Encyclopedia of Positive Psychology
Shane J. Lopez

ISBN 13:
978-1-4051-6125-1

List Price: $385.00
22 volume set
Cloth
1152 pp

With 288 specially commissioned entries written by 150 leading international researchers, educators, and practitioners in positive psychology, this ground-breaking encyclopedia presents the most current, extensive, and accessible treatment of the subject available to students, teachers, practitioners, businesspeople, and policy makers. Experts will consider this a quick reference to the topics that are part and parcel of their daily work and non-experts will appreciate the topical primer designed to clarify basic constructs and processes associated with positive psychology.
• Cloth • 1152 pp • January 2009 • $385.00

Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization, 4 volumes
George Kurian

ISBN 13:
9781405157629

List Price: $825.00
4 vol set.
Cloth
2944 pp
January 2008

The Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization is a uniquely comprehensive reference work on the history and impact of Christianity.

Over 1,450 entries, written by over 350 scholars from more than 24 countries, provide an in-depth look at Christianity both through its history and the way it has shaped societies around the world.

Major themes explored include: key theological ideas; history; worship; literature; music; art; architecture; education; politics; law. Breathtaking in scope, The Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization is an essential reference for students, researchers, academics, and practitioners.

The International Encyclopedia of Communication, 12 Volume Set
Wolfgang Donsbach

ISBN 13:
9781405137995

List Price: $2,964.99
12 Volumes
Cloth
6128 pp
April 2008

This ground-breaking 12-volume reference work is jointly published with the International Communication Association (ICA), the leading academic association of the discipline. Written by an international team of scholars, it brings together 1,339 newly-commissioned A-Z entries, divided into 29 editorial areas. Publishing in print and online, it will be an essential reference for students, researchers, librarians and, academics in the field.

Additional features include a comprehensive index; a list of further reading sources; 350 black-and-white and 150 full color photographs; and more.

A Companion to Contemporary Political Philosophy:
2 Volume Set, 2nd Edition
Robert E. Goodin, Philip Pettit, Thomas W. Pogge

ISBN 13:
9781405136532

List Price: $384.99
2 Volumes
Cloth
952 pp
November 2007

Political philosophy has become an increasingly active area of research over the past four decades.

In response to the growing interest in the field, this new edition of A Companion to Contemporary Political Philosophy has been extended significantly to include 55 chapters across two volumes written by some of today's most distinguished scholars

Comprehensive Handbook of Social Work and Social Welfare, 4 Volume Set
Karen M. Sowers, Catherine N. Dulmus Wolfgang Donsbach

ISBN 13:
9780471752226

List Price: $769.99
12 Volumes
Cloth
2000 pp
Februaru 2008

The Comprehensive Handbook of Social Work and Social Welfare presents a comprehensive and up-to-date review of this constantly evolving field, featuring contributions from renowned national and international experts.

Organized by major foundational areas within the social work curriculum, each volume includes cutting-edge information related to all aspects of the profession to guide practice and policy decision-making across the field.

Social work researchers, educators, practitioners, and students will gain important insight as well as practical resources related to this dynamic profession.