers with a population of 1.1 billion. In the sixty years since its independence, it has transformed into a modern nation with limitless resources—yet it is also a nation of extremes. It is a people with 15 official languages, over 166 million mobile phone users, and an economy that spans from traditional village farming to the cutting edge of new technology. From the snowy mountains of the Himalayas to the tropical waters of Kerala, India is the 6th most popular tourist destination in the world. This guide is the perfect introduction for the reader who wants to know more than the guide books and gain a deeper understanding of India’s history and culture as well as the key sites to visit.

Author : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Publisher : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009-03-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781593398491

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Britannica Guide to the Islamic World by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. Pdf

Exploring the beliefs, history and politics of Islam, The Britannica Guide to the Islamic World is a clear and unbiased reference resource, compiled by experts in the field. It introduces the ideas as well as the places at the centre of one of the most important religions of our time. Founded in the seventh century by the prophet Mohammed, Islam has now spread across the world and every culture. Exploring Islamic history, beliefs and scriptures, it will be an invaluable and comprehensive guide to Muslim faith. In addition, the Guide reveals the role that Islam plays today including the conflict in the Middle East, the rise of Islamism, and the divisions between the Sunni and Shi’ite sects. As the Islamic World becomes the focus of politicians and the media, it is more important than ever to have a reliable and accurate introduction to this controversial topic.

Author : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Publisher : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2009-03-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781593398514

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Britannica Guide to Genetics by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. Pdf

The Britannica Guide to Genetics is the ideal companion for students or general popular science readers who wish to know the facts behind the latest research and discoveries. After the Introduction from bestselling science writer and geneticist Steve Jones the book covers the entire history of genetics from Gregor Mendel’s first experiments with peas at the end of the nineteenth century to the announcement of the Human Genome Project in 1998. Throughout the twentieth century new discoveries about the qualities of our genes have been heralded as essential leaps of progress in modern science forcing us to ask how much do our genes determine our personalities? What makes us different from other species? But as we enter the twenty-first century and we have begun to manipulate genes and the genome the questions have changed.

Author : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Publisher : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2009-03-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781593398507

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Britannica Guide to Russia by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. Pdf

The Britannica Guide to Russia offers a panoramic view of Russia, telling the history of the nation since 1917 as well as the story of its culture, religion, arts, and literature in the twentieth century and beyond. Russia is one of the fastest growing economies in the world attracting billions of dollars of investment every year. As the nation re-emerges from the Cold War it is increasingly important to know where it is heading. Russia is a land of superlatives, it is also a country of extremes and by far the world’s largest country, it extends across the whole of northern Asia and the eastern third of Europe, spanning eleven time zones. The guide also covers the major places to visit such as Moscow, St Petersburg, and Kiev as well as a particular focus on the contemporary nation since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Out of the ashes of the cold war, a new super power has emerged including the rise of the Oligarchs, the presidency of Vladimir Putin, and the role of Russia in the new world order.

Author : William L. Hosch Associate Editor, Science and Technology
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2010-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781615301133

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The Britannica Guide to Algebra and Trigonometry by William L. Hosch Associate Editor, Science and Technology Pdf

Presents the concepts and applications of algebra and trigonometry, including information on the people behind the math and explanations to enhance understanding.

Author : Hugh Chisholm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1016 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1911
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN : UOM:39015015204509

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The Encyclopaedia Britannica by Hugh Chisholm Pdf

Author : Heather M. Campbell Senior Editor, Geography and History
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009-12-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781615300167

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The Britannica Guide to Political and Social Movements That Changed the Modern World by Heather M. Campbell Senior Editor, Geography and History Pdf

Discusses the most influential political and social movements and their roles in the history of modern world politics, including liberalism, conservatism, facism, and religious fundamentalism.

Author : Dale Hoiberg
Publisher : Popular Prakashan
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : India
ISBN : 0852297602

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Students' Britannica India by Dale Hoiberg Pdf

Author : Kathleen Kuiper Manager, Arts and Culture
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2009-12-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781615300297

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The Britannica Guide to Theories and Ideas That Changed the Modern World by Kathleen Kuiper Manager, Arts and Culture Pdf

Discusses the scientific and philosophical theories and ideas that have been turning points in modern civilization, highlighting the key figures and cultural perspectives behind each concept.

Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781615302185

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The Britannica Guide to Numbers and Measurement by Britannica Educational Publishing Pdf

Communication and, indeed, our comprehension of the world in general are largely ordered by the number and measurement systems that have arisen over time. This book delves into the history of mathematical reasoning and the progression of numerical thought around the world. With detailed biographies of seminal thinkers and theorists, readers develop a sophisticated understanding of some of the most fundamental arithmetical concepts as well as the individuals who established them.

Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2009-10-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781615300655

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The Britannica Guide to Explorers and Explorations That Changed the Modern World by Britannica Educational Publishing Pdf

There was a time when every voyage contained an element of the unknown. Today, however, the world spreads out before us carefully mapped and plotted. One must credit explorers with this transformation. Readers will devour these tales of explorers who have pushed geographic and personal boundaries, leaving virtually no corner of the globe off limits.

Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781615302215

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The Britannica Guide to The History of Mathematics by Britannica Educational Publishing Pdf

The field of mathematics today represents an ongoing global effort, spanning both countries and centuries. Through this in-depth narrative, students will learn how major mathematical concepts were first derived, as well as how they evolved with the advent of later thinkers shedding new light on various applications. Everything from Euclidean geometry to the philosophy of mathematics is illuminated as readers are transported to the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and beyond to discover the history of mathematical thought

Author : Erik Gregersen Associate Editor, Astronomy and Space Exploration
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781615303304

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The Britannica Guide to Relativity and Quantum Mechanics by Erik Gregersen Associate Editor, Astronomy and Space Exploration Pdf

Explores relativity and quantum mechanics as well as the lives of those individuals who helped advance these fundamental areas of physics.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Encyclopaedia Britannica
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781845298036

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The Britannica Guide to the Brain by Anonim Pdf

An exploration of neuroscience, the functions of the brain, and related issues, such as stem cell research and neuroplasticity.

Author : Charles J. Russo
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789819710522

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A Comparative Analysis of Systems of Education Law by Charles J. Russo Pdf