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"Garland Encyclopedia of World Music Online is the first comprehensive online resource devoted to music research of all the world's peoples"--title screen

Examines German cultural and political legacy in the Americas and details the relations between the German-speaking world and the Americas.

Provides "information on Anabaptist-related (Amish, Mennonite, Hutterite, Brethren in Christ) topics, including history, theology, biography, institutions and local congregations."

Covers the decorative arts production throughout western and non-western culture. Includes entries on artists and craftsmen, the qualities and historic uses of materials, and definitions on art forms and style.

Provides scholarly information on the visual arts of the Renaissance in Northern Europe. Coverage includes artists, artisans, patrons, painting, architecture, sculpture, cities, centres of production, theory, criticism, etc.

A comprehensive, uniform guide to the uses, properties, and safety of pharmaceutical excipients

Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering incorporates the most recent technological advances and research developments in photovoltaics. All topics relating to the photovoltaic (PV) industry are discussed and each chapter has been written by an internationally-known expert in the field.

Covers of dance-theatrical, ritual, dance-drama, folk, traditional, ethnic, and social dance. Includes dance forms, music and costumes, performances, and biographies of dancers and choreographers.

Contains over 1,000 articles on key concepts, methods and practices, notable geographers, and geographical thought and practice throughout the world.