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Biography Biography Resource Center (Thomson Gale) - Includes more than 400,000 biographies on over 320,000 people from sources such as Gale's Encyclopedia of World Biography, and Contemporary Authors.
Current Biography Illustrated (WilsonWeb) - Contains more than 15,000 full text biographies and more than 9,400 obituaries, with photographs, from all of the volumes of Current Biography Yearbook, from 1940 to the present.
Encyclopedia of World Biography (Thomson Gale) - This edition includes approximately 7,000 biographies on notables from every part of the world and from all time periods. Includes thousands of photos, a consolidated index, and more.
Value Line Investment Survey - Covering some 1,700 equity issues, Value Line presents full-page, individual stock reports and industry reviews. It also provides Value Line's views on the economy and the stock market and on stocks of special interest, along with model portfolios for investors with various objectives, and a number of economic and stock-market statistics.
Choices Explorer and Choices Planner (Bridges) - A library source providing articles which describe more than 800 careers. This web database also includes links to professional association information for a variety of jobs, and assessment tools for determining occupations that match your interests.
ebrary - A collection of eBooks, electronic versions of printed books. Browse eBooks for quick research and reference or check them out and read them at your leisure.
netLibrary - A collection of eBooks, electronic versions of printed books. Browse eBooks for quick research and reference or check them out and read them at your leisure.
Encyclopedia of Education (Thomson Gale) - Intended to provide a comprehensive description of the enterprise of education both within the United States and throughout the world. Approximately 900 articles offer a view of the institutions, people, processes, and products found in educational practice.
World Education Encyclopedia (Thomson Gale) - This country-by-country survey of educational systems provides detailed essays on the histories, legal foundations, and primary and secondary educational systems of 233 countries.
Books in Print - To location purchasing and publishing information on books, audios, and videos.
Encyclopaedia Britannica - Online version of the Encyclopedia Britannica. Includes articles from the Encyclopedia Britannica and links to relevant web sites. (How to cite using MLA)
WorldAlmanac! (FirstSearch) - Includes biographies, encyclopedia entries, facts, and statistics.
World Book Online Reference Center - Contains every article from the 22-volume print set plus thousands more. Includes
state-of-the art multimedia, editor-reviewed Web sites, and more.
Gale Encyclopedia of Everyday Law (Thomson Gale) - Articles include brief descriptions of each issue's historical background, profiles of various U.S. laws and regulations, details of how laws and regulations vary from state to state, and comprehensive bibliographies that include print and Web resources and lists of relevant organizations.
LexisNexis Academic - Contains state and national statutes and case law, Shepard's for US Supreme Court, as well as national and international news, business and industry reports, and more.
West's Encyclopedia of American Law (Thomson Gale) - Provides current information on more than 5,000 legal topics. Includes completely revised articles covering important issues, biographies, definitions of legal terms and more. Covers such high-profile topics as the Americans with Disabilities Act, capital punishment, domestic violence, gay and lesbian rights, and physician-assisted suicide.
Literature Resource Center (GaleNet) - Provides full text biographies and literary analysis for more than 90,000 authors from representing various genre and time periods.
AccessScience (McGraw-Hill) - Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, scientist biographies, and late-breaking science and technology news.
Encyclopedia of Aging (Thomson Gale) - Written by experts for a general audience, articles cover topics such as biology, medicine, economics, law, psychology, sociology, and history as they relate to aging. Illustrated with photos, graphs, and line drawings.
Encyclopedia of Bioethics (Thomson Gale) - Covering a wealth of 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.
Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, 2nd ed. (Thomson Gale) - Presents information on alternative and complementary medical practices. Includes information on recommended therapies for specific disorders and diseases, medicinal uses for plants and herbs, and studies on efficacy and analysis of acceptance by traditional scientists and doctors.
Gale Encyclopedia of Science, 3rd ed. (Thomson Gale) - Covers major areas of science including: biology, genetics, microbiology, astronomy, chemistry, physics, engineering, technology, geology, weather, archaeology, psychology, mathematics, and medicine.
Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery (Thomson Gale) - Written especially for patients and allied health care students by experts in the field, this encyclopedia covers approximately 450 surgical procedures and related topics, such as anesthetics, medications, and postoperative care. Entries include definition, purpose, demographic information, diagnosis/preparation, aftercare, risks, morbidity, and mortality rates, alternatives, and more.
Learning and Memory (Thomson Gale) - Provides an overview of the full range of current knowledge about learning and memory. This edition features new articles and article updates that capture advances in the ever-changing fields of memory, neuroscience, and cognition. New entries include autobiographical memory, collective memory, déjàvu, schizophrenia and memory, and more.
Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z (Thomson Gale) - Examines the relationship between food and health on a historical, national, and personal level. Historical as well as contemporary methods of treatment are presented from an international viewpoint. Also included are biographies of influential figures in the field of nutrition and medicine, dietary trends within various cultures, profiles of major organizations such as UNICEF and the World Health Organization, and much more.
Pollution A to Z (Thomson Gale) - Provides the latest information on a variety of pollution issues, including sources, disposal, remediation, the ethical, social, and legal environment, careers, and much more. Articles range from topical essays on acid rain, cancer, noise pollution, and zero growth population to biographies on key figures.
Science of Everyday Things (Thomson Gale) - Creates a sense of real-life relevance by expanding on the explanations of scientific principles and concepts using a straightforward, step-by-step approach. Presents theories in their everyday applications for further understanding.
Water: Science and Issues (Thomson Gale) - Integrates key concepts, current issues, traditional and emerging research, and major legislation in three subject areas: fresh water, marine waters, and policy and management. These topics are complemented by historical overviews, biographical sketches, and career information. Includes color photographs and illustrations, sidebars, and a glossary.
Ancient Europe, 8000 BC to 1000 AD: An Encyclopedia of the Barbarian World (Thomson Gale) - This encyclopedia explores the many peoples of early European civilizations responsible for such accomplishments as the rise of farming in the Neolithic era and the building of Stonehenge. Coverage expands from prehistoric origins through the early Middle Ages (8000 BC to AD 1000) when tribal movements helped define the end of ancient culture and the rise of the modern European world.
Digital Sanborn Maps: Arizona (ProQuest) - Sanborn maps are valuable historical tools for urban specialists, social historians, architects, geographers, genealogists, local historians, planners, environmentalists and anyone who wants to learn about the history, growth, and development of Arizona cities, towns, and neighborhoods.
Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco: Learning about Addictive Behavior (Thomson Gale) - Covers the range of topics related to addiction. Approximately 200 articles cover everything from binge drinking to the role of genetics in addictive behaviors. Also included are additional articles on media representation, drug use in schools, herbal supplements, and more.
Encyclopedia of Aging (Thomson Gale) - Written by experts for a general audience, articles cover topics such as biology, medicine, economics, law, psychology, sociology, and history as they relate to aging. Illustrated with photos, graphs, and line drawings.
Encyclopedia of American Religions (Thomson Gale) - Contains general essays that historically trace the major religious families and traditions, as well as directory listings that include contact and descriptive information on individual churches, religious bodies, and spiritual groups.
Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America (Thomson Gale) - Contains 8,000 to 12,000 word essays on specific culture groups in the United States, emphasizing religions, holidays, customs, and languages in addition to providing information on historical background and settlement patterns. Also covers ethnoreligious groups such as Jews, Chaldeans, and Amish. Each essay lists organizations and research centers; name, address, and contact information for periodicals, radio, and television stations; and a further readings section.
Gale Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History (Thomson Gale) - Designed to answer such key questions as: How has the U.S. Constitution shaped the economy of the United States? What were the consequences of Prohibition on consumers' behavior? This title presents 1,000 entries, era overviews, event/movement profiles, biographies, business/industry profiled, geographic profiles, and more.
Learning and Memory (Thomson Gale) - Provides an overview of the full range of current knowledge about learning and memory. This edition features new articles and article updates that capture advances in the ever-changing fields of memory, neuroscience, and cognition. New entries include autobiographical memory, collective memory, déjàvu, schizophrenia and memory, and more.
U.S. Immigration and Migration Reference Library (Thomson Gale) - Chronicles and interprets the phenomenal waves of immigration to the United States from the earliest times up to the present day. Covers the economic, religious, and political forces that compelled people to seek a better life in a new land; profiles both prominent and lesser-known people of the immigrant experience; and features key documents related to the topic.
Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations (Thomson Gale) - 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.