The Facts on File Dictionary of Music

The Facts on File Dictionary of Music
Author: Christine Ammer
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 513
Release: 2004
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1438130090

"The Facts On File Dictionary of Music provides in-depth explanations and examples of more than 3

The Facts on File Dictionary of First Names

The Facts on File Dictionary of First Names
Author: Leslie Dunkling
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Facts on File Publications
Total Pages: 305
Release: 1984
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780871962744

Describes the meanings, origins, and background of thousands of male and female first names used in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Australia

The Facts on File Dictionary of Cultural and Historical Allusions

The Facts on File Dictionary of Cultural and Historical Allusions
Author: Sylvia Cole
Publisher:
Total Pages: 470
Release: 2000-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780816040575

Explains more than 1,500 words and expressions from literature, art, history, politics, sports, film, and popular culture, which have transcended their original meanings to refer to other attributes or circumstances.

Foundations of Music History

Foundations of Music History
Author: Carl Dahlhaus
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 192
Release: 1983-02-24
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780521298902

A study of the philosophy of music history.

The Encyclopedia of World Religions

The Encyclopedia of World Religions
Author: Robert S. Ellwood
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 529
Release: 2008
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1438110383

Contains nearly 600 brief entries on the world's religious traditions.

The Facts on File Guide to Research

The Facts on File Guide to Research
Author: Jeff Lenburg
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 593
Release: 2014-05-14
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1438110405

The Facts On File Guide to Research is a comprehensive guide to doing thorough and accurate research. It includes a detailed listing of available resources and explains general research methods and proper citation of sources. An invaluable reference, this book helps researchers make use of the many new resources available today. Divided into four sections, this easy-to-use guide helps students and general readers prepare for research papers and class studies. Step-by-step guides, detailed explanations, and valuable appendixes covering style guides, such as APA. MLA, and The Chicago Manual of Style, combine to create an incredibly authoritative accessible reference.

Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses

Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses
Author: Michael Jordan
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2014-05-14
Genre: Goddesses
ISBN: 1438109857

Presents brief entries describing the gods and goddesses from the mythology and religion of a wide variety of cultures throughout history.

The Kingfisher Young People's Book of Music

The Kingfisher Young People's Book of Music
Author: Clive Wilson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 127
Release: 1999
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780753452509

An authoritative introduction to musical periods and styles from ancient times to the present day.

The Complete Idiot's Guide Music Dictionary

The Complete Idiot's Guide Music Dictionary
Author: Stanford Felix
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2010-07-06
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1101198095

A musician's vocabulary needs more than Do, Re, Mi... Written in clear, concise, easy-to-understand language, The Complete Idiot's Guide® Music Dictionary covers a multitude of musical aspects indispensable to any musician. Author and music professor Stanford Felix has compiled the most commonly found terms and explains them in a way that even the most novice musician can comprehend. • The only dictionary geared toward the beginner musician • Gives clear, concise definitions of terms, theories, and instruments, as well as important works, musicians, and composers

A to Z of American Women in the Visual Arts

A to Z of American Women in the Visual Arts
Author: Carol Kort
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2014-05-14
Genre: Art, American
ISBN: 1438107919

Presents biographical profiles of American women of achievement in the field of visual arts, including birth and death dates, major accomplishments, and historical influence.