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Electronic books (eBooks) are exact
replicas of the print version of a title made
available online.
Reference eBooks
The following three popular
reference titles (whose print versions can not
be checked out of the library) can now be
accessed anywhere there is an Internet
connection:
Alternative Energy
This three-volume set introduces students to
issues surrounding both current energy sources
and alternative energy options. Alternative
energy options include wind and solar energy,
fuel cells, hydropower, geothermal power, and
biomass energy. In addition, more theoretical
sources are also explored, including cold
fusion, zero point energy, and universal forces.
American Decades
Documents and analyzes periods of contemporary
American social history. Each volume begins with
an overview and chronology covering the entire
decade. Subject chapters follow, each including
an explanatory background overview;
subject-specific timeline; and alphabetically
arranged entries discussing the people, events
and ideas important to that subject during the
period. Included are biographies; explanations
of concepts; terms and events; quotations;
charts; sidebars covering high-interest topics;
and much more.
American Eras
Focuses on a variety of aspects of American
history from early civilizations to 1899
including: world events, arts, business and
economy, education, fashion, government and
politics, law and justice, lifestyle and social
trends, media, medicine and health, religion,
science and technology, and sports and
recreation.
Cold War Reference Library
This reference library covers the Cold War
period between the Western powers and the
Communist bloc--from the end of World War II
through 1989. The Almanac treats the historic
causes of the tension. Includes biographies of
the lives and actions of major figures such as:
Harry Truman, Winston Churchill, and Joseph
Stalin.
Countries and Their Cultures
Defines and describes the nations of the
world. Using a standard entry format for easy
comparison, each country's shared values,
behaviors and cultural variations are surveyed
-- from foods and rituals to pastimes and arts.
Includes more than 1,000 photographs and more
than 200 maps.
Elizabethan
World Reference Library
The Elizabethan World Reference Library
covers the broad sweep of the culture of the
times, from Elizabeth's court to rural life, and
from the New World explorations to the
remarkable flowering of literature and drama for
which the era is renowned. Perfect for both
history and literatures studies, this set
includes biographies and primary sources.
Endangered Species
Color photographs and maps provide students
with many species threatened by extinction,
including amphibians, birds, crustaceans, fish,
insects, mammals, mollusks, reptiles and more.
Each of the 240 entries gives a species
description, location, reason for endangerment
and measures being taken to protect it.
Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders
Provides information on genetic disorders,
including conditions, tests, procedures,
treatments and therapies, in articles that are
both comprehensive and easy to understand.
Great Depression and the
New Deal Reference Library
Covers the failure of the U.S. economy and its
gradual recovery, with special attention to the
New Deal, as well as the global situation,
including the rise of Hitler. The biographies
profile 29 major figures of the period. Primary
Sources features annotated excerpts from
speeches, newspaper and magazine articles,
literature, and other documents from the period.
Grzimek’s Animal Life Encyclopedia
Serves as a major point of reference for
researchers and students studying the animal
kingdom. Thorough articles familiarize readers
with animals found everywhere on the globe,
detailing their life cycles, predators, food
systems, overall ecology and much more.
Middle Ages Reference
Library
The Middle Ages Reference Library explores
the complex period of the Middle Ages, covering
the different civilizations and peoples of
Medieval times. It also includes biographical
essays on significant individuals from the
period and an insightful collection of full or
excerpted texts from the era.
U*X*L Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes
Offers students detailed studies of
approximately 88 tribes from all over the United
States and Canada, including small tribes and
some that no longer exist. The Encyclopedia
gives detailed yet accessible information on
history, religion, art, government, economy,
daily life and current social and political
issues.
U*X*L Encyclopedia of
Weather and Natural Disasters
Introduces students to the topic of weather and
natural disasters while delving into the
scientific aspects of various types of disasters
including: blizzards, earthquakes, flooding,
tornadoes, volcanoes, and wildfires.
U*X*L Encyclopedia of World Mythology
This new five-volume set from U·X·L will help
students with the plot points, the historical
context, and the mythological allusions they
need to fully understand how mythologies not
only reflect cultures of old but also remain
meaningful in society today.
World War II Reference Library
Provides students with the information they need
to write reports and complete class assignments
including profiles and photographs of more than
30 men and women involved in the war, speeches,
diary entries, newspaper accounts, and other
original source documents related to the period.
Test eBooks
LearningExpress Library
provides a completely interactive online
learning platform for practice tests and
tutorial courses designed to help patrons,
students, and adult learners succeed on academic
and licensing tests. You'll get immediate
scoring, complete answer explanations, and an
individualized analysis of your results.
The following are just some of the topics
covered by these eBooks: Advanced Placement,
ASVAB, CBEST, Civil Service, EMS, Elementary
School Improvement, GED, GMAT, GRE, LSAT,
Nursing, Real Estate, SAT, TOEFL, and U.S.
Citizenship.
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