Specialized Encyclopedias

Covers all aspects of English literature including character entries, plot summaries, literary movements, critics, critical theories, literary societies, periodicals, libraries, copyright, censorship, coffee houses, actors and actresses, printers, publishers, booksellers, and private presses, and author biographies.

"This comprehensive guide spans sixteen centuries of the literature and literary culture of Ireland."

Offers “over 2500 entries that range widely over theatre in the last century”. Features scholarly entries as well as contributions by “professional theatre insiders.”

Covers “the full range of topics in the study of human sexual behavior throughout the world.”

A ” comprehensive reference work devoted to philosophy in Britain.” Covers individual thinkers, historical perspectives of core philosophical topics, and factual and detailed specific entries. Contributions by international experts.

Covers “almost any aspect of modern American thought.” Provides scholarly treatment of life and works of academic and non academic philosophers. Includes less known, presently obscure, and minority intellectuals.

Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties (Canada)

e-EROS, the one source for in-depth online information on reagents and catalysts for all chemists planning or working on organic syntheses.

Based on the Canadian Pharmacists Association's (CPhA) publication, Therapeutic Choices; an editorial team of physicians and pharmacists from across Canada have combined their experience and expertise to develop a disease-oriented model that reflects common and accepted practices using an evidence-based approach.

Encyclopaedia of Islam (Second Edition) describes the present state of knowledge of the Islamic World.