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(More Info)	Magill's Cinema Annual
Each entry includes an essay-review of a noteworthy English-speaking or foreign-language film released each year. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	MaGill's Survey of Cinema: English-Language Films
Addresses 751 films released between 1928 and 1981. Each entry includes reference information (e.g. director, cinematographer, editors, etc.) and a 3 to 4-page synopsis/analysis of the plot. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	MaGill's Survey of Cinema: Foreign-Language Films
Reviews 700 foreign-language films. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Magill's Survey of Science: Earth Science Series
Covers atmospheric sciences and meteorology, economic geology, engineering geology, geochemistry, geology, geophysics, hydrology, mountain ranges, oceanography, paleontology and earth history, planetology, remote sensing, soil science, and urban geology and geologic hazards. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Making Sense of Japanese Grammar: a Clear Guide through Common Problems
Explains basic principles that underlie a wide range of phenomena in the Japanese language and provides clarification on matters of grammar that seem idiosyncratic and Japanese-specific. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Market Share Reporter; An Annual Compilation of Reported Market Share Data on Companies, Products, and Services
Contains more than 2,000 entries for 511 NAICS (formerly SIC) codes, covering corporate, brand, product, service and commodity market shares for both the private and public sectors. This is a source for competitive analysis, but information should be verified with other, more primary sources (like annual reports). Read the full annotation

Marketing Encyclopedia: Issues and Trends Shaping the Future

(More Info)	Martindale's Calculators On-line Center
Calculators for all aspects of engineering. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Masterworks of Children's Literature
An eight volume anthology of major works of children's literature written between 1550 and 1900. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of the Geological Sciences
Provides a comprehensive and integrated approach to the geological sciences. It puts a clear focus on the Earth, with its complex processes and interactions, and considers it in connection with the effects of the atmosphere and oceans. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of World Drama
Each entry includes a brief biography of the playwright and an analysis of his or her major works. Read the full annotation

Mechanical Engineers' Handbook

(More Info)	Medieval England: An Encyclopedia
Entries cover the political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, literary and artistic history of England, with bibliography listing primary and secondary materials. Read the full annotation

Medieval France: An Encyclopedia

Medieval Germany: An Encyclopedia

Medieval Iberia: An Encyclopedia

Medieval Italy: An Encyclopedia

(More Info)	Medieval Philosophers
Critical essays on the writings of 28 prominent philosophers. Read the full annotation

Medieval Scandinavia: An Encyclopedia

(More Info)	Mental Measurements Yearbook
Contains overviews, descriptions and one or more reviews of many English language standardized tests of educational skills, personality, psychological traits, and related areas. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Merck Index : an Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals
An encyclopedia of chemicals, drugs, and biologicals including monographs, reactions, tables, and various indexes. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Michigan Business Directory
Includes 446,000 Michigan business by city, category and SIC index. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Microscopic Anatomy of Invertebrates
This fifteen volume work covers all invertebrate groups, from protozoa to the invertebrate members of the phyla Chordata, with an emphasis on functional morphology. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Middle English Dictionary
A 14-volume dictionary of Middle English from 1100 to 1475. Entries include meanings, grammatical forms, etymology, quotations, etc. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	MIT Encyclopedia of Communication Disorders
The standard reference in this field for both research and clinical use. It offers almost 200 detailed entries, covering the entire range of communication and speech disorders in children and adults, from basic science to clinical diagnosis. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Mosby’s Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Dictionary
Over 1,500 pages of specific medical information in a full-color nursing dictionary. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Mosby’s Nursing Drug Reference
This book contains current, complete drug information, with a focus on safe medication administration. This resource features the latest drug information organized alphabetically. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Motion Picture Guide
The only comprehensive encyclopedia of English-speaking and noteworthy foreign-language films. Each entry includes basic credits and a synopsis/critique of the film. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Multicultural and Diversity Education
A reference handbook in the "Contemporary Education Issues" series. Provides an overview of approaches to education for a pluralistic society, an introduction to the historical origins of diversity education, and explanations of curricular options along with case studies. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Museum of Broadcast Communications Encyclopedia of Radio
Spans the history of radio, tracing radio's role in the development of journalism, advertising, entertainment, propaganda, popular music, and much more. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Music and Dance of the World's Religions: a Comprehensive, Annotated Bibliography..
Contains some 3,800 references, most briefly annotated, to English-language print resources published mainly since the 1970s, including books and book sections, journal articles, dissertations, and entries in dictionaries and encyclopedias. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Music and the Arts in Christian Worship
A 2-volume work which is part of a larger series entitled "The Complete Library of Christian Worship," edited by Robert Webber. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Music Reference and Research Materials
An annotated bibliography of highly selective music sources for all libraries. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Music Since 1900
A chronology of musical events from January 1, 1900, to the end of the century, including significant musical documents highlighting interesting themes, a dictionary of terms, and much more. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	MusicHound World: The Essential Album Guide
Covers more than 1000 artists and reviews 20,000+ CDs from over 85 countries. Read the full annotation

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