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British English a to Zed (Writers Library)
Norman W. Schur, Richard Ehrlich

Checkmark Books, 2007

Don't miss it
This is a must if you want to understand the English. I took it with me to Britain and found it very useful. Its dictionary format makes it easy to find the term you need. It also helps with things like gestures, not just words. It will also help you understand what ...
  
  











  



  
The Executor's Handbook
Theodore E. Hughes

Checkmark Books, 2007

Short, sweet, and to the point!
[Book review I wrote for an earlier edition of this book.] After reading this book you can probably be an executor for an estate without hiring an attorney (assuming no legal documents have to be prepared or filed in court). I found this book in the reference ...
  
  











  



  
The Encyclopedia of Ghosts and Spirits
Rosemary Guiley

Checkmark Books, 2007

I cannot say enough
Since purchasing this book a few years ago, it has left me on a search for others like it and has definitely set a high standard for each book that I find in this genre. It is an incredible reference book, an absolutely fantastic read, and a book that you will pick up ...
  
  











  



  
The Facts on File Dictionary of Proverbs (Writers Library)
Martin H. Manser

Checkmark Books, 2007

useful and fun resource
A proverb is a short saying used to illustrate a general truth, and this handy guide is quite useful and very entertaining. Proverbs are listed alphabetically, and each entry includes an explanation, an example from literature, origin, variants, cross references when ...
  
  











  



  
Cultural Atlas of Ancient Egypt (Cultural Atlas of)
John Baines, Jaromir Malek

Checkmark Books, 2000

An intellectual and visual delight
This is the second edition of one of the finest summations of ancient Egyptian civilization ever written for the general reader. Not only is this an exellent introduction to many aspects of Egypt, it is a visual delight. The maps, especially, configure in the reader's ...
  
  











  



  
Atlas of the North American Indian
Carl Waldman

Checkmark Books, 2000

A complete and useful guide
A good resource for any student entering the field of North American Indian studies, this book is carefully organised and rendered. Waldman traces the many facets that have been used to explain who the North American Indians were, how they lived and where. The text ...
  
  











  



  
The Facts on File Dictionary of Cliches: Meanings And Origins of More Than 3,500 Terms And Expressions ...
Christine Ammer

Checkmark Books, 2006

stuffed to the gills with cock and bull stories
After an art instructor of mine expressed a passing interest in the original meanings of expressions, I decided to search the Amazon to find him an appropriate Teacher Appreciation Day gift book. I could not believe the numerous results that popped up not only from my ...
  
  











  



  
The Encyclopedia of Vampires, Werewolves, and Other Monsters
Rosemary Guiley

Checkmark Books, 2004

Fantastic- A Review By Mary Sanders
This is a great encyclopedia for those interested in vampire and werewolves. Not only does this book describe them in lore, but in films, so this book is also great for those who like horror movies. I love horror, and own many, many, books on the supernatural. This is ...
  
  











  



  
The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers
Michael Newton

Checkmark Books, 2006

Great Information.
This is one of the best books availible for those interested in True Crime and the history of Serial Killers. The author has compiled a fast read and profiles for each person. Very detailed, It is a basic knowledge of the essential info. If you want more detailed ...
  
  











  



  
Landmark Supreme Court Cases: The Most Influential Decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States
Gary R. Hartman, Roy M. Mersky, ...

Checkmark Books, 2006

Great Overview of Supreme Court Cases
This is a great reference of the major Supreme Court Cases. If you are looking for a specific court case this would be a great volume to have. It lists the cases and then gives the holdings on each case. It also lists after each case other relevent cases that ...
  
  











  



  
120 Banned Books: Censorship Histories of World Literature
Nicholas J. Karolides, Margaret Bald, ...

Checkmark Books, 2005

A list of books banned over the years
In "120 Banned Books" the authors pull together a collection of books that have been banned at some point in history for Political, Religious, Sexual, and/or Social grounds. I found this book very interesting in two ways. First, it offers a nice synopsis of 120 ...
  
  











  



  
The FBI : A Comprehensive Reference Guide

Checkmark Books, 2000

No matter your question, this book has the answer!
When I first bought this book on amazon.com I really was not expecting the vast ammount of information the book containted! The title of a 'comprehensive reference guide' is not over rated! There is 396 pages chock full of information about the bureau you never knew ...
  
  











  



  
The Poisons and Antidotes Sourcebook (Facts for Life)
Carol Turkington

Checkmark Books, 1999

the best book on the subject
I have many books on this subject and this is exactly what i was looking for when i typed the word poisons in the search engine it is neither too scientific nor too simple "the best book on the subject" If this book doesn't live up to your expectations i do not ...
  
  











  



  
Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes
Carl Waldman

Checkmark Books, 2006

Exceeds Expectations
I wanted something thorough and informative about Native American Tribes. I also wanted something clear and concise, but not so bogged down with detail that it was a chore to weed through. This encyclopedia gave me what I wanted and more. I'm writing a fictional ...
  
  











  



  
Cultural Atlas of Spain and Portugal (Cultural Atlas of)
Mary Vincent, R. A. Stradling

Checkmark Books, 1995

Excellent book on cultural and political history of Iberia
This book offers an interesting, non-textbook style cultural and socio-political history of Spain and Portugal, well illustrated by plenty of excellent photographs. The special sections on cultural, architectural features and the great artists of the countries, like ...
  
  











  



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