Gale Virtual Reference Library Titles

Subjects: Biography \| Business \| Environment \| History \| Law \| Medicine \| Religion \| Science \| Social Science
Biography
Notable Sports Figures Takes a close look at the people in sports who have captured attention because of success on the playing field, or controversy off the playing field: biographies on more than 600 people from around the world and throughout history.
Business
Business Plans Handbook - Volume 11 A collection of actual business plans compiled by entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses throughout North America. 25 sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail, and service industries--only company names and addresses have been changed.	Encyclopedia of Business and Finance - 2nd ed. Designed for the nonspecialist, the Encyclopedia of Business and Finance is a 2-vol. complete reference covering five general areas: finance and banking; accounting; marketing; management; and information systems.
Environment
Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource Offers broad, comprehensive coverage of the animal kingdom, ranging from the simple -- sponges and corals -- to the complex -- mammals. Animals are grouped by major classifications: sponges; corals; jellyfishes; segmented worms; crustaceans and mollusks; insects; fishes; amphibians; reptiles birds; and mammals.	*UXL Encyclopedia of Biomes* Alphabetically arranged entries on land and water biomes range from 35 to 45 pages each and cover climate, vegetation, animal life, food web, plant and animaladaptations, endangered species, human effects on the biome, and more.
History
American Decades Each volume of American Decades concentrates on the social aspects of a ten-year period in American history, providing insight into time periods that have defined the cultural identity of entire generations and helped shape the political and economic fabric of America: The roaring twenties, the Depression years, World War II, the 60s, etc.	Bowling - Beatniks - and Bell-Bottoms: Pop Culture of 20th-Century America The hairstyles, slang terms, advertising jingles, pop music sensations, and all else described as popular culture is covered in this five-volume reference. Arranged chronologically by decade and by broad topics within each decade, this set focuses solely on the popular culture of the twentieth century.	Colonial America Reference Library The Colonial America Reference Library provides students with information they need to write reports, including biographical profiles and primary source documents.
Elizabethan World Reference Library Filling the gaps left by other Shakespearean resources, Elizabethan World Reference Library covers the broad sweep of the culture of the times, from Elizabeth's court to rural life, and from the New World explorations to the remarkable flowering of literature and drama for which the era is renowned.	Encyclopedia of the Great Depression Encompasses nearly two decades of American history, beginning with the farm crisis of the mid-1920s, through the 1929 stock market crash, the gradual recovery during the 1930s with Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal and World War II.	Harlem Renaissance Centered around Harlem, a section of New York City and a thriving center of African American life and culture in the 1920s, the Harlem Renaissance was a time of great artistic and intellectual achievement in the African American community. This reference guide presents a comprehensive overview of the events and people that comprised this rich period in American History.
World War II Reference Library Covers significant events, topics, and people related to the World War II period. Provides the in-depth information that students need to write reports and class assignments, including biographical profiles and primary source materials.
Law
West's Encyclopedia of American Law - 2nd ed. This 13 volume set provides current information on more than 5,000 legal topics. Includes biographies, definitions of legal terms and more. Covers such high-profile topics as the Americans with Disabilities Act, capital punishment, domestic violence, gay and lesbian rights, and physician-assisted suicide.
Medicine
Encyclopedia of Drugs - Alcohol and Addictive Behavior Specifically addressing the new frontiers that have opened in the area of addictive studies, the volumes explore not only the biological basis for addiction, but also recent enhancements in diagnosis and treatment.
Religion
Encyclopedia of Religion Fifteen-volume encyclopedia with in-depth articles about religious thought and practice around the world.
Science
Alternative Energy Introduces students to issues surrounding both current energy sources and alternative energy options, including wind and solar energy, fuel cells, hydropower, cold fusion, zero point energy and universal forces.	Biology In addition to explaining biological concepts, Biology reviews the history of science, explores related fields, discusses critical issues such as embryogenesis and commercial applications of research in biology and addresses ethical issues. Careers in biology are also explored.	CDs - Super Glue - and Salsa: How Everyday Products Are Made: Series 3 Provides coverage of 30 new household and high-interest products. Alphabetically arranged entries illuminate the secrets behind the manufacture of a product through the details of its history, including who invented it and why; how it was developed and how it works; how and from what it is made; how the product might be used in the future; and a list of books, periodicals, and Web sites that offer additional information.
Chemistry: Foundations and Applications Covers chemistry, its laws, processes, applications and subdisciplines. Reviews the history of the field, from the Bronze Age and alchemy up to modern research and practical applications. Includes biographies of scientists and examines the role chemistry plays in various aspects of everyday life.	Science of Everyday Things Explanations of scientific principles and concepts using a straightforward, step-by-step approach.	Space Exploration Reference Library The Almanac covers the space race, the Moon landings, joint U.S. and Russian space ventures, space equipment, the history of space probes and more; Biographies examines key figures like Sally Ride, Yuri A. Gagarin, Neil Armstrong, John H. Glenn, Jr., Arlette Vassy, Herman Oberth, and many others.
Social Science
American Social Reform Movements Reference Library The four-volume set chronicles and illustrates movements from the mid-1800s to the present day.	Gale Encyclopedia of the Unusual and Unexplained Topics relating to magic, witchcraft, the supernatural, and other mysterious phenomena. Covers the history, people, and practices related to each topic, as well as popular literature, television programs, and movies related to the subject.