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ACLS Humanities E-Book (formerly History E-Book Project)
Search or browse 1500+ authoritative electronic editions of leading books in the humanities disciplines and area studies. Sponsored by the American Council of Learned Societies.

American Men and Women of Science
Biographical dictionary of 120,000 significant living scientists in the physical, biological, and related sciences. Entries include birthdate, birthplace, field of specialty, education, honorary degrees, current position, professional and career information, awards, memberships, research information, and addresses, where available.

American National Biography (ANB)
Authoritative essays about notable Americans from earliest times through 2005. Recommends key books and articles for further reading. Print edition also available.

Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology
Expert definitions and explanations of key concepts written by leading scholars in the field. Includes introductions to research and sociological theories developed outside of the United States and Europe.

Books in Print (now Global Books in Print)
Records of in-print, forthcoming, and recently out-of-print books from over 44,000 North American publishers. Updated weekly.

Britannica Online
Online version of the complete encyclopedia with more than 75,000 entries, links to related Internet sites, and Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.

Carlyle Letters Online New!
Browse or search 10,000+ collected letters of Thomas and Jane Walsh Carlyle for an unusual perspective on the 19th century. Their correspondence features some of the most influential artistic, philosophic, and literary personalities of the day.

CHEMnetBASE
Major chemical reference books from Chapman & Hall and CRC Press: Combined Chemical Dictionary (CCD), The Handbook of Chemistry & Physics, Polymers: A Property Database, Properties of Organic Compounds.

Chicago Manual of Style
Search the Chicago Manual of Style and Chicago Style Q&A. Also provides "Tools," such as sample forms, letters, and style sheets. See the Citation Guide for examples of Chicago-style citations.

Columbia Gazetteer of the World
A database of geographical names, descriptions, and characteristics of over 165,000 places in the world. Search by place-name, type of place, or keyword.

CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics
The most comprehensive source for data and constants in physics and chemistry. Searchable by names, properties, and sections.

Dictionary of Organic Compounds and Dictionary of Inorganic and Organometallic Compounds
Full content of the classic reference sets. From CHEMNetBase.

Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences
Covers all major aspects of atmospheric science and related subjects such as oceanography and hydrology. Includes recently established fields such as atmospheric chemistry and global climate change as well as the traditional topics of atmospheric dynamics, cloud physics, and weather forecasting.

Encyclopedia of Evolution
Comprehensive guide to evolutionary biology. Entries by leading experts survey essential concepts and theories, present methods, models and findings, and discuss both the history of the field and current controversies. Special essays include Stephen Jay Gould's "Macroevolution" and Jane Goodall and Elizabeth Vinson-Lonsdorf on "Culture in Chimpanzees." Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.

Encyclopedia of Geology
Covers earth history, earth materials, surface processes, regional geology, economic geology, engineering geology, petroleum geology, geochemical and mineral exploration, the history of geology, and more.

Encyclopedia of Global Change
Authoritative articles investigate all types of phenomena that change life on Earth, such as tsunamis, elephant conservation, ocean pollution, mining regulation, and permafrost melt. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.

Encyclopedia of Hydrological Sciences
Compilation of research articles on the availability of fresh water resources and the effects of population increase, pollution, and variations in distribution resulting from regional and global climate change.

Encyclopedia of Materials: Science and Technology
Covers all classes of materials and the phenomena related to them, ranging from optical and dendritic phenomena to characterization of materials and crystalline polymers.

Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences
Covers the physical processes that drive the oceans and the chemical, biological, and geological regimes, methods of studying the oceans, from ship-based systems to satellite remote sensing, and ancillary topics such as the law of the oceans, use of the oceans for food and energy, and the impact of pollution and climate change.

Encyclopedia of the Enlightenment
From the rise of Descartes' disciples in 1670 to the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy in 1815, 700 articles by leading scholars cover Western Europe, North America, Brazil, and Iberian, Russian, Jewish, and Eastern European cultures. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.

Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages
Scholars from forty countries provide 3,000 concise and detailed articles on all aspects of the Middle Ages, from the fifth to the fifteenth century. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.

ENGNetBase
Full-text handbooks and reference titles from CRC Press in all fields of engineering. Provides essential formulas, updated codes, and developments in emerging fields such as nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and photonics. Combines CivilENGINEERINGnetBASE, ElectricalENGINEERINGnetBASE, MechanicalENGINEERINGnetBASE, and TELECOMMUNICATIONSnetBASE

Fieser and Fieser's Reagents for Organic Synthesis
Alphabetical list of all reagents cited in synthetic literature with concise descriptions and illustrations of chemical reactions. Articles include reagent preparation, uses, sources of supply, critical comments, and references.

Glossary of Geology
Searchable dictionary of terms used in the geological sciences, compiled by the American Geological Institute.

Grove Music Online
Includes full text, with ongoing updates of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, 2nd ed., The New Grove Dictionary of Opera, and The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz, 2nd ed.

Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (CRC)
The most comprehensive source for data and constants in physics and chemistry. Searchable by names, properties, and sections.

HLAS Online (Handbook of Latin American Studies)
Bibliography of works selected and annotated by scholars, for the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. Alternates annually between the social sciences and the humanities. 1936- present.

International Encyclopedia of Dance
Articles by scholars from fifty countries cover dance-theatrical, ritual, dance-drama, folk, traditional, ethnic, and social dance. Cultural and national overviews are accompanied by entries on dance forms, music and costumes, performances, and biographies of dancers and choreographers. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.

International Encyclopedia of Linguistics
Articles cover historical, comparative, formal, mathematical, functional, philosophical, and sociolinguistics with special attention given to interrelations within these branches of the field and to relations of linguistics with other disciplines. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.

International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences

King James Bible
The 1611 King James or 'Authorized' Version became the standard edition of the Bible for nearly three centuries, significantly influencing later versions and English literature.

Literature Criticism Online
Find articles from these collections: Contemporary Literary Criticism (CLC), Literature Criticism from 1400 to 1800 (LC), Nineteenth-century Literature Criticism (NCLC), Poetry Criticism (PC), Short Story Criticism (SSC), Twentieth-century Literary Criticism (TCLC).

Marquis Who's Who
Profiles of the most accomplished individuals in government, business, science and technology, the arts, entertainment, and sports. Search by name, gender, occupation, geography, hobbies and interests, religion, and more. If you cannot access the database, our license may be in use; please try again in a few minutes.

MATHNetBase
Search or browse the latest editions of online reference books in pure and applied mathematics from CRC Press.

Mental Measurements Yearbook (EBSCOHost)
Comprehensive guide to 2,000+ contemporary testing instruments in psychology, education, business, and leadership. Buros Institute, University of Nebraska. (To search multiple EBSCOhost databases, click the "Select Databases" tab.)

Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of Literature
Over 10,000 entries for authors, works, literary landmarks, literary and critical terms, mythological and folkloric figures, fictional characters, literary movements and prizes.

Online and Distance Learning: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
An online dictionary of terms and core topics in online and distance education.

Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium
More than 5,000 entries by eminent historians on 1,100 years of Byzantine history, from the 4th century to the 15th. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.

Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
55,000 biographies of men and women from around the world who shaped all aspects of Britain's history from earliest times to 2003. Many articles include portraits. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.

Oxford Dictionary of the Renaissance
Entries cover all aspects of the Renaissance in 14th to 17th century Europe, including art, literature, science, culture, philosophy, religion, economics, history, and conflict of the period. Explores the influence that this intellectual and cultural revival continues to have on modern thought and society. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.

Oxford Encyclopedia of American Literature
Surveys American literature in 350 essays from leading scholars, covering the 1600s to the present. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.

Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt
Articles by leading scholars go beyond the records of archaeology to make available what we know about the social, political, religious, cultural and artistic legacy of this 5,000-year civilization. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.

Oxford Encyclopedia of British Literature
Comprehensive coverage of the history of literature in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland in the major literary languages (Anglo-Saxon, English, Welsh, Scots, Irish, and Latin). Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.

Oxford Encyclopedia of Children's Literature
Documents and interprets books read by children throughout the world. Includes brief biographies of every major author and illustrator, feature essays on all genres of children's literature, individual works, and prominent trends and themes, as well as general essays on the traditions of children's literature in many countries. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.

Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History
Articles by scholars from thirty-five countries cover the international history of economics. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.

Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America
Contributors from academia, industry, and the culinary world, provide 700 that cover significant events, inventions, and social movements in American history that have affected the way Americans view, prepare, and consume food and drink. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.

Oxford Encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in the United States
Over 900 articles by academics, scholars, writers, and artists on the identity, art, politics, religion, education, health, and history of Latinos and Latinas from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.

Oxford Encyclopedia of the Reformation
Information about the range of religious and social changes that altered the face of Europe in the sixteenth century. Covers not only church polity and theology but also developments in politics, economics, demographics, art and literature. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.

Oxford Encyclopedia of Theatre and Performance
Authoritative information about theatre and performance from ancient Greek theatre to the latest developments in London, Paris, New York, and around the globe. In addition to playhouse performances, covers dance, opera, radio, film, television, and popular performance. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.

Papers of George Washington Digital Edition New!
Text of the fifty-two volumes of the print edition published by the University of Virginia Press through 2005, in six series: Diaries, Revolutionary War, Colonial, Confederation, Presidential, and Retirement. Does not include most illustrations from the printed volumes, with these exceptions: line drawings contained within a transcribed manuscript; and facsimiles of manuscript pages from Washington’s journal of his Voyage to Barbados.

Pornography and Sexual Representation: A Reference Guide
Comprehensive work on the history, scholarship, social, cultural, and legal aspects of pornography and American society. Includes bibliographies and links to court cases cited in the Guide.

Scribner Writers Series
1,600 full-text articles on writers and literary genres drawn from 13 Scribner print sets. Each signed article was written by a noted scholar and concludes with a bibliography of primary and secondary sources for further study. Part of the Literature Resource Center (Gale).

Treatise on Geochemistry
Deals with all major parts of geochemistry, ranging from the chemistry of the solar system to environmental geochemistry.

Twayne's Authors Series
Online version of Twayne's literary criticism series with content from United States Authors, English Authors, and World Authors. The 600-volume collection introduces frequently-studied authors, the history and influence of literary movements and the development of literary genres. Part of the Literature Resource Center (Gale).

Water Encyclopedia
Search or browse articles on water quality, wastewater, ground water, surface water, oceans, industrial water, water chemistry, drinking water, ultrapure water, and water resources.

Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged
A dictionary of the current vocabulary of standard written and spoken English language, from 1755-1996, containing 450,000 vocabulary entries.

 

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