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(More Info)	Filmmaker's Dictionary
From "A and B cutting" to "Z-smoke tablet" this book offers concise definitions of 5,000 technical and legal terms used in every aspect of filmmaking from script writing to production and distribution. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt
Contains 600 articles covering political, religious, economic, social, and intellectual topics from the predynastic era to the period of Roman rule. Good cross-references, index, and bibliographies. Available in print and online. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Civilizations of the Ancient Near East
A 4-volume encyclopedia with 189 interpretive essays organized thematically. One can readily find specific topics through the cross-referencing and indexing, and find further resources through the bibliographies in each article. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Oxford Encyclopedia of Archaeology in the Ancient Near East
A 5-volume encyclopedia prepared under the auspices of the American Schools of Oriental Research, edited by Eric M. Meyers. The geographic coverage is from pre-history through the Crusades, covering the eastern Mediterranean to Iran, the Anatolian peninsula to the Arabian peninsula, and Egypt, Cyprus, and parts of North and East Africa. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	ETANA: Electronic Tools and Ancient Near Eastern Archives
Contains ABZU, a guide to the study of the ancient Near East; and CORE TEXTS - Classic (public domain) texts for teaching and research Read the full annotation

Student/Athlete Educational Foundation

(More Info)	Principles of Japanese Discourse : a Handbook
Explains Japanese rhetorical style and strategy for English readers. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Acquisition of Japanese as a Second Language
The Acquisition of Japanese as a Second Language offers a survey of this far-ranging field and research as it applies to Japanese. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Making Sense of Japanese Grammar: a Clear Guide through Common Problems
Explains basic principles that underlie a wide range of phenomena in the Japanese language and provides clarification on matters of grammar that seem idiosyncratic and Japanese-specific. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Institutional Change in Southeast Asia
The Asian financial crisis of 1997 had major social and political consequences. This book analyzes the measures taken to mitigate the immediate effects of the crisis and explores issues related to Asian monetary stability. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Picture within a Picture: an Illustrated Guide to the Origins of Chinese Characters
This book lists 526 Chinese characters. Each character is accompanied by a short article and an illustration which vividly depicts the origin and evolution of the character. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	China: A Global Studies Handbook
Includes chronologies of the people, places, and events that figure prominently in China's history, from ancient times forward. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Y-Coach Youth Coaching Information
This Web site contains information pertaining to the coaching of various sports. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Fitness and Exercise Sourcebook
Provides basic information on fitness and exercise. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Sports Injuries Sourcebook: Basic Consumer Health Information about the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of Common Sports-Related Injuries in Children and Adults
Covers trends in the field, common injuries, those associated with specific sports, diagnosis and treatment, conditioning and training, and prevention. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Health Fitness Instructor's Handbook
This work provides the latest information on the fundamentals of fitness, exercise physiology, and biomechanics. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Encyclopedia of Health & Behavior
Designed with the overarching goal to collect together in a single resource the knowledge generated by this interdisciplinary field, highlighting the links between science and practice. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Handbook to Literature
A standard guide to literary terms. Each entry provides a definition and often examples of the term. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Historical Dictionary of the Netherlands
Covers Dutch political, intellectual, and colonial history and culture in 550 concise entries. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	World History at KMLA: History of the Netherlands
This Web site is organized chronologically and entries include topical notes as well as maps and links to additional resources. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Short Guide to Writing about Chemistry
Written to introduce chemistry students to the ways chemists communicate...The book covers the most important forms of communication - textbooks, lectures, lab reports, articles, literature reviews, and oral presentations. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Netherlands in Fifty Maps: an Annotated Atlas
Published by the Royal Dutch Geographical Society this atlas includes 126 pages of maps reprinted from the Journal of Economic and Social Geography. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology
Provides information about polymers, plastics, fibers, biomaterials, elastomers, and polymerization processes. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology
Considered the most indispensable reference tool for any project in chemistry or chemical engineering. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Encyclopedia of Sports Science
Explains sports from a physiological perspective. Read the full annotation

Information Please Sports Almanac

(More Info)	Voice of the Shuttle - Literatures (Other than English)
A major web site for the humanities, Voice of the Shuttle includes this portal for world literatures, from African and Classical to Turkish and Welsh. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Encyclopedia of World Literature in the 20th Century
The four-volume set covers major and representative world authors, with biographical and critical essays. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	New Encyclopedia of the American West
A one-volume encyclopedia which complements the Encyclopedia of the American West. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Encyclopedia of the American West
Covers the history of the American West (defined as the 23 states west of the Missouri River, during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries). Includes bibliographies and indexes. 4 volumes. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Historical Atlas of South Asia
Contains 650 well-researched maps depicting cultural, social, demographic, political and economic topics, ranging from prehistory to 1977. Well-indexed, with an extensive bibliography. The 1992 edition is the "second impression, with additional material." Read the full annotation

(More Info)	South Asian Civilizations: A Bibliographic Synthesis
Extensive bibliography of South Asia, covering prehistory through the twentieth century. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Twentieth-Century Children's Writers
Provides biographical information as well as a listing of major works and critical essays. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Children's Literature Dictionary
Includes entries on illustration techniques, literary forms and terms, and major awards. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Reference Guide to English Literature
In addition to providing entries on important authors and works, this set includes introductory essays on major periods of English literature. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Encyclopedia of Medieval Literature
Entries on significant themes, issues, works, and authors. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	SARAI (South Asia Resource Access on the Internet)
Provides links to online bibliographies, full-text resources, periodicals, and reference tools for the study of the history and cultures of South Asia. It also includes links to resources for individual countries. Edited and maintained by Dr. David Magier, Columbia University Libraries. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Digital South Asia Library
A project of the Center for Research Libraries, providing digital materials for reference and research on South Asia to scholars, public officials, business leaders, and other users. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	All Africa Global Media
This website posts over 1000 stories daily in English and French and offers over 900,000 articles in a searchable archive. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Middle English Dictionary
A 14-volume dictionary of Middle English from 1100 to 1475. Entries include meanings, grammatical forms, etymology, quotations, etc. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Oxford Companion to English Literature
This companion offers brief entries on significant works, characters, and authors of English literature. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Encyclopedia of Forest Sciences
Four illustrated volumes cover the comprehensive and contemporary field of forest sciences, from the genetic aspects of air pollution to landscaping and planning. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Greenwood Encyclopedia of Women's Issues Worldwide
This six volume set covers a broad range of women's issues in more than 130 countries around the world. Read the full annotation

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(More Info)	PAL: Perspectives in American Literature - A Reference and Research Guide
This research guide is more of an online encyclopedia, with introductory notes on the major movements in American literature, and extensive bibliographies. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Voice of the Shuttle - Literature (in English)
Includes links to resources in various genres and time periods, as well as links to major journals, departments, discussion lists, etc. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Sage Encyclopedia of Social Science Research Methods
Provides a comprehensive, alphabetic array of essays of varying lengths on all aspects of social science research methods, with bibliographies and cross-references. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Literary Resources on the Net
Focuses mostly on English and American literature, and websites that are "useful to academics." Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Social Science Encyclopedia
These 2 volumes provide a good general introduction to all of the social sciences; entries are arranged alphabetically, each with a bibliography and suggested further reading. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	American Literature Pages
Provides a timeline and information about major authors and literary movements and also includes a list of links to other American Literature web sites. Read the full annotation

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