Provides comprehensive coverage of the entire history of literature in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland in the major literary languages.

Documents and interprets the books read by children throughout the world. Includes brief biographies of major authors and illustrators.

International in scope and spanning all time periods of human history.

The articles cover the significant events, inventions, and social movements in American history.

Covers diverse historical and contemporary experiences in the United States of Latinos and Latinas from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

A reference tool in such fields as art, archaeology, religious studies, anthropology, Latin American culture, and the history of the region.

Covers the entire range of religious and social changes that altered Europe in the sixteenth century, including issues of church polity and theology, developments in politics, economics, demographics, art and literature.

Provides authoritative and up-to-date information about theatre and performance from ancient Greek theatre to the latest developments around the globe. “In addition to performances in playhouses, it covers dance, opera, radio, film, television, and popular performance, including carnivals, circus, and public executions.”

This handbook is currently in development; see the Contents for specific articles.

Collection in four subject modules: Business & Management , Philosophy, Political Science and Religion. Offers authoritative approach to scholarship.