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A-Z of Food and Drink
Origin, meaning, and development of a host of gastronomic terms. (Rev. ed. w. corrections, 2002, Oxford Reference Online)
A-Z of Medicinal Drugs
Dictionary of medicines, covering over-the-counter and prescription medicines with both generic and proprietary names, and offering information on classes of drugs, side effects, and interactions with other medicines. (2000, Oxford Reference Online)
Animal Rights: A Reference Handbook
(1994, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Animals and the Law: A Sourcebook
(2001, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Animals and Science: A Guide to the Debates
(2002, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica: A Continental Overview of Environmental Issues
(2003, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Biodiversity: A Reference Handbook
(1998, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Biography Resource Center
Biographical articles on people from throughout history, around the world, and across all subject areas from multiple Gale reference publications, such as Contemporary Authors, Encyclopedia of World Biography, Dictionary of American Biography, and Directory of American Scholars. (Updated continuously, Gale)
Biological Sciences - Oxford Reference Collection
Searches simultaneously in several encyclopedias and dictionaries on biology published by Oxford University Press. (Oxford Reference Online)
Chemical and Biological Warfare: A Reference Handbook
(2nd ed., 2007, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Dictionary of Biology
Provides comprehensive coverage of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry, as well as key terms from medicine and palaeontology. (6th ed., 2008, Oxford Reference Online)
Dictionary of Ecology
Entries on all aspects of ecology and related scientific disciplines such as biogeography, genetics, soil science, geomorphology, atmospheric science, and oceanography. (3rd ed., 2006, Oxford Reference Online)
Dictionary of Food and Nutrition
Explanations of the technical terms found on food labels, in advertising, or in the media. (2nd ed., 2005, Oxford Reference Online)
Dictionary of Plant Sciences
Coverage includes biochemistry, plant physiology, cytology, ecology, genetics, evolution, bio-geography, the earth sciences, and taxonomic groups (one-third of the entries are devoted to taxa). (Revised 2nd ed., 2006, Oxford Reference Online)
Dictionary of Scientists
Biographical information about scientists in all areas of science, from physics and astronomy to medicine and ecology, and over the last 2,500 years. (1999, Oxford Reference Online)
Dictionary of Weather
Information about weather, forecasting, and climate, including terms from the related fields of oceanography, hydrology, and climatology. (2001, Oxford Reference Online)
Dictionary of Weights, Measures, and Units
Definitions of the units, prefixes, and styling of the Système International (SI), as well as industry-specific and traditional terms currently in use. (2002, Oxford Reference Online)
Dictionary of Zoology
Coverage of topics includes animal behavior, genetics, evolutionary studies, ecology, physiology, genetics, cytology, Earth history, and zoogeography. (2nd ed., 1999, Oxford Reference Online)
Earth & Environmental Sciences - Oxford Reference Collection
Searches simultaneously in several dictionaries and encyclopedias in Oxford Reference Online covering earth sciences, ecology, geography, environment, global change, and weather.
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 Human Ecology
(2003, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Endangered Species: A Reference Handbook
(1998, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Environmental Activism: A Reference Handbook
(2003, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Environmental Justice: A Reference Handbook
(1996, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Euthanasia: A Reference Handbook
(1996, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Evolution in the Courtroom: A Reference Guide
(2002, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Evolution Wars: A Guide to the Debates
(2000, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Exploring Polar Frontiers: A Historical Encyclopedia
(2003, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Food & Drink - Oxford Reference Collection
Searches simultaneously in several titles about food, diet, nutrition, and exercise in Oxford Reference Online.
Food and Fitness: A Dictionary of Diet and Exercise
Covers all matters relating to diet and exercise, including diet methods, food supplements, sports injuries, energy-related terms, weight control, training methods and principles, and calorie requirements of different activities. (1997, Oxford Reference Online)
Freshwater Issues: A Reference Handbook
(2002, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
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)
Genetic Engineering: A Reference Handbook
(1999, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Global AIDS Crisis: A Reference Handbook
(2001, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Habitats and Ecosystems: An Encyclopedia of Endangered America
(1999, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Homosexuality and Science: A Guide to the Debates
(2002, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Human Body on Trial
(2002, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Human Evolution: A Guide to the Debates
(2004, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Indoor Pollution: A Reference Handbook
(1998, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
International Women in Science: A Biographical Dictionary to 1950
(2001, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology
Presents articles on chemical substances, including their properties, manufacturing, and uses, and covers fundamentals and scientific subjects related to the field. (27 v., 5th ed., 2004, Wiley InterScience)
Life on Earth: An Encyclopedia of Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution
(2002, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Maps - Oxford Reference Collection
Small physical and political maps for each country, state maps for North America, Canada, and Mexico, and more than 100 city maps. (2004, Oxford Reference Online)
Medicine - Oxford Reference Collection
Searches simultaneously in the companions and dictionaries on Medicine and Health in Oxford Reference Online.
Medicine on Trial: A Handbook with Cases, Laws, and Documents
(2004, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Mythical Zoo: An Encyclopedia of Animals in World Myth, Legend, & Literature
(2001, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Natural Disasters: Floods: A Reference Handbook
(2000, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Natural Disasters: Hurricanes: A Reference Handbook
(1999, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
North America: A Continental Overview of Environmental Issues
(2003, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Nuclear Power: A Reference Handbook
(2000, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Ocean Politics and Policy: A Reference Handbook
(2003, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Oxford Companion to the Body
Defines words associated with the structures and functions of all the major systems of the body. It also includes articles on social and religious attitudes toward the body. (2001, Oxford Reference Online)
Oxford Companion to the Earth
Broad in scope, it covers earth-related topics, such as environmental science, planetary science, economics, geochemistry, palaeobiology, and plate tectonics. (2000, Oxford Reference Online)
Oxford Companion to the History of Modern Science
Focusing on the period from the Renaissance to the early twenty-first century, the articles cover all disciplines, historical periods, concepts, and methodologies and philosophies. Coverage is international. (2003, Oxford Reference Online)
Ozone Dilemma: A Reference Handbook
(1995, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Rainforests of the World: A Reference Handbook Second Edition
(2001, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Recycling in America: A Reference Handbook
(1997, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Reproductive Issues in America: A Reference Handbook
(2003, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Rivers of the World: A Social, Geographical, and Environmental Sourcebook
(2001, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Science - Oxford Reference Collection
Searches simultaneously in multiple companions, concise companions, encyclopedias, and dictionaries grouped under Science in Oxford Reference Online.
Science in the Ancient World: An Encyclopedia
(2004, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Science in the Enlightenment
(2003, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Scientific Revolution: An Encyclopedia
(2001, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Skeptic Encyclopedia of Pseudoscience
(2002, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Tobacco: A Reference Handbook
(2001, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Water Quality and Availability: A Reference Handbook
(1992, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Women and Science: Social Impact and Interaction
(2004, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
Women's History as Scientists: A Guide to the Debates
(2003, ABC-CLIO, OhioLINK Electronic Book Center)
World Almanac and Book of Facts
Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia and four almanacs. (Updated annually, World Almanac Education Group)
World Encyclopedia
Entries on a range of subjects, including world affairs, science and technology, the arts, modern and ancient history, religion, sports, and popular culture. (2005, Oxford Reference Online)
World Factbook
Brief, factual information about countries of the world. (2007, U. S. Central Intelligence Agency)
World Maps
Small physical and political maps for each country, state maps for North America, Canada, and Mexico, and more than 100 city maps. (2004, Oxford Reference Online)