Web Sites by Subject
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A: General
General Reference
- Archive: http://www.archive.org – Free access to a digital library of resources, including music, audio, videos, texts, images, research, and more. 2/12
- BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper: http://www.bjpinchbeck.com/ – A comprehensive compilation of resource links to subjects like English, Math, Science, Foreign Languages, and more for all ages. 2011
- Digital Librarian: http://www.digital-librarian.com/ – Web resources on a wide variety of topics recommended and highlighted by librarians. 2/12
- Federal Resources for Educational Excellence: http://www.free.ed.gov/ – Links to many educational government resources, organized by a variety of subjects. 2011
- Homework Center: http://www.multcolib.org/homework/ – Find links to homework and research help for all ages in a number of categories. 2011
- InfoMine: http://infomine.ucr.edu/ – A collection of scholarly Internet resources on sciences, arts, and more. 2/12
- Internet Public Library 2: http://www.ipl.org/ – Find trustworthy information about many subjects, as well as newspapers, magazines, special collections, and more. 2/12
- ProCon: http://www.procon.org/ – Find facts and arguments for and against a handful of controversial issues on a nonpartisan web site. 2/12
- Publications.USA: http://publications.usa.gov/USAPubs.php – A collection of free government publications on a wide variety of topics, from federal programs to health, travel, and going green. 2/12
- Reference Desk: http://www.martindalecenter.com/ – An overwhelming collection of links to a wide variety of topics. 2/12
- Schoolwork.ugh: http://www.schoolwork.org/ – Search for colleges or find homework help for all ages on various school subjects. 2011
- SweetSearch: http://www.sweetsearch.com/ – A search engine for students using sites that have been evaluated by experts. 2010
- USA: http://www.usa.gov/ – The U.S. Government’s site dedicated to finding government-published web pages and information. 2/12
- Voice of the Shuttle: http://vos.ucsb.edu/index.asp – Extensive categories of links on various topics, mainly in the humanities. 2005
Articles and Databases
- Directory of Open Access Journals: http://www.doaj.org/ – Links to free scholarly journals and articles. 2/12
- Google Scholar: http://scholar.google.com/ – Google’s citation database, including links to scholarly articles and court opinions, as well as access to some full text articles. 2/12
- HighWire: http://highwire.stanford.edu/lists/freeart.dtl – Links to scientific journals and web sites, with access to some full text articles. 2/12
- MagPortal: http://magportal.com/ – Find current and old articles from accessible magazines on a number of topics. 2/12
Encyclopedias and Quick Facts
- CalendarHome: http://calendarhome.com/ – Find and convert calendars, check holidays, and see calendars for future years. 2008
- Encyclopedia: http://www.encyclopedia.com/ – Searches older encyclopedias and dictionaries for information on various topics. 2/12
- Infoplease: http://www.infoplease.com/ – Almanacs, encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, spell checkers, and more. 2/12
- LibrarySpot: http://www.libraryspot.com/ – Links to quick reference sources, including everything from almanacs to job searches to news. 2/12
- Old Farmer’s Almanac: http://www.almanac.com/ – Includes weather, daily events and holidays, gardening tips, resources, and more. 2/12
- OnlineConversion: http://www.onlineconversion.com/ – Convert distances, weights, speeds, currencies, temperature, fuel economy, and more. 2/12
- RefDesk: http://refdesk.com/ – Quick access to fact-checking links, news headlines, frequently used websites, and more. 2/12
- Snopes: http://www.snopes.com/ – Find the status on urban legends, misinformation, and rumors from the Web. 2/12
- Time and Date: http://www.timeanddate.com/ – World clocks and time zones, calendars, date and daylight calculators, and more. 2/12
- WolframAlpha: http://www.wolframalpha.com/ – Search for simplified information on a multitude of topics. 2/12
News and Newspapers
- ABYZ News Links: http://www.abyznewslinks.com/ – Links to newspapers and news media, sorted by location. 2011
- American Journalism Review: http://ajr.org/ – AJR’s web site discusses and analyzes various aspects of reporting and the media. 2/12
- Daryl Cagle’s Political Cartoonists Index: http://www.cagle.com/ – Find political cartoons by topic, artist, and more. 2/12
- Google News: http://news.google.com/ – Google’s news aggregate site, searchable by topic, country, etc. 2/12
- News in Pictures: http://www.newsinpictures.com/ – Collections of photos with captions from a number of newspapers and other sources. 2011
- News Now: http://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/ – Collection of news headlines with a greater emphasis on British and World news as well as a breakdown by topic. 2/12
- Newseum: http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/ – Images of front pages from a collection of today’s newspapers, as well as some archived headlines from significant events. 2/12
- Newslink: http://newslink.org/ – Search for local, national, and international news or find newspapers, radio stations, and news channels by location or category. 2/12
- World News: http://wn.com/ – An aggregate of international news headlines in multiple languages. 2/12
Directories and Phone Books
- AnyWho: http://www.anywho.com/ – Contains white and yellow pages along with maps, links to business websites, and more. 2/12
- InfoBel: http://www.infobel.com/World/ – Multilingual international directory to find addresses and telephone numbers for individuals and companies all over the world. 2/12
- International Telephone Calling Code: http://www.escapeartist.com/Global_Telephone/ – Find a calling code for any nation, as well as online directories, embassies, maps, and more. 2/12
- Public Records: http://publicrecords.searchsystems.net/ – Directory containing information and links to access public records, such as birth and death certificates, court and criminal records, deeds and licenses, and more. 2011
- SuperPages: http://www.superpages.com/ – Yellow pages for finding businesses, people, shopping, weather, etc. 2/12
- Toll Free Directory: http://inter800.com/ – Find toll-free numbers for businesses and reverse look up by 1-800 number, company name, product, and more. 2/12
- Zip Code Lookup: http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/welcome.jsp – Look up zip codes by address, city, or company, or search for all cities in a ZIP code. 2010
B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Philosophy
- Episteme Links: http://www.epistemelinks.com/ – Although no longer being maintained, contains a wealth of links to philosophy encyclopedias, papers, and more. 2011
- Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: http://www.iep.utm.edu/ – A peer-reviewed academic encyclopedia of philosophical figures and terms. 2/12
- Philosophy Pages: http://www.philosophypages.com/index.htm – Includes a timeline, overview, and biography of philosophers, a study guide, a dictionary of philosophical terms, and more. 2011
- Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: http://plato.stanford.edu/contents.html – Includes articles on philosophers, theories, and related topics, with each entry maintained by an expert in the field. 2/12
Psychology
- American Psychological Association: http://www.apa.org/ – The web site of the APA, with news and information on psychology topics, publications, and more. 2/12
- Classics in the History of Psychology: http://psychclassics.yorku.ca/ – While no longer being updated, still includes a great number of psychological documents and articles primarily in the public domain. 2006
- Encyclopedia of Psychology: http://www.psychology.org/ – Includes information on psychology theories, figures, history, publications, and more. 2/12
- Psych Web: http://www.psywww.com/ – Includes books, brochures, and other scholarly resources on psychological topics. 2011
- PsychCentral Resources: http://psychcentral.com/resources/ – Mental health and psychology resources as well as information on specific topics and conditions. 2/12
- PsychScholar: http://psych.hanover.edu/Krantz/ – Find research, scholarship, teaching instruments and more regarding psychology. 2010
- Social Psychology Network: http://www.socialpsychology.org/ – Includes searchable links to outside resources organized by a topic. 2/12
Religion and Mythology
- Adherents: http://www.adherents.com/ – Statistical information on the world’s major religious populations. 2006
- Beliefnet: http://www.beliefnet.com/ – Information on modern religions as well news, communities, and more. 2/12
- BibleGateway: http://www.biblegateway.com/ – Search the Bible by passage, keyword, or topic using many different versions. 2/12
- BuddhaNet: http://www.buddhanet.net/ – Has information on Buddhism as well as scripture, studies, and temple directories. 2/12
- Catholic Online: http://www.catholic.org/saints/ – Has information on saints and angels as well as other resources on the Catholic faith. 2/12
- Encyclopedia Mythica: http://www.pantheon.org/ – Has information on mythology, folklore, and religion. 2/12
- Interfaith Calendar: http://www.interfaithcalendar.org/ – Calendars of upcoming holy days and sacred times of over 15 different religions. 2/12
- Interfaith Online: http://www.interfaith.org/ – Provides information and news on major world religions as well as sacred texts, articles, and community forums. 2/12
- Internet Sacred Text Archive: http://www.sacred-texts.com/index.htm – Find sacred texts and online books from multiple religions. 2011
- Theoi Greek Mythology: http://www.theoi.com/ – Information on Greek mythology, including profiles, bibliographical references, and literary sources. 2011
- Virtual Religion Index: http://virtualreligion.net/vri/ – Contains information and links on cultural, mythological, and religious studies. 2008
C: Biography
Biography
- Abraham Lincoln Online: http://showcase.netins.net/web/creative/lincoln.html – Includes writings, speeches, and resources about Abraham Lincoln. 2/12
- Achiever Gallery: http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/pagegen/galleryachieve.html – Includes profiles, biographies, and video interviews with some modern influential figures. 2/12
- American Presidency Project: http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ – Find documents related to the presidents, elections, and media coverage. 2/12
- American President: http://millercenter.org/president – Find biographic and cabinet information, speeches, and essays on the presidents. 2/12
- Bio: http://www.biography.com/ – Find biographies and videos of people from presidents to historical figures to music stars. 2/12
- Invent Now: http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/1_1_2_listing_inventor.asp?vAlpha – Browse scientific inventors for profile information. 2/12
- Mad Monarchs: http://www.madmonarchs.nl/ – Biographies of mad or peculiar royals from around the pre-modern world, as well as additional resources. 2011
- Obituaries: http://www.obituaries.com/obits.asp – Find obituaries published in newspapers from the U.S. and Canada. 2/12
- Who2 Biographies: http://www.who2.com/ – Biographies on writers, musicians, intellectuals, and more, both historical and modern, as well as links to other useful resources. 2/12
- World Leaders: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/world-leaders-1/index.html – Names and offices of leaders and cabinet members in different countries. 2/12
Genealogy
- AfriGeneas: http://www.afrigeneas.com/ – Genealogy information for African ancestry. 2011
- Behind the Name: http://www.behindthename.com/ – Searchable origins and etymology of first names and nicknames. 2011
- Behind the Surname: http://surnames.behindthename.com/ – Searchable origins and etymology of last names. 2011
- Cyndi’s List: http://www.cyndislist.com/ – A list of genealogy sites organized into categories and search engines. 2/12
- Family Search: https://www.familysearch.org/ – Records for births and deaths as well as research, articles, and more. 2011
- Genealogy: http://www.genealogy.com/index_n.html – Information on getting started in genealogy, as well as tools for registered members to build family trees. 2/12
- Resources for Genealogists: http://www.archives.gov/research/genealogy/index.html – Information on using resources as well as tools and tips for those getting started. 2/12
- Rootsweb: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ – A community for getting started with genealogy, with guides, links to additional resources, and more. 2/12
- WorldGenWeb: http://www.worldgenweb.org/ – Links to free genealogy information, categorized by region. 2/12
D: General History
European History
- Atlas of Early Printing: http://atlas.lib.uiowa.edu/ – An interactive map of the spread of printing in the 15th century, as well as universities, trade routes, and more. 2009
- British History Timeline: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/timelines/british/index.shtml – Use the timeline to locate, expand and explore events in British history. 2005
- European Voyages of Exploration: http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/eurvoya/ – Information on European explorers during the 15th and 16th centuries, with a focus on Spain and Portugal. 2001
- Victorian Web: http://www.victorianweb.org/technology/index.html – Information on the Industrial Revolution, inventions, culture, architecture, and more from the Victorian era. 2/12
World History
- Africa Focus: Sights and Sounds of a Continent: http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/AfricaFocus/ – Find photos, art, sound clips, and more from Africa and African culture. 2011
- Avalon Project: http://avalon.law.yale.edu/default.asp – Find important translated documents from as far back as 450 BCE, complete with dictionaries and accompanying background materials. 2008
- Best of History Web Sites: http://www.besthistorysites.net/ – Contains links to thousands of excellent history web sites and teacher-recommended lesson plans. 2/12
- Food Timeline: http://www.foodtimeline.org/ – Links to information about the origins and history of food through time and space. 2/12
- Historical Text Archive: http://historicaltextarchive.com/index.php – Find historical documents, articles, photos, links and more from different continents and events. 2011
- History Commons: http://www.historycommons.org/ – Articles and timelines on events, with an emphasis on the last decade. 2/12
- History in Latin America: http://www1.lanic.utexas.edu/la/region/history/ – Links to resources in both English and Spanish concerning various countries. 2/12
- History Net: http://www.historynet.com/ – Articles and photographs from select history magazines. 2/12
- Holocaust Encyclopedia: http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/ – Information and articles about the Holocaust and the Nazi era. 2011
- HyperHistory Online: http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/History_n2/a.html – A series of timelines and maps with links to articles on various figures and topics in history. 2010
- Internet History Sourcebooks: http://www.fordham.edu/Halsall/index.asp – Collections of links to various topics, timelines, and cultures from around the world. 2011
- Life: http://life.time.com/ – Articles on various historical events, from World War II to the Civil Rights Movement and beyond. 2/12
- Middle East Studies: http://library.columbia.edu/indiv/area/cuvl/middle_east_studies.html – Links to Middle Eastern history and culture. 2009
- Odyssey: http://carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/ – Find information about ancient civilizations, artifacts, culture, and more. 2007
- Remember: http://remember.org/index.html – Find art and stories from Holocaust survivors as well as news, videos, and more. 2011
- Voices of the Holocaust: http://voices.iit.edu/ – Interviews with concentration camp survivors, reference maps, and other research resources. 2009
- World War I Document Archive: http://wwi.lib.byu.edu/index.php/Main_Page – Find WWI resources and documents about conventions, treaties, diaries, books, commentaries, images and more. 2010
E: American History
General American History
- 50 States: http://www.50states.com/ – Find information on each state as well as links to different landmarks, schools, politicians, tidbits, and more. 2/12
- American Currency Exhibit: http://www.frbsf.org/currency/ – History of American currency, with images of past bills, historical context, and more. 2011
- American Memory: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html – Information, photos, and documents concerning immigration, culture, histories of different groups, etc. 2/12
- American Rhetoric: http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speechbank.htm – Includes text and audio of many famous speeches throughout American history. 2/12
- Chronology of US Historical Documents: http://www.law.ou.edu/hist/ – A collection of documents, speeches, State of the Union addresses, and more. 2/12
- Digital History: http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/ – Includes an online textbook, interactive timelines, and links to primary sources and reference materials. 2011
- From Revolution to Reconstruction: http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/ – Find historical U.S. documents, essays, biographies, and more. 2011
- National Archives: http://www.archives.gov/index.html – Government web site with documents, records, and resources on American history. 2/12
- Our Documents: http://www.ourdocuments.gov/ – Transcripts and images of some of the most important documents in United States history. 2/12
Eighteenth Century and Before
- Archiving Early America: http://www.earlyamerica.com/ – Contains images of 18th century America in primary documents, paintings, maps, sketches, and more. 2/12
- Salem Witch Trials: http://etext.virginia.edu/salem/witchcraft/home.html – Information on the Salem Witch Trials, including transcripts of court records, maps, biographies of key figures, etc. 2002
Nineteenth Century
- American Civil War Collections: http://etext.virginia.edu/civilwar/ – Includes letters, newspapers, and other writings from the Civil War era. 2009
- American Civil War Homepage: http://sunsite.utk.edu/civil-war/warweb.html – Find links to general Civil War resources, biographies, timelines, and more. 2011
- Civil War Sites Battle Summaries: http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/tvii.htm – Civil War battle summaries, including location, date, forces, casualties, descriptions, and results. 1997
- Discovering Lewis & Clark: http://www.lewis-clark.org/ – Information on the Lewis and Clark expedition, geographical information about the routes, and other information about the path. 2009
- Lewis & Clark: http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/ – Includes information on the Lewis & Clark expedition, including a timeline, maps, a packing list, online resources, and more. 2/12
- Pony Express History: http://www.xphomestation.com/frm-history.html – Information on the Pony Express, riders, routes, and more. 2/12
- Shotgun’s Home of the American Civil War: http://www.civilwarhome.com/ – Contains a great deal of information about many aspects of the Civil War, from letters and battles to critical essays and other resources. 2005
- U.S. Mexican War: http://www.pbs.org/kera/usmexicanwar/index_flash.html – Information on the causes U.S. Mexican War, battles fought, aftermath, issues, biographies, interactive timelines, maps, and more. 2006
Twentieth Century and After
- 9/11: The Reckoning: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/us/sept-11-reckoning/viewer.html – Perspectives about the 9/11 attacks, as well as a gallery of portraits of the victims. 2011
- From the Home Front and the Front Lines: http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/homefront-home.html – Collections from photos, diaries, correspondence, and other materials from veterans on the front lines of 20th century wars. 2010
- Korean War Overview: http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/kowar/kowar.htm – An overview of the conflict in Korea, with photographs and details of several operations. 2000
- September 11 Digital Archive: http://911digitalarchive.org/ – Collection relating to 9/11 and the aftermath, including emails, stories, and images. 2011
- Wars for Viet Nam: http://vietnam.vassar.edu/ – Overview of the conflict in Viet Nam, as well as documents, battles, and other resources. 2009
African American History
- African American Digital Initiatives: http://www.howard.edu/library/Assist/Guides/Afro-Am_Digital.htm – Links to digital African American collections hosted by university web sites all over the country. 2/12
- American Slave Narratives: http://xroads.virginia.edu/~HYPER/wpa/wpahome.html – Interviews with former slaves born during the Civil War. 1998
- Black Press USA: http://www.blackpressusa.com/ – Includes news for the African American community as well as some historical essays. 2/12
- Born in Slavery: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/snhtml/ – A collection of searchable slave narratives and photographs. 2001
- Civil Rights Digital Library: http://crdl.usg.edu/?Welcome&Welcome – Information, timelines, biographies, and photos from the Civil Rights movement of the fifties and sixties. 2011
- HistoryMakers: http://www.thehistorymakers.com/ – Find profiles of notable African Americans as well as history, photos, and more. 2/12
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute: http://mlk-kpp01.stanford.edu/ – Includes a collection of King’s papers and speeches, news, lesson plans for civil rights teachers, and other resources. 2/12
Hispanic Heritage
- Hispanic Heritage: http://www.galeschools.com/hispanic_heritage/ – Biographies of Hispanic figures as well as historical and cultural information. 2007
- Hispanic Reading Room: http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/onlinecol.html – A digital collection of information about Hispanic Americans, historical Spanish American manuscripts, and more. 2010
Native American Heritage
- Campfire Stories with George Catlin: http://americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/online/catlinclassroom/cl.html – Writings, audio, and images for stories told by Native Americans. 2003
- Chumash Indian Life: http://www.sbnature.org/research/anthro/chumash/intro.htm – Includes a timeline and information about the daily life of the Chumash. 2002
- First Nation Histories: http://www.tolatsga.org/Compacts.html – A list of many Native tribes as well as profiles and histories. 2006
- Index of Native American Resources: http://www.hanksville.org/NAresources/ – Native American history, languages, art, and other resources. 2011
- Indians.org: http://www.indians.org/ – Includes articles on Native Americans as well as tribal directories, history, traditions, literature, and more. 2/12
- Native American Sites: http://www.nativeculturelinks.com/indians.html – Links to Native American web sites which include information on tribal histories, organizations, and more. 2008
Women's Heritage
- 4000 Years of Women in Science: http://www.astr.ua.edu/4000WS/ – Biographies of important women of science as well as photographs and references. 2009
- American Women’s History: http://frank.mtsu.edu/~kmiddlet/history/women.html – Links to resources, tools, and bibliographies for doing research on women’s history. 2010
- Distinguished Women of Past and Present: http://www.distinguishedwomen.com/ – Resources on female writers, scientists, politicians, and more. 2011
- Gifts of Speech: http://www.giftsofspeech.org/ – Transcripts of speeches given by notable women. 2011
- National Women’s Hall of Fame: http://www.greatwomen.org/ – Biographies of American women noted for important national or global contributions. 2011
F: U.S. State and Local History
California
- California History Online: http://www.californiahistoricalsociety.org/timeline/ – A digital timeline of California, with information and photos from early native cultures to the Great Depression. 2006
- Calisphere: http://www.calisphere.universityofcalifornia.edu/ – Includes information and photographs of California history as well as other digital archives. 2/12
- Land of Golden Dreams: http://www.huntington.org/Education/GoldRush/ – Information about California during the Gold Rush era, including photographs and texts of original letters. 2000
- Manzanar National Historic Site: http://www.nps.gov/manz/index.htm – Information about Manzanar, including a virtual museum, resources, and more. 2011
- Owens Valley History: http://www.owensvalleyhistory.com/ – Photos, history, and information about the Eastern Sierra region, including Owens Valley and Mt. Whitney. 2011
G: Geography
Maps
- American Memory Map Collection: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/gmdhome.html – Historical maps from the Library of Congress about U.S. history, discovery, military campaigns, landscapes, and more. 1999
- Atlapedia Online: http://www.atlapedia.com/ – Physical and political maps for regions of the world, as well as country facts including climate, language, history, economy and more. 2011
- Geography Games: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Geography.htm – Geography memorization games as well as brief articles on countries, regions, capitals, lakes, and more. 2006
- Maps of War: http://www.mapsofwar.com/index.html – Videos that use maps to show progress through history, from the spread of conquering nations, religions, and democracy to contemporary issues. 2006
- National Atlas: http://www.nationalatlas.gov/ – Government site that maps such features as geological disasters, climate occurrences, people, transportation, animals, and more. 2/12
- National Geographic Mapmaker: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/mapping/interactive-map/?ar_a=1 – Customizable map that can provide data for climate, geographical occurrences, and human effects such as population, religions, and other diversities. 2/12
- National Park Service: http://www.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm – Maps and directions to national parks, as well as conditions, trails, and other information about them. 2/12
- Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/ – A large collection of world, country and subject maps, as well as links to other map resources. 2/12
- World Atlas: http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/world.htm – Useful for locating maps, flags, quick geographical facts and country links, calculating time zones and flight distances, etc. 2/12
Oceanography
- Marine Realms Information Bank: http://mrib.usgs.gov/ – Links to scientific information about oceans and coasts, including underwater maps, photographs, and various studies. 2011
- NASA Oceanography: http://science.nasa.gov/earth-science/oceanography/ – Includes general information on the ocean system as well as links to other resources. 2010
- National Ocean Service: http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/ – Includes nautical charts, tides and currents, and other oceanic information. 2/12
- National Oceanographic Data Center: http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/ – Find ocean data, such as water temperatures, ecosystem levels, and more. 2/12
- Ocean Science: http://www.ocean-science.net/ – An open access journal of the European Geosciences Union, which includes articles on ocean physics, chemistry, biology, and more. 2/12
Country Profiles
- Background Notes: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/ – Information on countries, including populations, governments, economies, history, and more. 2/12
- CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ – Current and concise information about countries, including geography, government, economy, issues, and comparisons between nations. 2/12
- Flags of the World: http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/ – Includes flags from various countries as well as their histories, variations, names and more. 2/12
- Geert Hofstede Cultural Dimensions: http://geert-hofstede.com/countries.html – Find a cultural analysis by country regarding attitudes toward power, individualism, gender, ambiguity, virtue, restraint, etc. 2/12
- International Statistical Agencies: http://www.census.gov/aboutus/stat_int.html – Find demographics and statistics as reported by countries. 2011
H: Social Sciences
Demographic Statistics
- Census Bureau: http://www.census.gov/ – Government census information on a variety of subjects, based on 2010 data and smaller surveys. 2/12
- Census Scope: http://www.censusscope.org/ – Includes detailed demographic breakdowns using visual aids such as graphs and charts. 2011
- City-Data: http://www.city-data.com/ – Find information on cities including photos, maps, detailed demographics, local organizations, businesses, schools and more. 2/12
- County and City Data Books: http://www2.lib.virginia.edu/ccdb/ – Find data about U.S. places, including detailed financial, employment, and demographic information. 2007
- FactFinder: http://factfinder.census.gov/ – Find customizable fact sheets and profiles about people, communities, businesses, and more. 2/12
- FedStats: http://www.fedstats.gov/ – A collection of links from agencies featuring statistics on various topics. 2007
- GeoHive: http://www.geohive.com/ – Global population and economic statistics as well as census data and more. 2/12
- Historical Census Browser: http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu/ – Historical census information from 1790 to 1960, as well as tools to map selected data. 2007
- HomeTownLocator: http://www.hometownlocator.com/ – Information on cities, including statistics, directories, organizations, apartments, and more. 2/12
- Mapping America: http://projects.nytimes.com/census/2010/explorer?ref=us – Map every block in America by ethnicity, income, education, and other demographics. 2009
- Population Reference Bureau: http://www.prb.org/ – Find U.S. and International demographic and population statistics as well as news and analysis. 2/12
- QuickFacts: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/ – Includes at-a-glance information on U.S. state, county, and city statistics. 2/12
Economics
- Bloomberg: http://www.bloomberg.com/ – Includes articles, news on the economy, and international stock information. 2/12
- Bureau of Economic Analysis: http://www.bea.gov/ – Government resource containing economic accounts, both national and international. 2/12
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/ – Includes information on prices and inflation, employment, unemployment, and other labor-related topics. 2/12
- Congressional Budget Office: http://www.cbo.gov/ – News and information on the national budget, economy, and employment levels. 2/12
- Fortune 500: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/ – News on America’s largest companies, technology, and more. 2/12
- International Monetary Fund: http://www.imf.org/external/index.htm – Find information, statistics, and news about international monetary cooperation, financial stability, and poverty reduction. 2/12
- MarketWatch: http://www.marketwatch.com/ – Includes economic news and articles, as well as stock information. 2/12
- Motley Fool: http://www.fool.com/ – Articles for the investment community on stocks, news, analysis and more. 2/12
- NASDAQ: http://www.nasdaq.com/ – Stock information from NASDAQ as well as news and analysis. 2/12
- Quote: http://www.quote.com/home.action – Concise summary of stocks, currencies, and market information. 2/12
- Resources for Economists: http://www.rfe.org/ – Includes resources for economists and students of economics, such as glossaries, guides, and other resources. 2011
- Xe Currency Converter: http://www.xe.com/ – Convert international currencies at present rates and find profiles on currencies. 2/12
Business
- Better Business Bureau: http://www.bbb.org/ – Information on businesses and charities, including contact information, financial statements, and complaint history. 2/12
- Business Dictionary: www.businessdictionary.com – Searchable dictionary of business terms as well as other resources. 2/12
- CEO Express: http://www.ceoexpress.com/default.asp – Business portal that includes fast news links, business resources, and search engines. 2/12
- IRS: http://www.irs.gov/ – Primary source of tax forms and information for individuals, businesses, non-profits, and more. 2/12
- National Federation of Independent Business: http://www.nfib.com/ – News, issues, and information concerning small businesses. 2/12
- Small Business Administration: http://www.sba.gov/ – Government resource for those managing small businesses or seeking loans and grants. 2/12
- ThomasNet: http://www.thomasnet.com/ – Find or advertise suppliers of materials, manufacturers, distributors and service providers of products. 2/12
- Tools & Calculators for Investors: http://www.sec.gov/investor/tools.shtml – Includes savings and expenses calculators as well as retirement planners and more. 2009
- World Franchising: www.worldfranchising.com – Directory of franchise information by industry as well as news and resources. 2010
Careers
- 911 HotJobs: http://www.911hotjobs.com/ – Job listings, degree information, and test materials for law enforcement, firefighting, EMT and paramedic jobs. 2/12
- Career Builder: http://www.careerbuilder.com/ – Job listings in the U.S. and internationally, as well as information on skills training, internships, and more. 2/12
- Career Mag: http://www.careermag.com/ – Find jobs in the U.S., post a resume, and access other career resources. 2/12
- Career One Stop: http://www.careeronestop.org/ – Comprehensive resource for researching jobs, interviews, education, and more. 2/12
- Career Services Center: http://www.careerservicescenter.com/ – Job search assistance and openings, with an emphasis on Kern County. 2/12
- CollegeGrad: http://collegegrad.salary.com/ – Calculate an estimated salary based on job title and location, as well as average education levels, years of experience required, and more. 2011
- Employment Guide: http://www.employmentguide.com/ – Local jobs and job fairs. 2/12
- JobMonkey: http://www.jobmonkey.com/ – Summer and seasonal jobs, internships, and more, broken down by categories. 2/12
- Jobweb: http://www.jobweb.com/ – Interactive magazines that provide tips and research tools for recent college graduates. 2/12
- Monster: http://www.monster.com/geo/siteselection/ – One of the largest job search engines that allows users to upload resumes, access tips and resources, and more. 2/12
- O*Net: http://online.onetcenter.org/ – Research careers and occupations or search by personal skills and interests. 2011
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ – Includes average earnings, job prospects, and training needed for a variety of careers. 2/12
- RileyGuide: http://www.rileyguide.com/index.html – Job search and resume assistance, as well as a collection of links for sites with job listings broken down into categories. 2/12
- Salary: http://www.salary.com/index.htm – Includes average salaries for specific jobs, educational requirements, job search advice, career development, and more. 2/12
- Susan Ireland’s Resume Site: http://susanireland.com/ – Includes resume and interview tips and examples. 2/12
- USA Jobs: http://www.usajobs.gov/ – Find jobs in the U.S. government along with salary ranges, requirements, and more. 2/12
Consumer Information
- Appliance411: http://www.appliance411.com/ – Find out which companies make which brands, how to find replacement parts, and more. 2/12
- Consumer Product Safety Commission: http://www.cpsc.gov/ – Government site containing information regarding consumer safety from deadly or injurious products. 2/12
- Consumer Search: http://www.consumersearch.com/ – Collects reviews, analyzes them, and recommends purchases on a wide variety of products. 2/12
- Federal Trade Commission: http://www.ftc.gov/ – Government site containing information on consumer protection, such as finding the best deals on certain products or identifying scams. 2/12
- Fraud Information Center: http://www.fraud.org/ – Includes fraud trends and tips on avoiding schemes. 2009
- Kelley Blue Book: http://www.kbb.com/ – The primary guide on finding car values and reviews. 2/12
Deaf Culture
- American Sign Language Browser: http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/browser.htm – A sign language dictionary with descriptions and short Quicktime video demonstrations. 2004
- Deaf Linx: http://www.deaflinx.com/ – Information about deaf culture, sign language, services, research, and more. 2/12
- Deaf Resource Library: http://www.deaflibrary.org/ – A collection of links related to the deaf community, sign language, schools, scholarships, and organizations. 2011
- Handspeak: http://www.handspeak.com/ – Videos for sign language words as well as some information on the culture. 2/12
- National Association of the Deaf: http://www.nad.org/ – Information, news, and events on issues concerning the deaf community. 2/12
- Sign Writing: http://www.signwriting.org/ – Information, lessons, and resources on written sign language. 2011
- Signing Savvy: http://www.signingsavvy.com/ – A resource for American Sign Language learners that contains videos for a number of words. 2/12
J: Political Science
Elections and Voting
- Easy Voter Guide: http://lwvc.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=easyvoter_home – Find brief synopses about candidates and propositions in California. 2010
- Electoral Vote: http://www.electoral-vote.com/ – Polling data on past elections, election ads, donations, articles, and more. 2/12
- Federal Election Commission: http://www.fec.gov/ – Information about Federal Campaign Finance laws and their enforcement as well as contributions to candidates from individuals, parties, and PACs. 2/12
- On the Issues: http://www.ontheissues.org/default.htm – Find out how politicians vote and talk about different economic, social, domestic, and international issues. 2011
- Project VoteSmart: http://www.votesmart.org/ – Information on propositions, candidate profiles, endorsements, and finances as well as previous voter turnout and contact information for elected officials. 2011
- SmartVoter: http://www.smartvoter.org/ – Contains unbiased information about candidates and issues as well as instructions on registering to vote. 2/12
International Relations
- Foreign Affairs: http://www.foreignaffairs.com/ – Includes news and articles on current foreign affairs. 2/12
- Foreign Affairs Online: http://people.virginia.edu/~rjb3v/rjb.html – Links to resources on governments, countries, human rights, and more. 2011
- Political Resources on the Net: http://www.politicalresources.net/ – Links to information about governments, political parties, and other resources in different countries. 2/12
- U.S. Department of State: http://www.state.gov/ – Government site information about the US, other countries, and the relationships between them. 2/12
- United Nations: http://www.un.org/en/ – The official UN page, with international news, historical summaries, and various human affairs programs and projects being conducted. 2/12
U.S. Government
- Democrats: http://www.democrats.org/ – The homepage of the U.S. Democratic Party with information on positions and more. 2/12
- FactCheck: http://www.factcheck.org/ – Double-checks factual information presented by politicians, media, and more. 2/12
- Federal Document Task Force: http://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/romans/fdtf/ – An index of frequently used sites related to U.S. Federal Government information, including agencies, elections, and various departments. 2011
- Gallup Polls: http://www.gallup.com/Home.aspx – Frequent polls concerning political job approval, economic confidence, unemployment, spending, and more. 2/12
- GOP: http://www.gop.com/ – The homepage of the U.S. Republican Party with information on positions and more. 2/12
- Government Printing Office: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/ – Search federal documents, from the Constitution to bills, Supreme Court decisions, and more. 2/12
- National Security Archives: http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/ – An archive of declassified government documents. 2011
- OMB Watch: http://www.ombwatch.org/ – Information on federal tax policies, transparency, and other aspects of the Office of Management and Budget. 2/12
- Open Secrets: http://www.opensecrets.org/ – Information and analysis about money influences on congress members, including donors, lobbying, earmarks, and other information regarding influences on legislation. 2/12
- OpenCongress: http://www.opencongress.org/ – A non-partisan public resource for information about bills, congress members, formal support and votes, issues, money trails, and more. 2/12
- Politico: http://www.politico.com/index.html – Political news, opinions, and more. 2/12
- PolitiFact: http://www.politifact.com/ – Tracks and fact-checks statements and promises of political leaders and candidates made during election season and measures their accuracy. 2/12
- THOMAS: http://thomas.loc.gov/ – Bill summaries, votes, and other legislative activities of congress. 2/12
- U.S. House of Representatives: http://www.house.gov/ – U.S. House of Representatives schedule, legislation, congressional directory, etc. 2/12
- U.S. Senate: http://www.senate.gov/ – Senate schedule, legislation, senator directory, etc. 2/12
- USA Spending: http://usaspending.gov/ – Spending trends of the federal government by department, state, etc. 2/12
Local Government
- City of Ridgecrest: http://ci.ridgecrest.ca.us/ – Information for visitors and residents of Ridgecrest, such as health and safety, statistics, real estate, city government and other departments, etc. 2/12
- County of Inyo: http://www.inyocounty.us/ – Information on Inyo County, including agencies, the Board calendar, services, and more. 2/12
- County of Kern: http://www.co.kern.ca.us/ – Kern County web site featuring Board information and service, jobs, legal and other resources. 2/12
- Follow the Money: http://www.followthemoney.org/ – Information on contribution donors and influences in state politics as well as districts. 2/12
- San Bernardino County: http://www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us/ – Information on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, public records, recreational activities, and more. 2/12
- State and Local Government Offices: http://www.statelocalgov.net/index.cfm – Links to websites of state offices and officials, as well as various departments, boards, counties, and cities. 2010
- State of California: http://www.ca.gov/index.asp – State of California website, featuring a wealth of resources including state government, unemployment information, laws and licenses, health and insurance, taxes and transport, recreation and more. 2/12
K: Law
Legal Information
- California Law: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html – California codes organized by topic. 2011
- California Office of Administrative Law: http://www.oal.ca.gov/ – Includes the California Code of Regulations, the state constitution, and other codes. 2/12
- FindLaw: http://www.findlaw.com/ – Legal documents, basic legal advice, law dictionaries and more. 2/12
- GlobaLex: http://www.nyulawglobal.org/globalex/ – Domestic and international law research information. 2/12
- HG Legal Directories: http://www.hg.org/ – Information on law careers, services, national and international codes, links to other sources, and more. 2/12
- Lawyers: http://www.lawyers.com/ – Information and resources on legal issues. 2011
- Legal Information Institute: http://www.law.cornell.edu/ – Legal information in understandable language. 2011
- MoreLaw: http://www.morelaw.com/ – Information on recent verdicts and judgments, as well as lawyers, reporters, witnesses, and more. 2/12
- MuniCode Library: http://www.municode.com/Library/Library.aspx – Find online ordinance codes and minutes. 2/12
- Nolo: http://www.nolo.com/ – Free forms, articles, news, and other information. 2/12
- Online Self-Help Center: http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp.htm – Step-by-step information on finding assistance and forms for legal matters in California. 2/12
- OpenJurist: http://openjurist.org/ – Find court opinions from U.S. courts and laws in specific areas of the country. 2/12
- PublicLegal: http://www.ilrg.com/ – Links to legal resources, forms, sites, and more. 2011
- Supreme Court of the U.S.: http://www.supremecourt.gov/ – Information on the current and past Supreme Court justices, decisions, rulings, and more. 2/12
- U.S. Courts: http://www.uscourts.gov/Home.aspx – Government site with information and resources on courts, jury duty, records, and more. 2/12
Criminology
- Bureau of Justice Statistics: http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/ – Includes statistics on crimes, prison populations, and more. 2/12
- Crime Library: http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/index.html – Information on criminals and criminal methods, with an emphasis on murder. 2/12
- Famous Trials: http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/ftrials.htm – Includes information on significant trials, from Socrates to 9/11. 2/12
- Federal Bureau of Investigation: http://www.fbi.gov/ – Information on the FBI, news on crime and other statistics, lists of the 10 most wanted fugitives and terrorists, and more. 2/12
- National Crime Prevention Council Resources: http://www.ncpc.org/topics – Information on crime prevention, from disaster preparedness to intellectual property theft to bullying. 2/12
- National Criminal Justice Reference System: https://www.ncjrs.gov/index.html – Answers and articles on a number of crime-related topics. 5/12
- Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics: http://www.albany.edu/sourcebook/ – A collection of crime statistics, surveys, and other information. 2/12
L: Education
Colleges and Scholarships
- Assist: http://www.assist.org/web-assist/welcome.html – Information on specific requirements and courses for students transferring to 2-year or 4-year colleges. 2/12
- Best College Rankings: http://www.usnews.com/rankings – Ranks the best colleges and other institutions using a variety of criteria, such as location, value, and programs. 2/12
- BrainTrack: http://www.braintrack.com/ – Information on colleges in the U.S., abroad, and online, as well as career resources and general degree and college information. 2/12
- California Community Colleges: http://www.cccapply.org/ – Includes profile information on community colleges in California as well as information on admissions and financial aid. 2/12
- California Virtual Campus: http://www.cvc.edu/ – Find online classes in course catalogs, community colleges in California, and other resources for studying at a virtual campus. 2011
- Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis: http://www.ope.ed.gov/security/ – Find crime statistics on and off campus at various colleges in the last three years. 2011
- Campus Tours: http://www.campustours.com/ – Take virtual tours of select campuses, view profile information, and more. 2/12
- College Guide: http://www.cpec.ca.gov/CollegeGuide/CollegeGuide.ASP – Information about California colleges, financial aid, and transfer information as well as tools that enable college fee comparisons, matching degrees to careers, and more. 2011
- College Source: http://www.collegesource.org/ – Contains college profiles, online catalogs, and links to their websites. 2/12
- CollegeBoard: http://www.collegeboard.com/ – Find colleges, SAT test help, application essay help, scholarships and more. 2/12
- FAFSA: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ – Government starting point for student aid. 2/12
- FastWeb: http://www.fastweb.com/ – Comprehensive listing of financial aid, colleges, and jobs. 2/12
- FinAid: http://www.finaid.org/ – Contains information and resources for those seeking financial aid. 2/12
- GED Testing Service: http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Section=GED_TS – Locations of the nearest GED testing sites as well as FAQs and resources. 2/12
- Study Abroad: http://www.studyabroad.com/ – Information on programs to study abroad in a number of different countries, including full programs, semesters, internships, or summer programs. 2/12
- Technical Schools: http://www.technical-schools.us/ – Lists schools that offer technical courses and certification training. 2007
- Vocational Schools Database: http://www.rwm.org/rwm/ – Lists vocational and trade schools according to category, which may include anything from nursing to bartending to fashion design. 2/12
Teaching and Child Development
- Activity TV: http://www.activitytv.com/ – Videos of activities to do with children, from cartooning to cooking to crafts. 2/12
- California Department of Education: http://www.cde.ca.gov/index.asp – Information for instructors in California on developing curricula, testing, statistics, and more. 2/12
- Chronicle of Higher Education: http://chronicle.com/section/Home/5 – News and information for educators as well as school statistics, profiles, and advice. 2/12
- Commission on Teacher Credentialing: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/ – Look up a teacher, learn how to obtain a teaching credential, and find news and important information about becoming an educator. 2/12
- ERIC: http://eric.ed.gov/ – Provides bibliographic records of education literature as well as links to some full text articles. 2/12
- Family Education: http://www.familyeducation.com/home/ – Includes articles and expert advice on how to help raise and educate children at each stage of life. 2/12
- National Center of Education Statistics: http://nces.ed.gov/help/sitemap.asp – Find information and surveys on elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education as well as data tools, such as statistics on local schools regarding type, class size, demographic breakdowns, and more. 2/12
- Parenthood: http://www.parenthood.com/ – Find information, tips and videos on pregnancy, child-rearing, and everything that goes with it. 2/12
- ReadToday: http://www.readtoday.net/ – Printable activities that help children learn to read and recognize shapes, colors, words, and more in four different languages. 2/12
- Starfall: http://www.starfall.com/ – Help kids learn to read with interactive phonics games with audio. 2011
- Teachers: http://teachers.net/ – Information for teachers, including career opportunities, lesson plans, classroom project ideas, and more. 2011
- ZerotoThree: http://www.zerotothree.org/ – News and detailed information and resources on the behavior, development, care and education of infants and toddlers. 2/12
M: Music
Music
- AllMusic: http://www.allmusic.com/ – Find descriptions, samples, biographies and reviews of music and artists. 2/12
- Ariama: http://www.ariama.com/ – Information on classical music and composers, and help to locate and purchase classical music. 2/12
- California Gold: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/afccchtml/cowhome.html – Includes sound recordings, images, and text from California folk music in the 1930s. 1998
- Classical Net: http://www.classical.net/ – Includes information on composers and music as well as reviews and music resources. 2/12
- Music for the Nation: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/mussmhtml/ – American music from the 1800s as sheet music and, in some cases, as audio files. 2002
- Mutopia: http://www.mutopiaproject.org/ – Free classical sheet music for a variety of instruments. 2/12
- Songfacts: http://www.songfacts.com/ – History and meanings behind songs, as well as interviews, category browsing, lyrics, and more. 2/12
Podcasts and Radio
- National Public Radio: http://www.npr.org/?refresh=true – Includes music, news, and programs featured on NPR radio as well as livestream audio. 2/12
- Podcast Alley: http://www.podcastalley.com/ – An index of podcast communities, searchable by subject and ratings. 2/12
- Podcast Directory: http://www.podcastdirectory.com/ – Search for music and audio podcasts, organized into subject categories, access latest shows from all over the world. 2/12
- Podcasting Tools: http://www.podcasting-tools.com/ – Contains resources for creating and distributing podcasts. 2010
- Radio-locator: http://www.radio-locator.com/ – Find local or international radio stations, identified by call sign, frequency, signal strength and genre, with some capable of livestream. 2/12
- RadioTower: http://www.radiotower.com/ – Links to online radio stations all over the world, categorized by genre. 2/12
N: Fine Arts
Visual Arts
- African Art Museum: http://www.zyama.com/ – Cultural and historical information on various African ethnic groups as well as examples of artwork. 2008
- Art History Resource: http://arthistoryresources.net/ARTHLinks.html – Links to art broken down by time period, region, and format. 2/12
- Art Source: http://www.ilpi.com/artsource/welcome.html – A collection of architecture, images, and art school links recommended by professionals. 2/12
- Artchive: http://www.artchive.com/ – Information on artists, movements, and artwork as well as discussions of criticism, symbolism, modern art, and other topics. 2/12
- ArtCyclopedia: http://www.artcyclopedia.com/ – A database of articles on artists and their masterpieces, museums, news, and more. 2011
- ArtLex: http://www.artlex.com/ – A detailed art dictionary with examples for students, artists, educators, dealers, and more. 2010
- Best of Photojournalism: http://bop.nppa.org/ – Contest for photojournalism, with galleries of previous winners in categories, of still images, photo editing, web sites, and video. 2/12
- dpBestflow: http://www.dpbestflow.org/ – Information and expert tips on working with digital photography. 2/12
- Great Buildings: http://www.greatbuildings.com/ – Find information on architects and buildings, as well as photos, blueprints, resources, and more. 2011
- SMArtHistory: http://smarthistory.org/ – A collection of art and descriptions, searchable by time, style, or artist. 2/12
- VADS: http://www.vads.ac.uk/index.php – A resource for visual arts, with digital photographs and records of artwork from around the world, hosted in British museums. 2011
- Visual Collections: http://www.davidrumsey.com/collections/index.html – Images of art from dozens of virtual museums, with the capability of searching through maps, fine art, photography, architecture, and more. 2006
- World Art: http://worldart.sjsu.edu/ – Educational resource with images of art from all over the world, and is searchable by keyword, title, or creator. 2011
Performing Arts
- Backstage: http://www.backstage.com/bso/index.jsp – An actor’s resource regarding casting, resumes, and perfecting the craft. 2/12
- Big Cartoon Database: http://www.bcdb.com/ – Production information on animation shorts, films, summaries, and more. 2/12
- Internet Broadway Database: http://www.ibdb.com/index.php – Find information on past and present Broadway productions as well as casts, nominations, and attendance. 2/12
- Internet Movie Database: http://www.imdb.com/ – Find actor and film information as well as reviews and show times at nearby theaters. 2/12
- MetaCritic: http://www.metacritic.com/ – Lists reviews and scores of recently released movies, television shows, music, and video games. 2/12
- Movie Review Query Engine: http://www.mrqe.com/ – Lists reviews of movies, both professional and user-generated, and lists overall metric ratings of the film. 2/12
- Origins of American Animation: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/oahtml/oahome.html – A collection of animated films from the early 1900s. 1999
- Speech Tips: http://www.speechtips.com/ – Advice on writing and delivering speeches. 2008
P: Language and Literature
Dictionaries and Thesauri
- Abbreviations: http://www.abbreviations.com/ – Find abbreviations, conversions, definitions, lyrics, phrases, references, and more. 2/12
- Acronym Finder: http://www.acronymfinder.com/ – Search over 5 million acronyms and abbreviations by initials or words. 2/12
- AllWords: http://www.allwords.com/ – Dictionary searchable by words, word beginnings and endings, and translations, as well as crossword help, links to other sites, and more. 2/12
- Dictionary: http://dictionary.reference.com/ – Dictionaries, thesauri, translators, references and more. 2/12
- Dictionary of Slang: http://www.dictionaryofslang.co.uk/ – An online dictionary of British slang. 2/12
- Free Dictionary: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ – Includes dictionary entries as well as acronyms, idioms, and specialized dictionaries for medical, legal, and financial information. 2/12
- MondoFacto: http://www.mondofacto.com/ – Search or browse subject dictionaries relating to medical, computing, and other types of vocabulary. 2010
- OneLook: http://www.onelook.com/ – Searches hundreds of dictionaries to find definitions, reverse dictionaries, words in phrases, related words, and more. 2/12
- RhymeZone: http://www.rhymezone.com/ – Find rhyming words of one or more syllables, synonyms, homophones, definitions, and more. 2011
- Symbols: http://www.symbols.com/ – An online encyclopedia of Western signs and ideograms, searchable by symbol or word. 2/12
- YourDictionary: http://www.yourdictionary.com/ – Definitions in plain English, specialty dictionaries, example sentences, resources, and more. 2/12
English as a Second Language
- Activities for ESL Students: http://a4esl.org/ – Bilingual quizzes, crossword puzzles, and more. 2/12
- Better English Lessons: http://better-english.com/ – Contains lessons in business English as well as links to general information on grammar, listening, and more. 2008
- Dave’s ESL Café: http://www.eslcafe.com/ – Links to helpful web pages and information for ESL students and teachers. 2011
- English Learner: http://www.englishlearner.com/ – Exercises on British English grammar, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and listening, from beginning to advanced levels. 2/12
- ESL Independent Study Lab: http://legacy.lclark.edu/~krauss/toppicks/toppicks.html – Links to other sites for help with listening, reading, pronunciation, and vocabulary. 2011
- Guide to Grammar and Writing: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/ – Information on writing papers, from words and sentences to overall structure. 2004
- Many Things: http://www.manythings.org/ – Games, quizzes, and audio to help with vocabulary, grammar, listening and speaking. 2/12
- Merriam-Webster’s Learner’s Dictionary: http://www.learnersdictionary.com/ – A dictionary resource for ESL learners. 2/12
- Study Zone: http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/index.htm – Includes lessons on grammar, vocabulary topics, reading, and more for various levels of English learners. 2011
- TestMagic: http://www.testmagic.com/toefl/ – Information on the TOEFL test, along with sample questions and answers, explanations, essays, and more. 2/12
- TOEFL: http://www.ets.org/toefl – Information about registering and preparing for the TOEFL test. 2/12
Non-English Languages
- Free Translation: http://www.freetranslation.com/ – Roughly translates words, phrases, web sites and documents. 2/12
- Google Translate: http://translate.google.com/# – Google’s rough translation tool for text and websites in over 50 languages. 2/12
- ieLanguages: http://www.ielanguages.com/ – Learning resources such as tutorials, vocabulary, phrases, and slang in a number of languages, with an emphasis on Europe. 2011
- iLoveLanguages: http://www.ilovelanguages.com/ – Lessons, translation dictionaries and resource links to learning over 200 languages. 2011
- LangMedia: http://langmedia.fivecolleges.edu/ – Lessons, videos and study guides to learn foreign languages. 2/12
- Language Realm: http://www.languagerealm.com/index.php – Dictionaries, proverbs, resources and more for seven different languages. 2/12
- Larousse: http://www.larousse.com/en/ – Bilingual dictionaries among several European languages. 2/12
- Learn a Language: http://www.learnalanguage.com/ – Free resources for learning seven different languages, including words, phrases, forums, and more. 2/12
- Spanish Dictionary: http://www.spanishdict.com/ – Multiple Spanish-English dictionaries, video lessons, flash cards, and more. 2/12
- TravLang: http://www.travlang.com/languages/ – Find basic words and phrases used commonly by travelers in dozens of different languages, with audio. 2006
- Verbix: http://www.verbix.com/ – Verb conjugation information for dozens of different languages. 2/12
- WWWJDIC: http://wwwjdic.org/ – Japanese-English dictionary, character lookup, sentence examples, and more. 2011
- Yahoo Babelfish: http://babelfish.yahoo.com/ – Yahoo’s rough translation tool for text and webpages. 2/12
- Zhongwen: http://www.zhongwen.com/ – A Chinese-English dictionary with characters, meanings, vocabulary, and more. 2011
Literature and Poetry
- Bartleby.com: http://www.bartleby.com/ – Find full-text novels, poetry, quotes, and more. 2011
- Complete Works of Shakespeare: http://shakespeare.mit.edu/ – Full texts of Shakespeare’s works. 2000
- Digital Scriptorium: http://www.scriptorium.columbia.edu/ – A database containing digital images of medieval and Renaissance texts. 2/12
- Google Books: http://books.google.com/ – Millions of books viewable as previews or full text, as well as links to purchase hard and digital copies. 2/12
- LibraVox: http://www.libravox.org/ – Links to online audiobooks. 2007
- LibriVox: http://librivox.org/ – Audiobooks of public domain works that have been recorded by volunteers. 2/12
- ManyBooks: http://manybooks.net/ – Free eBooks downloadable in many different formats as well as recommendations and reviews. 2/12
- Middle English Texts Series: http://www.lib.rochester.edu/camelot/teams/tmsmenu.htm – Includes full texts in Middle English, as well as footnotes for translations and additional comments. 2011
- Monologue Archive: http://www.monologuearchive.com/ – Find monologues for men, women, and children as well as further informative links on those monologues. 2003
- Munsey’s: http://www.munseys.com/ – Find titles and download them as PDF, Kindle, and other eBook formats. 2/12
- Online Books Page: http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/ – Links to over a million freely available books from various web sites. 2/12
- Poetry Archive: http://www.poetryarchive.org/poetryarchive/home.do – Poetry glossary, audio recordings of poets reading their poetry, and more. 2010
- Poetry Archives: http://www.emule.com/poetry/ – Searchable index of full-text, public domain poetry. 2008
- Poets: http://www.poets.org/ – Find poems, poets, recordings, nearby poetry readings, and more. 2/12
- Project Gutenberg: http://www.gutenberg.org/ – One of the largest free public domain eBook sites that also have audiobooks uploaded and recorded by volunteers. 2/12
- Quoteland: http://www.quoteland.com/ – Collection of quotes by subject, author, or keyword. 2/12
- Representative Poetry Online: http://rpo.library.utoronto.ca/display/ – Includes poetic texts, a timeline of poets, a glossary, and more. 2010
- ShortStories: http://www.short-stories.co.uk/ – Texts of short stories, both classic and modern, categorized by genre. 2/12
- Storytellers: http://www.hanksville.org/storytellers/ – Includes texts and biographies of Native American writers as well as links to additional resources. 2006
- ThinkExist: http://www.thinkexist.com/ – Find quotations by author, topic, keyword, and more. 2011
- Treasures in Full: http://www.bl.uk/treasures/treasuresinfull.html – View original scans of the Magna Carta, the Gutenberg Bible, Shakespearean plays, and more, as well as some supporting material. 2/12
Literature Study Guides
- Absolute Shakespeare: http://absoluteshakespeare.com/index.htm – Complete texts of Shakespeare’s plays, sonnets, and poems, as well as study guides, quotes, a list of film adaptations, and more. 2005
- FreeBookNotes: http://www.freebooknotes.com/ – A search engine that searches through literature study guides such as SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, and rates them on quality. 2011
- Modern American Poetry Site: http://www.english.illinois.edu/maps/ – Contains biographical information, external links, and analysis and criticism of classical and modern American poets. 2011
- Mr. William Shakespeare and the Internet: http://shakespeare.palomar.edu/ – Includes study guides for Shakespeare’s plays as well as background materials, criticism, and other resources. 2011
- Novel Guide: http://www.novelguide.com/ – Summaries, essays, and study guides for literary analysis. 2/12
- SparkNotes: http://www.sparknotes.com/sparknotes/ – Summaries, analysis, test preparation material and more for literature and other subjects. 2/12
Q: Science
General
- Encyclopedia of Science & Technology: http://www.mhest.com/index.php – Articles related to scientific and technical research as well as links to further resources. 2009
- EurekAlert!: http://www.eurekalert.org/ – Science news by subject. 2/12
- National Institute of Standards and Technology: http://www.nist.gov/index.html – Government site with scientific news and articles concerning technology and more. 2/12
- National Science Foundation: http://www.nsf.gov/ – Includes scientific news, discoveries, funding opportunities for researchers, and more. 2/12
- NewScientist: http://www.newscientist.com/ – Find news and articles on scientific topics and research. 2/12
- Public Library of Science: http://www.plos.org/ – Open access scientific journals, resources, news, and more. 2/12
- Science: http://www.science.gov/ – Government science web site regarding scientific news, topics, resources, and more. 2/12
- Science Centric: http://www.sciencecentric.com/ – A portal of science news, topics, and information, as well as science as it relates to travel, art, and entertainment. 2/12
- Science Daily: http://www.sciencedaily.com/ – News, research, and information about the scientific world. 2/12
- Science Research: http://www.scienceresearch.com/scienceresearch/ – Searches the deep web of authoritative science and technology collections to find relevant articles, although some content may require subscription. 2/12
- Scirus: http://www.scirus.com/ – Search for indexed items in scientific journal articles, web pages, and more, although some content may require subscription. 2/12
- WhyFiles: http://whyfiles.org/ – Scientific facts and explanations behind recent news stories. 2/12
Astronomy
- Astronomy Picture of the Day: http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html – A daily image from NASA as well as a brief explanation about it from an astronomer. 2/12
- CalSky: http://www.calsky.com/ – Information on observing the sky, orbital data, and personalized astronomy calendars. 2/12
- Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth: http://earth.jsc.nasa.gov/ – Collection of images taken from space of Earth and its various sea, city, and land formations. 2/12
- Hubble Site: http://hubblesite.org/ – News, information and images from the Hubble telescope and its discoveries. 2/12
- NASA: http://www.nasa.gov/ – NASA’s government web site with news and features for the public, educators, and students. 2/12
- PlanetQuest: http://planetquest.jpl.nasa.gov/ – News, astronomy history, and other information related to earth-like planets. 2/12
- The 8 Planets: http://nineplanets.org/ – Contains information on planets and objects in the solar system along with an interactive tour. 2011
- Views of the Solar System: http://www.solarviews.com/eng/homepage.htm – Information and images of planets and other space entities as well as statistics and external resources. 2010
- Windows to the Universe: http://www.windows2universe.org/ – Information, news, and research about planets, other space bodies, and beyond. 2011
Biology
- Animal Diversity Web: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/index.html – Contains information, classification, photographs, and references about various organisms. 2008
- Arkive: http://www.arkive.org/ – Images of plant and animal species as well as information, conservation status, and more. 2/12
- Artificial Anatomy: http://americanhistory.si.edu/anatomy/index.html – Information on paper mache anatomical models as well as an interactive body parts quiz. 2001
- Audubon Society: http://www.audubon.org/ – The homepage of the National Audubon Society includes news about birds, their conservation, and educational resources. 2/12
- Becoming Human: http://www.becominghuman.org/ – A site examining human evolution, with an interactive timeline of hominid ancestors. 2/12
- Big Picture Book of Viruses: http://www.virology.net/Big_Virology/BVHomePage.html – Photographs and taxonomies of viruses. 2007
- Biodiversity Digital Library: http://www.academicinfo.net/biodiv.html – A collection of links related to biodiversity, including information on habitats, plants, animal studies, and more. 2/12
- Biology in Motion: http://www.biologyinmotion.com/ – Activities for learning biology terms, evolutionary principles, and more. 2005
- Biology Online: http://www.biology-online.org/ – Find resources, articles, tutorials and wikis on biology topics. 2/12
- CalPhotos: http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/ – A database of photographed animals, plants, and other life forms from all over the world. 2011
- Cells Alive: http://www.cellsalive.com/ – Information and interactive modules on cell biology and similar topics. 2011
- ESkeletons: http://www.eskeletons.org/ – Includes human and other primate skeletons for comparison, a primate taxonomic tree, and a glossary of related terms. 2007
- Genome: http://www.genome.gov/ – Information and news from the National Human Genome Research Institute. 2/12
- Gray’s Anatomy: http://www.bartleby.com/107/ – The original Gray’s Anatomy, published in 1918. 2011
- InnerBody: http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html – Guide to human anatomy, with information on various internal systems, their labels, and how they work. 2/12
- Insects: http://www.insects.org/ – Profiles on insects as well as articles from the Cultural Entomology Digest. 2011
- Online Biology Book: http://www2.estrellamountain.edu/faculty/farabee/biobk/biobooktoc.html – An online biology book that contains information as well as images and some links. 2007
- WildBirds: http://wildbirds.com/ – Information on bird watching, attracting local birds, finding local societies, and more. 2011
Botany
- California Plant Names: http://www.calflora.net/botanicalnames/index.html – Meanings and derivations behind the scientific names of plants found in California. 2008
- California Wildflowers: http://research.calacademy.org/redirect?url=http://researcharchive.calacademy.org/research/botany/wildflow/index.html – Database of California wildflowers, searchable by color, scientific name, or common name, with photographs and information on habitat locations. 2/12
- CalPhotos: http://calphotos.berkeley.edu//flora/ – A photography database of California plants, searchable by name, location, and more. 2007
- Desert USA: http://www.desertusa.com/flora.html – Links to desert wildflower information along with photos and descriptions. 2/12
- Guide to Poisonous Plants: http://southcampus.colostate.edu/poisonous_plants/index.cfm?countno=NO – Poisonous plant profiles including photos, habitats, effects, and treatments. 2/12
- Internet Directory for Botany: http://www.ou.edu/cas/botany-micro/idb-alpha/botany.html – A collection of botany and gardening resources. 2000
- National Gardening Association: http://www.garden.org/ – Information on identifying and growing plants, pest control, and more. 2/12
- PlantCare: http://www.plantcare.com/ – Plant information, descriptions, and environments, as well as tips on best lighting, water, and soil for cultivation. 2010
Chemistry
- Chemistry Center: http://www.martindalecenter.com/Calculators3B.html – Links to extensive resources on all kinds of chemistry calculations and experiments. 2/12
- General Chemistry Online: http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/index.shtml – Has articles, interactive tables and calculators, tutorials, simulations, databases, and more. 2010
- Periodic Table of Videos: http://www.periodicvideos.com/ – Videos featuring elements in action. 2/12
- WebElements: http://www.webelements.com/ – Information on the elements of the periodic table, with descriptions, properties, and common examples. 2011
Environmental Science and Conservation
- Climate Debate Daily: http://www.climatedebatedaily.com/ – Discusses the debate over global warming, offering coverage for both sides. 2/12
- eNature: http://www.enature.com/home/ – Includes field guides to wild animals, trees, and wildflowers, as well as tips on birding and gardening. 2007
- Encyclopedia of Earth: http://www.eoearth.org/ – Information and articles written on ecology, natural environments, and effects of human society. 2/12
- Environmental Protection Agency: http://www.epa.gov/ – EPA’s page contains information about issues and regulations intended to protect the environment and its occupants. 2/12
- EPA Climate Change: http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/ – EPA web site information about greenhouse gases, climate change, and current policies. 2/12
- Fire & Aviation Management: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/index.html – Information and resources from the Forest Service for firefighters about managing forest fires. 2011
- Global Change Master Directory: http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/ – Includes links to raw NASA data concerning recent changes to the air, oceans, and other indicators of possible changes in the environment. 2/12
- MarineBio: http://www.marinebio.org/ – Contains information on oceans and ocean life as well as resources, conservation, and more. 2/12
- National Geographic: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ – The homepage of the NG magazine, with information on animals, photography, and the environment. 2/12
- Scorecard: http://scorecard.goodguide.com/index.tcl – Scores and rankings for companies, states, and cities concerning toxic chemicals, water, air, and agriculture pollution. 2011
- World Resources Institute: http://www.wri.org/ – News, projects, and information on conservation, energy, ecosystems, and more. 2/12
Geology
- Atlas of Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks, Minerals, and Textures: http://leggeo.unc.edu/Petunia/IgMetAtlas/mainmenu.html – Slides featuring an index of minerals and microtextures with images and brief explanations. 1998
- Earthquake Hazards Program: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/index.php – Find the most recent earthquakes happening with the last hour, day, and week, as well as other resources regarding earthquakes. 2/12
- Geological Time Scale: http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/help/timeform.php – A timeline and explanation of geological eras, from Precambrian to present. 2011
- Geology: http://geology.com/ – News articles, geology information, photos, and more. 2/12
- National Earthquake Information Center: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/neic/ – Contains fault maps, earthquake information, analysis tools, and links to news about current national and international quakes. 2011
- U.S .Geological Survey: http://www.usgs.gov/ – Information and news on earthquakes and other natural disasters, as well as maps, links to educational resources, and more. 2/12
- Volcano Status Map: http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/ – Find a map of volcano activity as well as background information on present and past volcanoes. 2/12
- Volcano World: http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/ – Current eruptions, news, information, and more about volcanoes. 2/12
Mathematics
- History of Mathematics: http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/ – Includes biographies on mathematicians, timelines on historical topics, and more. 2/12
- Math Forum: http://mathforum.org/library/ – Find math links and explanations on a variety of topics and education levels. 2/12
- Math in Daily Life: http://www.learner.org/interactives/dailymath/index.html – Applies mathematical principles to daily life, featuring everything from cooking to gambling. 2/12
- Math2: http://math2.org/ – Includes formulas and tables used in different types of math. 2005
- Prime Pages: http://primes.utm.edu/ – Lists and information about prime numbers as well as additional links to other web pages. 2009
- SOS Mathematics: http://www.sosmath.com/index.html – Math review material including algebra, calculus, trigonometry, and more, as well as helpful tables and a forum for questions. 2/12
- WebMath: http://www.webmath.com/ – Contains math aids and plug-in calculators to help with problem and equation solving. 2009
- Wolfram MathWorld: http://mathworld.wolfram.com/ – Detailed entries and explanations on specific formulas and equations. 2/12
Meteorology
- Intellicast: http://www.intellicast.com/ – Detailed forecast, weather and storm information, as well as an interactive weather map that includes additional information such as earthquakes and fires. 2/12
- National Weather Service: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/ – Includes weather forecasts, warnings, information on weather safety and preparedness, and more. 2/12
- Weather 101: http://ggweather.com/101.htm#charts – Information and links to weather information, activity ideas, conversion tools, and more. 2007
- Wunderground: http://www.wunderground.com/ – Includes weather forecasts, warnings, a road trip planner, and more. 2/12
Physics
- Fear of Physics: http://www.fearofphysics.com/ – Videos and visual physics demonstrations, as well as examples of homework help solutions and more. 2/12
- Physics 2000: http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/index.pl – Interactive cartoons and illustrations of physics concepts. 2000
- Physics Central: http://www.physicscentral.com/ – Physics information, demonstrations, and experiment ideas concerning electricity, motion, light, heat, and more. 2/12
- Physics Lecture Demonstrations: http://www.mip.berkeley.edu/physics/ – Tutorials and experiments, including diagrams to illustrate properties and effects of physics. 2010
R: Medicine
General Information
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/ – Information about toxic substances, diseases, and health risks. 2/12
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/ – Government site with information on diseases & conditions, healthy living, safety and emergency preparedness and more. 2/12
- Department of Health and Human Services: http://www.hhs.gov/ – Government site with links to information about diseases, prevention, regulations, emergency preparedness, and more. 2/12
- Directory of Health Organizations: http://dirline.nlm.nih.gov/ – Directory of organizations and resources related to diseases, institutes and services. 2011
- FamilyDoctor: http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home.html – Find information and tools related to diseases, medication, and healthy living for all ages. 2/12
- Healia: http://www.healia.com/ – Includes information and guides to diseases and conditions as well as communities and support groups. 2/12
- HealthFinder: http://www.healthfinder.gov/ – Government resource to help locate health- and disease-related topics, services, doctors, and other useful health tools. 2/12
- MedHelp: http://www.medhelp.org/ – Information on conditions and healthy living, community forums for answers and support, and tools for tracking weight, mood, sleep, and other health-related issues. 2/12
- MedicineNet: http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp – Includes information on diseases, a symptom checker, an extensive dictionary, an image collection of the various disorders and diseases, and more. 2/12
- Medline Plus: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ – Government resource to help locate information on health topics, drugs, and more. 2/12
- National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: http://nccam.nih.gov/ – Information on alternative medicine topics, such as safety, finding practitioners, herb side effects, and more. 2/12
- National Center for Health Statistics: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/ – Find statistics related to diseases and conditions, insurance, injuries and more. 2/12
- National Institute of Health: http://www.nih.gov/ – A government resource on health topics, clinical trials, research, news, and more. 2/12
- National Library of Medicine: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/ – Links to resources, databases, and research on health-related information. 2/12
- Physicians’ Desk Reference: http://www.pdrhealth.com/home/home.aspx – Find fast information about drugs, medical conditions, clinical trials, and more. 2011
- Rx List: http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/hp.asp – Contains information on drugs and medication, supplements, medical tests, pill identifiers and more. 2/12
- Stanford Health Library: http://healthlibrary.stanford.edu/ – Links to a vast list of medical resources and websites for health conditions, treatment, safety, and more. 2/12
- State Health Facts: http://www.statehealthfacts.org/ – National and state statistics concerning health coverage, health status, spending, and more. 2/12
- World Health Organization: http://www.who.int/en/ – Find news, data, and statistics concerning global health topics such as disease outbreaks, emergency disasters and more. 2/12
- Your Surgery: http://www.yoursurgery.com/index.cfm – Information for common surgical procedures including anatomy, common procedures, possible complications, and postoperative care. 2011
Diseases and Disorders
- American Cancer Society: http://www.cancer.org/ – Information about cancer research, treatments, support groups and more. 2/12
- American Diabetes Association: http://www.diabetes.org/ – Information on diabetes, management, research and more. 2/12
- American Heart Association: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/ – Information about heart conditions, research, and care. 2/12
- American Institute for Cancer Research: http://www.aicr.org/ – Information on reducing cancer risks, diet, current research, and more. 2/12
- HIV InSite: http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/ – Find information about HIV prevention, treatment, news, and more. 2/12
- National Cancer Institute: http://www.cancer.gov/ – Government resource with information on many types of cancer as well as news, trials, statistics, and more. 2/12
- National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/ – Government site with research, information, and news on communication disorders. 2011
- OncoLink: http://www.oncolink.org/index.cfm – Information on cancer types, treatments, drugs, support, and more. 2/12
Mental Health
- Internet Mental Health: http://www.mentalhealth.com/ – Contains information on mental disorders as well as links to medication information, research, and more. 2009
- Mental Help: http://www.mentalhelp.net/ – Contains information and news on mental disorders and issues, as well as a community support forum. 2/12
- National institute of Mental Health: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml – Contains information on mental health topics and disorders, research, resources, and more. 2/12
- Psych Central: http://psychcentral.com/grohol.htm – Includes news, research, and information on symptoms and treatments for mental disorders, as well as support groups and therapist advice. 2/12
- SAMHSA: http://www.samhsa.gov/ – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration web site with links to news and information on mental health and substance abuse and prevention. 2/12
Nursing and Practicing Medicine
- All Nurses: http://allnurses.com/ – Information, news, and advice on nursing, as well as information about colleges, careers, specialties, and more. 2/12
- American Medical Association: http://www.ama-assn.org/ – Information for physicians, residents, and medical students on career development, resources, news, and more. 2/12
- BMJ: http://www.bmj.com/ – Health information, research, reviews, and more geared toward doctors and medical students. 2/12
- DoctorFinder: https://extapps.ama-assn.org/doctorfinder/recaptcha.jsp – Look up nearby physician contact information, find resources on managing a practice, legal issues, and more. 2/12
- Merck Manuals: http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/index.html – Includes information for health care professionals, including general topics, such as evaluating geriatric patients, to specific conditions, such as disorders. 2011
- OBGYN: http://www.obgyn.net/ – Information on conditions that affect women, including procedures, tutorials, interviews, directories, and more to assist physicians. 2/12
- PubMed: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ – Database for citations and abstracts of biomedical literature from Medline as well as other medical research tools. 2011
Nutrition
- Choose My Plate: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s guide to balanced nutrition, with information, portion sizes, games, and more. 2/12
- EatRight: http://www.eatright.org/ – Nutrition and food safety information for the general public, including diets for men, women, children, seniors, those with certain conditions, and more. 2/12
- Food and Nutrition Information Center: http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=4&tax_level=1 – Contains information and resources about dietary guidance, diseases, supplements, programs, and more. 2/12
- Nutrition: http://www.nutrition.gov/ – A guide to nutritional news, issues, and more. 2/12
- Shape Up America: http://www.shapeup.org/ – Contains advice and resources on improving health through diet and exercise, and includes tutorials, recipes, physical activity and food calculators, and more. 2/12
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Foods: http://www.fda.gov/food/default.htm – The FDA’s web site featuring news and topics such as food safety, nutrition information, research, and more. 2/12
Senior and Women's Health
- Imaginis: http://www.imaginis.com/ – News, resources, and information on issues and conditions that affect women’s health and wellness. 2/12
- SeniorHealth: http://nihseniorhealth.gov/ – Government site regarding health, condition, and disease issues most relevant to seniors. 2011
- Women’s Health: http://www.womenshealth.gov/ – Government site with information regarding health issues most relevant to women. 2/12
T: Technology
General
- CNet: http://www.cnet.com/ – Technology news and reviews as well as downloads and how-to. 2/12
- Risks Digest: http://catless.ncl.ac.uk/Risks/ – Links to articles and issues concerning technology risks, such as hackers, glitches, and more. 2/12
- Wired: http://www.wired.com/ – Technology news and blogs. 2/12
Automotive
- Car Talk: http://www.cartalk.com/ – Information and news on car repair, new purchases, and more. 2/12
- Edmunds: http://www.edmunds.com/ – Information on new and used cars, including price ranges, market value, reviews, and more. 2/12
- Fuel Economy: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/ – Government site compares gas mileage, fuel cost and air pollution, and provides fuel-related news, money-saving tips, and more. 2/12
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: http://www.nhtsa.gov/ – Links to information on crash ratings and vehicle safety, fuel economy, recalls, and more. 2/12
Computers and the Internet
- Center for Democracy and Technology: http://www.cdt.org/ – Discusses issues with online privacy, copyright, security, and more. 2/12
- Computer History Museum: http://www.computerhistory.org/VirtualVisibleStorage/ – Traces computer history from ancient times to the 1990s. 2/12
- Computer User: http://www.computeruser.com/ – Computer news, tutorials, resources, etc. 2/12
- DevX: http://www.devx.com/ – Contains news and articles on apps and programming languages, such as Java, HTML, and more. 2/12
- Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/ – Create and save documents to be able to access them from anywhere. 2/12
- Gizmo’s Freeware Reviews: http://www.techsupportalert.com/ – Find comparisons and reviews of the best free and open source software. 2/12
- Good Tutorials: http://www.good-tutorials.com/ – Learn to code, use computer programs such as Photoshop, and get technology tips. 2/12
- Google Documents: https://docs.google.com – Create and save documents, slideshows, and more to share and edit with others or keep private. 2/12
- MacDirectory: http://www.macdirectory.com/ – Apple news, reviews, apps and more. 2/12
- Microsoft Keyboard Shortcuts: http://www.microsoft.com/enable/products/keyboard.aspx – A list of keyboard shortcuts for all versions of Windows, Internet Explorer, and Office. 2/12
- NetLingo: http://www.netlingo.com/ – Includes computer definitions as well as text and chat acronyms, although some terms may be dated. 2/12
- Screencast-O-Matic: http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/ – Record screencasts and upload to Youtube or other online video players in several easy steps. 2/12
- Tech Tutorials: http://www.techtutorials.net/ – A directory of computer tutorials and resources to solve computer problems and modify existing technology. 2/12
- W3Schools Online Web Tutorials: http://www.w3schools.com/ – Find tutorials for coding and creating web sites. 2/12
- Web Searching WorkshopTutorial: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/FindInfo.html – Tools and tutorials for doing Internet research, from citation information to making the most of search engine keywords. 2011
- Webopedia: http://www.webopedia.com/ – Contains articles and definitions about computer and Internet terms as well as links to outside sources. 2/12
Renewable Energy and Green Living
- Build It Green: http://www.builditgreen.org/ – Information for builders, businesses, and homebuyers wanting to create energy-saving and environmentally friendly buildings. 2/12
- Daily Green: http://www.thedailygreen.com/ – Includes news and ideas for living green as well as a weather watch for signs of climate change. 2/12
- Earth911: http://earth911.com/ – Articles, news, and information for businesses and consumers as well as a recycling center locator. 2/12
- Electronics Takeback Coalition: http://www.electronicstakeback.com/home/ – Information on e-waste and recycling electronics. 2011
- Energy: http://www.energy.gov/ – Government site on energy news, new technology, rebates, and more. 2/12
- EnergyStar: http://www.energystar.gov/ – Includes information on Energy Star products, home improvement, and energy-saving tips. 2/12
- Flex Your Power: http://www.fypower.org/ – Energy news and conservation information as well as tips on using power efficiently and upgrading home to maximize savings. 2/12
- Greenopia: http://www.greenopia.com/USA/ – Includes green ratings on businesses, corporations, and products, such as automobiles and electronics. 2/12
- National Biodiesel Board: http://www.biodiesel.org/ – Information on biodiesel fuel, including basics, legislative issues, news, and more. 2/12
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory: http://www.nrel.gov/science_technology/ – Contains information about research and studies in renewable energy sources, including wind, solar, and geothermal energy. 2/12
- Renewable Energy World: http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/home – News and information on renewable energy companies, products, and more. 2/12
- Solar Electric Power Association: http://www.solarelectricpower.org/ – Provides research and resources on solar technology and business models. 2/12
- Solar Home: http://www.solarhome.org/ – Includes a learning center with information on building and using alternative energy sources. 2/12
U: Military Science
Military Science
- Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships: http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/ – Includes information about naval ships from the 1880s to the 1990s. 2003
- Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division: http://www.navair.navy.mil/nawcwd/ – Includes information about the NAWCWD featured in China Lake, including jobs, photographs, and links to other military resources. 2011
- Navy.Mil: http://www.navy.mil/swf/index.asp – The official website of the U.S. Navy, including news, media resources, and links. 2/12
- U.S. Department of Defense: http://www.defense.gov/ – The Department of Defense’s web site including news, issues, and links to military resources. 2/12
Z: Bibliography and Library Science
Libraries
- American Library Association: http://www.ala.org/ – Information about library programs, careers, awards, advocacy, legislation, and more. 2/12
- BookFinder: http://www.bookfinder.com/ – Provides a list of new and used book prices as well as sellers and locations. 2/12
- British Library: http://www.bl.uk/ – Search the British Library catalogs, online galleries, journal articles, and digital texts. 2/12
- International Children’s Digital Library: http://en.childrenslibrary.org/ – A digital library for children’s picture and chapter books from all over the world. 2/12
- Inyo County Free Library: http://www.inyocounty.us/library/ – The homepage of the Inyo County Free Library, with a searchable catalog, databases, events, and more. 2/12
- Kern County Library: http://www.kerncountylibrary.org/ – The homepage of the public Kern County Library, with a searchable catalog, events, databases, resources, and more. 2/12
- Library of Congress: http://www.loc.gov/index.html – The homepage of the U.S. Library of Congress, with access to collections, information, catalogs, librarians and more. 2/12
- Mono County Free Library: http://www.monocolibraries.org/ – The homepage of Mono County Libraries, with access to the card catalog, online resources, events, and more. 2/12
- Repositories of Primary Sources: http://www.uiweb.uidaho.edu/special-collections/Other.Repositories.html – Find library and archive web sites with access to manuscripts, photos, and other primary resources for research scholars. 2011
- Websites of California Community College Libraries: http://www.santarosa.edu/~kathy/cclw.shtml – Links to community college library websites. 2011
- World Digital Library: http://www.wdl.org/en/ – Find manuscripts, photographs, and other digital collections from all over the world based on time period, place, or topic. 2/12
- WorldCat: http://www.worldcat.org/ – Find catalog records of books and other items as well as where they can be found in libraries all over the world. 2/12
Research and Citation Tools
- APA Style: http://www.apastyle.org/ – Provides a basic tutorial for writing in the APA style as well as information and supplemental material for the Publication Manual. 2/12
- Government Publications: http://www.memphis.edu/govpub/citweb.php – A guide to citing government publications in research papers. 2/12
- Guide to Grammar and Style: http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Writing/ – A dictionary of grammar rules and parts, as well as some examples and explanations. 2011
- Purdue Online Writing Lab: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/ – Information on research and citation, as well as excellent style guides for APA and MLA formats. 2011
- Research and Documentation: http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/index.htm – Includes information on finding and documenting sources in a variety of disciplines, and includes MLA and APA citation examples. 2011
- U.S. Copyright Office: http://www.copyright.gov/ – Government site with information and laws on copyright and how to register a work. 2/12
- Website Copyright: http://www.benedict.com/Default.aspx – Provides news, examples, and explanations of copyright on movies, music, web sites, and more. 2011
- Writer’s Handbook: http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/Documentation.html – A documentation guide on writing and citing works in APA, MLA, Chicago, APSA, and CSE formats. 2011
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