Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, & Almanacs Resources (all)

21st Century Management: A Reference Handbook (SAGE)

21st Century Management: A Reference Handbook highlights the topics... [more info]
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A Guide to Finding Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, and Almanacs

See JMU Librarians' top recommendations for finding Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, and Almanacs [more info]

Collection of ebooks covering history, geography, world cultures, military history, gender studies, politics, pop culture, religion, mythology, science, technology, and environment. [more info]
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American Decades (Gale)

Online reference book chronicles American events, people, and places for each decade. [more info]
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Attacks on the Press

Attacks on the Press is an annual survey by the Committee to Protect Journalists. It recounts incidences around the world where journalists were attacked, killed, or imprisoned. [more info]
Location: Carrier Stacks, PN4751 .A88

Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians

Covers all musical genres, with new entries written by a distinguished group... [more info]
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BBC Academy - College of Journalism

BBC Academy (BBC CoJo) is an online journalism resource with articles, videos, and discussions about ethics, values, laws, and skill sets in the world of journalism. [more info]
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Blackwell Encyclopedia of Management (Blackwell)

The Encyclopedia of Management is a great Business resource to fine accounting... [more info]
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Blackwell Reference Online - Communication & Media Studies (Blackwell)

A collection of full-text reference books on communication and media studies. [more info]
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Blackwell Reference Online - Gender Studies (Blackwell)

A collection of full-text reference books on gender studies. [more info]
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Blackwell Reference Online Collection (Blackwell)

A collection of full-text reference books in the humanities and social sciences. [more info]
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Cambridge Histories Online (Cambridge University Press)

Cambridge Histories Online provides political, economic and social history, philosophy and literature of selected countries and subjects.
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Columbia Encyclopedia (6th ed.)

More than 60,000 brief articles. [more info]
Location: Internet

Companion Encyclopedia of Anthropology

Contains 38 essays on the origin and development of our species, population studies, cultural aspects of civilization, and the socialization of humans. Includes illustrations. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote, GN25 .C65 1994 Internet

Companion Encyclopedia of Archaeology

Contains 26 essays on the methods, purposes, and origins of archaeology. Includes illustrations. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote, CC70 .C59 1999 Internet

Consumer Health Complete (EBSCO)

Consumer Health Complete (CHC) is designed to support patients' information needs and foster an overall understanding of health-related topics... [more info]
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Diccionario de la lengua española

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Dictionary of Accounting (Oxford University Press)

The Dictionary of Accounting provides straightforward definitions of the latest financial jargon... [more info]
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Dictionary of Business and Management (Oxford University Press)

The Dictionary of Business and Management is a wide-ranging and informative guide to all areas of business... [more info]
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Dictionary of Economics (Oxford University Press)

The Dictionary of Economics covers all aspects of economics including...
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Dictionary of Finance and Banking (Oxford University Press)

The Dictionary of Finance and Banking covers the vocabulary used in...
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Dictionary of Human Resource Management (Oxford University Press)

The Dictionary of Human Resource Management comprises over 1,400 entries on... [more info]
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Dictionary of Literary Biography Complete (Gale)

Essays outlining the lives and careers of authors from all eras and genres, and summarizes the critical response to their work. [more info]
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Dictionary of Old English: A to H (University of Toronto)

The Dictionary of Old English added the letter H in 2016, the name of the resource has been updated to reflect this addition. The Dictionary of Old English (DOE) defines the vocabulary of the first six centuries (600 - 1150 A.D.) of the English language... [more info]
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Dictionary of Statistics (Oxford University Press)

The Dictionary of Statistics is a wide-ranging, jargon-free dictionary that contains over... [more info]
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DICTSEARCH

Over 90 different dictionaries and more than 250 language combinations. [more info]
Location: Internet

Disability in the Modern World (Alexander Street Press)

According to the World Bank, one person in seven experiences disability, yet the story of this community and its contributions is largely absent from the scholarly record. Disability in the Modern World: History of a Social Movement is an online collection that fills the gap, with a set of resources in a wide range of disciplines from media studies to philosophy. At completion, Disability in the Modern World will include 150,000 pages of primary sources, supporting materials, and archives, along with 125 hours of video. [more info]
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EH.Net Encyclopedia of Economic and Business History

Includes authoritative articles in the fields of economic and business history. Its "How Much Is That?" section allows the user to compare the value of purchasing power, exchange rates, and other variables between the past and today. [more info]
Location: Internet

eNCPT

5 user limit; please log out when you are finished. Provides extensive detail and explanation about the complete Nutrition Care Process Terminology for dietetics. [more info]
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Encyclopaedia Britannica Online

Contains the complete Encyclopaedia Britannica, Britannica Student Encyclopedia, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus, as well as videos, blogs, news, research tools, and links to editor-selected websites. [more info]
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Encyclopaedia Judaica (Gale)

Encyclopaedia Judaica 2nd ed. contains over 21,000 entries on Jewish life, history, culture, and religion. Includes maps, statistical tables, and images. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote, DS102.8 .E496 2007

Encyclopedia of African American History (Oxford University Press)

Encyclopedia of African American History: 1896 to the Present includes approximately 1,200 A-Z cross-referenced entries, more than 400 images, a chronology of major events in black history, and complete coverage from Plessy v. Ferguson to the election of Barack Obama. [more info]
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Encyclopedia of American Industries (Gale)

Detailed, comprehensive information on a wide range of industries in every realm of American business. [more info]
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Encyclopedia of Anthropology (SAGE)

Encyclopedia of Anthropology includes over 1,000 entries on cultural, biological, physical, and social anthropology. Also contains articles on archaeology, linguistics, philosophy and sociology. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote, GN11 .E63 2006

Encyclopedia of Archaeology: History and Discoveries

Use this encyclopedia to find information on the history, methods, sites, and key issues in archaeology. Includes archaeologist biographies, site maps, and photographs of artifacts. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote, CC100 .E542 2001

Encyclopedia of Bioethics (Gale)

Topics include the ethics of health professions, animal research, population control and the environment. [more info]
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Encyclopedia of Buddhism (Gale)

This encyclopedia describes the history of Buddhism and the religion's world view, basic practices and teachings. Also includes entries on Buddhist art, ceremonies, festivals, and monastic orders. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote, BQ128 .E62 2004

Encyclopedia of Business and Finance (Gale)

The Encyclopedia of Business and Finance is a complete reference covering five general areas: finance and banking; accounting... [more info]
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Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society (SAGE)

The Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society is composed of almost 900 entries on justice, freedom, regulation, and more.
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Encyclopedia of Career Development (SAGE)

The Encyclopedia of Career Development contains... [more info]
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Encyclopedia of Children, Adolescents, and the Media (SAGE)

This encyclopedia presents state-of-the-art research and ready-to-use facts on the media's interaction with children and adolescents... [more info]
Location: Internet

Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries (Gale)

Information about business segments that are pioneering new technologies, introducing break-through marketing strategies or implementing innovative means of serving new markets. [more info]AE5 .G85 Internet

Encyclopedia of Global Industries (Gale)

Information on the world's most lucrative and high profile industries. Each entry covers size and economic/social impact of the industry; its organization and structure; its history and development; major countries and companies involved (including rankings); size and nature of the work force; and research.
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Encyclopedia of Health and Behavior (Gale)

From adherence to a doctor's advice, to emotions and health, to obesity treatment and prevention, to women's health and all topics in between, this A-to-Z encyclopedia comprehensively covers all aspects of what has become the dynamic domain of behavioral medicine. [more info]
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Encyclopedia of Human Development (Gale)

Covers topics such as adolescence, cognitive development, education, family, gender differences, identity, longitudinal research, personality development, prenatal development, temperament, and more. [more info]
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Encyclopedia of Industrial & Organizational Psychology (SAGE)

With more than 400 entries, the Encyclopedia of Industrial and Organizational Psychology presents... [more info]
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Encyclopedia of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Gale)

Strategies to optimize human potential and build better organizations by focusing on behavior within the specific environmental, technological, and social environment of the workplace. [more info]
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Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology (IGI Global)

The Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition is a compendium of over 750 authoritative, research-based entries/chapters contributed by nearly 1,200 researchers and experts from 60 countries on a complete range of topics. [more info]

Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim World (Gale)

Contains entries on the religion's history and role in the modern world.
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Location: Campus/Remote, BP40 .E525 2004

Encyclopedia of Journalism (SAGE)

Comprehensive analysis of all aspects of journalism. [more info]
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Encyclopedia of Leadership (SAGE)

The Encyclopedia of Leadership provides guidance on the theory... [more info]
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Encyclopedia of Life

The Encyclopedia of Life is a free online encyclopedia that compiles information about living creatures - animals, plants, fungi, protists and bacteria - from websites, journals, and databases and makes the information freely accessible to users. [more info]
Location: Internet

Encyclopedia of Life Sciences (Wiley)

Spanning the entire spectrum of life sciences, the Encyclopedia of Life Sciences (ELS) features more than 4,200 specially commissioned and peer-reviewed articles available in PDF and HTML format. Browse by topic or search for articles within this resource... [more info]
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Encyclopedia of Major Marketing Campaigns (Gale)

The Encyclopedia of Major Marketing Campaigns is an annual publication that profiles important marketing campaigns of the 20th century. [more info]
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Encyclopedia of Management (Gale)

The Encyclopedia of Management 7th ed. includes essays on 350 topics in management theories and applications. [more info]
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Encyclopedia of Measurement and Statistics (Gale)

State-of-the-art information and ready-to-use facts from the fields of measurement and statistics. [more info]
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Encyclopedia of New Media (SAGE)

This encyclopedia includes such topics as broadband, content filtering, cyberculture, cyberethics, digital divide, freenet, MP3, privacy, telemedicine, viruses, and wireless networks. [more info]
Location: Internet

Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Gale)

This encyclopedia includes over 2,100 general entries on world thought and philosophy as well as 1,000 biographical entries on key figures in the history of philosophy. [more info]
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Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Oxford University Press)

Contains over 27,000 full text entries featuring a broad musical scope...
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Encyclopedia of Products & Industries: Manufacturing (Gale)

Provides information on products and the relationships between products and their industries. Explores various aspects of a product, the manufacturers, suppliers, immediate and adjacent industries and markets. Emphasizes manufacturers of numerous durable goods such as tires, automobiles, appliances, business equipment, home furnishing and sporting goods.
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Encyclopedia of Public Relations (SAGE)

Entries describing the theory, practice and development of public relations. [more info]
Location: Internet

Encyclopedia of Quantitative Finance (Wiley)

Comprehensive coverage of topics related to quantitative modeling of financial markets. Topics include risk management, mathematical and statistical tools used in financial modeling, market microstructure, algorithmic trading, and more. [more info]
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Encyclopedia of Religion (Gale)

The Encyclopedia of Religion 2nd ed. contains entries on all major world religions and some lesser known religions. Includes information on science and religion, feminist theology, chaos theory, film and religion, and much more! [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote, BL31 .E46 2005

Encyclopedia of Religion in America (SAGE)

This encyclopedia covers the major world religions and smaller sects, cults, and movements in America. Also provides information on denominations and movements that originated in the US, Canada, and Mexico. [more info]
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Encyclopedia of Rhetoric (Oxford University Press)

Comprehensive survey of rhetoric, covering theory, history, and practice, with a special emphasis on public speaking, performance, and communication. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote, PN172.E52 2001

Encyclopedia of School Psychology (Gale)

Entries cover psychology, education and counseling, child development, and special education address student success, behavior disorders, intelligence testing, learning disabilities, strategies to improve academic skills, and more. [more info]
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Encyclopedia of Science and Religion (Gale)

The Encyclopedia of Science and Religion delves into the debates among science and technology and the world's religions. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote, BL240.3 .E43 2003

Encyclopedia of Sex and Gender (Gale)

Encyclopedia articles about issues of sex and gender at the personal and the social level ... [more info]
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Encyclopedia of Social and Cultural Anthropology

Includes entries on the ideas, history, and recent changes within social and cultural anthropology. Also contains a glossary and biographies of key figures in anthropology. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote, GN307 .E648

Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing (SAGE)

This encyclopedia provides information on marketing and management principles and practices that directly relate to sports. Topics include economics, leadership, communication, and marketing sports and non-sports related products. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote, GV716 .E53 2011 Internet

Encyclopedia of Statistics in Behavioral Science (Wiley)

Complete coverage of current statistical methods ranging through confirmatory factor analysis, structural equation modeling, random effect/multilevel modeling, generalized linear models, computationally intensive methods such as the bootstrap, and many more. [more info]

Encyclopedia of Telecommunications (Wiley)

This encyclopedia focuses on telecommunications for electrical engineers. Topics include optical communications, modulation and demodulation, coding, communication networks, antennas, and much more. Online access includes all five volumes. [more info]
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Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception Online (Walter de Gruyter)

EBR includes extensive information about the Bible, how it was received in Christian churches and the Jewish Diaspora, and how it is viewed by other world religions. Includes articles about the Bible in literature, art, music, and film. Volumes 1, 2, and 3 currently available. [more info]
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Encyclopedia.com

More than 14,000 brief articles. [more info]
Location: Internet

Europa World (Taylor and Francis)

Europa World provides the latest information covering political elections, country profiles, and industry statistics.... [more info]
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Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders (Gale)

Includes entries for all 150 disorders classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, text revision (DSM-IV-TR). Also features entries for prescription, alternative, and over-the-counter drugs, as well as the various therapies used to treat mental disorders. [more info]
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Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health

Provides detailed information on mental disorders and conditions. [more info]
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Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America (Gale)

Essays on approximately 152 culture groups of the U.S., from Acadians to Yupiats... [more info]
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Gale Virtual Reference Library

Searchable online reference book collection covering all subjects from the arts to zoology. [more info]
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Garland Encyclopedia of World Music Online (Alexander Street Press)

Full-text encyclopedia articles about music traditions, genres, practices, and performances in world regions. [more info]
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Grove Music Online (Oxford Music Online)

Oxford Music Online is the access point for Grove Music Online and Oxford Dictionary of Music, Oxford Companion to Music, and the Encyclopedia of Popular Music.
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Guide to Interest Groups and Lobbying in the United States (SAGE)

This resource contains information and analysis of interest groups and lobbyists in American political history from the late 19th Century to 2011. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote, JK1118 .G85 2011 Internet

Handbook of Hopsitality Management (SAGE)

An ebook that focuses on key principles of hospitality management research and practice. [more info]
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Historical Encyclopedia of American Business (Salem History)

Contains essays on all major aspects of business and finance in American history. [more info]
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History of the American Cinema (Gale)

Extensive chronological encyclopedia about the history of film in America.
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Information Please Almanac

Facts and statistics on the U.S., the world, history and government, biography, sports, entertainment, business and finance, society and culture, science and technology, weather and climate. [more info]
Location: Internet

International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers (Gale)

Substantive entries about films and those associated with films. Includes lists of articles and books for further reading. [more info]
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International Encyclopedia of Education (Elsevier)

An essential resource in the field of education. Enter search words to search within the entire encyclopedia or browse the Subject Classification list for topic areas. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote, LB15 .I56 2010 Internet

International Encyclopedia of Organization Studies (SAGE)

The International Encyclopedia of Organization Studies spans individual, organizational, societal, and cultural perspectives... [more info]
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International Encyclopedia of Public Health (Elsevier)

The International Encyclopedia of Public Health is a comprehensive guide to the major issues, challenges, methods, and approaches of global public...
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International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences (Gale)

Covers global research topics in the social sciences. [more info]
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IPA Source

Contains International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcriptions and literal translations of opera arias and art song texts. [more info]
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JMU Library Catalog (JMU Libraries)

JMU Library Catalog is the online catalog of materials in James Madison University Libraries. [more info]
Location: Internet

Manufacturing & Distribution USA (Gale)

Statistics on more than 600 SIC and NIACS classifications in the manufacturing, wholesaling and retail industries. Information is compiled from the most recent government publications and includes projections, maps and graphics.
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Melton's Encyclopedia of American Religions (Gale)

Melton's Encyclopedia of American Religions 8th ed. covers over 2,300 religious groups in the US and Canada. [more info]
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New Catholic Encyclopedia (Gale)

Use New Catholic Encyclopedia 2nd ed. to find information on key figures and hot topics in Catholicism. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote, BX841 .N44 2003

OED Online (Oxford English Dictionary) (Oxford University Press)

This database contains the entire text of the Oxford English Dictionary and the Historical Thesaurus of the OED. [more info]
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Old Farmer's Almanac

Traditional gardening, weather, and astronomical information, along with stories, anecdotes, puzzles, and contests. [more info]
Location: Internet

OneLook Dictionaries

This tool searches dictionaries on the web in one step. [more info]
Location: Internet

Oxford Art Online (Oxford University Press)

An encyclopedia covering art and artists worldwide. [more info]
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Oxford Companion to Music

Contains articles that define musical ideas and terminology, describe musical forms and styles, and places music in its social and cultural context. This edition focuses on living composers and their music. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote, ML100 .S37 2002 Internet

Oxford Dictionary of Music

Includes information on musical composers, librettists, singers, orchestras, important ballets and operas, as well as musical instruments and their histories. Covers popular music, ethnomusicology, modern and contemporary composers, music analysis, and recording technology. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote, ML100 Internet

Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History (Oxford University Press)

The Oxford Encyclopedia of Econmic History includes 900 original articles... [more info]
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Oxford Encyclopedia of Social Work (Oxford University Press)

The Encyclopedia of Social Work contains hundreds of overview articles and biographies, crafted by a 13-member editorial board. It offers students, scholars, and practitioners a trusted foundation for social work study. [more info]
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Oxford Reference Online (Oxford University Press)

Database of full-text scholarly reference books on all subjects. [more info]
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Reference Universe (Paratext)

Search most of JMU's reference collection for background articles from encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, etc. [more info]
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RILM Abstracts of Music Literature (1967-present only) (EBSCO)

RILM is a comprehensive guide to publications on music from all over the world. [more info]
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Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Taylor and Francis)

Based on the scholarly printed Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy, "REP Online" allows users to search through a regularly updated universe of over 2,000 articles.
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Sage Knowledge

Access full-text encyclopedias on subjects ranging from African American Studies to Sociology. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote, AE5.S244

Sage Knowledge Business & Management

Search across multiple encyclopedias and handbooks on leadership, management, organizational behavior, business ethics and career development. [more info]
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Salud en Espanol (EBSCO)

Salud en Espanol (Consumer Health Complete Spanish Version) is designed to support patients' information needs and foster an overall understanding of health-related topics.... [more info]
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Schirmer Encyclopedia of Film (Gale)

This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive introduction to film and film studies, covering such aspects as production, national traditions, studios, genres, critical theory and film history. [more info]
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 Edition

This is an earlier version of the classic Webster's. [more info]
Location: Internet

West's Encyclopedia of American Law (Gale)

Excellent legal resource for non-attorneys. [more info]
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Wiley Online Library

Contains journal articles, e-books/chapters, reference works, lab protocols, and more. Includes information in life, health and physical sciences, social science, and the humanities. [more info]
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World Almanac Encyclopedia (Facts On File News Services)

When you enter World News Digest, click on the Encyclopedia tab under the resource header to search the encyclopedia. [more info]
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World Press Encyclopedia (Gale)

Comprehensive survey of press and electronic media for nearly 200 countries. Excellent source for censorship issues throughout the world. [more info]
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YourDictionary.com

This comprehensive portal for language and language-related products and services on the web provides more than 1800 dictionaries with more than 250 languages. [more info]
Location: Internet