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Art & Music History
Books & Authors Humanities
Business & Investments Journals & Magazines
Careers Kids' Research
Computers Learning Languages
Consumer Research Literature
Continuing Education Mechanics
Culture Religion
Dictionaries & Encyclopedias Science & Technology
Do It Yourself Social Studies
E-Books for Research Tax Forms and Information
Elections & Politics Test Preparation
Genealogy Tourism
General Research Writing Skills
Government & Military E-Books


 

Animals

e-books

Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia
A completely revised and updated version of the original work published in Germany in 1960, this edition incorporates recent developments in the animal world as noted by prominent advisors and contributors from the scientific community.

 

Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource
Offers broad, comprehensive coverage of the animal kingdom. Animals are grouped by major classifications: sponges, corals, jellyfishes, segmented worms, crustaceans and mollusks, insects, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

 

Beacham's Guide to the Endangered Species of North America
Presents extensive data on the habitats and ecosystems of more than 1,200 species identified as endangered or threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service.


 

Endangered Species
Completely updated to reflect the changes in endangered and threatened status. Each entry gives a species description, location, reason for endangerment, and measures being taken to prevent it from extinction.

 

Eye Wonder: Birds
Explores the lives and habitats of various kinds of birds from birds of prey to parrots.



 

Handbook of Urban Insects & Arachnids
Presents a brief description, biology, and detailed information on the development, habits, and distribution of urban and public health pests.

 

 

 

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Art & Music

 

American Song
A history database that allows people to hear and feel the music from America's past, including songs by and about American Indians, miners, immigrants, slaves, children, pioneers, and cowboys. Included in the database are the songs of Civil Rights, political campaigns, Prohibition, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and anti-war protests.

 

Classical Music Library
The world's largest multi-label database of classical music for listening and learning. The growing collection of over 60,000 tracks spans from medieval chant to the music of the present, and includes vocal and choral music, chamber, orchestral, solo instrumental, and opera.

 

Contemporary World Music
Delivers the sounds of all regions from every continent. Contains reggae, worldbeat, neo-traditional, world fusion, Balkanic jazz, African film, Bollywood, Arab swing and jazz, and traditional music such as Indian classical, fado, flamenco, klezmer, zydeco, gospel, and gagaku.

 

Jazz Music Library
The largest and most comprehensive collection of streaming jazz available online, with thousands of jazz artists, ensembles, albums, and genres.

 

Music Online Listening Plus
Cross-searches all of your library's Alexander Street Press music databases, including American Song, Classical Music, Contemporary World Music, and Jazz. Individual products can be accessed via the go to menu at the footer of the page.



e-books

Arts and Humanities Through the Eras
Profiles milestones and movements in the arts, literature, music and religion from specific periods, helping students and researchers to understand the various disciplines of the humanities in relation to each other, as well as to history and culture.

 

Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Popular Musicians Since 1990
An A-Z biographical reference that focuses on individual artists and groups in all popular styles active from 1990 to the present, including those in rock, rhythm and blues, rap, country, electronica, jazz, vocal and classical. Includes select discographies, bibliographies, and a glossary of musical terms.

 

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Books & Authors

 

Literature Resource Center
The world's most current, comprehensive and reliable online literature database. Uniquely relevant to today's curriculum, the resource's rich critical, biographical and contextual materials support interdisciplinary approaches, information literacy, and the development of critical thinking skills.

 

LitFinder
Find poems, short stories and essays by keyword, subject or poet name.

 

NoveList K-8 Plus
Find new authors, series, other titles of a favorite author, match plots or characters. Create your own list of titles you want to read or have read. Check the library's catalog to see if we own a particular title and its availability. Focuses on materials for students.

 

NoveList Plus
Search among hundreds of thousands of popular fiction and readable nonfiction titles, and also retrieve author read-alikes, book lists, and book discussion guides.

 

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Business & Investments

 

Financial Ratings Series
TheStreet Ratings & Weiss Ratings provides independent financial evaluations in industries where investors and consumers may be at risk. TheStreet Ratings & Weiss Ratings uses proprietary quantitative computer models to evaluate the financial strength of more than 13,000 Banks and Insurers, 16,000 mutual funds and more than 6,000 stocks.

 

Reference USA
The premier source of business and residential information for reference and research.



e-books

Everyday Finance: Economics, Personal Money Management, and Entrepreneurship
Provides a mix of basic and practical information on economics, personal money management, and starting a business.

 

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Careers

 

Learning Express
Practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information you need to achieve the results you want at school, at work, or in life. Looking to land a job? You'll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that's right for you.

 

Reference USA
The premier source of business and residential information for reference and research.

 

Vocational and Career Collection
Designed for vocational and technical libraries servicing high schools, community colleges, trade institutions and the general public. Provides full text coverage for nearly 340 trade and industry-related periodicals.



e-books

A-Z of Careers & Jobs, 15th ed.
Looks at numerous career opportunities, and describes the skills employers are looking for and the type of qualifications and training needed in order to succeed in a chosen career path.

 

Business Plans Handbook, Vol. 16
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.

 

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Computers

 

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Consumer Research

 

Consumer Reports with Cars Best Deals Plus
The online version of Consumer Reports provides expert and independent reviews of items for buyers.
 

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Continuing Education

 

Learning Express
Practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information you need to achieve the results you want at school, at work, or in life. Looking to land a job? You'll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that's right for you.

 

Universal Class
Universal Class strives to provide affordable and high quality continuing education opportunities in areas such as accounting, business, computers, cooking, crafts, history, homechooling, math, office skills, parenting, science, writing, and much more. Courses are not for college credit, but for personal enrichment.

 

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Culture

 

CultureGrams
Meet people from around the world in the interview gallery. Read interviews with people ranging in age from 5 to 65 from over 50 countries.

 

Issues & Controversies
Explores more than 800 hot topics in business, politics, government, education, and popular culture.

 

North American Indian Thought & Culture
The collection is comprised of material that covers the entire history of North America; from 17th century accounts of the first encounters involving Indians and European colonists to the stories of aboriginals living in a 21st century world. Every stage of life is represented-birth, adolescence, adulthood, and death. The collection presents the entire spectrum of native peoples' experiences from their own point of view.

 

World Geography & Culture Online
World Geography and Culture Online enhances the study of countries, places, peoples, and geography concepts and skills. This comprehensive reference site makes it easy to study all aspects of a country, with facts at a glance and in-depth coverage through country entries, maps, flags, images, statistics, news articles, a gazetteer, and more.



e-books

Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Popular Musicians Since 1990
An A-Z biographical reference that focuses on individual artists and groups in all popular styles active from 1990 to the present, including those in rock, rhythm and blues, rap, country, electronica, jazz, vocal and classical. Includes select discographies, bibliographies, and a glossary of musical terms.

 

Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim World
Looks at Islam's role in the modern world, doing so in the context of the religion's history and development over the last 13 centuries. Contains thematic articles, biographies of key figures, definitions, illustrations, and maps.

 

Encyclopedia of Latin American History and Culture, 2nd ed.
Provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary view of Latin American history and culture from prehistoric times to the present. Covers cultural issues and includes numerous biographical profiles of important figures in politics, letters and the arts.

 

Fashion, Costume & Culture
Clothing, Headwear, Body Decorations, and Footwear through the Ages. A broad overview of costume traditions of diverse cultures from prehistoric times to the present day. Examines more than 430 items of human decoration and adornment, exploring how and why items were created, the people who made them, and their uses, to determine how clothing reflects different cultural, religious, and societal beliefs.

 

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.

 

American Eras
Includes essays on events, publications, lifestyles and individuals important to particular eras in U.S. history.

 

Books on Early American History and Culture, 1981-1985: An Annotated Bibliography
Surveys numerous monographs, essay collections, exhibition catalogues, and reference works on North America and the Caribbean prior to 1815, published between 1981 and 1985.

 

Greenhaven Encyclopedia of Greek and Roman Mythology
Provides numerous entries covering Greek and Roman mythology. Entries include heroes, gods, and stories of classical mythology.

 

Greenhaven Encyclopedia of Witchcraft
Explores all aspects of witchcraft: magical tools, rituals, concepts, and traditions as well as witchcraft-related deities and historical events. Offers information about important figures in the field of witchcraft, from witch-trial judges and other persecutors to people at the forefront of the modern witchcraft movement.

 

Dealing with an International Clientele: Communications, Diplomacy and Etiquette
Designed for information professionals, this book describes how to provide an effective library service to patrons from different countries and ethnic backgrounds, and covers communications with patrons whose first language is not English, as well as the differences in cultural etiquette.

 

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Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

e-books

Dictionary of American History
This authoritative work serves students, scholars, and general readers interested in a wide range of topics in American history, from the well studied and familiar to the obscure.

 

Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim World
Looks at Islam's role in the modern world, doing so in the context of the religion's history and development over the last 13 centuries. Contains thematic articles, biographies of key figures, definitions, illustrations, and maps.

 

Encyclopedia of Latin American History and Culture, 2nd ed.
Provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary view of Latin American history and culture from prehistoric times to the present. Covers cultural issues and includes numerous biographical profiles of important figures in politics, letters and the arts.

 

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 Prisons and 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
Presents a cross-cultural approach that emphasizes religion's role within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture.

 

Encyclopedia of Science, Technology, and Ethics
Considers both the professional ethics of science and technology, and the ethical and political issues raised by science and technology in an increasingly complex and global society.

 

Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research
Presents the basic concepts in stem cell biology and addresses the politics, ethics, and challenges currently facing the field. Explores major topics related to the emerging science of stem cell research and therapy.

 

Encyclopedia of the American Constitution
Contains new and updated original articles covering recent concepts (i.e., adoption, race, the Constitution, birthright citizenship) and court cases since 1992 offering comprehensive coverage of all aspects of constitutional law, as well as biographies of people who have had an impact on our government's legal framework.

 

Encyclopedia of World Biography
A multicultural biographical source that covers notable individuals from every part of the world and from all time periods who have made significant contributions to human culture.

 

Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, 3rd ed.
Covers the therapies, conditions/diseases, herbs/plants, and people associated with alternative medicine. Identifies numerous types of alternative medicine being practiced today, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine.

 

Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
Includes information on more than 1,600 medical disorders and concepts. Each article includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other related topics.

 

Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health, 2nd ed.
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.

 

Gale Encyclopedia of the Unusual and Unexplained
Responding to the surging interest among students for information on topics relating to magic, witchcraft, the supernatural and other mysterious phenomena, Gale presents this in-depth, comprehensive 3-vol. set. Information is arranged in an objective manner, presenting varying viewpoints when appropriate, and is written at a level that younger students and researchers can understand.

 

Greenhaven Encyclopedia of Greek and Roman Mythology
Provides numerous entries covering Greek and Roman mythology. Entries include heroes, gods, and stories of classical mythology.

 

Greenhaven Encyclopedia of Witchcraft
Explores all aspects of witchcraft, including magical tools, rituals, concepts, and traditions, as well as witchcraft-related deities and historical events. Offers information about important figures in the field of witchcraft, from witch-trial judges and other persecutors to people at the forefront of the modern witchcraft movement.

 

Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia
A completely revised and updated version of the original work published in Germany in 1960, this edition incorporates recent developments in the animal world as noted by prominent advisors and contributors from the scientific community.

 

Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource
Offers broad, comprehensive coverage of the animal kingdom. Animals are grouped by major classifications: sponges, corals, jellyfishes, segmented worms, crustaceans and mollusks, insects, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

 

New Dictionary of the History of Ideas
Survey of the history of Western thought and culture. Each entry explores the origin, cultural interpretations, and historical themes of such subjects as beauty, love, feminism, diversity, and social capital.

 

UXL Encyclopedia of U.S. History
Introduces the history of the United States from pre-Colonial America to the present day. Explores the timeline of America: its founders, key historical figures, wars, events, political environment, economy, and culture.

 

UXL Encyclopedia of Weather and Natural Disasters
Introduces students to the topic of weather and natural disasters, covering such topics as weather basics, weather phenomena, forecasting, and climate. Provides information on the scientific aspects of various types of disasters.

 

West's Encyclopedia of American Law, 2nd ed.
Provides current information on more than 5,000 legal topics. Includes completely revised articles covering important issues, biographies, and definitions of legal terms.

 

Words of Intelligence: A Dictionary
Presents the operational and evolving vocabulary of the Intelligence Community and post 9/11 world of homeland security. Consolidates and elucidates the context, practice and machinations of terms related to intelligence operations & strategies, security classification of information, obscure names of boards & organizations, and homeland security that remain scattered throughout various sources, both in print and on the Web.

 

World Education Encyclopedia
Country-by-country survey of educational systems provides detailed essays on the histories, legal foundations, and primary and secondary educational systems of 233 countries.

 

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.

 

Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States, 7th ed.
Details current geographical, social, and political data, historical narrative, and statistical information on the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Caribbean and Pacific dependencies of the U.S.

 

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Do It Yourself

 

Chilton Auto Library
ChiltonLibrary provides exclusive photographs, diagnostics designed by instructors, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks in one easy-to-use web site. Since this library subscribes to ChiltonLibrary, you are now equipped with decades of data to maintain your vehicle.

 

EBSCOHost

 

LawDepot
LawDepot is the leading publisher of do-it-yourself legal documents and templates. Create legally binding documents just by answering a few simple questions, customize them to your needs, and best of all, save time and money.

 

Small Engine Repair
Containing 410 full-text reference books with original photos and illustrations that guide the user through every job, this comprehensive resource provides repair information for a variety of small engine types.

 

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E-Books for Research

 

Gale Virtual Reference Library
Database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.

 

TumbleBooks
TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of TumbleBooks - animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books in order to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you.

 

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Elections & Politics

 

Issues & Controversies
Explores more than 800 hot topics in business, politics, government, education, and popular culture.



e-books

West's Encyclopedia of American Law, 2nd ed.
Provides current information on more than 5,000 legal topics. Includes completely revised articles covering important issues, biographies, and definitions of legal terms.

 

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Genealogy

 

America's Genealogy Bank
Climb beyond the names and dates on your family tree to the recorded details of their daily lives. Find the facts in four centuries of newspapers, books and documents.

 

America's Newspapers & Magazines
The electronic editions of record for valuable local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers--all in one easy-to-search database. Each paper provides unique coverage of local and regional news, including companies, politics, sports, industries, cultural activities, and people in the community. Local papers include the Saline Courier and Hot Springs Village Voice.

 

America's Obituaries
Search for obituaries published across the nation by region, name, date, or obituary text.

 

Ancestry Library
Find census, birth, marriage, death records and more. Available only inside the library.

 

Fold3 (formerly Footnotes)
Combines original historical documents and personal histories to create a unique historical and genealogical resource. These digital images of records, preserved in the National Archives and other regional archives, represent a growing collection of historic documents-most never before available on the Internet. The collection features millions of records available from a content partnership with The National Archives.

 

HeritageQuest
Search the 1790-1930 census records, family and local histories, PERSI, and the U.S. Serial Set, or look for selected records from the Revolutionary War and the Freedman's Bank.

 

Sanborn Maps of Arkansas
Sanborn maps include the outline of each building, the size, shape and construction materials, heights, and function of structures, location of windows and doors, as well as street names, street and sidewalk widths, property boundaries, building use, and house and block numbers.

 

World Vital Records
Featured collections include census and immigration records, ship manifests, newspapers, and photographs of gravestones.

 

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General Research

 

AccessScience
Authoritative and comprehensive, AccessScience provides students with an up-to-date, easy-to-use gateway to scientific knowledge, from basic introductory material to extended article entries and live journal citations in key scientific areas including biology, Earth and environmental sciences, chemistry, physics, and beyond.

 

Biography in Context
Biography in Context delivers outstanding research support with nearly a million biographical entries spanning history and geography. The resource covers over 600,000 biographies covering more than 525,000 individuals, with 50,000 new or updated bios added annually.

 

EbscoHost
Access to 22 databases providing full-text journal and newspaper articles, including ERIC, Health Source, Academic Search Elite, MasterFILE Premier, and Consumer Reports.

 

EbscoHost Español

 

Gale Virtual Reference Library
Database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.

 

General Reference Center
Use General Reference Center to find articles from magazines, reference books, and newspapers, many with full-text and images. Find information on current events, popular culture, the arts and sciences, sports, and hobbies.

 

Issues & Controversies
Explores more than 800 hot topics in business, politics, government, education, and popular culture.

 

The World Almanac Online

 

The World News Digest
This archival record of domestic and international news is updated weekly and covers all major political, social, and economic events since November 1940.



e-books

Acronyms, Initialisms & Abbreviations Dictionary, 42nd ed.
Provides definitions of a wide variety of acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations and similar contractions, translating them into their full names or meanings.

 

College Blue Book, 37th 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.

 

Copyright for Schools: A Practical Guide
A handbook on how copyright and fair use laws impact schools. Describes, with specific examples, what educators can and can not do with copyrighted materials.

 

Whitaker's Almanack 2010
Contains a comprehensive overview of every aspect of the United Kingdom infrastructure and an introduction to world politics, with expanded media covering the latest developments across TV, radio and the Internet.

 

Words of Intelligence: A Dictionary
Presents the operational and evolving vocabulary of the Intelligence Community and post 9/11 world of homeland security. Consolidates and elucidates the context, practice and machinations of terms related to intelligence operations & strategies, security classification of information, obscure names of boards & organizations, and homeland security that remain scattered throughout various sources, both in print and on the Web.

 

World Education Encyclopedia
Country-by-country survey of educational systems provides detailed essays on the histories, legal foundations, and primary and secondary educational systems of 233 countries.

 

World Holidays: A Rosen Guide for Children
A guide to celebrations and holidays around the world, including religious, civic, and cultural practices.

 

 

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Government & Military

 

Biography in Context
Biography in Context delivers outstanding research support with nearly a million biographical entries spanning history and geography. The resource covers over 600,000 biographies covering more than 525,000 individuals, with 50,000 new or updated bios added annually.



e-books

Crime and Punishment in America Reference Library
Covers the evolution of the American criminal justice system throughout history.

 

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 Prisons and 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.

 

Checks and Balances: The Three Branches of the American Government
Presents easy to understand information about the inner workings of the federal government, including historical overviews, Constitutional duties and obligations, and the future of each branch.

 

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.

 

Presidents: A Reference History
In-depth profiles of each American president and his administration. Includes black-and-white portraits of the presidents and extensive bibliographies.

 

Whitaker's Almanack 2010
Contains a comprehensive overview of every aspect of the United Kingdom infrastructure and an introduction to world politics, with expanded media covering the latest developments across TV, radio and the Internet.

 

Words of Intelligence: A Dictionary
Presents the operational and evolving vocabulary of the Intelligence Community and post 9/11 world of homeland security. Consolidates and elucidates the context, practice and machinations of terms related to intelligence operations & strategies, security classification of information, obscure names of boards & organizations, and homeland security that remain scattered throughout various sources, both in print and on the Web.

 

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.

 

Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States, 7th ed.
Details current geographical, social, and political data, historical narrative, and statistical information on the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Caribbean and Pacific dependencies of the U.S.

 

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Health & Wellness

 

Blogadillo
The blog of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, South Central Region.

 

Clinical Trials
ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry and results database of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world. ClinicalTrials.gov gives you information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details. This information should be used in conjunction with advice from health care professionals.

 

GenBank
The world's most complete collection of public DNA and protein sequences.

 

Genetics Home Reference
Genetics Home Reference provides consumer-friendly information about the effects of genetic variations on human health.

 

Health and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health Module
Provides instant access to carefully compiled and trusted medical reference materials. Includes nearly 400 health/medical journals, hundreds of pamphlets, over 700 health-related videos from partner Healthology, Inc., and articles from 2,200 general interest publications in addition to a broad collection of Gale reference titles.

 

Health Reference Center Academic
Multi-source database provides access to the full text of nursing and allied health journals, plus the wide variety of personal health information sources in InfoTrac's award-winning Health Reference Center.

 

LocatorPlus
The National Library of Medicine's online catalog, providing information about the Library's holding of books, journal titles, and audiovisuals.

 

National Library of Medicine Gateway
The Gateway provides a single access point for many of the National Library of Medicine's information resources.

 

National Network of Libraries of Medicine, South Central Region

 

National Network of Libraries of Medicine, South Central Regional Discussion List

 

NIH Senior Health
Based on the latest research on aging and computer use, this unique resource is packed with helpful infomation for older adults. It features a "talking" function that allows users the option of listening to or reading the text.

 

Nursing and Allied Health Collection
All aspects of the nursing profession, from direct patient care to health care administration, are covered in this collection. Beneficial to professionals already working in the field as well as students pursuing a nursing-focused curriculum.

 

ToxNet
An extensive collection of bibliographic and full-text information, covering the effects of drugs and other chemicals on humans.



e-books

Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research
Presents the basic concepts in stem cell biology and addresses the politics, ethics, and challenges currently facing the field. Explores major topics related to the emerging science of stem cell research and therapy.

 

Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, 3rd ed.
Covers the therapies, conditions/diseases, herbs/plants, and people associated with alternative medicine. Identifies numerous types of alternative medicine being practiced today, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine.

 

Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
Includes information on more than 1,600 medical disorders and concepts. Each article includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other related topics.

 

Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health, 2nd ed.
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.

 

Cambridge Historical Dictionary of Disease
A history and description of the world's major diseases of yesterday and today, with chapters organized alphabetically.

 

Diseases and Disorders
Provides details on numerous infectious diseases, mental disorders, and noninfectious diseases and disorders. Examines risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. Also explores broad health care issues.

 

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History

 

American Song
A history database that allows people to hear and feel the music from America's past, including songs by and about American Indians, miners, immigrants, slaves, children, pioneers, and cowboys. Included in the database are the songs of Civil Rights, political campaigns, Prohibition, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and anti-war protests.

 

Biography in Context
Biography in Context delivers outstanding research support with nearly a million biographical entries spanning history and geography. The resource covers over 600,000 biographies covering more than 525,000 individuals, with 50,000 new or updated bios added annually.

 

CultureGrams
Meet people from around the world in the interview gallery. Read interviews with people ranging in age from 5 to 65 from over 50 countries.

 

Issues & Controversies
Explores more than 800 hot topics in business, politics, government, education, and popular culture.

 

North American Indian Thought & Culture
The collection is comprised of material that covers the entire history of North America; from 17th century accounts of the first encounters involving Indians and European colonists to the stories of aboriginals living in a 21st century world. Every stage of life is represented-birth, adolescence, adulthood, and death. The collection presents the entire spectrum of native peoples' experiences from their own point of view.

 

World Geography & Culture Online
World Geography and Culture Online enhances the study of countries, places, peoples, and geography concepts and skills. This comprehensive reference site makes it easy to study all aspects of a country, with facts at a glance and in-depth coverage through country entries, maps, flags, images, statistics, news articles, a gazetteer, and more.

 

The World Almanac Online



e-books

African-American Years: Chronologies of American History and Experience
Discusses the history of African Americans from pre-colonial times to the present. Includes memoirs, letters, family histories, newspapers, oral histories, and city directories, providing historical evidence to help understand and interpret past events.
American Civil War Reference Library
Offers comprehensive and wide ranging research options on this compelling era of American history. Compiled for students in grades 6-12.

 

American History Through Literature: 1820-1870
Presents literature not as a simple inventory of authors or titles but rather as a historical and cultural field viewed from a wide array of contemporary perspectives. Covers 1820-1870.

 

American History Through Literature: 1870-1920
Presents literature not as a simple inventory of authors or titles but rather as a historical and cultural field viewed from a wide array of contemporary perspectives. Covers 1870-1920.

 

Checks and Balances: The Three Branches of the American Government
Presents easy to understand information about the inner workings of the federal government, including historical overviews, Constitutional duties and obligations, and the future of each branch.

 

Cities of the World, 6th ed.
A compilation of current information on cultural, geographic, and political conditions in 193 countries and their cities covering six continents, based on the Department of State's Post Reports.

 

Crime and Punishment in America Reference Library
Covers the evolution of the American criminal justice system throughout history.

 

Dictionary of American History
This authoritative work serves students, scholars, and general readers interested in a wide range of topics in American history, from the well studied and familiar to the obscure.

 

Encyclopedia of Latin American History and Culture, 2nd ed.
Provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary view of Latin American history and culture from prehistoric times to the present. Covers cultural issues and includes numerous biographical profiles of important figures in politics, letters and the arts.

 

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 the American Constitution
Contains new and updated original articles covering recent concepts (i.e., adoption, race, the Constitution, birthright citizenship) and court cases since 1992 offering comprehensive coverage of all aspects of constitutional law, as well as biographies of people who have had an impact on our government's legal framework.

 

Fashion, Costume & Culture
Clothing, Headwear, Body Decorations, and Footwear through the Ages. A broad overview of costume traditions of diverse cultures from prehistoric times to the present day. Examines more than 430 items of human decoration and adornment, exploring how and why items were created, the people who made them, and their uses, to determine how clothing reflects different cultural, religious, and societal beliefs.

 

Great Depression and the New Deal Reference Library
Covers the failure of the U.S. economy and its gradual recovery, with special attention to the New Deal, as well as the global situation, including the rise of Hitler. For middle school and general audiences.

 

New Dictionary of the History of Ideas
Survey of the history of Western thought and culture. Each entry explores the origin, cultural interpretations, and historical themes of such subjects as beauty, love, feminism, diversity, and social capital.

 

Presidents: A Reference History
In-depth profiles of each American president and his administration. Includes black-and-white portraits of the presidents and extensive bibliographies.

 

Reconstruction Era Reference Library
Targeted information on post-Civil War America, from the end of the war in 1865 to the Compromise of 1877.

 

UXL American Decades
Series covers 20th-century events and social history beginning in 1900 and ending in 1999, written expressly for middle school students. Each decade is covered in one volume.

 

UXL Encyclopedia of U.S. History
Introduces the history of the United States from pre-Colonial America to the present day.

 

American Eras
Includes essays on events, publications, lifestyles and individuals important to particular eras in U.S. history.

 

Books on Early American History and Culture, 1981-1985: An Annotated Bibliography
Surveys numerous monographs, essay collections, exhibition catalogues, and reference works on North America and the Caribbean prior to 1815, published between 1981 and 1985.

 

World Eras, Volume 1: European Renaissance and Reformation, 1350-1600
Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of the European Renaissance and Reformation.

 

World Eras, Volume 2: Rise and Spread of Islam, 622-1500
Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of the rise and spread of Islam.

 

World Eras, Volume 3: Roman Republic and Empire, 264 B.C.E.- 476 C.E.
Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of the Roman Republic and Empire.

 

World Eras, Volume 4: Medieval Europe, 814-1350
Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of medieval Europe.

 

World Eras, Volume 5: Ancient Egypt, 2615 - 332 B.C.E.
Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of ancient Egypt.

 

World Eras, Volume 6: Classical Greek Civilization, 800-323 B.C.E
Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of classical Greek civilization.

 

World Eras, Volume 7: Imperial China, 617-1644
Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of imperial China.

 

World Eras, Volume 8: Ancient Mesopotamia, 3300-331 B.C.E.
Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of ancient Mesopotamia.

 

World Eras, Volume 9: Industrial Revolution in Europe, 1750-1914
Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of the Industrial Revolution in Europe.

 

World Eras, Volume 10: West African Kingdoms, 500-1590
Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of West African kingdoms.

 

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.

 

Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States, 7th ed.
Details current geographical, social, and political data, historical narrative, and statistical information on the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Caribbean and Pacific dependencies of the U.S.

 

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Humanities

 

Biography in Context
Biography in Context delivers outstanding research support with nearly a million biographical entries spanning history and geography. The resource covers over 600,000 biographies covering more than 525,000 individuals, with 50,000 new or updated bios added annually.

 

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Journals & Magazines

 

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Kids' Research

 

Discovering Collection
Discovering Collection offers easy access to award-winning content based on national curriculum standards. Covering the core curriculum areas, including history, literature, science, social studies, and more, Discovery Collection provides a premium selection of reference, primary sources, creative works, and multimedia, including hours of video and audio clips. New to the database are popular topic picklists and an integrated national and state curriculum standards search with content correlated to the standards.

 

Biography in Context
Biography in Context delivers outstanding research support with nearly a million biographical entries spanning history and geography. The resource covers over 600,000 biographies covering more than 525,000 individuals, with 50,000 new or updated bios added annually.

 

EBSCOHost

 

Kids Search
Find information on animals, geography, current events, math, science, and social studies, designed especially for youth in grades K-8.

 

Searchasaurus
Find information on animals, health, history, people, and sports, designed especially for youth in grades K-8

 

Science Online
Presents a broad range of scientific disciplines, including biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science, physics, space, and weather, through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments.

 

Student Research Center
Combine the speed of the internet with the accuracy of reference material from the library! Use Student Research Center for all your research needs.

 

TumbleBooks
TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of TumbleBooks - animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books in order to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you.

 

The World Almanac for Kids Online



e-books

American Civil War Reference Library
Offers comprehensive and wide ranging research options on this compelling era of American history. Compiled for students in grades 6-12.

 

Copyright for Schools: A Practical Guide
A handbook on how copyright and fair use laws impact schools. Describes, with specific examples, what educators can and can not do with copyrighted materials.

 

Greenhaven Encyclopedia of Greek and Roman Mythology
Provides numerous entries covering Greek and Roman mythology. Entries include heroes, gods, and stories of classical mythology.

 

UXL American Decades
Series covers 20th-century events and social history beginning in 1900 and ending in 1999, written expressly for middle school students. Each decade is covered in one volume.

 

World Holidays: A Rosen Guide for Children
A guide to celebrations and holidays around the world, including religious, civic, and cultural practices.

 

 

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Learning Languages

 

Tell Me More
Tell Me More allows users to practice spelling, grammar, conversation, pronunciation and dictation using visual aids, recorded sound, and speech recognition in Dutch, English, French, Italian, German and Spanish (Spain and Latin America).

 

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Literature

 

Biography in Context
Biography in Context delivers outstanding research support with nearly a million biographical entries spanning history and geography. The resource covers over 600,000 biographies covering more than 525,000 individuals, with 50,000 new or updated bios added annually.

 

Contemporary Authors
Find information on today's popular authors.

 

Literature Resource Center
Literature criticism, biographies, work and topic overviews, reviews, and full text of many literary works, all searchable at the same time and returned in lists organized according to the type of research needs they serve.

 

LitFinder
Resource for full-text literary works, including poems, short stories, novels, essays, plays and speeches.

 

NoveList K-8 Plus
Find new authors, series, other titles of a favorite author, match plots or characters. Create your own list of titles you want to read or have read. Check the library's catalog to see if we own a particular title and its availability. Focuses on materials for students.

 

NoveList Plus
Search among hundreds of thousands of popular fiction and readable nonfiction titles, and also retrieve author read-alikes, book lists, and book discussion guides.

 

Writer's Reference Center
A convenient onestop location for all of the tools necessary to write and research effectively. From the mechanics of writing and grammar to style and research, this indispensable online resource thoroughly covers the fundamentals of quality writing and provides a wealth of vocabulary-building reference dictionaries.



e-books

American History Through Literature: 1820-1870
Presents literature not as a simple inventory of authors or titles but rather as a historical and cultural field viewed from a wide array of contemporary perspectives. Covers 1820-1870.

 

American History Through Literature: 1870-1920
Presents literature not as a simple inventory of authors or titles but rather as a historical and cultural field viewed from a wide array of contemporary perspectives. Covers 1870-1920.

 

Greenhaven Encyclopedia of Greek and Roman Mythology
Provides numerous entries covering Greek and Roman mythology. Entries include heroes, gods, and stories of classical mythology.

 

 

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Mechanics

 

Chilton Auto Library
With more than 45 years of information on auto tear-downs provided in step-by-step procedures, engine, chassis, electrical, drive train, routine maintenance, suspension work and more is made easier for mechanics of any experience level. Photos, illustrations and repair procedures help to simplify even the most arduous tasks.

 

Small Engine Repair
Containing 410 full-text reference books with original photos and illustrations that guide the user through every job, this comprehensive resource provides repair information for a variety of small engine types.

 

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Religion



e-books

Encyclopedia of Religion
Presents a cross-cultural approach that emphasizes religion's role within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture.

 

Gale Encyclopedia of the Unusual and Unexplained
Responding to the surging interest among students for information on topics relating to magic, witchcraft, the supernatural and other mysterious phenomena, Gale presents this in-depth, comprehensive 3-vol. set. Information is arranged in an objective manner, presenting varying viewpoints when appropriate, and is written at a level that younger students and researchers can understand.

 

Greenhaven Encyclopedia of Witchcraft
Explores all aspects of witchcraft: magical tools, rituals, concepts, and traditions as well as witchcraft-related deities and historical events. Offers information about important figures in the field of witchcraft, from witch-trial judges and other persecutors to people at the forefront of the modern witchcraft movement.

 

World Holidays: A Rosen Guide for Children
A guide to celebrations and holidays around the world, including religious, civic, and cultural practices.

 

World Religions Reference Library
A thorough, objective resource covering the history, traditions and worldviews of dominant and less prominent religions and their sects and offshoots.

 

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Science & Technology

 

AccessScience
Authoritative and comprehensive, AccessScience provides students with an up-to-date, easy-to-use gateway to scientific knowledge, from basic introductory material to extended article entries and live journal citations in key scientific areas including biology, Earth and environmental sciences, chemistry, physics, and beyond.

 

Science Online
Presents a broad range of scientific disciplines, including biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science, physics, space, and weather, through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments.



e-books

Encyclopedia of Science, Technology, and Ethics
considers both the professional ethics of science and technology, and the ethical and political issues raised by science and technology in an increasingly complex and global society.

 

Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research
Presents the basic concepts in stem cell biology and addresses the politics, ethics, and challenges currently facing the field. Explores major topics related to the emerging science of stem cell research and therapy.

 

Gale Encyclopedia of the Unusual and Unexplained
Responding to the surging interest among students for information on topics relating to magic, witchcraft, the supernatural and other mysterious phenomena, Gale presents this in-depth, comprehensive 3-vol. set. Information is arranged in an objective manner, presenting varying viewpoints when appropriate, and is written at a level that younger students and researchers can understand.

 

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.

 

UXL Encyclopedia of Weather and Natural Disasters
Introduces students to the topic of weather and natural disasters, covering such topics as weather basics, weather phenomena, forecasting, and climate. Provides information on the scientific aspects of various types of disasters.

 

Encyclopedia of World Biography
A multicultural biographical source that covers notable individuals from every part of the world and from all time periods who have made significant contributions to human culture.

 

Handbook of Urban Insects & Arachnids
Presents a brief description, biology, and detailed information on the development, habits, and distribution of urban and public health pests.

 

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Social Studies

 

CultureGrams
Meet people from around the world in the interview gallery. Read interviews with people ranging in age from 5 to 65 from over 50 countries.

 

Issues & Controversies
Explores more than 800 hot topics in business, politics, government, education, and popular culture.



e-books

Cities of the World, 6th ed.
A compilation of current information on cultural, geographic, and political conditions in 193 countries and their cities covering six continents, based on the Department of State's Post Reports.

 

UXL American Decades
Series covers 20th-century events and social history beginning in 1900 and ending in 1999, written expressly for middle school students. Each decade is covered in one volume.

 

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.

 

Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States, 7th ed.
Details current geographical, social, and political data, historical narrative, and statistical information on the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Caribbean and Pacific dependencies of the U.S.

 

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Tax Forms and Information

 

Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration

 

Arkansas Tax Forms

 

Assessing Online

 

Contact the IRS

 

Internal Revenue Service

 

IRS Forms and Publications

 

Saline County Online Tax Payment

 

Saline County Real Estate Assessments

 

Saline County Tax Collector's Office

 

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Test Preparation

 

Learning Express
Practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information you need to achieve the results you want at school, at work, or in life. Looking to land a job? You'll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that's right for you.

 

Writer's Reference Center
A convenient onestop location for all of the tools necessary to write and research effectively. From the mechanics of writing and grammar to style and research, this indispensable online resource thoroughly covers the fundamentals of quality writing and provides a wealth of vocabulary-building reference dictionaries.


e-books

College Blue Book, 37th 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.

 

Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans, 25th ed.
Provides comprehensive information on sources of education-related financial aid sponsored and administered by private organizations and companies. Covers a variety of programs in all educational areas, including area and ethnic studies, business, computer science, education, liberal arts, medicine, physical sciences, theology and religion.

 

 

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Tourism

 

A-Z World Travel
Before international travel, check A to Z World Travel for information on your destination, as well as articles on pertinent issues such as international cell phones, email, emergencies, and saving money.

 

The World Almanac Online

 

World Geography & Culture Online
World Geography and Culture Online enhances the study of countries, places, peoples, and geography concepts and skills. This comprehensive reference site makes it easy to study all aspects of a country, with facts at a glance and in-depth coverage through country entries, maps, flags, images, statistics, news articles, a gazetteer, and more.


e-books

Cities of the World, 6th ed.
A compilation of current information on cultural, geographic, and political conditions in 193 countries and their cities covering six continents, based on the Department of State's Post Reports.

 

 

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Writing Skills

 

Writer's Reference Center
A convenient onestop location for all of the tools necessary to write and research effectively. From the mechanics of writing and grammar to style and research, this indispensable online resource thoroughly covers the fundamentals of quality writing and provides a wealth of vocabulary-building reference dictionaries.

 

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E-Books

 

Acronyms, Initialisms & Abbreviations Dictionary, 42nd ed.
Provides definitions of a wide variety of acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations and similar contractions, translating them into their full names or meanings.

 

African-American Years: Chronologies of American History and Experience
Discusses the history of African Americans from pre-colonial times to the present. Includes memoirs, letters, family histories, newspapers, oral histories, and city directories, providing historical evidence to help understand and interpret past events.

 

American Civil War Reference Library
Offers comprehensive and wide ranging research options on this compelling era of American history. Compiled for students in grades 6-12.

 

American Eras
Includes essays on events, publications, lifestyles and individuals important to particular eras in U.S. history.

 

American History Through Literature: 1820-1870
Presents literature not as a simple inventory of authors or titles but rather as a historical and cultural field viewed from a wide array of contemporary perspectives. Covers 1820-1870.

 

American History Through Literature: 1870-1920
Presents literature not as a simple inventory of authors or titles but rather as a historical and cultural field viewed from a wide array of contemporary perspectives. Covers 1870-1920.

 

Arts and Humanities Through the Eras
Profiles milestones and movements in the arts, literature, music and religion from specific periods, helping students and researchers to understand the various disciplines of the humanities in relation to each other, as well as to history and culture.

 

A-Z of Careers & Jobs, 15th ed.
Looks at numerous career opportunities, and describes the skills employers are looking for and the type of qualifications and training needed in order to succeed in a chosen career path.

 

Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Popular Musicians Since 1990
An A-Z biographical reference that focuses on individual artists and groups in all popular styles active from 1990 to the present, including those in rock, rhythm and blues, rap, country, electronica, jazz, vocal and classical. Includes select discographies, bibliographies, and a glossary of musical terms.

 

Beacham's Guide to the Endangered Species of North America
Presents extensive data on the habitats and ecosystems of more than 1,200 species identified as endangered or threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service.

 

Books on Early American History and Culture, 1981-1985: An Annotated Bibliography
Surveys numerous monographs, essay collections, exhibition catalogues, and reference works on North America and the Caribbean prior to 1815, published between 1981 and 1985.

 

Business Plans Handbook, Vol. 16
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.

 

Checks and Balances: The Three Branches of the American Government
Presents easy to understand information about the inner workings of the federal government, including historical overviews, Constitutional duties and obligations, and the future of each branch.

 

Cities of the World, 6th ed.
A compilation of current information on cultural, geographic, and political conditions in 193 countries and their cities covering six continents, based on the Department of State's Post Reports.

 

College Blue Book, 37th 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.

 

Copyright for Schools: A Practical Guide
A handbook on how copyright and fair use laws impact schools. Describes, with specific examples, what educators can and can not do with copyrighted materials.

 

Crime and Punishment in America Reference Library
Dealing with an International Clientele: Communications, Diplomacy and Etiquette
Covers the evolution of the American criminal justice system throughout history.

Designed for information professionals, this book describes how to provide an effective library service to patrons from different countries and ethnic backgrounds, and covers communications with patrons whose first language is not English, as well as the differences in cultural etiquette.

 

Dictionary of American History
This authoritative work serves students, scholars, and general readers interested in a wide range of topics in American history, from the well studied and familiar to the obscure.

 

Diseases and Disorders
Provides details on numerous infectious diseases, mental disorders, and noninfectious diseases and disorders. Examines risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. Also explores broad health care issues.

 

Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim World
Looks at Islam's role in the modern world, doing so in the context of the religion's history and development over the last 13 centuries. Contains thematic articles, biographies of key figures, definitions, illustrations, and maps.

 

Encyclopedia of Latin American History and Culture, 2nd ed.
Provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary view of Latin American history and culture from prehistoric times to the present. Covers cultural issues and includes numerous biographical profiles of important figures in politics, letters and the arts.

 

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 Prisons and 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
Presents a cross-cultural approach that emphasizes religion's role within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture.

 

Encyclopedia of Science, Technology, and Ethics
Considers both the professional ethics of science and technology, and the ethical and political issues raised by science and technology in an increasingly complex and global society.

 

Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research
Presents the basic concepts in stem cell biology and addresses the politics, ethics, and challenges currently facing the field. Explores major topics related to the emerging science of stem cell research and therapy.

 

Encyclopedia of the American Constitution
Contains new and updated original articles covering recent concepts (i.e., adoption, race, the Constitution, birthright citizenship) and court cases since 1992 offering comprehensive coverage of all aspects of constitutional law, as well as biographies of people who have had an impact on our government's legal framework.

 

Encyclopedia of World Biography
A multicultural biographical source that covers notable individuals from every part of the world and from all time periods who have made significant contributions to human culture.

 

Endangered Species
Completely updated to reflect the changes in endangered and threatened status. Each entry gives a species description, location, reason for endangerment, and measures being taken to prevent it from extinction.

 

Everyday Finance: Economics, Personal Money Management, and Entrepreneurship
Provides a mix of basic and practical information on economics, personal money management, and starting a business.

 

Eye Wonder: Birds
Explores the lives and habitats of various kinds of birds from birds of prey to parrots.

 

Fashion, Costume & Culture
Clothing, Headwear, Body Decorations, and Footwear through the Ages. A broad overview of costume traditions of diverse cultures from prehistoric times to the present day. Examines more than 430 items of human decoration and adornment, exploring how and why items were created, the people who made them, and their uses, to determine how clothing reflects different cultural, religious, and societal beliefs.

 

Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, 3rd ed.
Covers the therapies, conditions/diseases, herbs/plants, and people associated with alternative medicine. Identifies numerous types of alternative medicine being practiced today, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine.

 

Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
Includes information on more than 1,600 medical disorders and concepts. Each article includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other related topics.

 

Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health, 2nd ed.
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.

 

Gale Encyclopedia of the Unusual and Unexplained
Responding to the surging interest among students for information on topics relating to magic, witchcraft, the supernatural and other mysterious phenomena, Gale presents this in-depth, comprehensive 3-vol. set. Information is arranged in an objective manner, presenting varying viewpoints when appropriate, and is written at a level that younger students and researchers can understand.

 

Great Depression and the New Deal Reference Library
Covers the failure of the U.S. economy and its gradual recovery, with special attention to the New Deal, as well as the global situation, including the rise of Hitler. For middle school and general audiences.

 

Greenhaven Encyclopedia of Greek and Roman Mythology
Provides numerous entries covering Greek and Roman mythology. Entries include heroes, gods, and stories of classical mythology.

 

Greenhaven Encyclopedia of Witchcraft
Explores all aspects of witchcraft: magical tools, rituals, concepts, and traditions as well as witchcraft-related deities and historical events. Offers information about important figures in the field of witchcraft, from witch-trial judges and other persecutors to people at the forefront of the modern witchcraft movement.

 

Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia
A completely revised and updated version of the original work published in Germany in 1960, this edition incorporates recent developments in the animal world as noted by prominent advisors and contributors from the scientific community.

 

Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource
Offers broad, comprehensive coverage of the animal kingdom. Animals are grouped by major classifications: sponges, corals, jellyfishes, segmented worms, crustaceans and mollusks, insects, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

 

Handbook of Urban Insects & Arachnids
Presents a brief description, biology, and detailed information on the development, habits, and distribution of urban and public health pests.

 

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.

 

New Dictionary of the History of Ideas
Survey of the history of Western thought and culture. Each entry explores the origin, cultural interpretations, and historical themes of such subjects as beauty, love, feminism, diversity, and social capital.

 

Presidents: A Reference History
In-depth profiles of each American president and his administration. Includes black-and-white portraits of the presidents and extensive bibliographies.

 

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.

 

Reconstruction Era Reference Library
Targeted information on post-Civil War America, from the end of the war in 1865 to the Compromise of 1877.

 

Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans, 25th ed.
Provides comprehensive information on sources of education-related financial aid sponsored and administered by private organizations and companies. Covers a variety of programs in all educational areas, including area and ethnic studies, business, computer science, education, liberal arts, medicine, physical sciences, theology and religion.

 

UXL American Decades
Series covers 20th-century events and social history beginning in 1900 and ending in 1999, written expressly for middle school students. Each decade is covered in one volume.

 

UXL Encyclopedia of U.S. History
Introduces the history of the United States from pre-Colonial America to the present day.

 

UXL Encyclopedia of Weather and Natural Disasters
Introduces students to the topic of weather and natural disasters, covering such topics as weather basics, weather phenomena, forecasting, and climate. Provides information on the scientific aspects of various types of disasters.

 

VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever 2009
Movie information and reviews, including title, alternate title, one-to four-bone rating, year released, MPAA rating, brief review, length, format, country of origin, cast, technical personnel, awards and made-for-television/cable/video designations.

 

West's Encyclopedia of American Law, 2nd ed.
Provides current information on more than 5,000 legal topics. Includes completely revised articles covering important issues, biographies, and definitions of legal terms.

 

Whitaker's Almanack 2010
Contains a comprehensive overview of every aspect of the United Kingdom infrastructure and an introduction to world politics, with expanded media covering the latest developments across TV, radio and the Internet.

 

Words of Intelligence: A Dictionary
Presents the operational and evolving vocabulary of the Intelligence Community and post 9/11 world of homeland security. Consolidates and elucidates the context, practice and machinations of terms related to intelligence operations & strategies, security classification of information, obscure names of boards & organizations, and homeland security that remain scattered throughout various sources, both in print and on the Web.

 

World Eras, Volume 1: European Renaissance and Reformation, 1350-1600
Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of the European Renaissance and Reformation.

 

World Eras, Volume 2: Rise and Spread of Islam, 622-1500
Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of the rise and spread of Islam.

 

World Eras, Volume 3: Roman Republic and Empire, 264 B.C.E.- 476 C.E.
Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of the Roman Republic and Empire.

 

World Eras, Volume 4: Medieval Europe, 814-1350
Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of medieval Europe.

 

World Eras, Volume 5: Ancient Egypt, 2615 - 332 B.C.E.
Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of ancient Egypt.

 

World Eras, Volume 6: Classical Greek Civilization, 800-323 B.C.E
Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of classical Greek civilization.

 

World Eras, Volume 7: Imperial China, 617-1644
Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of imperial China.

 

World Eras, Volume 8: Ancient Mesopotamia, 3300-331 B.C.E.
Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of ancient Mesopotamia.

 

World Eras, Volume 9: Industrial Revolution in Europe, 1750-1914
Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of the Industrial Revolution in Europe.

 

World Eras, Volume 10: West African Kingdoms, 500-1590
Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of West African kingdoms.

 

World Holidays: A Rosen Guide for Children
A guide to celebrations and holidays around the world, including religious, civic, and cultural practices.

 

World Religions Reference Library
A thorough, objective resource covering the history, traditions and worldviews of dominant and less prominent religions and their sects and offshoots.

 

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.

 

Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States, 7th ed.
Details current geographical, social, and political data, historical narrative, and statistical information on the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Caribbean and Pacific dependencies of the U.S.

 

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