by George Maude (2007)
"This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Finland not only updates the previous edition but also expands its coverage. It reveals a historical picture of the country through a chronology, a list of acronyms and abbreviations, an introductory essay, appendixes, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries covering important people, places, events, institutions, locations, and aspects of politics, economy, society, and culture."--Jacket.
Jay Warner
American Singing Groups is the definitive history of pop vocal groups, encompassing the doo-wop of Dion & the Belmonts; the Motowns hits of the Supremes; the surf sound of the Beach Boys; country-rock of Crosby, Stills & Nash; and the slick pop sounds of N'SYNC.
Doreen Yarwood
Shows representative clothing for nine hundred years of fashion and explains terms for particular styles or details of apparel.
Janine Hayward, Richard Shaw
"Contains a chronology, an introduction, an appendix, an extensive bibliography, and more than 800 cross-referenced entries on the history of New Zealand."--Provided by publisher.
Percy A. Scholes
Includes over 3,000 alphabetically arranged definitions of music terms, examples of music, and biographical sketches of famous composers and musicians.