reference resources
Databases
- CountryWatch - An information provider for schools, universities, libraries and individuals who need up-to-date information and news on the countries of the world and for the public and private sector organizations with global operations and interests.
Websites
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Answers.com - "Offers free access
to millions of topics from the world's
leading publishers."
- eHow: How to Do Just About Everything - A how-to site that covers the gamut.
- How Stuff Works - Learn about the way things work, from computers to the human body.
- Library Spot - Acronyms, almanacs, calculators, dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps, style guides, and more.
- Martindale's The Reference Desk - A useful general reference site.
- National Geographic Maps - Find a map for any place in the world.
- Refdesk.com - One of the most comprehensive reference sites on the Internet.
- Sparknotes - Consists of guides compiled by Harvard students. Originally a collection of literary notes (similar to Cliff Note), now it includes notes for all subject areas. All notes are online and free, but the "printable" versions cost money.
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