Introducing the Teach Yourself Instant Reference series -- the perfect companion for students, teachers, writers, and trivia buffs Readers have reliable, readable, up-to-date information on a wide range of topics right at their fingertips. The series features: -- A thorough examination of a single topic in each book-- An easy-to-use A-to-Z format-- Helpful cross-referencing for further exploration-- Charts and diagrams that provide visual explanations...