Reference Resources
"Knowledge is the simple search for truth. Knowledge is your key to life, understanding, kindness, fun, happiness, wealth and success. It is also the only thing no one can take away from you that cannot be replaced as it was before it was taken! They can take away your car, your home and all your personal belongings, but they cannot take away your knowledge. If you have the knowledge, you can replace anything you lose or have taken from you. If you have the knowledge, you may be able to replace what you lose or have taken from you, or maybe even prevent it from happening all together. Lack of knowledge can be dangerous for you and possibly for the people around you. Knowledge is self-perpetuating, if you open your mind and are willing to learn. The more you learn, the more you will want to know as you find out how little you really do know." - James O. Crittenden III
Computer and Internet Information:
The Virtual Reference Desk - The Virtual Reference Desk provides help to academic researchers on a variety of topics. Nearly 1,000 Web pages, arranged by subject, providing access to carefully selected academic resources. (These are the original Virtual Reference Desk resources). Subject arrangement of U.S. selected government documents. These links provide access to over 150,000 official documents. Subject arrangement of U.S. government agencies, programs, departments, and committees.Unix Commands - contains an alphabetized list of common Unix commands which could be useful as a review and reference.W3 Schools - W3Schools is optimized for learning, testing, and training. Examples might be simplified to improve reading and basic understanding. Tutorials, references, and examples are constantly reviewed to avoid errors, but we cannot warrant full correctness of all content.Webopedia - Webopedia is an online dictionary and Internet search engine for information technology and computing definitions. Voted Best Technology Website.
Dictionaries Online:
30 Best Online Dictionaries - RefSeek's guide to the 30 best online dictionaries, thesauri, and definition aggregators. Listings are judged by authority, coverage, usability, and utility.Cambridge - The most popular dictionary and thesaurus for learners of English. Meanings and definitions of words with pronunciations and translations.Collins Dictionary - Online Dictionary and Thesaurus from Collins with over 1 million words: Definitions, synonyms, pronunciations, translations, origin and examples.Dictionary.com is the world’s leading online source for English definitions, synonyms, word origins and etymologies, audio pronunciations, example sentences, slang phrases, idioms, word games, legal and medical terms, Word of the Day and more. For over 20 years, Dictionary.com has been helping millions of people improve their use of the English language with its free digital services.Google Online Dictionary - Free Online Google Dictionary of English. Using Google's unofficial dictionary API to provide service, probably this is the only Google Dictionary OnlineLexilogos - Online English Dictionary, Grammar, Spelling.List of Online Dictionaries - They can be made available in a number of ways: free, free with a paid subscription for extended or more professional content, or a paid-only service. Some online dictionaries are organized as lists of words, similar to a glossary, while others offer search features, reverse lookups, and additional language tools and content such as verb conjugations, grammar references, and discussion forums.Macmillan Dictionary - The Free Online English Dictionary from Macmillan Education.Merriam-Webster - The dictionary by Merriam-Webster is America's most trusted online dictionary for English word definitions, meanings, and pronunciation.Oxford Dictionaries - We are dedicated to improving communication through an understanding of, and a passion for, language from around the globe.Vocabulary.com - The world's smartest, fastest dictionary. Look up a word and learn it forever.Your Dictionary - The easy to understand dictionary with example sentences, famous quotes and audio pronunciations. Includes: thesaurus, computer dictionary, investment dictionary, law dictionary and more.
Education Resources:
Education Resources - for Kids, teens, college students, students, parents, teachers or anyone looking for free educational resources Grant and Financial Aide information.
Encyclopedias Online:
Britannica - Explore the fact-checked online encyclopedia from Encyclopaedia Britannica with hundreds of thousands of objective articles, biographies, videos, and images from experts.Columbia - Strand Books The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition in Encyclopedias Encyclopedias Encyclopedias at Strand Books.Encyclopedia.com – Online dictionary and encyclopedia with pictures, facts, and videos. Get information and homework help with millions of articles in our FREE, online library.Fact Monster - Fact Monster is a free reference site for students, teachers, and parents. Get homework help and find facts on thousands of subjects, including sports, entertainment, geography, history, biography, education, and health.Freeality - Access and Search Dozens of Online Enclopedias. Complete reference and research site. Homework helpers. Religion, history, people, events.Greek Mythology - Mythweb's illustrated encyclopedia of Greek Mythology.Wikipedia - Online encyclopedia, bulletin board, projects, resources and activities covering a wide range of Wikipedia areas. Serving as virtual librarians, Wikipedia volunteers tackle your questions on a wide range of subjects.
History Online:
American History - Learn more about the people, the events, and the laws that helped shape America.America Civil War - The American Civil war was fought over the right to own slaves and not State rights no matter how they try to spin it. Learn the facts about the American Civil War, the leaders, the events, and the laws that helped shape America.America Revolutionary War - Learn more about the people, the leaders, the events, and the laws that helped shape the America Revolutionary War.AMNH - There's so much to see and do at the American Museum of Natural History. Find out about our exhibitions, events, research, and collections.Ancient History - Learn the facts about ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, China, other empires, their contributions, their leaders, the events, and the laws that helped shape present day.Aviation History - Browse through a selection of airplane photographs from the beginning of aviation history to the present day. Take a virtual tour of the Garber restoration facility, where historic aircraft are refurbished before being put on display in museums. This site offers technical specifications and histories of airplanes from around the world.BBC History - From Henry VIII to Winston Churchill, find out about Britain's history with BBC programmes, timelines and games.Black American History - Learn facts that are not always taught in schools about Black Americans, their contributions, their leaders, the events, and the laws that helped shape America.History Today - The world's leading serious history magazine.Mexician History - Learn more about Mexican History their contributions, their leaders, the events, and the laws that helped shape Mexico.Native American History - Learn the facts about Native Americans, their contributions, their leaders, the events, and the laws that helped shape America.Racism in America - Learn the facts about Racism in America, the events and laws that helped shape America.Slavery in America - Learn the facts about Slavery, the people, the leaders, the events, and the laws that helped shape America.Smithsonian - Official website of the Smithsonian, the world's largest museum and research complex, with 19 museums, 9 research centers, and affiliates around the world.The History Channel - Watch full episodes of your favorite HISTORY series, and dive into thousands of historical articles and videos. To know History is to know life.The History Place - Great online exhibits - World War 2, Lincoln, Kennedy, plus more!World History - Learn more about world leaders, the events, and the laws that helped shape world.
Libraries Online:
Amercian Libraries - American Libraries is the voice of the profession and the flagship magazine of the American Library Association.Free Library of Philadelphia - Website for the Free Library of Philadelphia, its programs, resources, and services. One of the largest public library systems in the world, FLP has established its Internet presence to enhance and extend its services to the citizens of Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley, and beyond.Library of Congress - The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution, and it serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with more than 162 million items. The collections include books, sound recordings, motion pictures, photographs, maps, and manuscripts.Library Spot - Find the best library and reference resources at LibrarySpot.com, including top dictionaries, encyclopedias, newspapers, maps, quotations and much more.Plam Harbor Library - Where we put it all together for you!Public Libraries - Promoting local public libraries since 1999.
Museums Online:
About Britain.com - Museums in All Regions on AboutBritain.com. At AboutBritain.com our team of British travel and leisure experts are dedicated to providing an unrivalled source of information, entertainment and inspiration. We're excited about showcasing the best that Britain has to offer - the thousands of wonderful places to visit and fantastic things to see and do throughout our amazing country.Fernbank - Welcome to Fernbank Science Center...where science truly becomes an adventure! Please visit today and experience the exhibit hall, planetarium, observatory, outdoor gardens and library. Most activities are free and family friendly!Inventors Museum - National Inventors Hall of Fame.Metropolitan Museum of Arts - The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's largest and finest art museums. Its collection includes more than two million works of art spanning five thousand years of world culture, from prehistory to the present and from every part of the globe.Mississippi State University Libraries - Help us build exemplary collections, host engaging events, acquire cutting-edge technology, and provide inviting teaching and learning spaces.San Fransico Fine Arts Museum - Fine Arts Museums of San FranciscoScience Museum - Features a revolving schedule of temporary exhibits, IMAX films, and Planetarium shows, plus details on more than 700 interactive permanent exhibits, live presentations, and more.