An encyclopedia of the Mexican-American War, including excerpts from eyewitness accounts that highlight the day-to-day reality of marching and fighting.
Contains hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about various aspects of the life and work of popular novelist Stephen King.
Contains concise biographical sketches of approximately 160 classical composers, each featuring summaries of their major compositions, and reviews of CDs. Arranged alphabetically, with illustrations and photographs.
Contains articles that provide medical information about a wide variety of common diseases, disorders, tests, and treatments; arranged alphabetically from A-to-B; and includes definitions of terms, cross-references, lists of resources.