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Oxford English Dictionary
Guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of over half a million words, both present and past; traces the usage of words through 2.5 million quotations from classic literature and specialist periodicals to film scripts and cookery books.
Oxford Premium Reference Collection
Over 170 fully-indexed, cross-searchable dictionary, language reference, and subject reference works published by Oxford University Press This database contains references to journal articles, books, government documents, statistical directories
Gale Virtual Reference Library
An online collection of dictionaries, handbooks, encyclopedias, etc.
SAGE Knowledge
A collection of SAGE reference books available electronically. Search by Keyword, Title, browse through the indexes. Covering: sociology, law, education, healthcare, counseling and more.
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
Includes Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus, Britannica Student Encyclopedia and the Britannica Book of the Year and an Internet directory with links to Web sites selected, rated, and reviewed by Britannica editors.
Global Road Warrior
Contains cultural, business and travel data, as well as maps and photos of 175 different countries.