Oxford University Press

The Oxford history of Western philosophy ( Book )
1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 1,852 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An account of the lives and works of all the major thinkers through the ages, including Socrates, Plato, Kant, Russell, Sartre, and Wittgenstein

Dictionary of the social sciences ( Book )
12 editions published between 2001 and 2003 in English and held by 1,774 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Publisher description: Featuring over 1,800 concise definitions of key terms, the Dictionary of the Social Sciences is the most comprehensive, authoritative single-volume work of its kind. With coverage on the vocabularies of anthropology, sociology, political science, economics, human geography, cultural studies, and Marxism, the Dictionary is an integrated, easy-to-use, A-to-Z reference tool. Designed for students and nonspecialists, it examines classic and contemporary scholarship including basic terms, concepts, theories, schools of thought, methodologies, issues, and controversies. As a true dictionary, it also contains concise, jargon-free definitions that explain the rich, sometimes complex language of these increasingly visible fields

Atlas of world art by Oxford University Press ( )
4 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 1,484 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Over 300 maps combining cultural and political phenomena create an exciting new perspective on major art events from 40,000 B.C. to the present. Each pair of pages presents a thesis, showing how geography affected the art of an era. The visual presentation of the paths of invasion and migration, as well as the location of natural resources used in art, reveals art history in fresh ways. Succinct text and reproductions of sample works of art make this a strong addition to any collection with a focus on art or an interdisciplinary approach to history"--"Reference that rocks," American Libraries, May 2005

Encyclopedic world atlas by George Philip & Son ( )
14 editions published between 1994 and 2002 in English and held by 1,326 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A geographical reference work, providing full-color relief maps and descriptive entries for every country in the world. Includes brief information on each country's geography, history, economy, and culture

The Oxford encyclopedia of economic history ( Book )
11 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 1,287 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"While many dictionaries of economics are available for purchase, this title is unique because of its greater depth of treatment. It offers histories and backgrounds on a significant number of economic topics, not only for the United States but also for other countries and geographic regions. Entries cover such topics as economic concepts; markets and industries; economic development in various countries; biographical essays on key people in economics and business; business products, including coffee, gas, and oil; and the economic aspects of historical events and time periods, including the Great Depression."--"The Top 20 Reference Titles of the Year," American Libraries, May 2004

Oxford economic atlas of the world by Oxford University Press ( )
19 editions published between 1950 and 1973 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,104 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Oxford economic atlas of the world by Oxford University Press ( )
20 editions published between 1954 and 1968 in English and held by 989 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Essential world atlas by George Philip & Son ( )
18 editions published between 1998 and 2012 in English and held by 971 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents color maps of the world's regions and more than sixty major cities, and includes data on such topics as climate, population, and trade

A dictionary of English folklore by Jacqueline Simpson ( )
2 editions published between 2000 and 2003 in English and held by 866 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides information on English folklore, beliefs, oral performances, and calendar customs. Includes articles on oral and performance genres such as cheese rolling, morris dancing, and rushbearing, superstitions such as crossing fingers and wishbones, beliefs like fairy rings and frog showers, and calendar customs from April Fool's Day to St. Valentine's Day

Concise atlas of the world by George Philip & Son ( )
14 editions published between 1993 and 2001 in English and held by 767 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
At head of title: Oxford. Features coverage of the latest changes in national boundaries and place names worldwide, U.S. maps with topographical, political, and climate maps, world maps with statistics and survey data, and world flags