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Offers a complete listing of both online and off-line markets for photographers, providing all the information one needs to submit his or her works, as well as informative essays on selling one's photography.
An annual release of a top-selling reference provides economic, political, scientific and other statistics on topics ranging from history and sports to geography and pop culture.
Encompassing hundreds of different collectible categories, a comprehensive guide to thousands of antiques and collectibles comes complete with up-to-date prices and hundreds of full-color photographs, along with tips on current trends in the market, buying and selling items, identification of fakes and reproductions and more.
Covers four-year schools and majors, listing enrollment, faculty demographics, application deadline, tuition and fees, programs of study, admissions, financial aid, computer and library resources, housing, sports, and campus activities.
Since 1905, Llewellyn’s Moon Sign Book has helped millions take advantage of the Moon’s dynamic energies. This essential planning tool can help you choose the best time to do almost anything.
Databases
Comprehensive info about U.S. states and territories. Profiles of men and women; biographies of presidents; information on major Native American tribes; U.S. history timelines; and an almanac.
Find answers to your questions 24/7. If an answer isn’t already available, submit the question and receive a response by email.
Search, find & request books from libraries across the USA.
Access reference books on several subjects including business, environment, history, medicine, science, philosophy, & religion.
Provides comprehensive info on countries, cultures, and current events. Includes an encyclopedia; an electronic atlas; an almanac; world newspapers; and “culture cross,” an interactive feature comparing two continents.
Research authors & literature with critical, biographical & contextual materials on literary authors from around the world.
Search magazines, journals, & reference materials on a variety of subjects: business, health, education, science & much more.
Find full-text newspaper articles across the USA. Access the Gainesville Sun, Ocala Star Banner, Florida Times Union, New York Times, USA Today, & thousands more.
Access English dictionaries and thesauruses - The New Oxford American, Visual English Dictionary, The Oxford Dictionary of English, & many more.
Oxford Islamic Studies Online offers a wealth of information on global Islamic history, concepts, people, practices, politics and culture.
Learn Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, & ESOL focusing on listening, speaking, reading, grammar & pronunciation skills.
Access phone & contact information for people and businesses in the U.S. Includes company & industry profiles.
The extensive resources of the World Book Encyclopedia, optimized for Android, iPhone and other mobile devices.
Online reference source containing every article from the 22-volume print encyclopedia, plus thousands more.
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