The Encyclopedia of Ancient Civilizations

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George Maude

"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.

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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.

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Percy A. Scholes

Includes over 3,000 alphabetically arranged definitions of music terms, examples of music, and biographical sketches of famous composers and musicians.

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Doreen Yarwood

Shows representative clothing for nine hundred years of fashion and explains terms for particular styles or details of apparel.