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Mifflin, 2003). In one 433-page volume, Trefil appears to be the first author to attempt to bring together brief essays on the significant laws of nature and brilliant scientific discoveries over the ages, though there is no great depth to entries. As a first of its kind, some critics found problems with a few entries, yet it was considered to be a thorough and compact resource for scientific principles. The first chapter gives an excellent introduction to the history of science and why there was a need for such a publication. For the nonscientist, it is a quick overview and access point to broadening one' s interest and knowledge of the universe.Encyclopedia of Scientific Principles, Laws, and Theories appears to be an improvement and expansion over Trefil' s work. Krebs' s publication is a scientifically literate reference work destined to become a standard library reference resource. It is highly recommended for high school, public, and academic libraries of all sizes. The book is also available as an online electronic reference work.