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Gadgets and Necessities: An Encyclopedia of Household Innovations
(2000, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Gale Encyclopedia of Diets: A Guide to Health and Nutrition
Covers topics such as dieting, popular diets, dietary concerns, nutritional basics, and the effects of a one's dietary choices on one's health. (2 v., 2008, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Information on medical disorders and concepts for a general audience. Each article includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other related topics. (2nd ed., 5 v., 2002, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health
Provides information on mental disorders and conditions, alternative and over-the-counter drugs, and therapies used to treat mental disorders. (2nd ed., 2 v., 2008, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America
Articles 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. (2nd ed., 3 v., 2000, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Gale Encyclopedia of Science
Covers major areas of science, engineering, technology, mathematics, and the medical sciences, while providing a comprehensive overview of current scientific knowledge and technology. (4th ed., 6v, 2008, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Gale Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History
Presents brief definitions of economic, historical, and geographical terms, biographies, overviews of eras and issues, and company and industry profiles. (2 v., 1999, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Gale Encyclopedia of U.S. History: Government and Politics
A concise history of the U.S. government and political scene, delivered in 11 long chapters, each on a segment of time in U.S. history. (2 v., 2008, Gale
Virtual Reference Library)
Gale Encyclopedia of U.S. History: War
Overview of the wars in American history from Indian conflicts during the Colonial period through the War on Terrorism, treated in 15 long chapters. There are separate sections on peacekeeping in specific parts of the world. (2 v., 2008, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Gale Encyclopedia of World History: Governments
Overview of national governments from 4000 B.C. through the present, explaining their structures and histories, key players and events. (2 v., 2008, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Gale Encyclopedia of World History: War
Provides an overview of wars throughout world history, from ancient
times to present. Lengthy chapters describe important figures and battles. (2 v., 2008, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Gale Library of Daily Life: Slavery and America
Provides information on the business of slavery, the plantation way of life, work, family, leisure, health, religion, resistance, and rebellion from colonial times to the end of the Civil War. (2 v., 2008, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Collection of 100 or so reference e-books on many subjects which can be accessed individually or searched as a single source.
Gambling in America: An Encyclopedia of History, Issues, and Society
(2001, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Gambling: What's at Stake?
Articles and statistics on gambling, with chapters on casinos, tribal casinos, lotteries, sports and internet gambling, and the social effects of gambling. This is part of a series on current topical issues, called Information Plus Reference. (2007, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Game Theory for Wireless Engineers
A 50- to 100-page document that introduces an important topic in engineering or computer science. (Synthesis Digital Library, Morgan and Claypool)
Gangs: A Reference Handbook
(1996, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Gay and Lesbian Americans and Political Participation: A Reference Handbook
(2002, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Gay and Lesbian Issues: A Reference Handbook
(2003, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Gay and Lesbian Rights
(1994, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Gay Rights on Trial: A Reference Handbook
(2002, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Genetic Engineering: A Reference Handbook
(1999, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Genetics and Genetic Engineering
Articles and statistics on genetics and genetic engineering. This is part of a series on current topical issues, called Information Plus Reference. (2008, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
George Washington: A Biographical Companion
(2002, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Giants, Monsters, and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Myth
(2000, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Girlhood in America: An Encyclopedia
(2001, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Girls and Literacy in America: Historical Perspectives to the Present
(2003, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Global AIDS Crisis: A Reference Handbook
(2001, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Global Refugee Crisis: A Reference Handbook
(1994, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Global Warming and the Future of the Earth
A 50- to 100-page document that introduces an important topic in engineering or computer science. (Synthesis Digital Library, Morgan and Claypool)
Globalization, Engineering, and Creativity
A 50- to 100-page document that introduces an important topic in engineering or computer science. (Synthesis Digital Library, Morgan and Claypool)
Goddesses in World Mythology
(1993, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Grasslands of the United States: An Environmental History
(2007, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Great American Judges: An Encyclopedia
(2003, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Great American Lawyers: An Encyclopedia
(2001, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Great Archaeologists: Encyclopedia of Archaeology
(1999, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Great Dinosaur Controversy
(2004, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Great Soviet Encyclopedia, 3d ed. (1969-1978) (in Russian)
Detailed view of Russian subjects and reflecting the Communist point of view of its time. (The 3d edition of the Great Soviet Encyclopedia was translated into English and is available in King Library.)
Ground Warfare: An International Encyclopedia
(2002, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Grove Encyclopedia of Classical Art and Architecture
Provides information about art forms, artists, rulers, philosophers, architecture, renowned works of art, archaeological sites, and stylistic developments of the Classical period. (2007, Oxford Reference Online)
Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts
Covers thousands of years of the decorative arts in both western and non-western cultures: the uses of materials, art forms and styles, and the history of armor, jewelry, furniture, textiles, and ceramics. (2006, Oxford Reference Online)
Growing Up: Issues Affecting America's Youth
Articles and statistics on youth in America, with chapters on families, health, sexuality and pregnancy, juvenile crime, gangs, and violence in the schools. This is part of a series on current topical issues, called Information Plus Reference. (2008, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Guide to the Gods
(1992, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Gun Control in the United States: A Reference Handbook
(2006, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Gun Control: A Reference Handbook
(1995, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Gun Control: Restricting Rights or Protecting People?
Articles and statistics on gun control, with pro and con arguments as well as chapters on laws, court rulings, crime, and public attitudes. This is part of a series on current topical issues, called Information Plus Reference. (2007, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Guns in American Society: An Encyclopedia of History, Politics, Culture, and the Law
(2002, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)