New Encyclopaedia Britannica, Vol. 7

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Women Profiles Who Changed the World from Encyclopedia Britannica® introduces you to 300 remarkable women and their contributions that have endured through the ages. Since the beginning of time, women have left their mark on the world, at times changing the course of history and at other times influencing small but significant spheres of life. From suffrage to feminism to the women’s movement, learn how these issues have evolved over time and what their impact has been on politics, the economy, and society. Read essays, speeches, and other works by these accomplished women, including poems by Emily Dickinson, Maria Montessori’s theory on education, former president of Ireland Mary Robinson’s comments on children and human rights, and Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing. You can also view video clips that capture key moments in women’s history, take quizzes that test your knowledge, and use learning activities that bring women’s contributions to life. Now meet important women who were the artists, the competitors, the leaders, the performers, and the writers through time.

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Vast, Detailed, Correct. Written by more than 4, 300 expert contributors, you can be confident that everything you learn from Encyclopadia Britannica is clear, current and correct. First published in 1768, Britannica continues to be the world's most renowned encyclopedia. Now, the new 32-volume revision builds on this expertise with an incredible wealth of knowledge that's easily accessible yet comprehensive - making it the first choice reference work for thousands of schools, universities, libraries and family homes. Newly updated for 2010. Stay current with the 2010 revised edition, updated with new articles, photographs and thousands of additions to existing topics: - World News - such as the historic Presidential election in the United States, other major political elections across the globe and the continued violence in Iraq and Afghanistan. - New Biographies - including US President Barack Obama, top-ranked professional tennis player and winner of a record 15 Grand Slam singles titles Roger Federer, and writer and winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature Doris Lessing. - Sporting Achievements - including Spain's 2008 European Football Championship win, South Africa's victory at the 2007 Rugby World Cup and all the results from the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing where Great Britain's medal performance was its best in a century. - Science News - such as the Nobel Peace Prizewinning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, extrasolar planets and updates on the Human Genome Project. The world at your fingertips. Whatever you're interested in, you can rely on Britannica to make it even more interesting. You get incredible insights into subjects you thought you knew, while world-renowned contributors and Nobel prize winners put fascinating facts about our world right at your fingertips. Forget old-fashioned, dry texts - Britannica's lively narration helps children and adults alike develop a love of learning! An exquisite investment that will last for generations. Wonderfully robustA" is how Head Librarian Mrs J. Perkins described the revised edition. Stunningly presented, every one of the 32 volumes is crafted to the highest possible standards so your encyclopedia not only looks wonderful, but stays in perfect condition for years and years to come. The Britannica 4-part learning system offers: - 2-volume Index - The key to unlocking Britannica's archive of information. More than 700, 000 references take you to the pages you want quickly and easily. - 12-volume Ready Reference - Also known as the Micropadia, the ready reference gives you quick and concise answers, fascinating facts and acts as a gateway to Knowledge in Depth. - 17-volume Knowledge in Depth - Britannica at its scholarly best, the Macropadia is written by the world's leading authorities to give you a complete and compelling understanding of a - subject. - Outline of Knowledge - The Propadia is a guide to learning. Whatever subject you're interested in exploring, this volume suggests what to read and explains how it relates to other subjects. Whatever your interests, Britannica has the answers! From children to adults, students to professionals, from the committed researcher to the casual browser - everyone can get so much from Britannica's wealth of knowledge. Britannica enriches your research with marvellous detail, unrivalled accuracy and facts, figures and revelations that make it the first port of call for whatever you need to know. - From the world's leading brand for reliable and fact-checked information. - Entries by Nobel laureates, historians, curators, professors and other notable experts. - More than 65, 000 articles. - More than 1, 000 new and revised articles. - Gilt-edging along the top of every page.

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Release Date: April 30, 2009

Immerse yourself in the world of rich tradition and culture with The Hispanic Heritage from Britannica Encyclopedia. It introduces you to the people, places, events, and traditions that have shaped and continue to shape the vibrant Hispanic culture that thrives in South, Central, and North America. This educational software download is packed with features such as insightful biographies, comprehensive country coverage, remarkable speeches, historical documents, and engaging multimedia that gives a glimpse of the fascinating world of the Hispanic people. With the speeches, writings, and historical documents you can gain a firsthand perspective on important events and debates from those who participated in them. Review the history and culture of Hispanics and their impact on the world, from the Aztec and the Mayan civilizations to the Panama Canal, from the Spanish-American War to the Bay of Pigs invasion, from Latin American literature to Latin music, and much more. You can also browse a stunning image gallery for a visual history of the contributions of many Hispanics, as well as another way of looking at Hispanic history. So, be ready to give yourself the gift of knowledge, enhance your understanding and broaden your horizons with Hispanic Heritage Encyclopedia.

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