Marshall Cavendish
Drugs of abuse.
Written in plain language, this reader friendly reference will be used by undergraduate students in health, psychology, counseling, and drug and alcohol treatment. The book is accessible to high school students as well. The encyclopedia contains 124 alphabetical entries on legal and illegal drugs of abuse, including prescription medical and psychiatric medications. The volume offers high-interest color photos, process diagrams, and anatomical illustrations, along with boxes on historical background and current news stories. Most of the book's entries are on specific substances, from alcohol to Vicodin, with additional entries on medical, treatment, and sociobiological concepts, as well as terms related to drug policy, the illegal drug trade, prohibition, and the legalization movement. There are also entries on natural compounds in the body that interact with drugs, such as hormones, endorphins, and serotonin. For easy skimming, each entry includes a three-line summary definition in large type, plus key fact boxes on names, forms, dangers, and legal classification in the US and UK. A list of print and Internet resources (Internet resources are briefly annotated) is included. The 10-page glossary of medical, psychiatric, and treatment terms is illustrated with color drawings. A two-page table lists common, trade, chemical, generic, botanical and street names and drug classes for 84 drugs. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Family health from a to z.
This color-illustrated reference for general readers in high school and up offers a superb selection of high-quality color photos, medical images, process diagrams, and anatomical illustrations on every page, plus charts and graphs. The encyclopedia consists of 136 alphabetical, cross-referenced articles, color coded to denote five subject categories: the human body, diseases and other disorders, treatments and cures, prevention and diagnosis of disease, and human behavior. Each article includes a three-line summary definition in large type and margin Q&A boxes. The encyclopedia also includes a 25-page first aid handbook of alphabetical entries illustrated with sequenced, captioned color drawings and photos demonstrating techniques, in an easy-to-read format with checklists and tip boxes. Completing the encyclopedia are a medical glossary and a list of books, websites, and hotlines. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Gods and goddesses of Greece and Rome.
This profusely illustrated encyclopedia for general readers and students in high school and up offers a total of 76 articles covering the most well-known deities of ancient Greece and Rome. On every page there are color photos of temple sites, sculptures, and paintings, representing centuries of artistic interpretations of the gods and goddesses and their mythologies. Entries about 4-6 pages long review the significance of the deity, describe forms of worship, and give notes on names of deities and planets. As with other reference works from the publisher, each entry begins with a brief summary in large bold type under the heading for easy reference. Each article also includes a bibliography and cross references to related articles. The book includes a pronunciation guide and a guide to the major pantheons, plus a list of resources for further study. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Heroes and heroines of Greece and Rome.
In this reference for general readers and students in high school and up, 94 alphabetical articles describe the most well-known heroes and heroines from Greek and Roman mythology, from Achilles to Troilus, and also cover overlapping demigods, nymphs, sorceresses, and other creatures that inhabited the mortal world and figured prominently in the myths of the heroes and heroines. The book's art program provides visual appeal on every page, with color photos of sculptures and paintings through the centuries. Articles include brief summaries in large bold type, bibliographies, and cross references to related articles. The book contains a pronunciation guide and a list of major figures in the world of heroes and heroines, plus a list of resources for further study. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Human body from a to z.
This encyclopedia for general readers contains information appropriate for college students, but accessible to advanced high school students as well. The book offers a total of 168 articles, each about 2-6 pages long, covering body systems, arteries, glands, organs, body parts, and the physical features of the human body, such as birthmarks and blushing. There are also entries on general health issues and medical terms and concepts. Each entry includes a three-line summary definition in large type below the headline, margin questions and answers, summary tables, and cross references. The book's excellent layout features high-interest color photos (including surgical photos), medical images, process diagrams, high-quality anatomical illustrations, and charts and graphs on every page. A list of resources notes books, websites, and hotlines. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Substance abuse, addiction and treatment.
The 108 entries collected here are written in plain language for undergraduates in courses in health, psychology, counseling, and drug and alcohol treatment; the book is also accessible to advanced high school students. The highly visual layout offers color photos, process diagrams, and anatomical illustrations, plus three-line summary definitions in large type below each entry's headline. Articles treat topics such as how and why drugs are used and abused; individual dangers and societal problems; factors that lead to experimental and habitual drug abuse; and drug behaviors that lead to addiction and overdose. Other articles address scientific research, medical practice, therapeutic processes, and social policy. Some entries define medical, psychological, psychiatric, treatment, and legal terms. There are also entries on organizations. The encyclopedia includes a list of book and Internet resources for further study. A two-page table lists common, trade, chemical, generic, and street names and drug classes for 84 drugs. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
