Concise Encyclopedia by Britannica (New Edition)

From the editors of the Encyclopædia Britannica comes the thoroughly revised and expanded edition of Britannica's most popular publication worldwide.

Comprehensive and engaging, the Britannica Concise Encyclopedia contains 28,000 articles, accompanied by colorful photographs, diagrams, maps, and flags. This accessible one-volume encyclopedia provides ready answers to everyday questions. Compact and affordable, the Britannica Concise Encyclopedia has comprehensive coverage on a variety of subjects including, arts, business, geography, history, literature, philosophy, politics, pop culture, science, sports, and more. With an easy-to-use format, pronunciation help, relevant tables, and international maps, this is the reference source that will be used over and over.

Complete. Compact. Concise. The ultimate desk reference.

• An easy and trusted research companion for all ages.

• 82,000+ Articles

• 166,000+ Magazine and Web Links

• New! Explore: Interactive articles and media tours

• Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary and Thesaurus, Atlas, Timelines and More

• Rich multimedia: Photos, Videos, Audio, and More

Credible, accurate, and affordable, the Britannica 2007 Deluxe DVD-ROM or CD-ROM brings you the pick of Encyclopædia Britannica’s premier content on a four CD set or a single DVD. Complete with a dictionary and thesaurus, rich multimedia, interactive article and media tours, an atlas, timelines, online magazines, and more, it's ideal for students, lifetime learners, curious adults, or anyone who wants easy access to the most reliable information.

Discover the world in a fun and easy way, with the most comprehensive, in-depth, and up-to-date content. Learn from Nobel laureates, historians, and noted experts in one single source. No software can match the intelligence, depth, and accuracy of Encyclopædia Britannica Deluxe.

Britannica Profiles World Religions CD-ROM

For understanding critical issues in today's world.

The religions of the world affect our lives now more than ever before. Learn the history behind the today's headlines with Encyclopædia Britannica Profiles World Religions. This comprehensive CD-ROM contains 3,500 authoritative entries covering religious movements, concepts, historical and legendary figures, divinities, spiritual characters, and important religious sites. It also includes 30 in-depth articles on the major world religions of our time such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism.

21 comprehensive lessons in American History, appropriate for middle school through college-level learning.

This exciting new collection presents a comprehensive and complete look at American history. From the founding of a nation through the mid-twentieth century, these 21 in-depth history lessons will capture the attention of anyone interested in America's past. Six distinct periods—Founding of a Nation, Early Expansion, A Nation in Conflict, America in Transition, Years of Crisis, and New World Order—form an easy-to-follow and logical step-by-step guide through American History. With over 44 hours of learning, students from middle school through college will expand their knowledge and enhance their understanding. Every lesson is available in CD-ROM format and is accompanied by full-length award-winning programs on DVD from The History Channel®.

An incredible look at human body as new life begins.

A dramatic breakthrough in science and cinematography, The Miracle of Life takes you on an incredible voyage through the human body as a new life begins. Never before has this extraordinary process been filmed—from the development of the sperm and the release of the egg to fertilization and finally birth.

The second DVD in this collection, Life's First Feelings, explores the fascinating world of babies' emotions and reveals surprising emotional capabilities of newborns and very young children. Understand the milestones of infant development, discover the emotional responses to certain situations and clues to various personality traits, and observe how socialization occurs.

Teachers' Choice (TM) Award winner! For ages 7 - 11.

• Capture a child's imagination.

• Instill a thirst for knowledge.

• Check comprehension of key facts.

Getting a child's attention is hard enough, but holding it is the real challenge. My First Britannica succeeds. This exciting series takes young readers to the farthest reaches of the Solar System, to every corner of the globe, back to the ancient myths of Greece and Rome, and inside the circuitry of the walls in their homes. Organized by themes like space and animals, packed with color photographs and specially commissioned illustrations, varied in article types from poems to biographies, and written at the appropriate level, this stimulating reference set for ages 7-11 will build the foundation of a lifelong journey of learning.

Great value! Four versatile features in one package.

• 225,000 definitions and 305,000 synonyms

• Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary & Thesaurus, Electronic Edition (Win/Mac CD-ROM)

• Free one-year subscription to the new Collegiate® Web site

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Reference Set with CD-ROM is a perfect addition to any home library or office and an essential tool for college students. The incredible value package is versatile, comprehensive and authoritative with word information in both print and electronic formats developed by the world's word experts: Merriam-Webster. The attractive slipcase houses Merriam- Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Thesaurus, and Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary & Thesaurus, Electronic Edition (Win/Mac CD-ROM) and includes a free one-year subscription to the new Collegiate® Web site, www.Merriam-WebsterCollegiate.com.

The largest, most comprehensive American dictionary available! "

The sort of dictionary no one who deals with words can afford to be without."

- Chicago Tribune

• Nearly a half-million entries

• 3,000 illustrations and 140,000 etymologies

• Includes a one-year subscription to Merriam-WebsterUnabridged.com

In 1828, Noah Webster created the original Webster's dictionary. Webster's Third is the direct descendant of that great work, and today its unsurpassed quality and reliability carry forward the tradition of innovation and scholarship that started with Noah's original. Merriam-Webster's Third New International was compiled with the utmost accuracy and integrity, drawing on a wealth of editorial resources unique in the publishing industry, including the largest citation collection in the world. You can't go wrong with the largest and most comprehensive dictionary of American English.

12" Antique Raised-Relief Desktop Globe

Perfect for home or office.

An antique raised-relief 12" globe ball, attractive solid hardwood base, and painted, die-cast semi-meridian make this globe a good choice for any setting. Tilted at a 23-degree angle to mirror the actual tilt of the Earth in relationship to the sun as it orbits around it.