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(More Info)	Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language
This accessible one-volume encyclopedia is organized into eleven sections, representing major themes in language study, such as popular ideas about language, the structure of language, and child language acquisition. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language
Similar in format and style to the Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language (same editor), this resource is organized into six parts, with topics such as the history of English, vocabulary, grammar, and the use of the English language. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Cambridge History of American Literature
An eight-volume history of American literature covering the dates 1590-1995. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Children's Literature Dictionary
Includes entries on illustration techniques, literary forms and terms, and major awards. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Columbia Companion to American History on Film
This resource provides a useful introduction to the major themes of American history on film from the American Revolution to baseball and American politics. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Concise Encyclopedia of Sociolinguistics
Organized topically, with sections such as "Foundations of Society and Language," Language Variation," and "Language and Education." Also includes biographical profiles of influential figures. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Continuum Encyclopedia of Children's Literature
"[I]ntended as a comprehensive single-volume reference source describing the development and current trends in children's literature throughout the world" (Introduction). Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Critical Survey of Drama
Provides 538 profiles of dramatists. Each entry includes a brief biography of the playwright, a short analysis of his or her major works, and an annotated bibliography. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Cyclopedia of World Authors
Less comprehensive than the Dictionary of Literary Biography, but easier to use. It provides brief biographical sketches for a wide range of world authors. Read the full annotation

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