Jackson Library
Collection of Electronic Reference Books
Arts and Fashion | Biography | Business | Environment | History | Literature | Medicine | Multicultural Studies | Nation and World | Science | Social Science
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Arts and Fashion
Contemporary
Fashion
A reference book covering individual designers and fashion houses that have been active throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Informative essays mirror the many facets of the fashion world.
International
Dictionary of Film and Filmmakers
Written for film students and film buffs alike, this set features thorough coverage of legendary
films, actors, actresses, directors, writers, and other production artists through detailed essays
and commentary by experts.
Biography
Business
Leader Profiles for Students
Covers 350 prominent individuals who have made significant contributions to business and industry. Profiles range from 1,250 to 2,500 words in length.
Business
Encyclopedia
of Sm
al
l Business
Designed to provide entrepreneurs with how-to information that they can apply to their own
business.
Environment
Beacham's
Guide to the Endangered Species of North America
Presents extensive data on the habitats and ecosystems of more than 1,200 species identified as endangered or threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service. Arranged taxonomically, entries include introductory information with an image of the species; a summary section detailing information on each species; a concluding summary of recovery efforts; and a bibliography of contacts for further information.
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*X*L Encyclopedia of Landforms and Other Geologic Features
Focuses on the physical and geological aspects, structure, and features of 48 of the earth's
landforms - what they are, how they look, how they were created, how they change over time, and
major geological events associated with them.
History
Encyclopedia
of Espionage, Intelligence, and Security
Provides a comprehensive, subject specific guide to the history, uses, scientific principles, and technologies of espionage, intelligence, and security, with special emphasis placed on the current ethical, legal, and social issues surrounding this very topical subject.
Fashion,
Costume, and Culture: Clothing, Headwear, Body Decorations, and Footwear through the Ages
Provides a broad overview of costume traditions of diverse cultures from prehistoric times to
the present day. Examines more than 430 items of human decoration and adornment, ranging from togas
to turbans, necklaces to tennis shoes.
Gale
Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History
This title presents 1,000 entries, era overviews, event/movement profiles, biographies, business/industry profiled, geographic profiles, and more.
Renaissance:
An Encyclopedia for Students
This set has been prepared especially for nonspecialists, focusing on Renaissance-era topics
most studied in high school world history, art, literature, economics, and science curriculum.
St.
James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture
Includes more than 2,700 signed essays ranging from 500 to 2,500 words, written by subject
experts and edited to form a consistent, readable, and straightforward reference.
Literature
Contemporary
Novelists
Contains biographical/critical essays on the most important living novelists writing in English worldwide.
Contemporary
Poets
Provides biographical and bibliographical information on 789 of the world's most important contemporary English-language poets, including 120 new to this edition. Entries include personal and career information, addresses, a detailed bibliography, a list of further reading sources, and more. Each entry also includes a signed critical essay covering each poet's career and works, written by an expert in the field.
Medicine
Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Presents current, unbiased information on alternative and complementary medical practices,
including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga,
chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine,
biofeedback, Ayurveda, and osteopathy.
Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Includes entries covering cancers, cancer drugs, treatments, side effects, and diagnostic procedures.
Gale
Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders
Provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand in language accessible to laypersons.
Gale
Encyclopedia of Medicine
Includes information on more than 1,600 medical disorders and concepts. Each article includes
in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other related
topics.
Gale
Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Provides citations, abstracts, and links to full-text articles in the field of
education.
Multicultural Studies
Gale
Encyclopedia of Multicultural America
Contains 8,000 to 12,000 word essays 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. Also covers ethnoreligious groups such as Jews, Chaldeans, and Amish. Each essay lists organizations and research centers; name, address, and contact information for periodicals, radio, and television stations; and a further readings section.
Nation and World
Blackbirch
Kid's Visual Reference of the United States
Contains more than 2,500 graphs, charts, maps, and photos that cover the most important and interesting facts about every state in the country.
Blackbirch
Kid's Visual Reference of the World
Presents more than 2,500 graphs, charts, maps, and photos that cover the most important and interesting facts about every country on the planet.
Science
Biology
A comprehensive collection of articles on all aspects of biological science, including its history and issues. Includes articles on biology-related careers and important individuals, as well as topics from active transport to zoology research.
World
of Earth Science
This title in Thomson Gale's "World of" Series is a comprehensive guide to the concepts,
theories, discoveries, pioneers, and issues relating to topics in earth science.
Social Science
Encyclopedia
of Population
Provides expanded, up-to-date coverage of demographic topics both in the core field and in neighboring disciplines.