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Arts

Contemporary Fashion  ( 2nd ed., 2002) 

A reference book covering individual designers and fashion houses that have been active throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Informative essays mirror the many facets of the fashion world.

International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers  (4th ed., 2001) 

Written for film students and film buffs alike, this set features thorough coverage of legendary films, actors, actresses, directors, writers, and other production artists through detailed essays and commentary by experts. Entries include biographies, filmographies, comprehensive credits, production information, major awards, and bibliographies.

Biography

Business Leader Profiles for Students  ( 2002) 

Covers 350 prominent individuals who have made significant contributions to business and industry. Profiles range from 1,250 to 2,500 words in length.

Business

Encyclopedia of Small Business  ( 2nd ed., 2002) 

Designed to provide entrepreneurs with how-to information that they can apply to their own business. Contains 600 detailed articles and overviews of all the key information needs of small business owners, including financing, financial planning, business plan creation, market analysis, sales strategy, tax planning, and human resource issues.

Environment

Beacham's Guide to the Endangered Species of North America  ( 2000) 

Presents extensive data on the habitats and ecosystems of more than 1,200 species identified as endangered or threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service. Arranged taxonomically, entries include introductory information with an image of the species; a summary section detailing information on each species; a concluding summary of recovery efforts; and a bibliography of contacts for further information.

U*X*L Encyclopedia of Landforms and Other Geologic Features  ( 2004) 

Focuses on the physical and geological aspects, structure, and features of 48 of the earth's landforms - what they are, how they look, how they were created, how they change over time, and major geological events associated with them. Written for middle school students to support earth science and landform-related assignments, alphabetically arranged entries follow a standard and consistent subheaded format; range in length from 9 to 11 pages; and cover common and unusual landforms such as archipelago, estuary, isthmus, tributary, and many more.

History

Encyclopedia of Espionage, Intelligence, and Security  ( 2004) 

Provides a comprehensive, subject specific guide to the history, uses, scientific principles, and technologies of espionage, intelligence, and security, with special emphasis placed on the current ethical, legal, and social issues surrounding this very topical subject.  

Fashion, Costume, and Culture: Clothing, Headwear, Body Decorations, and Footwear through the Ages  (2004) 

Provides a broad overview of costume traditions of diverse cultures from prehistoric times to the present day. Examines more than 430 items of human decoration and adornment, ranging from togas to turbans, necklaces to tennis shoes. Explores how and why items were created, the people who made them, and their uses. This set shows how clothing, headwear, body decorations, and footwear reflect the different cultural, religious, and societal beliefs.

Gale Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History  (2000) 

Designed to answer such key questions as: How has the U.S. Constitution shaped the economy of the United States ? What were the consequences of Prohibition on consumers' behavior? This title presents 1,000 entries, era overviews, event/movement profiles, biographies, business/industry profiles, geographic profiles, and more.

Renaissance: An Encyclopedia for Students  (2004) 

This set has been prepared especially for nonspecialists, focusing on Renaissance-era topics most studied in high school world history, art, literature, economics, and science curriculum. Includes entries on a range of topics, including Florence , Galileo, heraldry, Medici family, opera, piracy, Shakespeare, Leonardo Da Vinci, and many others. Includes a master chronology with topical timelines, a bibliography with age-appropriate further reading sources, and a comprehensive index.

St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture  (2000) 

Includes more than 2,700 signed essays ranging from 500 to 2,500 words, written by subject experts and edited to form a consistent, readable, and straightforward reference. Entries include subject-specific bibliographies and, where appropriate, photographs and textual cross-references to related essays.

Literature

Contemporary Novelists  ( 7th ed., 2001) 

Contains biographical/critical essays on the most important living novelists writing in English worldwide.

Contemporary Poets  ( 7th ed., 2001) 

Provides biographical and bibliographical information on 789 of the world's most important contemporary English-language poets, including 120 new to this edition. Entries include personal and career information, addresses, a detailed bibliography, a list of further reading sources, and more. Each entry also includes a signed critical essay covering each poet's career and works, written by an expert in the field.

Medicine

Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine  ( 2nd ed., 2005) 

Presents current, unbiased information on alternative and complementary medical practices, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda, and osteopathy. Information on recommended therapies for specific disorders and diseases, medicinal uses for plants and herbs, are balanced by conclusions of studies on efficacy and analysis of current levels of acceptance by traditional scientists and doctors.

Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer  ( 2nd ed., 2006) 

Comprehensive survey of 120 cancers, cancer drugs, traditional and alternative treatments, side effects and diagnostic procedures.

Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer  ( 2002) 

Includes entries covering cancers, cancer drugs, treatments, side effects, and diagnostic procedures.

Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders  ( 2nd ed., 2005) 

Provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand in language accessible to laypersons.

Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders  ( 2002) 

Provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand in language accessible to laypersons.

Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine  ( 3rd ed., 2006) 

Includes information on more than 1,600 medical disorders and concepts. Each article includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other related topics. Written for a general audience with an authoritative tone.

Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine  ( 2nd ed., 2002) 

Includes information on more than 1,600 medical disorders and concepts. Each article includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other related topics. Written for a general audience with an authoritative tone.

Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health  ( 2002) 

Written for students and professionals in the field. Entries cover topics in body systems and functions, conditions and common diseases, issues and theories, techniques and practices, and devices and equipment. Also discusses the roles of all major health professionals.

Multicultural Studies

Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America  ( 2nd ed., 2000) 

Contains 8,000 to 12,000 word essays on specific culture groups in the United States , emphasizing religions, holidays, customs, and languages in addition to providing information on historical background and settlement patterns. Also covers ethnoreligious groups such as Jews, Chaldeans, and Amish. Each essay lists organizations and research centers; name, address, and contact information for periodicals, radio, and television stations; and a further readings section.

Nation and World

Blackbirch Kid's Visual Reference of the United States  ( 2003) 

Contains more than 2,500 graphs, charts, maps, and photos that cover the most important and interesting facts about every state in the country.

Blackbirch Kid's Visual Reference of the World  ( 2001) 

Presents more than 2,500 graphs, charts, maps, and photos that cover the most important and interesting facts about every country on the planet.

Science

Biology  ( 2002) 

A comprehensive collection of articles on all aspects of biological science, including its history and issues. Includes articles on biology-related careers and important individuals, as well as topics from active transport to zoology research. Amply illustrated with full-color photos and line drawings. Glossary illuminates scientific terms.

World of Earth Science  ( 2003) 

This title in Thomson Gale's "World of" Series is a comprehensive guide to the concepts, theories, discoveries, pioneers, and issues relating to topics in earth science. Its encyclopedic approach offers approximately 650 entries in a convenient A-Z format, cross-reference headings, and is written in easy to understand language.

Social Science

Encyclopedia of Population  ( 2003) 

Provides expanded, up-to-date coverage of demographic topics both in the core field and in neighboring disciplines. Designed to encompass the large-scale changes in emphasis and research directions in population studies during the last 20 years, topics covered include: rapid demographic expansion in poor countries; low fertility rates and problems of old-age support; the environmental impact of a dense population; the press for expanded reproductive rights; and much more.

Electronic resources are funded by either DISCUS, PASCAL, or Newberry College :

	DISCUS (Digital Information for South Carolina USers) is the state's Virtual Library.  It provides all South Carolinians with access to an electronic library of essential information and learning resources.
	The electronic resources funded by PASCAL  (Partnership Among South Carolina's Academic Libraries) build on the general-level information resources furnished by DISCUS.
	Newberry College provides the Wessels Library with funds to purchase the balance of the electronic resources.