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004 Computing and the Internet
TERENA CHIP: Clearing House for Internet Projects
Index of numerous projects researching and
implementing Internet technology. Headings include
Infrastructure and Telecommunication,
Applications, User Education and Training, Legal
and Social Issues, and Middleware, which covers
Caching and Distributed Storage, IP Telephony,
Indexing and Searching, Videoconferencing and
Videostreaming.
Designshops
A collection of articles, tutorials, product
reviews and book excerpts about the design of Web
pages and Web sites, with associated guides to
resources and design tools.
Land Grant Training Alliance Online Lessons
Set of over 20 online lessons in word processing,
presentation graphics, spreadsheets and databases,
covering use of Microsoft Word, Corel WordPerfect,
Microsoft PowerPoint, Lotus Freelance Graphics,
Access 97, Excel, Lotus 1-2-3 and Quattro Pro.
Linuxberg
Large collection of software available for the
Linux operating system, browsable alphabetically
and by name, section, rating or license type (GPL,
GNU or commercial).
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020 Library and Information Science
Australian Library-Related Discussion Lists
Annotated links to over 50 mailing lists relating
to Australian libraries.
OCLC CORC Project: Cooperative Online Resource Catalog
CORC is a research project exploring the
cooperative creation and sharing of metadata by
libraries. It is designed to help both libraries
and OCLC to move more quickly in coping with the
huge amount of material available on the Web and
to provide access to this material that can be
integrated with access to their current resources.
Features of CORC include authority control, RDF /
XML import/export, integration of DC and MARC in
single system, flexible harvesting of resources,
Unicode support, assisted classification and
subject heading assignment, automatic keyword
extraction, automated data extraction, link
maintenance and reference access - Z39.50,
browsing interfaces.
Digital Imaging and Preservation Microfilm: The Future
of the Hybrid Approach for the Preservation of Brittle Books
Article which which offers recommendations on the
creation of microfilm, COM, and digital images
from the perspectives of quality, cost, and
technology, as well recommendations regarding the
development of metadata elements associated with
digitized page images.
White Paper on Authentication and Access Management
Issues in Cross-Organizational Use of Networked Information Resources
Document released in April 1998 which aims to
identify current issues in authentication and to
provide a framework for analyzing them, to map out
the various best-practice approaches to solving
these problems using existing and emerging
technology, to provide a common vocabulary and
framework to assist in the development of
licensing and resource-sharing agreements, and to
highlight technical and policy considerations that
need to be addressed as part of these business
negotiations.
H-HistBibl: Study and Practice of History Librarianship
An electronic forum for librarians, archivists,
curators, and scholars interested in the practice
and study of bibliographic and library services in
support of historical study and teaching. Includes
searchable discussion logs.
New Age of the Book
Article discussing benefits and drawbacks arising
from the electronic publication of scholarly
monographs. Addresses recent changes in
publishing, within university presses in
particular, publishing and tenure, and journal
pricing.
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070 News and publishing
Spartacus Internet Encyclopedia: Book and Newspaper Publishers 1700-1900
Biographical information on prominent British book
and newspaper publishers.
Best Book Buys
Price comparison service for online book shops.
Search by title, author, keyword or ISBN.
Virginia Tech Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Large collection of student theses and
dissertations, with titles and abstracts
searchable and browsable by author and department,
and full text available in PDF. Some access
restrictions, but numerous items freely available.
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100 Philosophy and psychology
Sleepnet
Extensive set of links to sleep information on the
Internet, including sleep disorders, sleep debt,
sleep research, dreams, professional
organisations, sleep laboratories and forums.
Recent news about sleep is covered in the
irregular Snooze Paper.
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200 Religion
Bible Reading Fellowship
Charity that exists to encourage regular Bible
reading and prayer. Offers an online magazine,
publication details and contact information.
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300 Social sciences
Historical Census Statistics on the Foreign-Born
Population of the United States: 1850 to 1990
Census report on the non-native population of the
US including information about country of birth,
length of residence in the United States,
citizenship, age-sex distribution and language
spoken at home.
World Population Profile: 1998
Data on world population, fertility, mortality,
contraceptive use and related demographic topics,
compiled by the US Census Bureau. Includes a
chapter focusing on HIV / AIDS in the developing
world.
American Women's History: A Research Guide
Citations of print and online reference materials
for women's history grouped into three sections:
General Reference and Biographical Sources,
Subject Index to Research Sources, and State and
Regional History Sources.
First Report of the Committee of Independent Experts
Report on allegations regarding fraud,
mismanagement and nepotism in the European
Commission. Considers allegations in relation to
tourism, MED Programs, ECHO (European Community
Humanitarian Office), the Security Office and
nuclear safety.
Economic Outlook for East Asia
Information about the economic climate of East
Asia throughout 1998 and a forecast of its
economies for 1999. Considers GDP growth rates,
inflation rates, changes in currency against the
US dollar, and export levels, for South Korea,
Taiwan, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,
Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, the
Philippines, Vietnam, and China.
Global Information and Early Warning System on Food and Agriculture
Collection of publications, reports, databases and
mailing lists concerned with food production,
trade and consumption. Uses maps, satellite
images, population data, and information on food
shortages, crop prospects, current and present
agricultural situations and weather conditions to
assess productivity throughout the world.
Available in English, French and Spanish.
>From the Back Alleys to the Supreme Court and Beyond
An audio adaptation of a video trilogy which
documents the history of abortion rights in the
US. It begins when abortion was illegal, tells the
story of the fight for safe abortions, and
describes the laws surrounding abortion in the US
today.
Law Lords Decision in Pinochet Case
Details of a legal case concerning an attempt by
the Government of Spain to extradite Senator
Pinochet from the UK to stand trial in Spain for
crimes committed during the period when Senator
Pinochet was head of state in Chile. Full text of
the Law Lords' decision is provided.
Scottish Courts
Official information relating to all civil and
criminal courts in Scotland, including the Court
of Session, the High Court of Justiciary, the
Sheriff Courts and District Courts. Also includes
location details, contact numbers, and details of
recent significant judgments.
BBC News: Kosovo Crisis
A special report on the crisis in Kosovo, with
news, analysis, and an interactive map.
Information and opinions are given on the NATO
bombing, refugees, air strikes, and Serb media,
along with thousands of views expressed throughout
the world by email and telephone.
NHS Confederation
Provides access to NHS publications, databases,
conferences, press releases, and commercial
opportunities such as advertising, sponsorship and
conference services.
Information Technology and Disabilities
A refereed journal devoted to the practical and
theoretical issues surrounding the development and
effective use of new and emerging technologies by
computer users with disabilities. Full text
available online from 1994 onwards.
Closing the Gap: Computer Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation
Published six times a year, Closing The Gap
newspaper highlights hardware and software
products appropriate for people with special
needs, and explains how this technology is being
implemented in education, rehabilitation, and
vocational settings around the world. The online
library contains hundreds of articles from past
issues, browsable by category. There is also a
resource directory of over 2000 products.
Web-Based Instruction
Extensive set of links to examples of Web based
courses and to sources of information about
Web-based instruction, Web technologies,
discussion and collaboration on the Web
Colleges in Beds Key Skills
Set of documents providing an overview of key
skills and describing benefits of training for
employers, candidates and communities.
Individuals' key skills can be assessed by
completing a series of multiple choice questions
on communication, application of number and
information technology.
ECDL: European Computer Driving Licence
Details of a European-wide qualification which
enables people to demonstrate their competence in
computer skills. It aims to raise the general
level of competency in IT, to improve productivity
at work, to enable employers to invest more
efficiently in IT, and to ensure that best
practice and quality issues are understood and
implemented. The full syllabus is available online
and includes modules in using the computer and
managing files, word processing, spreadsheets,
databases / filing systems, presentation and
drawing, information network services.
Key Skills Front Door
Information about key skills, defined as
communication, information technology, application
of number, working with others, improving learning
and performance, and problem solving. Includes
information on key skills events, support
materials and assessment.
Library Skills Tutorials
Set of tutorials on Study Skills, covering time
management, note-taking, reading and writing
skills, giving presentations, revision and exam
techniques, Computer Sources, aimed at those who
are new to online and CD-ROM database searching,
and Library Search Skills, explaining how to put
together a search strategy by defining terms,
highlighting keywords, generating broader and
narrower terms, finding synonyms and related terms.
Skills for Learning
Collection of resources and references related to
study skills, teaching and learning, information
and research, assessment, group skills, personal
development, employability skills and using IT.
Study Skills for Effective Learning
Information on study methods and location, note
taking, library use, research, report writing,
presentations and case study work. Offers advice
on group work, brainstorming, and stages of group
development known as forming, storming, norming
and performing.
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500 Natural sciences and mathematics
Emilio Segre Visual Archives
Collection of historical photographs, slides,
lithographs and engravings focusing on American
physicists and astronomers of the twentieth
century. Includes material about Albert Einstein,
Isaac Newton, Maria Goeppert Mayer, Marie Curie
and Galileo.
Success in Mathematics
Tips on how to study mathematics, approach problem
solving, study for and take tests, and when and
how to get help.
Electronic Journal of Qualitative Theory of Differential Equations
Journal available only in electronic form which
covers all topics related to the qualitative
theory (stability, periodicity, boundedness, etc)
of differential equations (ODE's, PDE's, integral
equations, functional differential equations,
etc.) and their applications.
Math Tables
Collection of general maths data such as addition
and multiplication tables, as well as more
specific laws for geometry, trigonometry, algebra,
statistics and calculus. Also features a
discussion forum where maths related questions can
be asked or answered. English and Spanish language
option provided.
A Prime Case of Chaos
Article examining links between the Riemann zeta
function, which is closely related with prime
numbers, and chaotic quantum-mechanical systems.
NASA Planetary Science Research Discoveries
Information about discoveries in planetary and
space sciences through NASA-sponsored research.
Includes news items and an archive of articles on
topics such as earth, the moon, Mars life issues,
meteorites and origins.
Status of Pluto
Article discussing whether Pluto should be
considered a planet or grouped with other objects
in the outer solar system with similar orbital
characteristics. Provides a historical view of
Pluto, describes other trans-Neptunian objects,
and offers definitions of what a planet actually is.
Comets and Meteor Showers
Information on sightings of comets and meteor
showers. Includes details of currently visible and
periodic comets, with information on past
appearances and predicted future activity. Also
includes a catalogue of meteor observations, based
on the author's out-of-print descriptive catalogue
of meteor showers.
Radio-Quiet X-Ray Pulsars In Supernova Remnants and the
Missing Pulsar Problem
Article about observed radio pulsars associated
with supernova remnants (SNRs). The recent claim,
made following x-ray observations, that these can
be attributed to chance overlap, is discussed
along with more traditional arguments.
The Soundry
An interactive and educational guide to sound,
covering basic concepts of sound and the specifics
of how it is perceived. There are sections on the
physics of sound (including properties of sound
waves, the speed of sound, interference,
diffraction and the Doppler Effect), applications
of sound (including ultrasound, sonar,
echolocation and harmonic synthesis), the history
of sound (covering the acoustic, electrical, and
digital eras) and an Interactive Sound Lab
designed to encourage experimentation and
understanding.
Niels Bohr Library
Provides reference services and materials relating
to the history of modern physics and allied
sciences. Includes books, journals, archives,
manuscripts, a catalogue of sources, photographs
and oral history interviews.
Stopping-Power and Range Tables for Electrons, Protons, and Helium Ions
Set of databases, ESTAR, PSTAR and ASTAR, which
calculate stopping-power and range tables for
electrons, protons, or helium ions, according to
methods described in ICRU (International
Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements)
Reports 37 and 49. The Appendix section summarises
the significance of these quantities.
Chemistry Teaching and Computers
Offers examples and suggestions of how computers
can be useful in teaching chemistry. Includes
illustrations of graphical solutions to equations,
simple atomic orbitals, structures of various
organic molecules (illustrating some concepts in
conformational analysis), nucleic acids (with
simulation of DNA Movement) and amino acids (with
simulation of Crambin Movement).
Introduction to Computational Chemistry
Document providing a historical background of
computational chemistry from its ancient origin to
the present day. The benefits and costs of such
research methods are discussed, and general
terminology and conventions are given.
Molecular Models
A searchable collection of over 1100 molecular
models in PDB format (requiring use of Chemscape
Chime or Rasmol). Organised by functional group,
molecular type or origin, and alphabetical Index.
Secret Nature of Hydrogen Bonds
Information about recent research into hydrogen
bonds, the chemical bonds that exist between H2O
molecules and keep them together.
Atomic Spectral Line Broadening Bibliographic Database
Database of references on atomic spectral line
broadening containing numerical data, comments,
and review articles. Searches can be conducted by
entering title, author or year of publication.
Papers without numerical data may be searched by
category, such as Pressure Broadening and Articles
on Doppler and Natural Line Shapes.
Virtual Atlas of Opaque and Ore Minerals in their Associations
An atlas of over 400 full-colour photomicrographs
of the major ore-forming associations and opaque
minerals in non-mineralized rocks. It describes
typical examples of each material from many
classical localities throughout the world. For
each association there is a listing of the major
(and important minor) primary ore minerals,
alteration products and gangue, typical textures,
a brief discussion of the geology of the
association and a list of references.
1998 Hurricane Season Wrap-Up
Information about hurricanes of the North
Atlantic, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico in
1998, with satellite images of Hurricanes Georges,
Bonnie, Ivan, Jeanne and Karl. Wind speeds and
death tolls are given for tropical storms and
hurricanes throughout the year.
Moonstone Snow and Avalanche Library
An online library of numerous papers that contain
information about snow and avalanches,
incorporating basic papers and detailed scientific
research. Topics include snowpack, slab
avalanches, avalanche forecasting, avalanche
control, avalanche rescue and avalanche zoning.
About Rainbows
Answers to commonly asked questions about
rainbows. Topics include their formation, the
cause of the colours in a rainbow, double
rainbows, proverbs, and suggested rainbow
experiments.
MEROPS: The Peptidase Database
A database of files on individual peptidases,
families and clans, accessible via a set of
indexes. Additional resources include 3D images,
information on the biomedical or technological
relevance of the peptidases, statistical data, and
a chart showing which major groups of organisms
have been found to contain which families and
clans of peptidases.
Species 2000
An index of plant species, animals, fungi and
microbes found on Earth for use as a practical
research tool. Databases can be searched by name
or type of organism.
Acute Toxicity Database
Database summarising the results from aquatic
acute toxicity tests conducted by the US
Geological Survey, as a starting point for hazard
assessment of contaminants. The database is
searchable by species or chemical, or a
combination of the two. Also includes two datasets
- of chemical IDs and of Acute Toxicity Test
Results - which can be merged to provide a
complete dataset with all toxicity tests, species,
and chemical information.
Bridge: Ocean Sciences Education Teacher Resource Center
Collection of resources for marine science
education including lesson plans, online
expeditions, national projects and publications. A
data tip is given each month, providing
information on topics such as water currents,
ocean populations and disasters like oil spills.
Coral Bleaching, Coral Mortality, and Global Climate Change
Report discussing the sensitivity of coral reefs
to long term climate change, and information about
resultant bleaching and subsequent mortality in
excess of 70% in some areas of the world.
Botany Encyclopedia of Plants and Botanical Dictionary
Gardening resource providing information about
cultivation, propagation, varieties and hybrids.
Features material on annuals, bulbs, succulents,
fruit, grass, water plants, herbs, spices,
houseplants, perennials, shrubs, bushes, trees,
vegetables, vines, crawlers and wild flowers. Also
includes a dictionary of botanical words, links to
botanical gardens, associations, and societies.
Annelid Worm Biodiversity Resources: Polychaetes,
Oligochaetes, Leeches, and Allies
A guide and index to information on current worm
research and researchers, relevant to: Annelida,
Polychaeta, Clitellata, Oligochaeta, Hirudinea,
Sipuncula, Pogonophora, Vestimentifera,
Myzostomaria; sea worms, leeches, earthworms,
tubeworms, vent worms. Includes a world list and
higher classification of Polychaete families, a
glossary of polychaete terminology, and abstracts
of the Sixth International Polychaete Conference,
Brazil 1998.
Chironomid Home Page
Resources relating to research in chironomidae.
Includes bibliographies and catalogues, a
directory of chironomid researchers around the
world, and information on the publication of
Chironomus Newsletter.
Feather Trade
Information about the origins of early
conservation movements in nineteenth century US,
established to curb the cruelty inflicted on birds
hunted for fashion. Illustrates the use of
feathers and whole birds as fashion accessories,
excessive hunting practices, subsequent
devastation of native bird populations and the
formation of the Audubon society.
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600 Technology (applied sciences)
How Things Work
Brief guides to the workings of an assortment of
over 80 different technologies and natural
phenomena, such as fuel cells, lasers, x-rays,
radar, speedometers, barometers, loudspeakers,
spacesuits and volcanoes.
Relief of Pain and Suffering
Series of articles on methods of pain reduction,
beginning in the 19th century when ether and opium
were widely used, until the discovery of aspirin
in 1897. Attempts to map pain and the problem of
measurement are discussed. Additional articles
address the issue of suffering in relation to the
hospice movement and dying.
RxList: The Internet Drug Index
Database of drug information, searchable by brand
or generic names, symptoms, side effects,
Virtual Drugstore
Database of drug information including how the
drug works, its side effects, interactions, and
instructions for usage. References to research
articles are also included.
Electrical Engineering Circuits Archive
Collection of circuit designs for engineering
students and professionals. In addition to
circuits arranged by function, the archive
includes component data sheets, software for
circuit design, resistor codes, microprocessor
information and specifications.
Institution of Mining and Metallurgy
A professional body for engineers in the minerals
industry, formed by merger of the Institution of
Mining and Metallurgy and the Institution of
Mining Engineers on 31st July 1998. The IMM aims
to advance the science and practice of operations
within the minerals industry and to acquire,
preserve and communicate knowledge of the
industry. Offers details of the journals
International Mining and Minerals, Transactions,
and IMM Abstracts.
ARS Pesticide Properties Database
Data on the chemical and physical properties of
over 300 widely used pesticides, emphasising the
most important properties that affect pesticide
transport and degradation.
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700 The arts
Collage
Collection of prints, drawings, and caricatures of
social life and culture in London dating back to
the fifteenth century from the Print Room of the
Guildhall Library, together with paintings and
drawings from the Guildhall Art Gallery
collection. Prints can be ordered online.
Music Teacher's Resource Guide
Collection of materials for music teachers in the
UK, including a list of experts on music education
topics, equipment and instrument reviews,
classroom projects, and songs with MIDI file
accompaniments.
Performance Practice Encyclopedia
Provides summaries of information on historical
criteria and composer's intentions for musical
performance. Includes subjects such as
appoggiatura, countertenor, expressivity in
historical performance, lute fingering and repeat
conventions.
Alexander Borodin (1833-1887)
Short biography of the nineteenth century Russian
composer Borodin, describing his life and major works.
Borodin Songs
Words to a selection of songs by Russian composer
Alexander Borodin, in Cyrillic and in translation.
Cesar Antonovich Cui (1835-1918)
Offers portraits of the Russian composer Cesar
Cui, a biography, opera details, and a
discography.
Compositions by Dmitri Shostakovich
List of compositions by Shostakovich arranged
alphabetically and by cluster: Childhood and
Youth, The Young Composer Established, Criticism
and the Response to Criticism, The War Years, The
Final Years of Stalinism, The Thaw, Regeneration,
The Last Years.
Music History
Extensive material and illustrations on Western
composers and their music from the Middle Ages to
the present. Includes RealAudio sound files.
Music of Frederick Delius
Collection of resources about English composer
Frederick Delius (1862-1934), including
organisations, performances, sound files, a
picture gallery, biographical and reference
information, and concert and festival programmes.
Rakhmaninov Works List
List of works by twentieth century Russian
composer Sergey Rachmaninoff, divided into
categories including opera, choral, orchestral,
chamber, piano, and arrangements for piano.
Baritone or Euphonium
Illustrated article discussing the differences
between baritone and euphonium horns, with a
dimension chart.
British Horn Society
Information about a society dedicated to horn
playing, offering details of membership, events,
and tables of contents for Horn Magazine.
Cyberhorn Museum
Information about the French horn, including a
history of horn evolution, recommended texts,
collections of historic horns worldwide, online
articles and an index of basic musical terms.
French Horn Stopping: Why the Pitch Shift?
Article discussing several special challenges of
French horn playing.
Historical Development of the Euphonium / Baritone Horn
Chronology tracing the history of the euphonium
from 1790 to the present.
Horn Player's Resources Pages
Offers archives of the Horn mailing list
discussions on general horn information and horn
playing techniques, and details of the horn
sections in over 150 orchestras around the world.
MIDI Accompaniment Files for Horn Players
Collection of MIDI versions of the piano
accompaniments to horn pieces. Includes works by
Beethoven, Glazunov, Hindemith, Gordon Jacob, and Reicha.
Mike's Euphonium Page
Euphonium information, including a discography,
master-class notes, and related links.
United States Olympic Committee
News items, a diary, and sponsor details of the US
Olympic Committee. Includes transcripts from press
briefings, a list of policy changes adopted by the
USOC, and full text of the Mitchell report
criticising the International Olympic Committee
(IOC) for lacking "accountability and openness".
Scottish Mountaineering Club
Extensive information about the Scottish
Mountaineering Club (formed 1889) including its
activities, huts, journal, guidebooks and Munros
CD, as well as an introduction to hillwalking in
Scotland, recent winter climbing route reports,
details of the new Munros introduced in 1997, a
list of all 1900+ Munroists from 1901 to 1998, and
the full text of the newsletters of the
Mountaineering Council of Scotland (a separate
organisation).
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800 Literature and rhetoric
Computer-Based Learning Programs and Study Skills Guidance Notes
Set of student guidance notes available in Word
and HTML covering Essay Planning, How to use
Quotations, Essay Instruction Terms, Graphic
Presentation, Academic Writing Skills, Referencing
Electronic Sources, Taking Notes, Page Layout,
Essay Presentation, Use of English, Use of
Apostrophes, Document Design, and How to Fail your
Dissertation.
British Women Romantic Poets, 1789-1832
Collection of poetry by British and Irish women
written between 1789, the onset of the French
Revolution, and 1832, the passage of the Reform
Act, a period traditionally known in English
literary history as the Romantic period. Features
a browsable list of authors.
Blake Digital Text Project
Full text of the Complete Poetry and Prose of
William Blake, edited by David V Erdman, and
Blake's Songs of Innocence and of Experience, with
stanza annotations. A slide show of selected
poetry and illustrations by Blake is included.
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900 Geography and history
CBA Guide to UK Archaeology Online
Collection of UK archaeology links, some with
descriptions, arranged into categories which
include government, virtual tours and
presentations, national organisations and
professional bodies, online journals and
magazines, specialist archaeological book
services, museums, and regional and local
societies.
Institute of Field Archaeologists
Professional organisation for archaeologists,
founded to advance the practice of archaeology and
allied disciplines by promoting professional
standards and ethics for the conservation,
management and study of the archaeological
resource. Offers information on membership,
services, groups, publications, events and
training.
Butser Ancient Farm
Information about a replica farm with buildings,
structures, animals and crops of the kind that
would have existed in the British Iron Age around
300 BC. Describes events, ancient sheep breeds,
crops of the Iron Age, areas of experiment and
research and publications.
Dorset Coastal Forum: Archaeology
Paper summarising the current status of coastal
and maritime archaeology in Dorset and its
interaction with other coastal activities.
South Cadbury Environs Project
Information about an excavation project at South
Cadbury in Somerset, including images, details on
geophysical prospection and surface collection.
Nineteenth Century Photography of Ancient Greece
Offers over two hundred 19th and early 20th
century photographs of ancient Greek and Roman
architecture, focusing on Greece, Asia Minor, the
Aegean islands, Cyprus, South Italy, and Sicily.
Arranged by location and monument.
Origins of Angkor Archaeological Project
Multidisciplinary archaeological research project
with the aim of assessing the seminal aspects of
the social, cultural and technological development
in the Mun River valley of Northeast Thailand.
Provides descriptions of Bronze Age and Iron Age
site excavations.
Spice Islands Archaeology Project
Describes an archaeology research project
currently taking place in the Banda Islands of
Eastern Indonesia. Offers maps, images, history
and research results.
Witness and Legacy: Contemporary Art about the Holocaust
Collection of art work by Holocaust survivors and
descendants. Includes information about artists,
analysis of their work and photographs. Also
provides a collection of essays and animated
tours, discussion forums, and examples of ways in
which Witness and Legacy has been used to teach
about the Holocaust in schools.
Early Canadiana Online
A library of Canadian history sources focusing on
literature, women's history, native studies, and
the history of French Canada. Searchable by
keyword, title, author, subject or publisher. Full
text and illustrations can be viewed, and a French
language option is given.
Guatemala: Memory of Silence
Report examining the causes and origins of the
internal armed confrontation in Guatemala, the
strategies and mechanisms of the violence and its
consequences and effects.
NASA Astrobiology Institute
Official information from a NASA initiative to
develop institutional relationships to promote
research and training in astrobiology - a
cross-disciplinary field, concerned with the study
of life in the universe, including its origin,
distribution and future. Includes details of the
Institute's operations, profiles of members, basic
information on the purpose of astrobiology, and
details of outreach activities performed by the Institute
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