American Decades
Service = Thomson Gale

Documents and analyzes periods of contemporary American social history. American Decades
American Decades Primary Sources
Service = Thomson Gale

Full or excerpted primary sources from the period representing a diversity of views that provide insight into the seminal issues, themes, movements, and events from the decade. American Decades Primary Sources
American Eras
Service = Thomson Gale

Essays on events, publications, lifestyles and individuals important to particular eras in U.S. history. American Eras
American Indian Culture
Service = Thomson Gale

Addresses cultural phenomena characteristic of the indigenous peoples of North America. Entries cover the range of culture from lifeways, religious rituals, and material culture to art forms and modern social phenomena. American Indian Culture 
American National Biography
Service = Oxford University Press

The ANB Online is updated with new biographies quarterly and includes features and materials not available in the print edition including illustrations, internal cross-references within the biographies, and links to external online resources. American National Biography
Americans At War
Service = Thomson Gale

This unique, four-volume set explains to students how mobilization for war and how wars themselves have altered the fabric of everyday life. Written by scholars in the fields of history, literature and the arts, sociology, law, political science and psychology, the encyclopedia places major American conflicts -- from the Colonial Wars through the War on Terrorism -- in the context of cultural and social events and conditions on the homefront. Articles include biographies and topics such as civil liberties, media, politics, popular culture, religion, memory and national identity, civic celebrations and monumental art, literature, the roles of women and minorities, veterans, science and technology, humor, and music. Americans At War
Arts and Humanities Through the Eras
Service = Thomson Gale

Profiling milestones and movements in the arts, literature, music, and religion from a specific period, each volume in this five-volume set helps students and researchers understand the various disciplines of the humanities in relation to each other, as well as to history and culture. An overview of the period and a chronology of major world events begin each volume. Nine chapters follow, covering the major branches of the humanities: architecture and design, dance, fashion, literature, music, philosophy, religion, theater, and visual arts. Chapters begin with a chronology of major events within the discipline followed by articles covering the movements, schools of thought, and masterworks that characterize the discipline during the era and biographical profiles of pioneers, masters, and other prominent figures in the field. Chapters end with significant bibliography of primary documents from the period. Arts and Humanities Through the Eras
Baby Boom Americans Born 1946-1964
Service = Thomson Gale

Reveals the unique characteristics of Baby Boomers and explains how those characteristics are remaking American society. Includes the latest statistics on the labor force participation, living arrangements, incomes, health, spending, and wealth of the generation. Baby Boom Americans Born 1946-1964 
Classical Rhetorics and Rhetoricians Critical Studies and Sources
Service = Thomson Gale

Chronicles the history and legacy of ancient rhetoric. Includes entries on classical rhetoricians who have shaped the history of Western civilization. Classical Rhetorics and Rhetoricians Critical Studies and Sources 
Countries and Their Cultures
Service = Thomson Gale

Focuses on cultures and countries around the world, specifically what is and is not shared culturally by the people who live in a particular country. Entries contain descriptive summaries of the country in question, including demographic, historical, cultural, economic, religious, and political information. Countries and Their Cultures
CQ's Vital Statistics on American Politics Online Edition
Service = CQ Press

Vital Statistics on American Politics from 1788-2006. Covers a wide range of topics including data on elections, Congress, the presidency, the judiciary, the media, campaign finances, foreign, social, and economic policy, issues related to state and local government, votes cast and offices won, rankings of public officials' reputations, and public opinion data about policy issues. CQ's Vital Statistics on American Politics Online Edition
Dictionary of American History
Service = Thomson Gale

Continually updated from its original 1940 edition, this authoritative work covers a wide range of topics in American history. Dictionary of American History
Digital Sanborn Maps
Service = ProQuest

Sanborn maps are large-scale plans of a city or town, drawn at a scale of 50 feet to an inch. They were created to assist fire insurance companies as they assessed the risk associated with insuring a particular property. They list street blocks and building numbers - numbers in use at the time the map was made as well as previous historical numbers. Digital Sanborn Maps
Encyclopedia of Espionage, Intelligence and Security
Service = Thomson Gale

Provides a comprehensive, subject specific guide to the history, uses, scientific principles, and technologies of espionage, intelligence, and security, with special emphasis placed on the current ethical, legal, and social issues surrounding this very topical subject. Encyclopedia of Espionage, Intelligence and Security
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare History in North America
Service = Thomson Gale

Basic information about the history of social welfare in Canada, Mexico, and the United States to provide readers with information about how these three nations have dealt with social welfare issues, some similar across borders, others unique, as well as to describe important events, developments, and the lives and work of some key contributors to social welfare developments. Encyclopedia of Social Welfare History in North America
Encyclopedia of the American Constitution
Service = Thomson Gale

This six-volume edition of the 1987 Dartmouth Medal-winner includes all of the material from the original four-volume set and 1992 Supplement, as well as updated original articles and new articles covering concepts and court cases since 1992. Appendices include a case index and primary documents. Encyclopedia of the American Constitution
Encyclopedia of World Biography
Service = Thomson Gale

A multicultural biographical source that covers notable individuals from every part of the world and from all time periods who have made significant contributions to human culture. Encyclopedia of World Biography
Generation X Americans Born 1977 to 1994
Service = Thomson Gale

Provides a mix of basic and practical information on economics, personal money management, and starting a business. Generation X Americans Born 1965 to 1976 
Health and Psychosocial Instruments
Service = EBSCO

Features abstracts & indexing for nearly 850 journals (550 are full text and 450 are peer-reviewed) focusing on many medical disciplines. Text dates back to 1975. Health and Psychosocial Instruments
Mental Measurements Yearbook
Service = EBSCO

Mental Measurements Yearbook, produced by the Buros Institute, contains full text information about and reviews of all English-language standardized tests covering educational skills, personality, vocational aptitude, psychology, and related areas as included in the printed "Mental Measurements Yearbooks." Mental Measurements Yearbook
Millennials Americans Born 1977-1994
Service = Thomson Gale

Provides a demographic and socioeconomic profile of the Millennial generation. Includes statistics on the education, living arrangements, labor force participation, health, incomes, spending, and time use of the youngest generation and its parents. Millennials Americans Born 1977-1994 
New Dictionary of the History of Ideas
Service = Thomson Gale

Brings a global perspective to bear on timeless questions about the individual and society. New Dictionary of the History of Ideas
Notable Sports Figures
Service = Thomson Gale

Takes a close look at the people in sports who have captured attention because of success on the playing field, or controversy off the playing field. This work features biographies on more than 600 people from around the world and throughout history who have had an impact not only on their sport, but also on the society and culture of their times. It also includes not only the record-breakers that dominated and changed their sport, but also the controversial figures that made headlines even apart from athletic events. Notable Sports Figures
Older Americans: A Changing Market
Service = Thomson Gale

Provides the latest statistics on the health, living arrangements, incomes, spending, and wealth of the 55-or-older age group. Older Americans: A Changing Market 
The People's Chronology
Service = Thomson Gale

Intended as a handy online reference to historical developments from prehistory through 2004. The People's Chronology
Routledge Politics & International Relations Resource
Service = Routledge

Includes over 30 political science reference works. Routledge Politics & International Relations Resource
Statesman's Yearbook Online
Service = Palgrave Macmillan

The Statesman's Yearbook, regularly updated to reflect chronologies of recent world events and accurate descriptions of International Organizations, contains information essential for diplomats, politicians and statesmen involved with international affairs and for anyone needing reliable, concise information on any country in the world. It has been published continuously since 1864, with expanding coverage of history, politics, economics, trade and infrastructure for each country worldwide. It also provides extensive further reading lists and web links for further research. Statesman's Yearbook Online
West's Encyclopedia of American Law
Service = Thomson Gale

Provides current information on 5,000+ legal topics. West's Encyclopedia of American Law
World Almanac
Service = OCLC

Created especially for schools and libraries, World Almanac includes the most current and previous editions of The World Almanac and Book of Facts, with the complete updated and enhanced World Almanac Encyclopedia (Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia). Editorial hyperlinking leads from detailed tables in The World Almanac to related statistical material, background articles, and biographies in The World Almanac Encyclopedia, the most recent developments as reported in the World News Digest, and related coverage in Today's Science and Issues & Controversies. World Almanac
World Almanac Encyclopedia
Service = Facts on File News Services

Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia and four almanacs. Offers a fundamental reference source for students, library patrons, library reference staff, and scholars alike. Includes biographies, encyclopedia entries, facts, and statistics. World Almanac Encyclopedia