Columbia encyclopedia, highly regarded onevolume encyclopaedia, international in scope and useful for quick location of accurate information. This set of encyclopedia was only a year old but cost half the price of a new set. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. Its a collection of many articles collected and put in. The encyclopaedia britannica was first published in 1768, when it began to appear in edinburgh. During the period known as the old kingdom of egypt c.
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May 03, 2009 gary alt, who joined microsoft in 1995 after working as an editor at world book and at encyclopedia britannica, spoke with pride of the editorial work that he and his encarta team had done. World book encyclopedia, 2009 edition, classic binding. Citation formats are based on standards as of july 2010. Among the many encyclopedias in my library, i would first refer to world book coz this is the best reference book i ever come across so handy. The best encyclopedia is the one that gets used and world book has expended much effort studying the habits of readers, school curricula, and patterns of classroom use to ensure that this encyclopedia is one that will indeed be used. New and expanded articles focus on a range of topics across disciplines, including global warming, organic food, kosovo, the u. The world book encyclopedia, volume 16 of 19, t 1937 edition by silas edgar farquhar ed. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Jul, 2017 like britannica, world book also was late to the digital revolution, but at least one person involved with its production figured things out quick.
When i was a kid, my parents had an old world book encyclopedia set. The world book encyclopedia 2008, hardcover for sale. The art of avatar was released on november 30, 2009, by abrams books. The fourth edition, published in 1975 under the title the new. The world book editorial staff presents information from the vast reservoir of knowledge in the most. World book encyclopedia 2009spinescape binding by world book. Online dictionary and encyclopedia with pictures, facts, and videos. World book encyclopedia 2015 edition, spinescape binding 22 volumes. Comptons by britannica, a general reference work for home, school, and library, designed primarily for children and young people in the upper elementary grades and high school and for family use.
It was published in hardcover and audiobook formats in early may 2008 and became available in paperback in early may 2009. Encyclopedia americana, general encyclopaedia that was the first major multivolume encyclopaedia to be published in the united states 182933. As a rule, wrote oshea, the founding editor, in the preface of that first edition, encyclopedias are apt to be quite formal and technical. Articles start at a relatively basic level and advance in depth as they progress. According to one egyptian text, the world will disappear in the nun, the divine water where the first god was formed the book of going forth by day 175. The book of genesis, the first book of the old testament, tells the story of the creation of the universe, the world, and humanity, the fall of man in the garden of eden, and the great flood which god sent on the world because of the evil of mankind.
Reared a roman catholic, he attended the marist school in atlanta, then studied english literature at emory, earning his b. Millions of people turn to world book reference sources every year because they know they will find the reliable, accurate information they need. The encyclopaedia was first published in 1935 and underwent major revisions in 1950 and 1963. This typical world book edition was purchased in 2008 and is rarely used in our library. Check in the front of volume 1 you can find all the contributors. Encyclopedia americana american reference work britannica. It contains the basics found in all encyclopedias, and features highquality pictures and as uptodate information as was available in 2008. More than 28,000 rich photographs and illustrations are combined with awardwinning text to produce the perfect encyclopedia for students and families. Publication date 1980 topics encyclopedias and dictionaries, encyclopedias and dictionaries. I am doing a mla citation paper and i really really really need to know the author of authors of the world book encyclopedia. World book student world book world book encyclopedia.
The previous answerer said it as the writer as a dumbshit sorry if my language is too offensive and that is insulting world book inc. If there are no authors for the article, begin the citation with the article title instead. Digital multimedia encyclopedia world book encyclopedia is also published in electronic form for microsoft windows and apples mac os x. The world book encyclopedia 2008 by world book inc. Isidore of seville put together etymologies in the 7th century on his own, and that one is 20 volumes. It was written by about 100 fulltime editors and more than 4,000 contributors. Reference books bulletin, june 2004 world book encyclopedia is an outstanding, beautifully illustrated, current general reference source for all age levels. Subsequent editions were published in 1911 20 volumes and 191820. World book student named one of the twenty best bets for student researchers. Christine mortonshaw wrote the book called the hunt for the seventh. Its worth noting, however, that the 2009 world book will be available in november. World book documenting history, early peoples books edition 2009 and world book enigmas of history.
Manley was born in scranton, pennsylvania, on november, 1930, the son of kathryn l. I loved to be able to look up articles on just about any topic i wanted. Feb 26, 2009 this thorough revision of the classic encyclopedia of marine mammals brings this authoritative book right uptodate. Articles describe every species in detail, based on the very latest taxonomy, and a host of biological, ecological and sociological aspects relating to marine mammals. Oct 16, 2009 american women during world war ii documents the lives and stories of women who contributed directly to the war effort via official and semiofficial military organizations, as well as the millions of women who worked in civilian defense industries, ranging from aircraft maintenance to munitions manufacturing and much more. A book listing words, their etymology, meanings, and other information is called a dictionary. This spinescape binding shows wildlife from across the world and underscores the importance of protecting and preserving fragile ecosystems. World book introduces latest editions of authoritative.
World book encyclopedia volumes series librarything. At world book we hope that we can make your experience using. The ancient world, the world economy, the human body, atlas of the world, the story of transport, the world of science, stars and planets, ancient empires, world nations, prehistoric life, animals 1. As the 105th edition of the world series, it was a bestofseven playoff contested between the philadelphia phillies, champions of the national league nl and defending world series champions, and the new york yankees, champions of the american league al. I read the book everynight, and its deep characters and intense plots captivate my children. Who wrote the world book encyclopedia and where was it. World book editors present information in a clear, direct style that makes each article readable.
Historically speaking, one author would have tackled writing an encyclopedia on their own. A 1961 world book ad said, you are holding your familys future in your hands right now, while showing a feminine hand holding an order form. The world book encyclopedia by world book, inc, 2000, world book edition, in english. Compiled and edited by francis lieber, americana was first published in volumes. What is the oldest encyclopedia in recorded history. Nowadays, i doubt a single author could have written. Any time i was bored i could brose through a random volume and learn something new and interesting.
Following the flood, noahs children repopulate the earth and the narrative then follows the. The first edition of the world book encyclopedia was published as simply the world book in 1917, by the hansonroachfowler company. She was talking about the 2018 world book encyclopedia set. Celebrate 100 years of the world book encyclopedia by taking a look at the world in 1917 compared to today. Our content is written so that any one at any age should be able to master the basic concepts of any subject they choose to explore engaging presentation of the material no child or adult will come away from a world book article puzzled, exasperated, or frustrated by what he or she has read. The world book encyclopedia is the first choice for students, librarians, and teachers. There is no one author for the entire encyclopedia.
The world book encyclopedia vol 4 cicz by world book, inc, 1998, world book. In order to broaden our perspective and gain the deeper understanding necessary to function effectively in todays global arena, we need to focus on big picture trends and phenomenareligion and philosophy, science and technology, political organization, art and culture. World book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. For instance, i wrote to them a couple of time on e.
Electronic editions contain the entire text of the 22volume world book encyclopedia, plus illustrations, video clips, 3d panoramic views, and sounds. Peter mollman, an executive that had turned down microsofts overtures to acquire world book text for encarta, signed on to work as an executive for microsoft. Encyclopedias are divided into articles or entries that are often arranged alphabetically by article name and sometimes by thematic categories. The world book encyclopedia by world book childcraft international. I got a used set of volumes exlibrary that are in terrific shape. Dec 09, 2008 who wrote world book encyclopedia 2008. Encyclopedia center encyclopedias from britannica, oxford. Encarta, multimedia digital encyclopedia produced by microsoft corporation 19932009. The world book encyclopedia by world book encyclopedia. Andrea, general editor carolyn neel, associate general editor and volume editor. According to the company, its mission is to enhance learning and reading for children around the world by developing trustworthy, engaging content to create products that will engage children of all ages at home, on the go, in the classroom or in libraries worldwide.
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