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Reference Universe
Unique database for searching article titles and/or back-of-the-book indexes for over 5,000 reference books. Helpful for identifying resources to begin or expand your research.
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Unique database for searching article titles and/or back-of-the-book indexes for over 5,000 reference books. Helpful for identifying resources to begin or expand your research.
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Gale Virtual Reference Library
Full-text subject encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference works in over 20 subject areas, including animal science, bioethics, cultural studies, alternative medicine, and death and dying. Includes the New Catholic Encyclopedia (2001).
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Full-text subject encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference works in over 20 subject areas, including animal science, bioethics, cultural studies, alternative medicine, and death and dying. Includes the New Catholic Encyclopedia (2001).
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Sage Reference Online
contains the full text of: Encyclopedia of Education Law, Encyclopedia of the Social and Cultural Foundations of Education, Encyclopedia of Race, Ethnicity and Society, Encyclopedia of Public Relations, Encyclopedia of Human Relationships, etc.
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contains the full text of: Encyclopedia of Education Law, Encyclopedia of the Social and Cultural Foundations of Education, Encyclopedia of Race, Ethnicity and Society, Encyclopedia of Public Relations, Encyclopedia of Human Relationships, etc.
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Gale Literature Resource Center
literature-related research; useful biographical & critical content covering all time periods & genres. Contains the full text from such reference books as: Contemporary Authors, Dictionary of Literary Biography, Contemporary Literary Criticism, Classical and Medieval Literature Criticism, Shakespearean Criticism, Drama Criticism, Poetry Criticism, Short Story Criticism, Children's Literature Review
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literature-related research; useful biographical & critical content covering all time periods & genres. Contains the full text from such reference books as: Contemporary Authors, Dictionary of Literary Biography, Contemporary Literary Criticism, Classical and Medieval Literature Criticism, Shakespearean Criticism, Drama Criticism, Poetry Criticism, Short Story Criticism, Children's Literature Review
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Country Watch
provides extensive factual reports and analysis for 192 countries of the world
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provides extensive factual reports and analysis for 192 countries of the world
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Other Web Resources
Encyclopedias, Directories, Handbooks
Columbia Gazetteer of the World Online
an encyclopedia of geographical places and features
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an encyclopedia of geographical places and features
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Grolier Online
Includes: Encyclopedia Americana, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, The New Book of Knowledge, as well as Roget's II: The New Thesaurus and the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language.
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Includes: Encyclopedia Americana, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, The New Book of Knowledge, as well as Roget's II: The New Thesaurus and the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language.
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Oxford Art Online (previously known as Grove Art Online)
an encyclopedia with art & architecture-related topics
an encyclopedia with art & architecture-related topics
Oxford English Dictionary (OED)
English language historical dictionary - the premier dictionary for tracing the meaning of a word over time
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English language historical dictionary - the premier dictionary for tracing the meaning of a word over time
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Statesman's Yearbook
includes reliable information on every country in the world, covering key historical events, population, city profiles, social statistics, climate, recent elections, current leaders, defence, international relations, economy, energy and natural resources, industry, international trade, religion, culture, and diplomatic representatives, as well as fact sheets and much more. Access limited to one user. Be sure to logout when finished with database.
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includes reliable information on every country in the world, covering key historical events, population, city profiles, social statistics, climate, recent elections, current leaders, defence, international relations, economy, energy and natural resources, industry, international trade, religion, culture, and diplomatic representatives, as well as fact sheets and much more. Access limited to one user. Be sure to logout when finished with database.
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