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REPRESENTATIVE TOPICAL COVERAGE. ANIMAL LIFE. Amphibians. Annelida. Arthropods. Birds. Coelenterates. Echinoderms. Fishes. Insects. Mammals. Mesozoa. Mollusks. Paleontology. Protozoa. Reptiles. Rotifers. Zoology. BIOSCIENCES. Amino Acids. Bacteriology. Biochemistry. Biology. Biophysics. Cytology. Enzymes. Fermentation. Genetics. Hormones. Microbiology. Molecular Biology. Proteins. Recombinant DNA. Viruses. Vitamins. CHEMISTRY. Acids and Bases. Catalysts. Chemical Elements. Colloid Systems. Corrosion. Crystals. Electrochemistry. Free Radicals. Inorganic Chemistry. Ions. Macromolecular Science. Organic Chemistry. Oxidation Reduction. Photochemistry. Physical Chemistry. Solutions and Sales. EARTH AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES. Climatology. Ecology. Geochemistry. Geodynamics. Geology. Geophysics. Hydrology. Meteorology. Oceanography. Tectonics Seismology. Volcanology. ENERGY SOURCES AND POWER TECHNOLOGY. Batteries. Biomass and Wastes. Coal. Combustion. Electric Power. Geothermal Energy. Hydroelectric Power. Natural Gas. Nuclear Energy. Ocean Energy Resources. Petroleum. Solar Energy. Steam Generation. Tidal Energy. Turbines. Wind Power. MATHEMATICS AND INFORMATION SCIENCES. Automatic Control. Communications. Computing. Data Processing. Measurements. Navigation and Guidance. Statistics. Units and Standards. MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES. Chemical Engineering. Civil Engineering. Glass and Ceramics. Laser Technology. Mechanical Engineering. Metallurgy. Mining. Microelectronics. Plastics and Fibers. Process Engineering. Structural Engineering. Transportation. MEDICINE, ANATOMY, AND PHYSIOLOGY. Brain and Nervous System. Cancer and Oncology. Cardiovascular System. Chemotherapy. Dermatology. Diagnostics. Digestive System. Endocrine System. Genetic Disorders. Gerontology. Hematology. Immunology. Infectious Diseases. Kidney and Urinary Tract. Mental Illness. Muscular System. Ophthalmology. Otorhinolaryngology/Dental. Parasitology. Pharmacology. Reproductive System. Respiratory System. Rheumatology. Skeletal System. PHYSICS. Atoms and Molecules. Electricity. Electronics. Fluid State. Gravitation. Magnetism. Mechanics. Motion. Optics. Radiation. Solid State. Sound. Subatomic Particles. Surfaces. Theoretical Physics. Waves. PLANT SCIENCES. Agriculture. Algae. Botany. Diseases and Pests. Fruits. Fungi. Growth Modifiers. Nutritional Values. Plant Breeding. Seeds and Germ Plasm. Trees. Yeasts and Molds. SPACE AND PLANETARY SCIENCES. Astrochemistry. Astrodynamics. Astronautics. Astronomy. Astrophysics. Cosmology. Probes and Satellites. Solar Systems.

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...continues its tradition of excellence maintained through six and a half decades (The Chemical Educator, Vol.9 No. 4, 2004) Mentioned in a story about snow entitled Did You Know?" Definition of why snow is white is attributed to the Encyclopedia (News Sentinel Koxville, TN, December 5, 2003) "...retains the look, feel, and scope of earlier editions...for two year and undergraduate institutions, Van Nostrand is essential..." (Choice, Vol. 40, No. 4, December 2002) "...still one of the best concise encyclopedias for the sciences." (Library Journal Reviews, April 1, 2003) "...this is a very resourceful product which provides much information in a condensed manner...the price is very affordable...for those teaching and studying integrated science, this encyclopedia is a must." (The American Biology Teacher, Vol. 65, No. 2, February 2003) "It is the best place to begin with encompassing the vast innovations of the science...the best reference for initial consultation and orientation." (Word Trade) "...extensively updated since the last volume...and it is an amazing accomplishment...not only does it cover an enormous range of topics...it does so thoroughly and descriptively...almost lyrical in its coverage..." (Journal of the American Chemical Society , Vol. 125, No. 12, 2003)