Digital Resources

Where does you last name come from? What does it mean? It is easy to find out with this dictionary.

Fires, floods, rebellions, explosions, collapses and more are recounted.

From glittery disco balls to brash punk to heavy metal, the music of 1970s left the idealism of the 1960s behind.

An illustrated guide to extreme weather.

An illustrated guide to how earthquakes and volcanoes occur.

Explore pre-Columbian history of both North, Central and South America.

The reign of Queen Elizabeth I began an important period in English history.

Looking at the African-American experience from 1619 on.

All cultures try to change their look to create an expression of beauty, status and more.

From types of clouds to polar lows and acid rain. 

Explores the medical, social, legal and political issues related to addictions.

Management in theory and in application is explored in this broad encyclopedia of business.

The encyclopedia looks at the singers, songs, producers etc. Albums are rated.

Entries on the various religious movements and religions since colonial America.

Two volumes packed with guidance for the start up and established small business owner.

This book addresses the numerous national movements of ethnic groups around the world seeking independence, more self-rule, or autonomy.

Discovered in 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls have raised many questions. This covers the scrolls and the history of the scrolls.

From Varney in 1845 to Twilight, vampires fill us with dread and fascination.