BUBL LINK / 5:15 Updates
Recent Additions to the Catalogue of Internet Resources
16 - 31 July 2000
For live links to all these resources, see
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000 Generalities
Humanities and Social Sciences Federation of Canada
Group of learned societies, universities, colleges, and
individuals involved in the humanities and social sciences
arena in Canada. Offers information on federation
activities, access to a database featuring descriptions of
current research projects and their significance to
Canadians, and views held on electronic journals.
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020 Library and Information Science
Cultivate Interactive
Web based magazine comprising an editorial, features on
various DIGICULT projects such as ARTISTE, ECHO, and
Renardus, and articles addressing issues like digital
heritage and intellectual property rights.
Concord
Provides information about the British Library's
Co-operation and Partnership Programme which encourages
library and information service collaboration in the areas
of collection development, preservation and retention,
access, bibliographic services, and record creation. Offers
an FAQ section, and details of events and publications.
Italian Libraries
Collection of links to Italian libraries accessible via a
geographical listing or an interactive map. University
libraries are highlighted.
OnlineNewspapers.com
Index of electronic newspapers worldwide. Organised by
geographical area and alphabetically by country.
FindArticles.com
Free archive of magazine titles published from 1998
onwards, with links to Web pages where available.
Searchable by keyword, magazine title, and subject area,
the collection covers a range of fields including business,
computer technology, health, news and society, and sports.
SARA: Scholarly Articles Research Alerting
Service which offers tables of contents of academic
peer-reviewed journals via email. Publications available
cover a range of fields including arts and humanities,
behavioural science, business and management, education,
law, physics, and sports science.
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200 Religion
Gutenberg Digital
Digitised version of the Gutenberg Bible. Contains selected
illuminations and describes the publication's historical
background. Available in English and German.
Islam 101
Offers an introductory course on Islam with questions
relating to the concept of God, worship, life after death,
and prophethood. Also provides information about the
Prophet Muhammad and the Holy Quran, and features material
providing Islamic perspectives on contemporary issues
relating to archaeology, health, human rights, and social
studies.
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300 Social sciences
Child Poverty in Rich Nations
Offers data on the extent of relative and absolute child
poverty in the industrialised world, revealing that 1 in 6
of the 47 million children in OECD countries live below
nationally accepted levels. Provides comparative league
tables of poverty rates within various countries throughout
the world.
Not For Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and
Susan B. Anthony
In conjunction with a film of the same name, this resource
traces the lives of two key figures of the women's
movement, considering their achievements and the position
of women in society today. Presents interviews with women
who remember suffrage, a series of articles addressing
topics such as Quakers and 19th century reform, the cult of
true womanhood, and the legal strategies of Susan B.
Anthony, and historical documents detailing events such as
the Seneca Falls Convention.
Catalog of Political Cartoons by Dr Seuss
Digitised collection of original American satirical
cartoons drawn by Dr Suess relating to World War II. All
featured drawings were published in PM newspaper between
1941-1943. Material is arranged in chronological order.
Annual Report to the US Congress on the Military Power of the
People's Republic of China
Report addressing the current and probable future course of
military strategy in China. Covers topics such as the use
of advanced technology, Chinese military capability and the
People's Liberation Army.
Beyond Face Value: Depictions of Slavery in Confederate Currency
Collection of bank note images depicting scenes of slavery
in Civil War America. Material is organised alphabetically
by state or according to activities associated with slave
labour. Also contains an overview of the Civil War.
EuroOne
Fully searchable European white and yellow pages containing
contact details of individuals, and businesses and services
respectively. Presented in a choice of languages including
English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
A Better World for All
Outlines a series of developmental goals aiming to reduce
global poverty, addressing issues such as education, gender
equality, mortality, reproductive health, and the
environment, together with corresponding performance
indicators. Report is available in English, French, and
Spanish, and is offered as either an HTML or a PDF file.
G8 Information Centre
Provides background information, published documentation
from summit meetings, and scholarly articles relating to
the activities of the G8 group of nations - France, USA,
UK, Germany, Japan, Italy, Canada, and Russia. Information
is provided in English, Japanese, French, and German.
Studying Economy through the Macedonian Experience
Series of articles published since 1996 in various Eastern
European and Balkan periodicals, focusing on the economic,
social, and cultural development of the Former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia. Material also incorporates coverage of
situations in Russia and the Czech Republic.
lexisONE
Resource for legal professionals practising American law.
Contains a free searchable database of Federal and State
Case Law, legal forms available for download, and links to
more specialised law resources on the Web.
Nuclear Files
Explores political and ethical issues relating to nuclear
technology and weaponry. Contains historical documents,
treaties, data and graphs, and proliferation information.
US Naval Historical Center
Official history program of the US Naval Department,
featuring information on wars and conflicts, traditions of
the naval service, and a selection of related
bibliographies. Includes details of the centre's branches
and the range of activities undertaken.
ECHO: European Community Humanitarian Office
Organisation established to provide humanitarian aid to
countries outside the European Union in the event of
natural disasters and armed conflict. Documents the growth
of aid since 1991, describes methods of intervention, and
details related activities such as the coordination of
disaster prevention measures and the organisation of
training programmes.
Electronic Commerce in Canada
Series of documents addressing aspects of the digital
economy such as security and cryptography, authentication,
privacy, and consumer protection. Also outlines marketplace
rules concerning legal, financial, commercial, and
intellectual property laws, and highlights infrastructure
issues such as networking standards.
CBC: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Offers details of TV and radio services, national and
international news stories, and Web resources about shows
produced or aired by the CBC.
Asian Film Connections
List of contemporary films made in China, India, Japan,
Korea, and Taiwan from 1998 onwards. Includes synopses,
interviews, educational material, and essays from Asia's
leading film journals, and contains images and video clips
from selected films. Available in English, Chinese, and
Korean.
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400 Language
Dictionary.com
Free online resource for translating plain text or Web
pages into English, French, German, Portuguese, or Spanish.
Foreignword.com
Service offering instant translation of free text in over
50 languages. Also provides dictionaries, glossaries, and a
listing of professional translators.
Word Spy
Guide to recently coined words, existing words that have
enjoyed a recent renaissance, and older words being used in
new ways. A specific word is presented daily, along with a
definition, and a citation illustrating its usage.
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500 Natural sciences and mathematics
Metamath Proof Explorer
Provides over 3000 logic and set theory proofs, each of
which can be reduced to its fundamental axioms. Features
notes on reading and understanding the proofs, and outlines
the axioms underpinning propositional and predicate
calculus, equality and substitution, and Zermelo-Fraenkel
Set Theory.
Global View from Space
Collection of real time satellite images of the Earth's
regions, depicting land masses, atmospheric conditions, and
oceans. Also illustrates cloud cover and wind speed, and
details the geographical coordinates and scale of areas
viewed.
Perpetual Calendar
Displays a calendar for any month or year selected, and
identifies years, between the 1500s and 1900s, during which
a specific date of a chosen month fell on a particular day.
What is Photosynthesis?
Collection of links to resources describing and explaining
the process of photosynthesis. Includes material of varying
complexity covering topics like photosynthetic pigments,
the nature of light, light and dark reactions, and the
Carbon Cycle.
Postcode Plants Database
Provides lists of native plants and wildlife for any
specified postal district in the UK. Information delivered
includes common and scientific names, conservation status,
and an indication of the suitability of each species for
the garden. Also provides checklists of native plants,
butterflies, bumblebees, and mammals.
Tree Conservation Information Service
Survey investigating tree species threatened with global
extinction. Provides a searchable database offering
information about the distribution, uses, ecology, threats,
and conservation measures of species, in response to users
entering the name of a family, genus, species, country,
assessor, or red list category. Also offers details of a
Global Tree Campaign, to which volunteers are invited to
contribute.
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600 Technology (applied sciences)
Directory of Electronic Health Sciences Journals
Alphabetically arranged collection of links to a selection
of electronic journals. Areas covered include clinical
medicine, biomedical research, and nursing and allied
health.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
The NINDS offers news, coordinates events, and conducts
research into disorders of the brain and nervous system.
Also provides information about specific conditions such as
Alzheimer's disease, autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and
Parkinson's, together with details of associated
organisations and publications.
Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited
Keyword searchable collection of answers to frequently
asked questions about narcissism. Topics covered include
narcissists and violence, addiction to fame and celebrity,
self love, false modesty, warped reality, and treatment
modalities and psychotherapies.
Progress of Nations 2000
UNICEF report concentrating on the impact and prevalence of
AIDS/HIV amongst children. Contains personal commentaries,
statistical profiles according to country, and an agenda
for vaccination. Available in PDF format.
Report on the Global HIV/AIDS Epidemic
Document discussing the social and economic impact of
HIV/AIDS. Covers topics relating to awareness, risk,
prevention, and treatment considering gender, human rights,
and income levels according to geographical area. Available
in English, French, and Spanish.
Oncology Tools
Details information relating to cancer and approved cancer
drug therapies. Content is suitable for patients and
medical professionals. Also contains links to outside
groups pertaining to specific cancers.
Fruits of Warm Climates
Full text book detailing a host of exotic fruits including
the date, pineapple, soursop, loquat, tamarind, tangelo,
madarin lime, nance, cashew apple, and carissa. Offers a
description of each, together with details of origin,
distribution, pollination, climate, soil, propagation,
varieties, season, harvesting and yield, quality, pests and
diseases, food uses, and toxicity.
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700 The arts
Spartacus Internet Encyclopedia: US Artists and Illustrators
1840-1960
Offers biographies of American artists and illustrators,
including Charles Falls, Robert Henri, Edward Penfield, and
Jessie Wilcox-Smith.
Canada Council for the Arts
Offers information on grants, services, and awards offered
to Canadian artists and arts organisations. Also provides
the latest council news, events information, and access to
a free quarterly newsletter.
Multimedia from Wagner to Virtual Reality
Gives an overview of the history and evolution of
multimedia, highlighting its impact on art, technology, and
culture. Intended for students, teachers, artists, and
critics, the resource includes essays and sections on
pioneers.
ITF Player Database
Details the career records of male and female players who
have competed in a major tennis event since 1st January
1997. Statistics available include individual win/loss
records, and head to head results. Also offers a record of
players' international activity in the Davis and Federation
cups.
Sydney 2000 Olympic Games
Official information on the Games of the 27th Olympiad in
Sydney, Australia. Offers profiles of competing athletes,
countries, and sports, a guide to the Olympic facilities,
and some historical details about the quadrennial event.
Results will be posted when available.
Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life
Provides information about a film tracing the life of the
famous baseball player, together with a discussion of what
made DiMaggio such a great player. Also features a timeline
of his life with details of significant others including
Marilyn Monroe, a map showing stadium locations and
results, and an interactive game entitled 'Beat the
Streak'.
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800 Literature and rhetoric
Edward Lear
Collection of Edward Lear's works including A Book of
Nonsense, Laughable Lyrics, and Lear in Sicily, a picture
story describing his and John Proby's adventures during a
1847 trip. Also features real and fantastic chronologies of
Lear's life, songs, and illustrations.
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900 Geography and history
Kiosk: Journal of Geo-Politics
General reference resource containing a fact file for every
country of the world, with additional information available
under the headings news and current events, history and
culture, government and politics, and economy and
development. Also offers language translation, currency
exchange, and time zone services.
Historic Maps
Images from 1st edition Ordnance survey maps of the UK,
which are dated between 1846 and 1899, and employ a
1:10,560 scale. Resources are navigable via a county name
gazetteer which presents a listing of place names as they
exist today.
Tapestry of Time and Terrain
Presents two maps illustrating the topography and geology
of America's lower 48 states with a QuickTime Movie
illustration merging these two aspects. Geologic eras are
described using timelines showing rock types dating from
early Precambrian (2.6 billion years ago) to Holocene,
while numbered map features offer specific information
about locations such as the Great Plains, the
Olympic-Wallowa Line, the Grand Canyon, and the Ouachita
mountains.
Spanish History
Alphabetical index of Spanish history resources relating to
a wide range of topics including language, bullfighting,
civil war, artists such as Dali and Gaudi, genealogy, the
Inquisition, religion, and the monarchy.
Russian Economy
Two full text publications, the first of which discusses
Russia's progress through economic reform and subsequent
repercussions, while the second concentrates on the banking
system and state of the ruble. Both are available in PDF
format.
A to Z of Azerbaijan
Extensive information about Azerbaijan covering
agriculture, airlines, the alphabet, businesses, cinemas,
colleges, national symbols, flowers, food, health, history,
disputes, minorities, and safety. Specific geographical and
cultural details of major cities can be obtained via an
interactive map. Also offers images of prominent structures
such as Baku's Republic Palace, Mardakan's Square and Round
Towers, and Panah Khan's library in Shusha.
Surrey Local History Council
Outlines various activities of the charity established to
maintain Surrey's heritage, and gives details of related
meetings and publications.
Newfoundland and the Great War
Historical resource incorporating sound, images and video
clips. Describes the involvement of the Newfoundland
government and people in the first world war, their role
throughout the battle, volunteerism, and patriotism.
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