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  • 21st century sociology
    • This handbook provides a concise overview of modern sociology. The two-volume set focuses on the corpus of knowledge garnered in traditional areas of sociological inquiry, as well as document the general orientation of the newer and currently emerging areas of sociological inquiry.

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  • AccessScience @ McGraw-Hill
    • Full access to 7100+ articles, 115,000 dictionary terms, and hundreds of Research Updates in all areas of science and technology updated daily. Also includes over 2000 biographies of leading scientists, weekly updates of breakthroughs and discoveries in science and technology, a science dictionary, and links to related websites.
  • The African American almanac (10th ed.)
    • Provides a range of historical and current information on African American history, society and culture. Includes coverage of such topics as: Africa and the Black diaspora; film and television; landmarks; national organizations; population; religion; science and technology; and sports.
  • The almanac of American education, 2005
    • This edition of The Almanac of American Education serves as a guide to understanding and comparing the quality of education at the national, state, and county levels. Compiled from sources such as the U.S. Bureau of the Census and the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), The Almanac contains historical and current data, analysis, and graphics that paint a picture of the state of education in America.
  • American national biography
    • Biographical dictionary of about 17,500 notable Americanmen and women from all eras of American history who are no longer alive. Includes illustrations and hypertext links to other web resources.
  • Associations unlimited
    • Consists of three files corresponding to: Vol. 1 of Encyclopedia of associations; Encyclopedia of associations. International organizations; and: Encyclopedia of associations. Regional, state, and local organizations.
  • Business plans handbook. Volume 11
    • Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. Presents sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries which serve as examples of how to approach, structure and compose business plans.
  • Business plans handbook. Volume 12
    • Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. Presents sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries which serve as examples of how to approach, structure and compose business plans.
  • Business plans handbook. Volume 13
    • Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. Presents sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries which serve as examples of how to approach, structure and compose business plans.
  • The college blue book (35th ed.)
    • Guide to thousands of 2- and 4-year schools in the U.S. and Canada. Covers the expected listings and detailed descriptions, degree programs offered, scholarships, and occupational education programs.
  • Countries of the world and their leaders yearbook 2008
    • Covering nearly 200 countries, this yearbook is filled with reports from the U.S. Department of State. Entries typically cover the geography, history, government, and political conditions, economy and state relations with the United States for each. Includes information on passport applications, visa requirements, regulations and duties, international health and disease, and national holidays.

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  • Dictionary of women worldwide
    • Dictionary of Women Worldwide is a single source for researching women of any time period and any field of endeavor.
  • Encyclopædia Britannica online (Academic ed.)
    • Access to: over 75,000 articles from the Encyclopædia Britannica; headlines from the New York Times, the BBC, the SBS Australian News Service, and full-text articles from more than 700 magazines and periodicals provided by EBSCO and Proquest; World data; Gateway to the classics; 166,000 Web sites selected by Britannica editors; over 27,000 images and maps, plus 3,300 animations, videos, and audio files; and world atlas.
  • Encyclopedia of African-American culture and history (2nd ed.)
    • The Encyclopedia of African-American Culture and History (EAACH) is a comprehensive compendium of knowledge on the historical and cultural development of people of African descent in the Americas at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
  • Encyclopedia of bioethics (3rd ed.)
    • Covering topics on the ethics of health professions, animal research, population control and the environment, the set helps researchers to consider the impact of new scientific knowledge and its potential to harm or benefit present and future generations.
  • Encyclopedia of Chicago
    • The Encyclopedia of Chicago is a database of resources on Chicago metropolitan history. Thousands of historical resources-including articles, photos, maps, broadsides and newspapers-related to Chicago's colorful and complex history are at your fingertips.
  • Encyclopedia of children, adolescents, and the media
    • Presents research and facts on the media's interaction with children and adolescents. Covers the traditional and electronic media and their controversial impact on children and adolescents.
  • Encyclopedia of crime & justice (2nd ed.)
    • An interdisciplinary source that addresses not only law but also sociology, psychology, history and economics. Entries vary widely from abortion to rape and from family violence to wiretapping, offering a mirror of issues dominating today's headlines. This edition is a complete update and revision of the previous edition that includes new essays on topics such as stalking, hate crimes, and HIV.
  • Encyclopedia of drugs, alcohol & addictive behavior (2nd ed.)
    • Provides more than 700 articles intended for the student and layperson covering the social, medical and political issues related to drugs and alcohol, as well as types of addiction. Changes since the last edition include the decrease of crack cocaine use and resurgence of heroin use; changes in laws dealing with drug use at the state and national levels; and new discoveries leading to a better understanding of how drugs work and what makes them addictive.
  • Encyclopedia of food and drink in America
    • The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America covers the significant events, inventions, and social movements in American history that have affected the way Americans view, prepare, and consume food and drink. A collaboration of nearly 200 contributors from academia, industry, and the culinary world, the articles treat regions, people, ingredients, companies, advertising, historical eras, holidays and festivals, and political, scientific, and economic currents pertinent to American cuisine.
  • Encyclopedia of human development
    • Presents facts from the fields of psychology, individual and family studies, and education in a non-technical manner. With over 600 entries organized from A-Z, this three-volume Encyclopedia covers topics as diverse as adolescence, cognitive development, education, family, gender differences, identity, longitudinal research, and much more.
  • Encyclopedia of law enforcement
    • Examines all facets of law enforcement on the state and local, federal and national, and international stages. Includes discussions on the practice and theory of policing in an historical and contemporary framework.
  • Encyclopedia of management (5th ed.)
    • Includes essays on 350 topics in management theories and applications, written by academics and business professionals who have first hand knowledge of the particular topic or essay they are contributing, and reviewed and edited by Dr. Marilyn M. Helms. Topics include aggregate planning, benchmarking, logistics, diversification strategy, non-traditional work arrangements, performance measurement, productivity measures, and supply chain management, among many others.
  • Encyclopedia of occultism & parapsychology (5th ed.)
    • Entries examine topical essays, recent phenomena, concepts, cults, prominent individuals and personalities, organizations and publications, as well as providing entries tracing the development of occultism and parapsychology in particular countries. In certain controversial areas, the case both for and against has been indicated, with sources noted for further study.
  • Encyclopedia of philosophy (2nd ed.)
    • English-language reference source for philosophy," has been the cornerstone of the philosophy reference shelf. Lauded for its clear and accessible presentation of wide-ranging philosophical subjects, the Encyclopedia has earned its place as a first-stop resource for general readers, students and educators.
  • Encyclopedia of prisons & correctional facilities
    • The two-volume Encyclopedia of Prisons and Correctional Facilities, originally published in print format in 2004, aims to provide a critical overview of penal institutions within a historical and contemporary framework.
  • Encyclopedia of religion (2nd ed.)
    • The second edition of a resource that is considered a standard reference in the field. Presents a cross-cultural approach that emphasizes religion's role within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture. The original 2,750 entries have been retained, many heavily updated, and approximately 600 entirely new articles have been added by an international team of scholars and contributors.
  • Encyclopedia of Western colonialism since 1450
    • Provides students and researchers with a comprehensive resource on the subject of colonialism and expansion. From a global perspective, the set traces many facets of colonial growth and imperialism, and much more.
  • Environmental encyclopedia (3rd ed.)
    • Provides in-depth, worldwide coverage of environmental issues. Each article is written in a nontechnical style and provides current status, analysis, and suggested solutions whenever possible.
  • Funk & Wagnalls new world encyclopedia
    • Database indexes over 25,000 records.

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  • The Gale encyclopedia of alternative medicine (2nd ed.)
    • The encyclopedia identifies 150 types of alternative medicine being practiced today, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda and osteopathy. For the practitioner or interested patient, there are current training requirements, listings of organizations, as well as descriptions of treatments.
  • Gale encyclopedia of everyday law (2nd ed.)
    • This encyclopedia fills a much-needed gap between legal texts focusing on the theory and history behind the law and more practical guides dealing with the law and its everyday effect upon its citizens. Containing approximately 200 articles, the Encyclopedia includes: brief descriptions of each issue's historical background, covering important statutes and cases; profiles of various U.S. laws and regulations; and details of how laws and regulations vary from state to state.
  • The Gale encyclopedia of genetic disorders (2nd ed.)
    • Presents nearly four hundred articles describing genetic disorders, conditions, tests, and treatments, including high-profile diseases such as Alzheimer's, breast cancer, and heart disease.
  • The Gale encyclopedia of mental health
    • Provides detailed information on mental disorders and conditions. Also features entries for prescription, alternative and over-the-counter drugs, as well as the various therapies used to treat mental disorders.
  • The Gale encyclopedia of nursing and allied health
    • Written for students and professionals in the field. Entries cover topics in body systems and functions, conditions and common diseases, issues and theories, techniques and practices, and devices and equipment. Also discusses the roles of all major health professionals.
  • Governments of the world
    • This wide-ranging, multidisciplinary encyclopedia describes and analyzes how the governments profiled affect citizens in the daily exercise of their rights and responsibilities. Arranged alphabetically and richly illustrated, Governments of the World features biographies and historical surveys on different types of political systems, such as constitutional monarchies, presidential systems, democracies and dictatorships, and much more.
  • The Grove encyclopedia of classical art & architecture
    • The Grove Encyclopedia of Classical Art and Architecture provides resources for the visual arts of the Classical period. It features in-depth articles on this field; from biographies to thematic entries on architecture, ceramics, metalwork, mosaics, painting and sculpture. The resource also provides authoritative art historical and cultural information about art forms, artists, rulers, philosophers, architecture, renowned works of art, archaeological sites and stylistic developments.
  • History of world trade since 1450
    • History of World Trade Since 1450 starts at a year regarded as the beginning of the Age of Exploration and examines how the hunt for new resources and markets during that period resulted in the establishment of colonies in Africa, the Americas and Asia. The set looks at the Industrial Revolution, the rise of capitalism and the effects of imperialism on the global economy.

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  • Magill's medical guide. (4th rev. ed.)
    • Magill's medical guide covers diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, anatomy, biology, and issues in an A-Z format, with sidebars addressing recent developments in medicine and concise information boxes for all diseases and disorders. Every entry has been evaluated by a panel of medical consultants and then updated by experts or re-edited to ensure currency and accuracy.
  • Middle East conflict reference library
    • Designed to meet the pressing need for a lucid, comprehensive and objective overview of the people, events and documents that are key to understanding the region.
  • The New Grove dictionary of jazz (2nd ed.)
    • Grove Music Online is an integrated music resource on the web, including the full text of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (second edition), The New Grove Dictionary of Opera and The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz (second edition). Grove Music Online is regularly updated to ensure it remains the most up-to-date music reference work on the internet.
  • New Grove dictionary of music and musicians (Based on 2nd ed.)
    • Contains the full-text of the New Grove dictionary of music and musicians (2001), edited by Stanley Sadie and John Tyrrell and the New Grove dictionary of opera (1997), edited by Stanley Sadie.
  • The New Grove dictionary of opera
    • Grove Music Online is an integrated music resource on the web, including the full text of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (second edition), The New Grove Dictionary of Opera and The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz (second edition). Grove Music Online is regularly updated to ensure it remains the most up-to-date music reference work on the internet.
  • Newsmakers. 2004 cumulation (2004 ed.)
  • Newsmakers. 2005 cumulation (2005 ed.)
  • Newsmakers. 2006 cumulation (2006 ed.)
  • Newsmakers. 2007 cumulation (2007 ed.)
    • Provides timely and informative profiles of the world's most interesting people.
  • Nolo's encyclopedia of everyday law (5th ed.)
    • This book provides answers to frequently asked questions about more than 100 subjects you might encounter in your personal life?topics that range from buying a house to getting a divorce, from paying your debts to starting and running a small business.
  • Nutrition and well-being a to z
    • This two-volume reference examines the relationship between food and health on a historical, national and personal level. It analyzes how nutrition has affected quality of life, health and fitness in various countries at different times in history.

O-P

  • The Oxford companion to African American literature
    • This encyclopedia focuses in particular on the lives and careers of 400-plus writers. Also included are entries on traditional literary genres as well as genres of special import in African American letters, such as autobiography, slave narratives, Sunday school literature, and oratory; on related topics including journalism, the black periodical press, major libraries and research centers, religion, publishing enterprises; and on customs, cultural expressions, and unique aspects of the black experience.
  • The Oxford companion to archaeology
    • The Oxford Companion to Archaeology provides authoritative, entries on a range of subjects, including biographies of the great figures in the field, extensive coverage of the methods used in archaeological research, together with essays that examine human evolution and the many general facets of culture.
  • The Oxford companion to philosophy
    • The Oxford companion to philosophy includes more than 2200 entries from nearly 300 contributors, it provides an encyclopedic view of philosophy's past and present, its ideas, disputes, and key figures, living and dead. The articles range in length from several sentence definitions to meaty topical and biographical essays of several pages. Each concludes with a list of references; a scattered few are illustrated.
  • The Oxford companion to the mind
    • Contains over 900 entries, arranged dictionary fashion, ranging from brief definitions to substantial essays on major topics, this book takes the reader on a tour of the subject, spanning many disciplines within the broad compass of philosophy, psychology and the physiology of the brain.
  • The Oxford companion to twentieth-century poetry in English
    • This reference focuses on some 1500 20th-century poets from all around the world who write in English. The work offers signed entries by poet-critics, including brief biographical sketches, overviews of themes, commentaries on style, general critical evaluations, and brief primary and secondary bibliographies.
  • Oxford dictionary of national biography (Online ed.)
    • 56,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the year 2004.
  • The Oxford encyclopedia of American literature (E-reference ed.)
    • Provides access to information "encompassing the range and depth of American literary history from the 1600s to the present day. The Encyclopedia includes essays on poets, playwrights, essayists, and novelists, as well as major works and essays on literary movements, periods, and themes."--Title screen.
  • The Oxford encyclopedia of British literature (e-reference ed.)
    • The Encyclopedia provides comprehensive coverage of literature from the Abbey Theatre to Israel Zangwill, covering the entire 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). It includes substantial accounts of individual authors (e.g., Spenser, Pope, Austen) and detailed histories of particular themes, movements, genres, and institutions, whose impact upon the writing or the reading of literature was significant (e.g., The Stationers' Company, the sonnet, the "School of Night," or the Sublime).
  • The Oxford encyclopedia of economic history
    • "The general conceptual categories of the work are: Geography (entries on cities, countries, and regions); Agriculture; Production Systems, Business History, and Technology; Demography; Institutions, Governments, and Markets; Macroeconomic History and International Economics; Money, Banking and Finance; Labor; Natural Resources and the Environment; and Biographies."--home page.
  • The Oxford encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in the United States (E-reference ed.)
    • Provides access to "information about the fastest growing minority population in the United States. With an unprecedented scope and cutting-edge scholarship, the Encyclopedia draws together the diverse historical and contemporary experiences in the United States of Latinos and Latinas from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Over 900 A-to-Z articles written by academics, scholars, writers, artists, and journalists, address such broad topics as identity, art, politics, religion, education, health, and history."--Title screen.
  • The Oxford encyclopedia of Mesoamerican cultures (e-reference ed.)
    • The Oxford Encyclopedia of Mesoamerican Cultures is the first comprehensive reference source to chronicle Pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern Mesoamerica, defined as the lands stretching from Mexico to the southern tip of Central America. With more than 600 articles, it is invaluable for those interested in the rich heritage of this land. Encompassing the great civilizations of the pre-Columbian era (including the Olmec, Aztec, and Maya peoples) up through the colonial and postcolonial periods, the Encyclopedia covers art, archaeology, religious studies, anthropology, history, and historiography of the region in fully cross-referenced, signed articles by the leading scholars in the discipline.
  • Oxford English dictionary
    • A complete text of the 2nd. ed. of the Oxford English dictionary with quarterly updates, including revisions not available in any other form.
  • The Oxford Spanish dictionary (3rd ed.)
    • Currently featuring over 300,000 words and phrases and 500,000 translations from the Oxford Spanish Dictionary (Third edition), plus tools and resources
  • The Oxford-Duden German dictionary (3rd ed.)
    • Currently featuring over 320,000 words and phrases and over 520,000 translations from the Oxford-Duden German Dictionary (Third edition), plus tools and resources
  • The Oxford-Hachette French dictionary. (4th ed.)
    • Currently featuring over 360,000 words and phrases and over 550,000 translations from the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary (Fourth edition), plus tools and resources
  • Oxford-Paravia Italian dictionary ; (2nd ed.)
    • Currently featuring over 300,000 words and phrases and over 450,000 translations from the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary (Second edition), plus tools and resources
  • Plant sciences
    • Introduces the fundamentals of plant sciences, such as cells, transportation and photosynthesis, and also examines related fields, such as agribusiness, conservation and ethnobotany. Fully illustrated with margin definitions, timelines and sidebars throughout. Academic and general interest. 4 volumes.

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  • Real-life math
    • Provides an understanding of commonly studied math concepts by illustrating their use in everyday life in everyday tasks, such as buying insurance, constructing a budget, reading graphs, adjusting cooking recipes or planning for retirement. Topics are designed to support the modern mathematics curriculum and contain examples related to the global economy. 2 volumes.
  • Scholarships, fellowships, and loans (24th ed.)
    • Provides sources of scholarships, fellowships, loans, internships, work study, and other education-related financial aid at all levels of study. Includes a summary of programs sponsored by the federal government. Also includes a state-by-state listing of agencies that users can contact in their home state.

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  • The United States government internet manual 2005-2006
    • A guidebook for official U.S. government resources on the Web. This manual contains more than 2,000 site records that provide descriptions and URL's for each site. Evaluations are given for the most important and frequently sought sites.

W-Z

  • Wilson biographies illustrated
    • Provides full text coverage of articles from biographical reference books published by H.W. Wilson. Includes biographies, obituaries, and photographs.
  • World Book online reference center
    • Offers more than 25,000 encyclopedia articles plus other content
  • World of forensic science
    • The two-volume World of Forensic Science is a convenient, comprehensive guide to the scientific processes and the legal, social and ethical issues involved in the forensic sciences.
  • World of sports science
    • Consisting of 600 entries alphabetically organized across 2 volumes, entries will range in length from 250 to 2,500 words and include theoretical and practical treatment of all aspects of sports science and exercise physiology, kinesiology, and biomechanics. Particular emphasis is placed on such high-interest topics as sports medicine, specifically the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries; and much more.
  • WorldAlmanac
    • A general reference source that includes biographies, encyclopedia entries, facts, and statistics. The World Almanac database includes the contents of: the World Almanac and Book of Facts, the World Almanac of the U.S.A., the World Almanac of U.S. Politics, the World Almanac for Kids, and Funk & Wagnall's New Encyclopedia.
  • Worldmark encyclopedia of religious practices
    • In 1,800 pages across 3 volumes, Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices provides information on current religious practices around the world with an emphasis on how religions impact the daily lives of their followers.
  • Worldmark encyclopedia of the nations (12th ed.)
    • Presents easy-to-understand information on 200 countries and dependencies from around the world. Entries discuss a variety of topics in detail, from banking and securities to climate, from government data to demographic statistics. Also includes biographical essays on national leaders.

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