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Hollywood, California: Lone Eagle Publishing, 2004. Many books attempt to show writers how to create believable characters. This comprehensive text is unlike the majority: it specifically identifies 16 "master archetypes," complete with thumbnail sketches and descriptions of specific qualities, flaws, background, styles, and possible occupations. The authors, all writers and writing instructors, detail eight male and eight female archetypes in… Read more about this item

Aiken, South Carolina: Woodward/White, 2005. Published biennially since 1983, The Best Lawyers in America is widely regarded as the preeminent referral guide to the legal profession in the United States. The Best Lawyers lists, representing 57 specialties in all 50 states and Washington, DC, are compiled through an exhaustive peer-review survey in which thousands of the top lawyers in the… Read more about this item

Walnut, CA.: International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 1999. Comprehensive self-study reference text designed for plumbers and plumbing inspectors to learn or evaluate their knowledge of the Uniform Plumbing Code, and those preparing to take the journeyman plumber license examinations, Uniform Plumbing Code examinations and plumbing inspector certification examinations. Text includes examinations requiring the completion of drawings for drainage,… Read more about this item

Whittier, CA.: International Conference of Building Officials, 1997. Comprehensive reference set (Volumes I & II) contains general and specific design standards and guidelines; inspection, installation, and administrative standards for various structures including concrete, aluminum, steel, wood; earthquake, solar and wind designs; steel cables; joints and rafters; waterproofing and dampproofing foundations; masonry; lightweight metals; light frame construction; etc. Metric conversions are… Read more about this item

Whittier, CA.: International Conference of Building Officials, 2002. The IFC 2000 is based on a solid foundation of proven fire code provisions and standards developed by fire chiefs, fire marshals, and members of the fire service/protection industry. The code extends far beyond maintenance by including regulations relating to the construction of new buildings and facilities and minimum requirements for existing… Read more about this item

Westport, CT.: Greenwood Press, 1993. Drawing upon the work of historians and librarians who teach bibliographic skills and the general literature of bibliographic instruction, this sourcebook discusses a diversity of instructional issues, designs, and concerns. It presents a collection of approaches to teaching bibliographic skills to history students at three levels: undergraduates, advanced undergraduates, and graduate students. Each topic is… Read more about this item

Melrose, Florida: Sten-Ed, 1992. Comprehensive revised and updated reference text contains a combination of academic and stenotypic information, covering all medical material found in traditional medical terminology texts, and outlines for the medical terms discussed. Utilizes phonetic outlines and proven conflict-free principles essential for the transcription industry. 675 pgs. Illustrated. Prior owner's name-stamp on title page and outer edge. Minimal… Read more about this item

Boulder, CO.: Westview Press, 1998. Comprehensive scholarly revised second edition text presents a self-instructional reference tool for logically and systematically accessing anthropological literature, and a basic text for library instruction programs for undergraduate and graduate anthropology students.The first section outlines the historical development of the discipline, identifies the informational needs of anthropologists, and describes the structure and organization of libraries… Read more about this item

Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier, 1970. Comprehensive seven-language reference text comprises metal cutting tools; working tools and the geometry of turning and drilling tools in particular (names and definitions of angles and planes, and geometrical expressions); machine members and machine parts; jigs and fixtures; metal cutting terms and expressions in the field of mechanics; materials, alloys and fabrics to be worked.… Read more about this item

Chicago, Illinois: St. James Press/ Gale Research, 1994. The Guide to French Literature, in two volumes, surveys the lives and works of famous French writers from the roots of French literature to the present. Compiled and edited by the eminent scholar Professor A.H.T Levi, the Guide offers comprehensive entries on over 300 of the most notable French authors from Ronsard,… Read more about this item

Wilton, CT.: Trade Dimensions International, 2005. Comprehensive two-volume reference set consists of more than 3,000 pgs. of maps and demographic, economic, and commercial/industrial estimates. It covers population and race/ethnicity, age/sex groups, household related data, effective buying income, retail sales, and a number of establishments by twelve individual store groups, twelve merchandise line categories, consumer expenditure data, establishment and employment data;… Read more about this item

New York 1928-1944: Charles Scribner's Sons Comprehensive 21-volume scholarly set contains a selection of biographies of noteworthy persons whom were deceased at the time of publication, and had resided in the U.S. or its territories- as stipulated by the committee of management. They include persons whom have made a significant contribution to American life, including the sciences, fine arts, literature,… Read more about this item

Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier, 1965. Comprehensive reference text contains 5426 terms in English, French, German and Spanish, and is the only volume of its kind devoted strictly to the subject. Languages have been arranged in Anglo-Saxon, Latin and Germanic groups. Text is thumb-indexed. 345 pgs. Prior owner's name on front endpaper. Dustjacket has a few small chunks missing along the… Read more about this item

Charlottesville, Virginia: Bibliographic Society of the University of Virginia University Press, 1948. Each year Studies in Bibliography presents a wide range of scholarly articles on bibliography and textual criticism. Founded by Professor Fredson Bowers of the University of Virginia, Studies made its first appearance in 1948 as Papers of the Bibliographical Society of the University of Virginia, a title that… Read more about this item

Country Club Hills, Illinois: International Code Council, 2005. Comprehensive reference text presents a detailed study guide to understanding the 2003 International Resdiential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings. Covers select topics of the code and code text, commentary and illustrations representing the provisions under discussion. Includes 18 study sessions which provide practical learning assignments, including specific learning objectives, commentaries, and… Read more about this item

Boulder, CO.: Westview Press, 1984. Comprehensive scholarly reference text presents a detailed guide to research in German studies, including the interdisciplinary areas of philosophy, religion, art, politics, cinema, music, culture, history, folklore, etc. Text explains the use of various bibliographic access systems, provides step-by-step search strategies from the traditional through modern computerized databases. 227 pgs. Illustrated with 23 figures. Publisher's… Read more about this item

Paris, France: Societe Generale, 1980. Comprehensive text contains an extensive reference vocabulary for banking, finance, investments, global commerce, currency and exchange, economics, industry and corporations, international trade and shipping, etc. Includes indexes containing international monetary systems, Societe Generale's global corporate offices, metric-U.S. conversion tables, etc. 126 pp. Text predominantly in French. Prior owner's stamp on lower table of contents… Read more about this item

New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University, 1997. Comprehensive revised and expanded reference text contains 1,783 definitions and 592 commentaries, with 75 illustrations covering 186 definitions which provide ordinance drafters with guidance in how various standards may be applied. Includes many useful words and phrases not included in local ordinances, yet provides local planners with a clearer understanding of planning and zoning… Read more about this item

Quincy, Massachusettes: National Fire Protection Association, 1999. Comprehensive reference text contains the complete text of the NFPA 72 code, code appendices and Formal Interpretations. Includes commentary text which explains the intent and technical background of code requirements, historical perspactives, and reasoning for the changes to NFPA 72. Includes four new supplements to the field of fire detection and alarm. 422… Read more about this item

Detroit, Michigan: Gale Research, 1997. Comprehensive updated and expanded five-volume complete reference text based on the seventh edition of the African American Almanac, first published in 1967 as the Negro Almanac. Includes new and revised material in sections covering media, law, the family, education, fine and applied arts, popular music, blues & jazz, sports, Africa and the Black Diaspora, military,… Read more about this item