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	AccessScience @ McGraw-Hill the online encyclopedia of science & technology - UW restricted Updated online version of McGraw-Hill encyclopedia of science & technology. Full access to 7100+ articles, 115,000 dictionary terms, and hundreds of research updates in all areas of science and technology. Also includes over 2000 biographies of leading scientists, weekly updates of breakthroughs and discoveries
	Austria from A to Z Online version of the Osterreich-Lexikon encyclopaedia
	Biography.com Searchable database of biographical information on over 20,000 individuals
	Black women in America - UW restricted "Women such as Venus and Serena Williams, Condoleezza Rice, Carol Moseley Braun, Ruth Simmons, and Ann Fudge have become household names for their remarkable contributions to sports, politics, academia, and business. In nearly 600 entries, Black Women in America celebrates the remarkable achievements of black women throughout history, highlights their ongoing contributions in America today, and represents the new research the first edition helped to generate."
	Blackwell encyclopedia of sociology - UW restricted
	Cambridge history of English and American literature an encyclopedia in eighteen volumes Features the full text of "The Cambridge History of English and American Literature," an eighteen volume encyclopedia originally published by Putnam in 1907-1921 and provided online by Bartleby.com. Includes English literature history from the Middle Ages through the Victorian Age. Highlights colonial, revolutionary, and national American literature history
	Canada's early women writers Presents biographical and publication information for more than 470 women who lived in Canada or wrote about Canada, and authored an English-language book or pamphlet of fiction or poetry that was published before 1940. It includes titles of publications and references to archival resources
	Canadian encyclopedia /
	Canadian encyclopedia L'encyclopedie canadienne
	Catholic encyclopedia Articles transcribed from The Catholic Encyclopedia: an International Work of Reference on the Constitution, Doctrine, Discipline and History of the Catholic Church, Appleton, 1907-1912. Provides clickable alphabetical index to completed articles. Requests article contributions; includes directions for submitting articles. Includes a hypertext link to a geographical list of libraries holding The Catholic Encyclopedia; a link to a list of articles in progress; a link to the document, The Making of the Catholic Encyclopedia (1917). Includes image link to New Advent Catholic supersite home page
	Claremont Coptic encyclopedia In 2009 the Claremont Graduate University (CGU) School of Religion acquired the right to develop an updated and continuously expanding and evolving web-based version of The Coptic Encyclopedia. Since then, the Claremont Coptic Encyclopedia (CCE) has been gradually posting the articles of the 1991 Coptic Encyclopedia and will be continuously adding updates and new topics from the growing body of scholarship in Coptic studies at worldwide institutions. Again, the participation of the Coptic community in envisioning and funding this project was instrumental in the project coming to fruition. The partnership of CGU and the Coptic community is one of the missions of the Council for Coptic Studies at the CGU School of Religion
	CRC concise encyclopedia of mathematics /
	Dictionary of American naval fighting ships /
	Dictionary of New Zealand biography
	Dictionary of the history of ideas; studies of selected pivotal ideas
	Dictionary of Wisconsin history "This Dictionary explains more than 8,000 terms (people, places, things, and events) used in writings about Wisconsin history."
	Encyclopaedia Iranica /
	encyclopaedia of Islam - UW restricted
	Encyclopaedia of the Orient Contains over 600 brief articles, photos, graphics, sound clips, music clips, and pronunciation clips on places, people, and topics in the Middle East and North Africa. Covers all countries and cultures between Mauritania in the west and Iran in the east, Turkey in the north and Sudan in the south
	encyclopedia mythica an encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, and legend Encyclopedia on mythology, legends, and folklore from all over the world. Includes articles, an image gallery, maps, genealogy tables, a pronunicaition guide, a site search engine, links to related sites and related information
	Encyclopedia of 1848 revolutions Contains contributed articles to the history of the 1848 revolutions ; intends to interpret historical truth for the "people" whom the historians exemplified were the real victors of 1848
	Encyclopedia of American industries - UW restricted
	encyclopedia of Arkansas history & culture A free, authoritative, multimedia source of information about the history, geography, and culture of Arkansas
	Encyclopedia of business information sources (Gale Directory Library) 2009 edition - UW restricted This is a comprehensive listing of business related finding aids including abstracting and indexing services, almanacs and yearbooks, bibliographies, biographical sources, directories, encyclopedias and dictionaries, financial ratios, handbooks and manuals, online databases, periodicals and newsletters, price sources, research centers and institutes, statistical sources trade associations and professional societies, and other related sources of information on each topic
	Encyclopedia of Canada's peoples / Provides an overview of people within the geographical and social framework of Canada
	encyclopedia of Chicago /
	Encyclopedia of Cleveland history /
	Encyclopedia of developing regional communities with information and communication technology / - UW restricted "This encyclopedia provides a thorough examination of concepts, technologies, policies, training, and applications of ICT in support of economic and regional developments around the globe"--Provided by publisher
	Encyclopedia of digital government - UW restricted
	Encyclopedia of GIS / - UW restricted
	Encyclopedia of global industries 3rd edition - UW restricted
	Encyclopedia of human rights - UW restricted "This encyclopedia offers comprehensive coverage of all aspects of human rights theory, practice, law, and history. This extraordinary work provides situation profiles and full coverage of the development of the movement, historical cases of abuse, the key figures, major organizations, and a range of other issues in economics, government, religion, and journalism that touch on human rights theory and practice."
	Encyclopedia of language & linguistics - UW restricted
	Encyclopedia of law & economics Attempts to survey the whole law and economics literature in nearly 5,000 pages. Most entries contain two elements: a review of the literature, written by an authority in the field, and a quasi complete bibliography (not just a selection). Electronic version includes: Bibliographical database search screen and Law and economics web resources
	Encyclopedia of library and information sciences - UW restricted
	encyclopedia of life EOL "Ultimately, the Encyclopedia of Life will provide an online database for all 1.8 million species now known to live on Earth. When completed, it will serve as a global biodiversity tool, providing scientists, policymakers, students, and citizens information they need to discover and protect the planet and encourage learning and conservation."--FAQ
	Encyclopedia of mathematical physics - UW restricted
	Encyclopedia of mathematics Encyclopedia of Mathematics wiki is an open access resource designed specifically for the mathematics community. An editorial board, under the management of the European Mathematical Society, monitors any changes to articles and has full scientific authority over alterations and deletions
	Encyclopedia of music in Canada
	Encyclopedia of music in Canada /
	Encyclopedia of optical engineering - UW restricted Covers technological advances and perspectives in optical engineering. Examines various topics, including digital image enhancement and restoration, biological modeling, biomedical spectroscopy, ocean optics, target detection, fiber optic sources, holography, lens design, classification and coding, optical biopsy, and radiometry
	encyclopedia of popular music - UW restricted encyclopedia of popular music - UW restricted "Containing 27,000 entries and over 6,000 new entries, the online edition of the Encyclopedia of Popular Music includes 50% more material than the Third Edition. Featuring a broad musical scope covering popular music of all genres and periods from 1900 to the present day, including jazz, country, folk, rap, reggae, techno, musicals, and world music, the Encyclopedia also offers thousands of additional entries covering popular music genres, trends, styles, record labels, venues, and music festivals. Key dates, biographies, and further reading are provided for artists covered, along with complete discographies that include record labels, release dates, and a 5-star album rating system."
	Encyclopedia of religion and society /
	Encyclopedia of rhetoric / - UW restricted
	Encyclopedia of semiotics / - UW restricted
	Encyclopedia of shinto
	encyclopedia of Shinto (Shinto jiten) /
	Encyclopedia of social work - UW restricted
	Encyclopedia of soil science / - UW restricted
	Encyclopedia of statistical sciences - UW restricted
	Encyclopedia of television /
	Encyclopedia of the atmospheric environment The encyclopedia covers acid rain, air quality, atmosphere, climate, climate change, global warming, ozone depletion, sustainability, and weather
	Encyclopedia of the Dead Sea scrolls - UW restricted
	Encyclopedia of the Palestine problem /
	encyclopedia of world history ancient, medieval, and modern
	Encyclopedic discography of Victor recordings An index to master recordings (matrixes) and published discs made by the Victor Talking Machine Company beginning in 1900. The database is edited by a team of researchers based at the University of California, Santa Barbara Libraries and currently includes master recordings made by Victor in the United States. The database will eventually extend to the end of the 78rpm era in the early-1950s
	Encycloweedia Notes on identification, biology, and management of plants defined as noxious weeds by California law
	Encyklopadie der mathematischen wissenschaften
	Encyklopadie der mathematischen Wissenschaften mit Einschluss ihrer Anwendungen
	FishBase a global information system on fishes FishBase a global information system on fishes mirror site FishBase is an information system with key data on the biology of most species of fishes. Contains information on taxonomy, nomenclature, distribution, food, population dynamics, genetics, morphology, trophic ecology, physiology, ecotoxicology, reproduction, etc. Includes images, maps, and a searchable and browsable glossary. Also provides access to LarvalBase, an online database of key information on fish larvae
	Gale virtual reference library - UW restricted Online encyclopedias, almanacs, and other reference sources
	Garland encyclopedia of world music - UW restricted "Garland's ambitious 10-volume series takes a cultural approach to its focus on the music of all the world's peoples. Each volume is arranged topically, regionally, or by ethnic group, and complemented by an extensive index. Although each volume will differ because of the nature of the material, the organization remains consistent throughout all: regional overviews first; music in the social context next; then finally, the musical traditions of individual countries or ethnic groups. Of exceptional value are the CDs that accompany each volume, often with previously unrecorded music, as well as the resource guides, extensive bibliographies, and photographs. Separate pricing makes it easy to buy just the volumes that your patrons need and will use."--"Outstanding Reference Sources : the 1999 Selection of New Titles", American Libraries, May 1999. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA
	Grove art online - UW restricted Provides access to the entire text of The Dictionary of Art (1996) with constant additions of new material and updates to the text, plus extensive image links. Offers original essays on each subject by scholars in the field
	Grove encyclopedia of classical art and architecture - UW restricted
	Grove encyclopedia of Islamic art and architecture - UW restricted "Deals with all aspects of Islamic art and architecture ranging from the Middle East to Africa to Central, South, and East Asia and includes entries on artists, rulers, writers, ceramics, sculpture, metalwork, painting, calligraphy, textiles, and more"--Publisher's description
	Grove encyclopedia of northern Renaissance art - UW restricted
	handbook of Texas online The handbook of Texas online is a multidisciplinary encyclopedia of Texas history, geography, and culture sponsored by the Texas State Historical Association and the General Libraries at UT Austin
	Hanguk minjok munhwa taebaekkwa sajon EncyKorea - UW restricted An online version of the Korean cultural heritage encyclopedia. This encyclopedia covers many subjects including cultural heritage such as arts, language, society, nature, history and so on. It not only contains text, but also images, maps and so on
	History of the federal judiciary Includes judges of U.S. courts, courts of the Federal Judiciary, landmark judicial legislation, topics in judicial history, historic courthouse photograph exhibit, and links to related sites
	Holocaust encyclopedia A project of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Provides links to images, documents, bibliographies, personal stories, historical film footage and other resources. Also contains nearly 300 brief articles which are searchable from the home page
	Instrument encyclopedia Beginning with more than 140 artifacts in the Stearns Collection at the University of Michigan, this resource features musical instruments from around the world. Includes pictures of the instruments, sounds and text about the instruments with bibliographical references
	international studies encyclopedia - UW restricted Subscription includes online access to: The International Studies Compendium Project. The International Studies Compendium Project, published in association with the International Studies Association, is available online (International studies online) or as a 12-volume set in print (The International Studies Encyclopedia). This resource is the most comprehensive reference work of its kind for the fields of international studies and international relations. International studies online is updated twice annually and is enhanced by live links to archives, datasets, cases, pedagogical aids, and other relevant materials
	Internet encyclopedia of philosophy
	Internet mental health An extensive online encyclopedia of mental health information
	Jewish encyclopedia : a descriptive record of the history, religion, literature, and customs of the Jewish people from the earliest times /
	Kirk-Othmer encyclopedia of chemical technology - UW restricted
	Mansfeld's world database of agricultural and horticultural crops
	MathWorld
	new Georgia encyclopedia Provides an accessible, authoritative source of information about people, places, events, historical themes, institutions, and many other topics relating to the state of Georgia. Articles, images, sound, and moving image material as well as links to other Web sites related to the history, culture, and life of the state may be found. Sections of the site include quick facts about Georgia, highlighted geographic areas and museum materials, and monthly features
	Online Nevada encyclopedia An online historical portal created to illustrate intellectual, cultural, and civic life in Nevada
	Oregon encyclopedia
	Oxford African American studies center the online authority on the African American experience - UW restricted Features over 7,500 articles, approximately 100 primary sources with specially written commentaries, over 1,000 images, over 100 maps, over 200 charts and tables, timelines to guide researchers through the history of African Americans and over 6,000 biographies. The core content includes: Africana, Encyclopedia of African American history, Black women in America, 2nd ed, and the African American national biography
	Oxford encyclopedia of ancient Greece and Rome - UW restricted This is an accessible guide and a comprehensive overview of the major cultures of the classical Mediterranean world from the Bronze Age to the fifth century CE. It also covers the legacy of the classical world and its interpretation and influence in subsequentical world centuries
	Oxford encyclopedia of maritime history - UW restricted "Covers the entire history of seafaring, from ancient Egyptian shipbuilders to the nuclear submarines and supertankers of today. Over nine hundred articles written by leading historians examine all aspects of maritime history, including naval history, shipbuilding, biographies of major figures, navigation and scientific instrumentation, maritime art and literature, commerce and economics, and international law. Placing maritime affairs in their larger historical context, the Encyclopedia shows how seafaring has both reflected and influenced the major economic, cultural, military, and political developments in world history."--Electronic version, homepage
	Oxford encyclopedia of the modern world - UW restricted "...provides information about major world developments from 1750 to the present, with close attention to social, economic, cultural, and political topics."--Web site of this book
	Oxford encyclopedia of women in world history - UW restricted
	Oxford reference - UW restricted Contains the texts of more than 100 reference titles published by Oxford University Press
	Oxford reference online - UW restricted Contains about 100 dictionary, language reference, and subject reference works published by Oxford University Press. It is a fully-indexed, cross-searchable database
	Peakware world mountain encyclopedia An online encyclopedia of the mountain ranges and mountains of the world. Includes searchable database, lists of highest mountains, maps, photographs, live webcams, books for sale, and information on mountaineering
	Performing arts encyclopedia explore music, theater, and dance at the Library of Congress The site displays the diversity of performing arts through the Library of Congress's collections of music, audio recordings, films, photographs, maps, and other materials. Special presentations and featured collections will highlight some of the unique and unusual materials in the Library's collections
	Reference tools [for aquatic sciences]
	Regulatory fish encyclopedia
	Singapore infopedia Singapore infopedia is an electronic encyclopedia on Singapore, providing access to collection of articles on Singapore's history, culture, people, and events. Each article provides an overview of a topic and is accompanied by references that could be used to research the topic further. Related images in selected articles and cross-referencing between related articles help to create a fuller understanding of a particular topic
	Stanford encyclopedia of philosophy
	SYMBOLS.com SYMBOLS.com contains more than 2,500 Western signs, arranged into 54 groups according to their graphic characteristics. In 1,600 articles their histories, uses, and meanings are thoroughly discussed. The signs range from ideograms carved in mammoth teeth by Cro-Magnon men, to hobo signs and subway graffiti
	Tennessee encyclopedia of history and culture "The on-line edition of the Tennessee encyclopedia of history and culture is a joint project of the Tennessee Historical Society and the University of Tennessee Press. This fully searchable version of the print edition, originally published in 1998, contains over 1,500 entries. The online version has updates to existing entries, new entries, more than five hundred additional images, plus audio and video files. This site is designed to supply general information about the state of Tennessee in a user-friendly format for students, teachers, researchers, and general information seekers."
	Ullmann's encyclopedia of industrial chemistry - UW restricted Subject areas include inorganic and organic chemicals, advanced materials, pharmaceuticals, polymers and plastics, metals and alloys, biotechnology and biotechnological products, food chemistry, process engineering and unit operations, analytical methods, environmental protection, etc. Chemical substances ranging from raw materials and bulk products to fine and specialty chemicals are described in detail. Information on physical and chemical properties, production, applications, economic data, toxicology and occupational health is provided for each substance. Relevant patent information is supplied wherever available
	Virtual cycad encyclopedia
	Webopedia Online encyclopedia and search engine dedicated to computer technology
	Wikipedia the free encyclopedia Definitions, descriptions, written compendium of human knowledge with hyperlinking. Wikipedia is a free encyclopedia that is being written collaboratively by the readers of the web site. The site is a WikiWiki, meaning that anyone can edit any article right now by clicking on the edit this page link that appears in every article in Wikipedia. All of the articles are covered by the GNU Free Documentation License, to ensure that they can remain freely available forever
	World housing encyclopedia WHE : an encyclopedia of housing construction in seismically active areas of the world / The goals of this site are to share knowledge on housing construction practices; to encourage use of earthquake-resistant technologies; to develop guidelines and technical resources for improving seismically vulnerable construction; and to offer services and technical support to communities across the world on earthquake resistant housing technologies
	YIVO encyclopedia of Jews in Eastern Europe Updating Web site based on the print edition published by Yale University Press in 2008. Topics covered include arts, daily life, places, language, literature, history, politics, and religion. In addition to the encyclopedia articles, this site provides access to a collection of photographs, audio, video, digitized documents, as well as specific resources for educators and researchers

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