BUBL LINK / 5:15 Updates
Recent Additions to the Catalogue of Internet Resources
1 - 15 January 2001
For live links to all these resources, see
http://bubl.ac.uk/link/updates/current.html
000 Generalities
Chateau de Versailles
Offers details of the palace's location, people such as
Louis XIV, Napoleon I, and Charles de Gaulle, life at the
Court, and masterpieces on display at Versailles including
paintings, sculptures, and furniture. Also provides visitor
information along with an online ticket ordering service.
Available in English, French, and Spanish
Press Complaints Commission
Official information from the body responsible for dealing
with complaints from members of the public about the
editorial content of newspapers and magazines. Includes
guidance on making a complaint, the editorial code of
practice, and PCC quarterly and annual reports. Offers a
database of Commission adjudications, searchable by
publication title, nature of complaint, date of
publication, or by keyword.
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004 Computing and the Internet
Making the Macintosh: Technology and Culture in Silicon Valley
Examines the design and manufacture of the Macintosh
operating system considering topics such as counterculture
and computing, the early Macintosh, the Apple mouse,
technical documentation, marketing, and user groups.
Features primary documents, images such as technical
drawings, notes from user tests, and interviews with the
development team throughout.
List of Search Engines and Directories
Extensive listing of links to many of the search engines
currently in operation, together with their associated
resources suggestion pages.
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020 Library and Information Science
British Library Newspaper Library OPAC
Web catalogue of newspaper and periodical titles from the
17th to the 21st century that are held by the British
Library.
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100 Philosophy and psychology
Descriptive and Formal Ontology
Outlines the philosophical development of ontology - the
study of objects and their ties - from the nineteenth
century to the present day. Features listings of formal and
descriptive ontologists, a selection of online papers,
definitions of the subject by leading philosophers,
outlines of long term problems in the field, and
information on ontology and artificial intelligence.
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200 Religion
Mysticism in World Religions
Explores the mystical traditions of Judaism, Christianity,
Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism. Organised by
religion, theologian, and by topic, and uses quotations to
explore and contrast the individuals' voyage in search of a
vision of religious reality. A glossary of terms is also
included.
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300 Social sciences
Economic Sociology Resources
Collection of academic editorials posted to the
economic-sociology mailing list, covering a range of topics
including globalisation, the divide between sociology and
economics, diversity and division of labour, and
immigration.
Women's Biographies: Distinguished Women of Past and Present
Compilation of biographical and reference data pertaining
to eminent women of cultural and historical significance,
past and present. Sources can be searched by subject or by
name. Additional information comprises a bibliography and
other relevant Internet material.
About.com: Mexican Culture
Offers original articles and features about Mexican
culture, plus annotated links to selected relevant Internet
resources, compiled by a subject specialist, a
subject-specific bulletin board, and details of related
news and events. Topics include art and museums, folklore,
food and drink, government and politics, history, and
religion.
Open Secrets
Provides information on campaign finance in US politics,
including details of donations received by Presidential and
Congressional candidates in the 2000 elections, and
profiles of political donations from particular industries.
Progressive Majority in the 2000 Elections
Examines the results of the 2000 US Presidential election
from a Democratic perspective, arguing that majority
support among the electorate for progressive themes and
issues did not sufficiently translate to support for Al
Gore. Concludes that the power and relevance of these
themes was diminished in 2000 by factors such as trust,
issue blurring, and a cultural reaction to the problems of
Clinton's presidency.
Global Economic Prospects and the Developing Countries 2001
Reviews the global economic environment, and focuses on its
implications for developing countries over the next decade.
Individual chapters are available as PDF files, with
summaries of the report available in English, French,
Spanish, and Portuguese. Also features a transcript of the
World Bank press conference which launched the report, and
accompanying press releases.
Economics of Korean Unification
Collection of speeches, testimonies, essays, policy briefs,
working papers, and books which explore the economic
implications of the unification of North and South Korea.
War, Chaos, and Business: Modern Business Strategy
Collection of essays, which explore the concept of applying
themes from manoeuvre conflict to business strategy.
Concentrates on the writing of John R. Boyd whose theory of
OODA loop speed is applied to the isolation of the
opposition, shaping and being successful in the
marketplace, and instigating mutual trust between customers
and businesses. Featured authors include Jonathan Shay, Dr.
Linda P. Beckerman and Franklin C. Spinney.
Jobs.ac.uk
Recruitment website for academic and associated
communities, fully searchable by job, contract or employer
type, as well as discipline, and location within the United
Kingdom. Also includes a selection of employer profiles,
free email registration for current vacancies, as well as a
selection of Internet resources dealing with graduate
positions, seasonal work, and international vacancies.
Children's Internet Protection Act
Full text versions of the Children's Internet Protection
Act (CIPA) and the Neighborhood Children's Internet
Protection Act (NCIPA) passed by the US Congress. The Acts
state that public libraries must adopt policies to prevent
users accessing pornographic material via their Internet
connections. Failure to do so will result in Federal funds,
intended to finance Internet access, being withheld.
Military Operations Archive
Features background information, articles, links and
reference information on on-going military operations. Also
offers coverage of historical operations including Desert
Shield and Desert Storm, and NATO involvement in Bosnia and
Kosovo.
What a Character!: Character Actors
Directory of biographical information and photographs of
popular character actors. Information is retrievable by
browsing a listing of actors' first names or ages, or
according to the name of films or TV programmes in which
they appeared.
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400 Language
WordReference.com
Collection of translating dictionaries designed to convert
words on any web page from English to Spanish, German,
Italian, and French, and vice versa. Versions are
downloadable for Internet Explorer and Netscape.
Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
Reference publication presenting a series of rules to be
followed when using various punctuation marks. Also
explains when and how to use subjects and verbs, pronouns,
adjectives and adverbs, and outlines specific usage
problems such as effect vs. affect.
Elements of Style
Full-text of William Strunk's 1918 reference work. Sets out
the elementary rules of English usage, and principles of
composition. Also looks at words and expressions which are
commonly misused.
Gwybodiadur: A Welsh Informationary
Directory of Welsh language resources for learners and
teachers. Offers impartial advice about dictionaries,
courses, software, and other media.
History and Status of the Welsh Language
Examines the history of the Welsh language, and considers
its current and future status, including efforts to
preserve the language. Also provides a brief history of
Wales and the Welsh people.
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500 Natural sciences and mathematics
Zoom Astronomy - Planets
Provides basic information on the nine planets of the Solar
System. Information includes the size of each planet, their
mass, gravity, and density, lengths of days and years,
orbits from the sun, moons, and spacecraft visits. Also
features speculation about a possible tenth planet, and an
interactive puzzle on the solar system.
Difference Between the Millennium and Year 2000
Outlines the commonly held belief that the start of the
third millennium occurred on January 1 2001. Explains why
the year 0 was omitted between 1BC and 1AD, and tabulates
the first and last days of each century and millennium.
Linux4Chemistry
Links to Linux-based software for chemists. Presented as an
alphabetical list, each link is accompanied by descriptive
text, and an indication of the status of the software -
freeware, shareware, or commercial.
Tornado Project Online
Collection of information about US tornadoes including
location, strength, safety measures, storm shelters, myths,
and storm chasing. Offers details of the Fujita Scale,
which is the official classification system for tornado
damage and whose measure ranges from F0 to F6.
Nick's Spiders of Britain and Europe
Archive of images of spiders found in Britain and Europe.
The data provided deals with spider families, such as
Araneidae and Pholcidae, as well as specific species
belonging to each particular family, along with information
about their habitats, web types and reproduction habits.
Additional resources of relevance are also included, a
notable inclusion being a site dealing with North American
spiders.
Crocodilians: Natural History and Conservation
Extensive resource providing information relating to many
aspects of crocodiles. Includes a species listing, a
biology database covering topics such as evolution,
taxonomy, morphology, and lore, audio recordings of
crocodile communications, details of habitat, distribution,
and conservation status, and an FAQ.
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600 Technology (applied sciences)
Patently Absurd: Weird & Wacky Patents
Hosts a collection of unusual inventions that have been
patented in both Britain and internationally, with special
attention being given to the prolific British inventor
Arthur Paul Pedrick, whose creations include a mechanism to
control the spin of a golf ball and a horse-powered car.
Also provided is a section dealing with the more serious
issues connected to patents.
Unspeakable: The Naked Truth About STDs
Addresses the sensitive issue of providing accurate
information relating to the prevention and treatment of
sexually transmitted diseases. Resources cover specific
diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea, hepatitis B,
herpes, HIV/AIDS, scabies, syphilis, and trichomoniasis, as
well as a FAQ section. Additional sources comprise of a
risk profiler, a STD quiz and an American clinic locator.
Eureka
Monthly publication presenting new ideas in technology for
mechanical, materials, electrical, electronic, and process
engineers. Past issues are accessible by date or via a
subject listing which includes bearings, CAD and design
software, fluid power, motors and drives, and sensors.
Transistorized
Provides historical and scientific overviews of the
transistor's invention. Offers information on individuals
involved in its development such as Gene Anderson, Phil
Foy, and John Pierce, along with details of associated
inventions such as vacuum tubes, conductors, and the
integrated chip.
Coal Mining History Resource Centre
Covers aspects of the British Mining Industry from 1640 to
1978. Resources include a bibliography, a glossary of
mining terminology from north-east England in 1841, and a
database of colliery deaths covering the period 1850 to
1914, Identifies mines which existed in the years 1880 and
1945, and provides a list of mining disasters. In some
instances location maps are provided, with full details of
the owner, name of mine, location, manager and under
manager being provided.
mouse@horns: Pet Mouse FAQ
Provides informative material concerning the care and
nature of pet mice. Content ranges from general facts such
as how many mice should be kept together, to specific
topics covering habitats, food, breeding, and health.
Mushroom Council
Information about the history, cultivation, care and
handling, varieties, preparation, and nutrition of
mushrooms. An extensive recipe collection is also included.
EAA - Emergence of Advertising in America: 1850-1920
Images pertaining to the history of US advertising,
arranged into categories including J. Walter Thompson
Company "House Ads", Ellis Collection of Kodakiana,
Scrapbooks, and Tobacco Advertising. Each category is fully
browsable and searchable via an interface which highlights
different types of illustrations and special features.
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700 The arts
Art and Culture
Provides a guide to design, film, literature, music, and
performing and visual arts, with profiles of individuals
involved in each area. Also offers information on specific
movements within genres such as fashion design,
architecture, American film, literary theory, poetry,
international dance, and photography.
Pre-Raphaelite Critic: Contemporary Criticism of the
Pre-Raphaelites from 1846 to 1900
Variety of material reflecting the artistic and creative
talents of the Pre-Raphaelites including Millais, Rossetti,
Hunt, and Waterhouse. Sources include images of paintings,
audio recordings of poetic works, and reviews from the
period.
Money Origami
Detailed instructions on how to create objects such as
boots, a bow tie, a fan, a picture frame, a ring, a shirt,
and a Christmas tree by folding paper money. Step by step
illustrations accompany each set of guidelines.
Women of Note
Provides information on the life and works of significant
female composers from the last 250 years, such as Lousie
Farrenc, Emilie Candeille, and Clara Schumann.
Bo Diddley
Presents information on the life and works of Bo Diddley,
credited as one of the founding fathers of rock 'n' roll
music. Notes milestones in his career, provides a
discography, lists TV and radio guest appearances, and
identifies musicians who have played in Diddley's band from
the 1940s to the present day.
Guide to Medieval and Renaissance Instruments
Short articles on a range of musical instruments including
the bagpipe, gamba, rackett, serpent, and viol, accompanied
by photographs and sound samples. Describes early versions,
and discusses name variations and influences of each entry.
International Theatre Design Archive
Promotes knowledge of the performing arts by offering an
Internet archive of theatre designs used in professional,
regional, and educational productions. Information is
arranged by scene, costume, and lighting design, and then
subdivided by title, playwright, designer, and producer.
Additional information is provided, where available, in the
form of photographs and theatre locations.
Rubik's Online
Offers information on the popular Rubik's range of puzzles,
including a selection which can be played online.
Gymuser.co.uk
Postcode searchable directory of gyms, health clubs, and
personal trainers in the UK. Features address and telephone
number details, information on the distance from the given
postcode to each gym, and links to maps of each area. Also
features advice on choosing a gym or trainer.
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800 Literature and rhetoric
F Scott Fitzgerald Centenary Home Page
Commemorates the centenary of F Scott Fitzgerald's birth in
1996, by chronicling his writing and his personal life,
both of which have been credited as epitomising the 'jazz
age' generation. Information comprises a chronology, a
biography, facts and quotations, as well as access to full
text online retrieval of some of Fitzgerald's writing,
including 'Bernice Bobs Her Hair', and 'Winter Dreams'.
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900 Geography and history
Nations of the World: E-Conflict World Encyclopedia
Detailed information on specific countries from around the
world, covering subjects like economy, geography, people,
national anthem lyrics, national flags, and current weather
conditions. Additional Web resources of relevance are also
identified.
Sao Tome Online
Offers topical, cultural, social, and commercial
information relating to Sao Tome and Principe. A discussion
forum, an online radio broadcast, and a selection of
photographs of the region are also included.
Schools History
Presents background information, online lessons, and
resources for teachers and students which cover the history
curriculum in Years 7 through 9, and at GCSE level. Topics
covered include the Roman empire, Islamic civilisations,
the Tudors, the First World War, and Nazi Germany.
Exploring Leonardo
Interactive educational resource, which explores the life
and work of Leonardo da Vinci. Covers his influence as an
inventor and scientist, as well as his place in renaissance
art, and his career in Milan, Florence, Rome, and lastly,
France. Additional resources include a teachers' guide, a
glossary of terms, a list of Internet sources, and a
bibliography.
Chineseroots.com
A searchable dictionary of Chinese surnames, providing
details of each entry's origin, Romanisation, and
variations in spelling. Also includes topical articles
relating to genealogy and a free newsletter. Material is
presented in traditional and simplified Chinese, as well as
English.
Coats of Arms - Designs of Wonder
Offers coverage of many aspects of heraldic research by
providing articles, a bibliography, and an extensive image
gallery featuring over 6000 coats of arms. Articles
concentrate on subjects such as heraldic symbolism, with a
list of Clans and their Septs also available. Coats of Arms
are retrievable alphabetically by surname through the
master index.
Leaders of Anzacs
Record of officers in the Australian and New Zealand Army
Corps who are known to have died, or are believed to have
died, in 1915 at the battle of Gallipoli. Along with
additional information on ANZACs, the biographical data on
individual officers includes military and personal details,
location and date of death in action, where possible, and
information on where their graves are situated.
Viking Heritage
Fully searchable database, providing information pertaining
to the world-wide social, economic, and cultural influence
of the Viking peoples. Includes general information such as
a chronology, maps, images and a who's who of the Viking
world. Also offers access to a full text PDF magazine and
articles, as well as more specific details on projects,
museums, and excavations.
National Archives Virtual Museum
Historical collection of British documents and images
arranged into categories headed kings and queens, famous
names, crime and punishment, birth, marriage and death, war
and defence, invention, fashion and design, the wider
world, and empire. Includes material such as Jane Austen's
will, plans of the gallows, Tudor wallpaper samples, and
Channel Tunnel plans from 1875.
Vets With A Mission
Provides historical data covering aspects of Vietnamese
culture and military operations during the Vietnam War,
including army, airforce, naval and allied involvement.
Additional resources include an extensive photo gallery,
and a site of memorabilia representing artefacts such as
medals and propagandist material.
Presidents of the United States
Alphabetical listing of presidential Web resources covering
assassinations, biographies, first ladies, nicknames,
portraits, powers and limitations, quotes, and salaries.
Also presents a list of information related to specific
Presidents.
Picture Australia
Searchable and browsable image collection of people,
places, events, and objects relating to Australia. Includes
pictures of Sir Donald Bradman at the Adelaide Oval, Sydney
Harbour Bridge, the Great Australian Bight of 1841, and a
convict's uniform, and also presents 'trails' to follow
relating to the Olympics, artists, wildflowers, authors,
and birds.
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