Encyclopedias

A comprehensive tool for geophysicists, geologists, explorationists, engineers, energy advisers, economists, and students in the field. Provides access to the list of terms, definitions and associated figures, the search engine, the introductory texts, the appendices, and the references.

This multilingual, encyclopedic dictionary “covers terms regularly used in landscape and urban planning, as well as environmental protection.”

Detailed country, regional, and intergovernmental/non-governmental information.

Selection of full-text reference works in the social sciences and sciences. Search the full collection or narrow search to a subject area.

"Garland Encyclopedia of World Music Online is the first comprehensive online resource devoted to music research of all the world's peoples"--title screen

Examines German cultural and political legacy in the Americas and details the relations between the German-speaking world and the Americas.

Provides "information on Anabaptist-related (Amish, Mennonite, Hutterite, Brethren in Christ) topics, including history, theology, biography, institutions and local congregations."

Covers the decorative arts production throughout western and non-western culture. Includes entries on artists and craftsmen, the qualities and historic uses of materials, and definitions on art forms and style.

Provides scholarly information on the visual arts of the Renaissance in Northern Europe. Coverage includes artists, artisans, patrons, painting, architecture, sculpture, cities, centres of production, theory, criticism, etc.

A comprehensive, uniform guide to the uses, properties, and safety of pharmaceutical excipients