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Similes Dictionary
Visible Ink Press 2013; US$ 19.99Packed with more than 16,000 imaginative, colorful phrases?from ?abandoned as a used Kleenex? to ?quiet as an eel swimming in oil??this reference will help any politician, writer, or lover of language find the perfect simile, be it original or banal, verbose or succinct. Citing more than 2,000 sources?from the Bible, Socrates, Shakespeare, Mark Twain,... more...
American Murder
Visible Ink Press 2008; US$ 19.95Investigating the way Hollywood scoops up notorious criminals and turns them into legends, this entertaining who's-who guide provides thumbnail sketches of such killers as Ma Barker, Black Beard, Al Capone, John Wesley Hardin, and Charles Starkweather. Noting that some figures are glamorized in popular culture (Jesse James), while others are demonized... more...
Angels A to Z
Visible Ink Press 2008; US$ 19.95Written by a recognized authority on nontraditional religious movements, this resource is one of the most comprehensive books on angels and related topics currently available. More than 300 entries are included and drawn from multiple religions, such as Christianity, Islam, and Hindu traditions, as well as from pop culture. A variety of angel topics... more...
The Encyclopedia of Religious Phenomena
Visible Ink Press 2007; US$ 19.95From sacred mountains and places of pilgrimage to visions and out-of-body travel, this reference explores unusual and unexplained physical events, apparitions, and other phenomena rooted in religious beliefs. Each entry features a balanced presentation and includes a description of the phenomenon, the religious claims surrounding the occurrence,... more...
The Handy Anatomy Answer Book
Visible Ink Press 2008; US$ 18.95From basic biology and the lymphatic system to human growth and development, this comprehensive reference?organized by systems of the body?makes the sometimes perplexing nature of anatomy understandable through an engaging question-and-answer format. In addition to the science itself, the people and history behind anatomy are discussed. More than 1,200... more...
The Handy Astronomy Answer Book
Visible Ink Press 2008; US$ 18.95From planetary movements and the exploration of our solar system to black holes and dark matter, this comprehensive reference simplifies all aspects of astronomy with an approachable question-and-answer format. With chapters broken into various astronomical studies?including the universe, galaxies, planets, and space exploration?this resource is... more...
The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book
Visible Ink Press 2007; US$ 18.95From the origins of the court to modern practical matters?including the federal judiciary system, the Supreme Court?s session schedule, and the argument, decision, and appeal process?this resource provides detailed answers on all aspects of the Supreme Court. Exploring the social, cultural, and political atmosphere in which judges are nominated... more...
The Dream Encyclopedia
Visible Ink Press 2009; US$ 19.95Exploring the fascinating world of dreams, this comprehensive reference examines more than 250 dream-related topics, from art to history to science, including how factors such as self-healing, ESP, literature, religion, sex, cognition and memory, and medical conditions can all have an effect on dreams. Dream symbolism and interpretation is examined... more...
The Handy Biology Answer Book
Visible Ink Press 2004; US$ 18.95Life itself and today's hottest science are examined in The Handy Biology Answer Book. From the newsworthy (What are stem cells? What is genetically modified food and why is it so controversial?) to the practical (Does antibiotic soap really help reduce infection? How does caffeine affect cells? How many kinds of mushrooms are edible?) and the curious... more...
The Spirit Book
Visible Ink Press 2005; US$ 19.95This reference explores Qabbalah, Sibyls, Fairies, Poltergeists; phenomena such as intuition and karma; objects useful in the attempt to cross the divide, including tarot cards, flower reading, and runes; and related practices such as Shamanism, transfiguration, meditation, and mesmerism. It covers the history of Spiritualism as well as offshoots... more...









