Early American Fiction
Full texts of American novels and short stories written before 1850 by authors of significance during their lifetimes. (ProQuest/Chadwyck-Healey)
Early English Books Online
Digital facsimile page images of virtually every work (books, pamphlets, broadsides, and other matter) printed in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and British North America and works in English printed elsewhere from 1473-1700. (Chadwyck-Healey/ProQuest)
Eighteenth Century Collections Online
Digital images of every page of 150,000 English-language titles covering all subjects, published between 1701 and 1800 in the United Kingdom and the Americas (including foreign-language titles printed in the U.K.). (Thomson Gale)
Eighteenth Century Fiction
Provides the complete text of 96 works of prose fiction written in the British Isles between 1700 and 1780. (ProQuest/Chadwyck-Healey)
Electronic America
Articles and statistics on the growth of the internet and new technologies, with chapters on communication, business, crime, entertainment, education, and health. This is part of a series on current topical issues, called Information Plus Reference. (2007, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Electronically Scanned Arrays
A 50- to 100-page document that introduces an important topic in engineering or computer science. (Synthesis Digital Library, Morgan and Claypool)
Encyclopaedia Judaica
Exhaustive overview of Jewish life, culture, and history from the Second Temple period to the contemporary State of Israel. (2d ed., 22 v., 2007, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopaedia of Islam Online
The standard reference work in the field of Islamic studies, with comprehensive coverage of Islam by many scholars. (2nd ed., 12 v., 1954-2005, and the 3rd ed. as it is published, 2007- , Brill Online)
Encyclopaedia of the Qur'an
Encyclopedic dictionary of terms, concepts, personalities, place names, cultural history and exegesis, extended with essays on important themes and subjects within Qur’anic studies. (6 v., 2001- , Brill Online)
Encyclopedia of African Religion
Extensive essays on the peoples, concepts, and discourses of African religion, to reveal the thinking of African people about religion from earliest times, and conceiving of the African continent as a whole. (2 v., 2008, Sage Reference, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Encyclopedia of Aging
Articles cover topics such as biology, medicine, economics, law, psychology, sociology, and history as they relate to aging. (4 v., 2002, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of American Foreign Policy
Essays by subject experts treat concepts, themes, doctrines, and distinctive policies in the history of American foreign relations. (2nd ed., 3 v., 2002, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of American Immigration
Traces the history of U.S. immigration from prehistory through the twentieth century, with sections on every major immigrant group and the text of laws and cases affecting immigration. (4 v., 2001, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of American Religions
Essays describe the major American religious families, with directory listings and information about individual churches, religious bodies, and spiritual groups. (7th ed., 2003, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of Anthropology
First general encyclopedia covering the entire field, physical, biological, cultural, social, and applied anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics with articles by scholars. (5 v., 2006, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of Bioethics
Presents articles on the moral and ethical dimensions of human conduct in the areas of the life sciences and health care. (3rd ed., 5 v., 2004, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion
Surveys clothing, body adornment, and examines the origins of clothing, the development of fabrics and technologies, and the social meanings of dress. (3 v., 2005, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of Communication and Information
Overview of modes of communication, the media used to communicate, theories of communication and their implications, careers in communications and information, and biographies of notable figures in the field. (3 v., 2002, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of Counseling
Covers the major theories, approaches, and contemporary issues in counseling. (4 v., 2008, Sage Reference, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Encyclopedia of Education
Comprehensive description of education both within the United States and throughout the world. Articles offer a view of the institutions, people, processes, and products found in educational practice. (2nd ed., 8 v., 2003, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of Education Law
Articles on statutes and cases pertaining to education law, as well as a wide array of entries on key topics in the field, such as affirmative action, bullying, the rights of disabled persons, and religion in the schools, with further readings and citations to laws and cases. (2 v., 2008, Sage Reference, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Encyclopedia of Educational Psychology
An introduction to educational psychology intended for a general audience, with articles by scholars on a variety of topics related to the field.(2 v., 2008, Sage Reference, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries, 5th ed.
Provides detailed profiles of newer industries, such as biometrics, risk management services, satellites, and specialty tourism, that are pioneering new technologies, introducing break-through marketing strategies or implementing innovative means of serving new markets. (5th ed., 2007, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of Evolution
Guide to evolutionary biology, with surveys of essential concepts and theories, methods, models, the history of the field, and current controversies. (2 v., 2002, Oxford Reference Online)
Encyclopedia of Gender and Society
Covers the major theories, research, people, and issues in contemporary gender studies, with a cross-national/cross-cultural perspective that provides comparative analyses of the life experiences of men and women around the world. (2 v., 2008, Sage Reference, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Encyclopedia of Global Change
Entries investigate all types of phenomena that change life on Earth, such as altered ecosystems, climate change, food and water supply, population, institutions, politics, and policies. (2001, Oxford Reference Online)
Encyclopedia of Governance
Presents topics related to the changing nature and role of the state in recent times and how these roles have been conceptualized in the areas of Political Science, Public Administration, Political Economy, and Sociology. (2 v., 2007, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Violence
Articles examine the occurrence and prevalence of all forms of interpersonal violence and provide definitions of key concepts, theoretical principles, relevant legislation, and public policies on the topic. (2 v., 2008, Sage Reference, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim World
Looks at Islam's role in the modern world in the context of the religion's history and development over the last 13 centuries. Contains thematic articles, biographies of key figures, definitions, illustrations, maps. (2 v., 2004, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of Latin American History and Culture
A comprehensive, multi-disciplinary view of the Western Hemisphere from Mexico to the tip of South America from prehistoric times to the present, including articles on broad topics and many biographical entries for lesser-known people. (2nd ed., 6 v., 2008, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Encyclopedia of Mammals
Covers the behavior, diet, distribution, and evolution of every known living mammal in the world. (3d ed., 2006, Oxford Reference Online)
Encyclopedia of Modern Asia
In depth articles on the countries, cities, regions, natural features, religions, social issues, languages, people, events, and customs of twentieth-century Asia. (6 v., 2003, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Information on fundamental and applied aspects of nanotechnology: materials synthesis, processing, fabrication, probes, spectroscopy, physical properties, electronics, optics, mechanics, biotechnology, devices, etc. (10 v., 2004, Ingenta/American Scientific Publishers)
Encyclopedia of Occultism & Parapsychology
Covers recent and historical phenomena, concepts, cults, personalities, and organizations associated with occultism and parapsychology. (5th ed., 2 v., 2001, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of Philosophy
The first edition (1967) was the standard philosophy reference for more than a generation. This edition has many rewritten and new articles authored by scholars. (2nd ed., 10 v., 2006, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of Products & Industries - Manufacturing
Information on the relationships between products and their industries, with an emphasis on the manufacturers of durable goods such as tires, autos, appliances, business equipment, and sporting goods. (2 v., 2008, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of Race and Racism
Examines the anthropological, sociological, historical, economic, and scientific theories of race and racism in the modem era. (3 v., 2008, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of Recreation and Leisure in America
This survey of American leisure activities from the Colonial era to the present examines how the pursuit of leisure has changed over time, reflecting shifting social, cultural, political and economic trends in the United States. (2 v., 2004, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of Religion
Presents important ideas, practices, and persons in the religious experience of humankind from the Paleolithic past to our day. (2nd ed., 15 v., 2005, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of Rhetoric
A comprehensive treatment of the art of persuasion, with articles on theory, history, and practice, with special emphasis on public speaking, performance, and communication. (2006, Oxford Reference Online)
Encyclopedia of Russian History
Articles on the people, politics, economics, religion, culture, and social systems of Russia covering from the earliest beginnings, to the end of czarist Russia, and on through the fall of the Soviet Union. (4 v., 2004, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of Sex and Gender
Examines issues of sex and gender, identity, status, class, ethnicity, race, and nation, social institutions, and the structures of representation. (4 v., 2007, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of Social Problems
Offers an interdisciplinary perspective into many social issues that are a continuing concern in our lives, from acid rain to charter schools to identity theft. (2 v., 2008, Sage Reference, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Encyclopedia of Social Work
New edition of a standard work co-published by the National Association of Social Workers and Oxford University Press. Articles address historical, current, and emerging issues and include multicultural perspectives, current research, and theory. (20th ed., 4 v., 2008, Oxford Reference Online)
Encyclopedia of Sociology
The new edition presents essays written by scholars about a large number of topics within the broad field of sociology, and reflects changes in our society and in the discipline. (2nd ed., 5 v., 2001, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research
Articles by scholars and experts on key themes, such as stem cell biology, ethics, clinical trials, research, and governmental policies worldwide. (2 v., 2008, Sage Reference, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Encyclopedia of Terrorism
Articles cover cases, biographies, laws, known domestic and international extremist and terrorist groups, and a summary of incidents in the U.S. (2003, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of the American Constitution
Essays by leading scholars on topics dealing with every aspect of constitutional law in the U.S., from the Constitutional Convention in 1787 to the Clinton impeachment. (2nd ed., 6 v., 2000, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of the Enlightenment
From the rise of Descartes' disciples in 1670 to the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy in 1815, articles cover not only Western Europe but American, Iberian, Russian, Jewish, and Eastern European cultures. (2002, Oxford Reference Online)
Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages
Articles on all aspects of the period from the fifth to the fifteenth century. It explores cultural, religious, intellectual, social, and political history, with a focus on Europe and Christendom. (2001, Oxford Reference Online)
Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North Africa
Covers the modern history of the region, with major sections on Colonialism, the World Wars, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Each country is reviewed, detailing its population, economy, and government. (2nd ed., 4 v., 2004, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of Underwater Life
Covers the fish and aquatic invertebrates that inhabit our rivers, lakes, and oceans, describing the anatomy, behaviour, habitat, breeding, and conservation status of species. (2005, Oxford Reference Online)
Encyclopedia of Women and Islamic Cultures
Articles by scholars on women and the societies in which Islam has played a historic role in every region where there have been significant Muslim populations, and covering the period from just before the rise of Islam to the present. (6 v., 2003- , Brill Online)
Encyclopedia of World Biography
Latest single volume supplement to a large set that covers notable individuals from every part of the world and from all time periods. The entire set is included in the
Biography Resource Center. (2nd ed., v. 27, 2007, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of World Cultures
Published with the assistance of the Human Relations Area Files at Yale, this describes the various ethnic and national subcultures from around the world. Not all of these groups are in eHRAF yet. (10 v., 1996, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of World Cultures Supplement
Additional articles are on important cultures left out of the original encyclopedia, cultures affected by recent political events, and expanded and updated entries on some important cultures. (2002, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Energy: Supplies, Sustainability, and Costs
Articles and statistics on the issues surrounding various energy sources. This is part of a series on current topical issues, called Information Plus Reference. (2007, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Engineering, Poverty, and the Earth
A 50- to 100-page document that introduces an important topic in engineering or computer science. (Synthesis Digital Library, Morgan and Claypool)
English Poetry 600-1900
Archive of English verse written from the 7th century to the early years of the 20th; full text of poems by over 1,400 poets from the British Commonwealth and ex-colonial countries. (ProQuest/Chadwyck-Healey)
English Prose Drama
Full text of over 1600 plays listed in the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature that were written or intended for the stage and wholly or primarily in prose; English Prose Drama complements English Verse Drama. (ProQuest/Chadwyck-Healey)
English Verse Drama
Full text of over 2200 plays by more than 500 named authors and 300 anonymous works, from the Shrewsbury Fragments of the late 13th Century through the end of the 19th Century. (ProQuest/Chadwyck-Healey)
ETEXT Archives
"... provides content hosting services to people or organizations seeking to make their documents, periodicals, books, and/or works of fiction available to the public....This includes zines, politics, fiction, poetry, books and religious texts." (www.etext.org)
Europa World Plus
Political and economic information on over 250 countries and territories. The online product incorporates The Europa World Year Book and the nine volumes in the Regional Surveys of the World series. (Government changes are updated continuously; major revisions are annual, Europa World Online)