BUBL LINK Updates
Recent Additions to the Catalogue of Internet Resources
16 - 31 July 1998
For live links to all these resources, see
http://bubl.ac.uk/link/updates/current.html
For an extensive subject-based interface to all resources,
with full catalogue records, see BUBL 5:15:
http://bubl.ac.uk/link/five/
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000 Generalities
Nobel Prize Internet Archive
Annotated listing of Nobel Prize winners, organised by prize category;
physics, chemistry, literature, peace, economics, physiology and
medicine. Biographical information is given about each winner, as is
access to Internet-based works by, and about, them.
International Organizations
Index to international organisations worldwide, including
inter-governmental organisations, and international non-governmental
organisations.
Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers
ALPSP is a meeting point for those involved in the publication of
academic and professional books and journals.
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004 Computing and the Internet
Stanford Berkeley MIT IBM Quantum Computation Research Project
Details of a project involving the experimental and theoretical study
of quantum-mechanical systems, and how they can be used to process and
store information. Includes links to other quantum computation web
sites, papers and pre-prints.
WWW Computer Architecture
Index to resources relating to computer architecture, including calls
for papers, commercial information, directories to researchers in the
field, newsgroups and projects.
Dictionary of PC Hardware and Data Communications Terms
Searchable dictionary containing descriptions of terms relating to
personal computers and networks.
Sun Glossary
Glossary of terms specific or unique to Sun Microsystem's business,
and therefore useful to those using Sun hardware or software.
ILC Glossary of Internet Terms
Glossary of Internet terms, with cross-referenced explanations.
Web Words Glossary
Glossary of World Wide Web terms, including a section of acronyms
only.
Webhoo Web Publishing Resources
Links to numerous resources on web page design and development.
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020 Library and Information Science
UK Academic Libraries Access Policies
Index to access policies of UK academic libraries, designed to assist
distance learners and others supporting off-campus students.
ACQTALK
A moderated discussion that encourages open, responsible, dialogue
between professionals on the various issues surrounding acquisitions
and collection development.
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100 Philosophy and psychology
New Abstracts and Papers in Sleep
Archive of articles relating to sleep, with topics including ageing,
biological rhythm, dreaming, neurophysiology, physiology, and sleep
disorders.
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200 Religion
Catholic Encyclopedia Listing of Popes
List of popes with dates of office and biographical information.
Includes index to speeches and writings of Pope John Paul II.
Jewish Studies Internet Directory
Index to academic associations, research institutes, and university
departments concerned with Jewish Studies. Links to Jewish archives
and libraries are also included.
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300 Social sciences
Miscelanea: A Journal of English and American Studies
Annual journal offering academic articles and reviews on English and
American studies including literature, language and linguistics,
cultural studies and film studies. Includes abstract with full-text
articles available in zipped format.
Environmental and Environment Related Acronyms
List of searchable acronyms relating to the environment, including
commonly used computing terms, chemical compounds, acronyms for
overseas environmental and aid agencies, as well as environmental
agencies in Australia. Although specifically covering Australian
agencies and terminology, the list may be of assistance to anyone
interested in environmental studies. The list can be searched by
acronym or by related terms.
International Corporate Environmental Reporting Site
A set of links to articles, research papers, seminars and report
abstracts about corporate environmental reporting, from companies and
organisations worldwide, plus links to legislation for environmental
reporting and the Eco Audit and Management Scheme (EMAS).
Second Nature Resource Center
Index to educational resources about sustainability and protection of
the environment. Includes teaching methods, sample syllabi, essays and
publications.
Service First
Overview and explanation of Service First, a UK government programme
which aims to improve public services, and the use of Charter Marks.
Topics include quality networks, services to elderly people, national
charters, schools, and Whitehall standards.
Signposts to Government
Discussion, explanations, recent news, and index about the use of
information technology within the British government. Issues include
the Year 2000 bug, policing, electronic business within government,
and electronic voting.
Education Journals and Newsletters
Index to journals relating to education, including those discussing
research, technology, curricula, educational psychology, and sport.
Educational Action Research
Full text of international journal aiming to examine the links between
educational research and practice.
International Studies in Sociology of Education
This journal publishes material form current research projects into
the sociology of education, and offers opinion into how research
should move forward. Themes have included social justice and
educational policy, politics, gender, and changing values.
Journal of Vocational Education and Training
Refereed journal which discusses education with regard to employment
and the workplace. Topics covered include the development of a
learning society, apprenticeships, National Vocational Qualifications
(NVQs), and skills recognition.
Journal of Information Technology for Teacher Education
Refereed journal discussing the implications of information technology
on the education and development of teachers.
Research in Post-Compulsory Education
Refereed journal concerned with research into education after
compulsory schooling, including further education, higher education,
vocational and technical training, adult learning and community
learning.
Curriculum Studies
Curriculum Studies is an international journal aiming to facilitate
international debate over educational curricula. Articles relate
predominantly to personal experience, with topics previously covered
including the culture of education, sexuality in schools, the use of
technology in teaching, customer orientation within educational
establishments, and school policy.
AUA: Association of University Administrators
AUA is the professional association for all higher education managers
and administrators in the UK.
BAFTA: British Academy of Film and Television Arts
A guide to BAFTA, including award winners, details of its history, the
development of television in the UK, press releases, education and
events, and membership details.
Glossary of Electronic Messaging
Description of terms relating to electronic messaging, which may be
useful to those wishing to gain knowledge in the messaging, electronic
directory and applied technologies field.
Benchmarking the UK in the Information Age
A set of strategy reports intended to measure the progress of the UK
towards the information age. The aim of the research is to establish a
systematic assessment of the levels of ownership, usage and
understanding of information and communication technologies (ICT) by
companies of all sizes and sectors in France, Germany, Japan, the UK
and USA. The 1998 report discusses trends in development over the past
year and examines perception of the barriers and drivers to ICT uptake
and use.
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400 Language
American - British / British - American Dictionary
Explanantion of terms which differ in usage between American English
and British English. A history of the English language is given, and
differences in vocabulary, spelling and usage are highlighted.
Glossary of Grammatical Terms
Glossary containing grammatical terms and explanation of their use and
context.
Integral Dutch Course
Lessons in the Dutch language, including pronunciation and grammar
with exercises.
Swedish Grammar
A guide to Swedish grammar with a substantial section on the alphabet
and its pronunciation.
About Italian
Overview of the Italian language, its history, grammar, vocabulary,
and those who speak it.
Learning Italian
Four short Italian lessons, including passages and dialogues, new
vocabulary lists, grammar explanations, and exercises.
Resources for Italian
Index to resources for those learning Italian, including literature,
learning materials, dictionaries, Italian texts, newspapers, journals
and newsgroups.
Web Italian Lessons
Online Italian lessons covering vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar.
The lessons can be viewed online or printed as a PostScript file.
English - Romanian Dictionary
Dictionary for translating English to Romanian and Romanian to
English.
Romanian Language
Basic phrases in the Romanian language, for example, greetings, small
talk, and how to ask directions.
Romanian for Travellers
An overview of the Romanian language, with phrases translated into
English under the categories of basic words, numbers, shopping and
dining, travel, directions, places, and time and dates.
Intelligent Person's Guide to the Latin Language
Explanation of the Latin language used in ancient times. The author
aims to describe the language and grammar in a simplified manner.
Latin Dictionary
Extensive alphabetic list of Latin words with English translations.
Greek Through the Internet
Introduction to the Greek language, with lessons in writing,
pronunciation and grammar.
Online Greek Lessons
Introduction to ancient Greek, including pronunciation, grammar, and
alphabet guidelines. The lessons can be saved in PDF or read online.
Tiny Welsh Dictionary
Brief introduction to the Welsh language, including pronunciation,
verbs, days and months, animals and numbers.
Welsh Language Pronunciation Guide
A guide to Welsh pronunciation which also traces the historical
development of the language.
Arabic Alphabet
The 28 characters of the Arabic alphabet, each shown in its various
forms and transliterated into English and French.
Discovering Hebrew
Hebrew language course which can be viewed in interactive mode, or in
a more traditional style of learning. Modules include the alphabet,
the history of the language, and grammar.
Hebrew on the Net
Resources and instructions for reading Hebrew on the Internet,
including Hebrew fonts, software, newsgroups and editors.
Finnish
Guide to the Finnish language, with grammar lessons and an online
dictionary.
Survival Guide - Finnish Language
Part of a guide for students preparing to study at the Lappeenranta
University of Technology, Finland. Includes basic grammar and
pronunciation, and a list of useful vocabulary.
English Hungarian Dictionary
Dictionary which translates English input into Hungarian. Provides
access to a Hungarian to English dictionary, and allows Boolean
searching.
Han Gul: The Korean Alphabet
A summary of the Korean alphabet, including phonemes and a guide to
writing.
Korean Lessons
Korean lessons online, including grammar and exercises. There is a
one-off charge for using these Korean lessons, which also permits
access to language lessons in French, German, Japanese, Spanish and
Russian. A RealAudio player is required to hear pronunciations.
Korean Through English
Korean language lessons, including grammar, pronunciation, dialogues
and practice exercises.
Talking to Koreans
Lessons in conversational Korean. Software for reading Korean
characters is required, and information about such products is
available. Sound files in WAV format are used to illustrate
pronunciation.
Thai Signs
Eight levels of Thai signs, designed to help those learning the
language to read. Signs include English words in Thai, transport
signs, instructional signs and commercial names.
Thailand - The National Language
A history and current description of the Thai language.
English - Esperanto Word List
Alphabetical word list of English to Esperanto vocabulary.
Esperanto Access
Access to online Esperanto resources, including news, language
learning, Esperanto texts, organisations and a bibliography of
Esperanto books.
Esperanto Translations
Dictionary which translates English to Esperanto, and Esperanto to
English.
Introduction to the International Language Esperanto
Introduction to the Esperanto language, which was invented by Polish
physician Ludwig Zamenhof (1859-1917), with a description of its roots
and its grammar as well as brief lessons in grammar and vocabulary.
Indonesian Dictionary
Indonesian dictionary into which English terms can be entered for
translation.
Indonesian Language
Introduction to the Indonesian Language, with overviews of grammar,
pronunciation, common phrases and greetings.
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500 Natural sciences and mathematics
Great Canadian Scientists
Profiles of selected Canadian scientists, with explanations of their
science and biographic information. Also includes short biographies of
over 150 other Canadian scientists.
Science, Technology and Medicine Biographies
Index to biographical information about scientists, including
individuals and those in specific subject areas or time periods,
including Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Biographical Dictionary of
Biologists and Mathematicians.
Precalculus Study Page
Precalculus lessons, covering linear and quadratic functions,
polynomial functions, exponents and logarithms, analytic geometry,
trigonometry, sequences, derivatives and slopes.
Dictionary of Units
Summary of units of measurements used worldwide, with some historical
measurements. The units and their explanations can be accessed via
category, for example, length, area, volume, mass, density, power,
pressure, speed, energy, and force, or via an alphabetical list. There
is also a discussion of the UK Imperial system, and metrication in the
UK and USA.
Information Retrieval in Chemistry
A set of links to commercial and government bodies, institutions,
societies, organisations, databases, journals and mailing lists in
chemistry and chemistry related fields.
Compendium of Environmental Acronyms
Alphabetical list of acronyms found within environmental sciences.
Geology and the Environment
Index to geology and environmental resources, covering the topics of
Environmental Geology and Human Existence, Getting Around in Geology,
Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Weathering and Soils,
Landslides and Mass Wasting, Subsidence and Collapse, Water On Land,
Water Under the Ground, Oceans and Coasts, Extreme Climates, Energy,
Mineral Resources, and Waste Management.
Ocean Science Related Acronyms
Searchable and browsable acronyms related to ocean science.
Genetics Updates
Newsletter covering the latest advances in genetics including links to
further reports and resources. Archives from 1996 onwards available.
Checklist of Online Vegetation and Plant Distribution Maps
Index to vegetation and plant distribution maps worldwide, organised
by geographical region. Maps of the most of the world's forests are
included.
Canadian Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Network
Description of Canadian amphibians, with discussion about their
declining numbers. Also includes a guide to types of amphibian and
their geographic dispersal in Canada.
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600 Technology (applied sciences)
HEBS Library
Database of journal articles relating to health education and health
promotion, with a bulletin detailing additions to the database within
the last two months. Topics covered include alcohol, bereavement,
cancer, food hygiene, heart disease, mental health, pregnancy,
occupational health, and smoking.
British Pharmacological Society
The British Pharmacological Society is the professional association
for pharmacologists in the UK, and aims to promote and advance
pharmocology, including clinical pharmocology.
Computer Design
Electronic journal for engineering managers and senior electronic
designers concerned with computer technologies, integrated circuits,
board-level products, embedded software, operating systems, and design
automation tools. Includes access to archives, product research and
electronic industry shows and events.
Interwater Guide to Information Sources
Index to both paper and online resources about organisations,
directories, databases, glossaries, thesauri, bibliographies and
literature reviews, concerned with water and sanitation in developing
countries.
Nova Gate
Searchable index to resources in forestry, veterinary, agricultural,
food and environmental sciences. Subjects include fisheries and
aquaculture, pollution, plant protection, and human nutrition.
Museum of Garden History
Museum at church of St Mary-at-Lambeth in London run by the Tradescant
Trust devoted to plants and shrubs, their history, and where they can
be obtained today. Contains images of exhibits, details of events and
lectures.
Cooking Dictionary
Glossary of cooking ingredients, with access to a conversion table for
both dry and liquid measurements.
Searchable Online Archive of Recipes
A database of over 38,000 recipes which can be searched by country of
origin. Includes vegetarian, diabetic and gluten-free recipes.
Management and Technology Dictionary
Dictionary relating to the application of technology to business and
management, including technology terms, management terms, books,
databases, magazines, conferences and CD-ROM.
Information Management Global Forum
The Information Management Global Forum is aimed at academics,
professionals and students in the area of information ianagement.
Access to journals, current awareness services and other resources
specifically for information management professionals are also
provided.
Marketing Resources on the Internet
Index to marketing resources, covering consumer marketing, industrial
marketing, international marketing, market research agencies,
advertising agencies, and related publications and associations.
Executive Summary
Weekly newsletter which highlights Internet marketing trends,
profiles, news, and advice. It focuses primarily on electronic
commerce and Internet advertising, includes corporate profiles and
book reviews, and is aimed at professional Web marketing personnel.
Advertising Media Terms
Explanation of terminology used in advertising in the media.
BioGuide
Guide to support, research and legislation in biotechnology in the UK.
Sections include Department of Trade and Industry, Health and Safety
Executive, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Research
Councils, Trade Associations, and European Standards Work.
Blacksmith's Journal
Selected articles from the monthly journal, featuring information
about blacksmithing techniques, tools and forged ironwork.
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700 The arts
Artlex Dictionary of Visual Art
Dictionary of terms which may be useful to artists, students, and
those involved in teaching art production, criticism, history,
aesthetics, and education.
Chinese Type Contemporary Art
Chinese contemporary art magazine designed for collectors, historians,
curators, dealers and critics with the aim of encouraging a more
pluralistic knowledge of the world's contemporary art.
Festival Focus: A Guide to Music Festivals in the UK
Guide to festivals in the British Isles, providing dates and
information on jazz, blues, folk, Cajun, bluegrass, rock, pop,
classical and arts festivals.
Glossary of Technical Musical Terms
Alphabetical listing of musical terminology.
Golden Pages: Links for Musicians on the WWW
Extensive index of music links, many classified under subject
headings.
Music at UCC: Web Resources for Study and Research in Music
Extensice collection of links arranged by subject heading including
Western Music by Period, Thematic Studies, Research and Musicology.
Music Glossary
Searchable glossary of musical terms, which are also arranged by
subject, including Arrangement, Forfs and Structures, Composition and
Harmony, Dance, Ensembles, Genres, Instruments, Styles and Technique.
Scottish Music Information Centre International Noticeboard
Listing of music funding opportunities, workshops, courses,
conferences and other classical and contemporary music events, and
competitions for composers and performers.
Classical Music Pages
Information from sources including Grove Concise Dictionary of Music
on the history of classical music, composers (with portraits and short
sound examples), various musical forms and a dictionary of musical
terminologies.
Ear Test Online
Interactive programme intended to help students improve pitch
recognition by identifying single notes or chords.
British Music Information Centre
Library and information service for 20th Century British classical
music, which aims to promote new music and maintain a collection of
scores and recordings. Site includes concert listings and composer and
ensemble information.
Contemporary Music Centre, Ireland
Archive and resource centre which documents and promotes contemporary
Irish concert music. Features news, publications, articles and
composer information.
International Association of Music Information Centres
World-wide network of thirty-six organisations promoting new music.
Site gives information about the IAMIC, and links to member music
information centres.
Music Libraries Online: Z39.50 Gateway to Music Libraries
The Music Libraries Online project will create a virtual union
catalogue for music on the world wide web, enabling anyone with access
to the web to see the holdings of all the libraries in the consortium,
with a single search. It will pilot the application of the Z39.50
retrieval protocol to the networking of library catalogues into
subject clumps. Details of project aims, background and partners are
available online.
Current Musicology
Journal for scholarly music research, focusing on historical
musicology, ethnomusicology, and music theory, music cognition,
philosophy of music and interdisciplinary studies.
African Music Resources Online
List of links to African music and ethnomusicology.
Ceolas
Extensive collection of links to Celtic music resources online.
Ethnomusicology Bibliographic Guide
Bibliography including periodicals, dissertations and theses,
glossaries, discographies, and audio-visual resources.
Ethnomusicology, Folk Music, and World Music
Extensive list of ethnomusicology links to organisations,
bibliographies, recordings, and music resources by geographical
region.
Ethnomusicology Online Journal
Peer-reviewed journal publishing scholarly and general ethnomusicology
articles, particularly using multimedia features.
Ethnomusicology Web Sites
List of institutions, publications, education and other resources in
the field of ethnomusicology.
Resources on Early Recordings of the Music of the World
A collection of articles and other information on the early
documentation of music of the world, covering both commercial and
non-commercial recordings.
Cantus
Database of indices of chants in selected manuscripts and early
printed sources of the Divine Office.
Early Music
Journal dedicated to early music and its interpretation, covering
performance practice, iconography, sources and instruments. Searchable
abstracts from 1996 onwards.
Gregorian Association
Essays on Gregorian chant notation, performance, modes and settings,
and a bibliography and discography.
Society for the Promotion of New Music
Organisation dedicated to promoting and encouraging the composition of
new classical, popular and contemporary jazz music in the UK. Site
features concert details, composer opportunities, articles and sound
clips.
Beethoven Bibliography Database
Project to produce an indexed bibliography of published (and selected
unpublished) materials relating to Ludwig van Beethoven, which brings
together all significant Beethoven materials from the late eighteenth
century to the present.
British Composers
Links to information on over 200 British composers.
Canons and Fugues of J S Bach
Background and analysis of Bach's canons and fugues with illustrations
and sound clips. Also includes essays on the Baroque period.
Scores: Thomas Tallis, Charles Wesley and Samuel Wesley
Full online scores of Thomas Tallis' Motets from Cantiones Sacrae,
Charles Wesley's Organ Concertos (Sets 2 and 3), and motets and canons
by Samuel Wesley.
Glossary of Musical Terms
Short descriptions of terms from Accelerando to Xylophone, covering
musical instruments, forms and terminology.
Digital Tradition Folk Song Database
Searchable database of folk songs containing the words and music to
over 6500 songs. Songs can also be browsed by title or keyword.
Brief History of Singing
Essay following the development of singing from antiquity, through to
the development of opera, modernism and the present day.
Aria Database
Information about over 700 operatic arias including libretti, vocal
range, brief synopsis and translations.
Bel Canto
Opera magazine which creates an arena for the discussion of
controversial subjects linked to the traditions and future of opera,
such as how modern society is reflected in the interpretation of opera
today.
D'Oyly Carte Company
Information about the Gilbert and Sullivan opera company, including
its music hire library catalogue.
NYCO Online Opera Library
A selection of opera synopses and composer biographies.
Operabase
Opera resource which includes databases of performances, artists,
schedules, opera houses and festivals. Also provides news, reviews,
related links and opera timelines.
Opera Glass
Opera resource including performance histories, synopses, libretti,
discographies and pictures.
Pronouncing Dictionary of Operas and Composers
Descriptions and pronunciation recordings for over 130 operas and
composers.
Scottish Opera
Information about the company, its history, productions, performance
diary, and contacts.
Lied and Song Texts
Extensive archive of texts to Kunstlieder and other art songs in over
12 languages including Czech, English, French, German, Italian,
Portuguese, Romanian, and Russian. Searchable by composer, poet, first
line or titles.
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Information from the BBC site about the orchestra, its concerts and
broadcasts and contact details.
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra information, concert listings, recordings and tour details
for the CBSO.
King's Consort
British period instrument ensemble which performs both as a chamber
group and as a baroque orchestra. Site contains biographies, a
discography and concert and tour information.
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Offers orchestra information, press quotations, contacts and concert
details.
London Symphony Orchestra
History, background, player profiles, concert diary and news of the
LSO.
Philharmonia Orchestra
Details of concerts, tours, recordings and educational programmes.
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Information on concerts, and details of the orchestra's background,
members, education programmes and recordings.
Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Features concerts listings, booking information, a recordings
catalogue, sound clips and information on the orchestra and its
history.
UK Piano Page
Piano related resources including lists of piano tuners,
manufacturers, societies and teachers, and information on the history
and construction of pianos.
Irish Theatre Resource
Links to Irish theatre companies, venues, dance companies and
festivals, with news of current performances.
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800 Literature and rhetoric
Complete Stories of Lewis Carroll
The complete works of Lewis Carroll (1832-1898), including Sylvie and
Bruno, The Hunting of the Snark, and his most famous children's
stories of Alice's Adventures In Wonderland, and Through the
Looking-Glass.
James Barry: Peter Pan
Full text of the children's classic novel Peter Pan, by English author
James M Barry (1860-1937).
Kenneth Grahame Novels
Full text of novels by Victorian writer Kenneth Graham (1859-1932),
including Dream Days, The Golden Age, and The Wind in the Willows.
Edgar Rice Burroughs Novels
Full text of selected Tarzan books and other books by American writer
Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950), including The Beasts of Tarzan, A
Princess Of Mars, Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar, and The Lost
Continent.
Henry James Novels
Full text of novels by Henry James (1843-1916), including The Altar of
the Dead, The Ambassadors, The American, The Aspern Papers,
Confidence, Daisy Miller, The Death of the Lion, The Europeans, An
International Episode, Roderick Hudson, and The Turn of Screw .
Jack London Novels
Full text of novels by American writer Jack London (1876-1916),
including Before Adam, Burning Daylight, Call of the Wild, John
Barleycorn, and the autobiographical novel, Martin Eden.
Joseph Conrad Novels
Full text of Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) novels, including Lord Jim,
Nostromo, and The Secret Agent.
James Joyce Novels
Full text of novels by Irish writer James Joyce (1882-1941), including
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Dubliners and Ulysses.
Oscar Wilde Literary Works
A collection of literary works by the Irish writer Oscar Wilde
(1854-1900), including The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Ballad of
Reading Gaol, and shorts stories and poems.
Complete Collections of Poems by Robert Louis Stevenson
Collection of poems by Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson
(1850-1894).
John Buchan: The 39 Steps
Full text of The 39 Steps by Scottish novelist John Buchan
(1875-1940).
Robert Louis Stevenson: Kidnapped
Full text of the famous novel Kidnapped by Scottish author Robert
Louis Stevenson (1850-1894).
Robert Louis Stevenson Novels
Full text of novels written in the Victorian era by Scottish novelist
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), including Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde,
The Dynamiter, Treasure Island and Prince Otto.
Complete Collection of Poems by Rudyard Kipling
Searchable collection of poems by Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936).
Philip Larkin Poetry
Collection of poems by English poet Philip Larkin (1922-1985),
including Reasons for Attendance, Whitsun Weddings, Poetry of
Departures, Church Goings, An Arundel Tomb, and A Study of Reading
Habits.
Daniel Defoe: Robinson Crusoe
Full text of the classic novel Robinson Crusoe by English author
Daniel Defoe (1660-1731).
Jonathan Swift: Gulliver's Travels
Full text of the novel Gulliver's Travels by Irish author Jonathan
Swift (1667-1745).
Arthur Conan Doyle Novels
A collection of novels by Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), including
Captain of the Polestar, The Lost World, Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes,
The Poison Belt, TheReturn of Sherlock Holmes, The Stark Munro
Letters, A Study in Scarlet, and Tales of Terror and Mystery.
Mary Shelley: Frankenstein
Full text of the novel Frankenstein, written during the English
Romantic era by Mary Shelley (1797-1851).
Samuel Butler: Erewhon
Full text of Erewhon by Victorian writer Samuel Butler (1835-1902).
Thomas Hardy Novels
Full text of novels by English author Thomas Hardy (1840-1928),
including Far from the Madding Crowd, The Mayor of Casterbridge, Tess
of the d'Urbervilles and Jude The Obscure.
Wilkie Collins Etexts
Collection of literary works by Victorian mystery writer Wilkie
Collins (1824-1889), including short stories, novels, and books of
short stories. Titles include A Rogue's Life, The Black Robe, Fatal
Fortune and The Frozen Deep.
Anne Bronte (1820-1849)
Biography, selected poems and bibliography of English writer Anne
Bronte.
Emily Bronte: Wuthering Heights
Full text of the classic English novel Wuthering Heights by Emily
Bronte (1818-1848).
Charles Dickens Novels
A selection of full text novels written by Charles Dickens (1812-1870)
during the Victorian era, including Great Expectations, Dombey and
Son, The Pickwick Papers, Martin Chuzzlewit, Nicholas Nickleby, and A
Tale of Two Cities.
Electronic Texts by Charles Dickens
A selection of texts by Victorian author Charles Dickens (1812-1870),
including fiction such as David Copperfield, Oliver Twist, The
Pickwick Papers, and A Tale of Two Cities, as welll as lesser known
works, speeches and articles.
David Herbert Lawrence Novels
Full text of a selection of books by English author D H Lawrence
(1885-1930), including Sons and Lovers, Women in Love, and his most
famous and controversial work, Lady Chatterley's Lover.
Virginia Woolf: The Voyage Out
Full text of the novel The Voyage Out by British author, Virginia
Woolf (1882-1941), a member of the London based Bloomsbury group that
met in the 1920s to discuss and exchange literary and artistic ideas.
D H Lawrence: Studies in Classic American Literature
Full text of the essay Studies in Classic American Literature by D H
Lawrence (1885-1930).
Jules Verne: Around The World in 80 Days
Full text of Around the World in 80 Days, the novel featuring Phileas
Fogg, by French author Jules Verne (1828-1905).
Carlo Collodi: The Adventures of Pinnochio
Full text of the children's book Pinnochio, by Italian author Carlo
Lorenzini, (1826-1890), who wrote under the pseudoname Carlo Collodi.
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900 Geography and history
History Journals Guide
Index to online and paper history journals, accessible by region, time
period or subject.
Normandy 1944
Documentation of the Normandy invasion of World War II, divided into
five sections - the Buildup, Invasion, Fighting Inland, Breakout, and
Normandy in Memory. Resources include newspaper articles, images,
commentaries and analysis, radio broadcasts, and personal experiences.
Monarchs of Britain
Biographies of the men and women who have ruled in Britain since 802
AD. Listed by their royal house, the articles contain genealogies,
maps and links to other resources.
Scottish Culture FAQ
Index to Scottish cultural resources taken from the
soc.culture.scottish newsgroup. Topics include Celtic culture and
language, Scottish music, literarture and poems, festivals, gaelic,
food and drink, politics, tourism, and education.
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