Digital Reference Library
Ancestry library edition. Discover your family tree and much more.
"Ancestry" is only available from within East Riding Libraries.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online Academic Edition brings together the world-renowned content of the encyclopedia, with the speed and convenience of the Internet.
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Britannica Junior is part of Encyclopaedia Britannica Online Library Edition, which offers content at three different levels. Britannica Junior is designed for primary school students.
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Britannica Student is part of Encyclopaedia Britannica Online Library Edition, which offers content at three different levels. Britannica Student is designed for middle/secondary school students.
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KnowUk is an on-line service developed to provide UK reference information.
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An up to date national newspaper database allowing you to access local and national news.
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People's Network - 24/7 national public library services. Incorporates the following sites:
Discover - Find hidden treasures on the web.
Enquire - your questions answered online.
Read - Get into a good read on-line.
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography - 50,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the year 2002.
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Oxford Reference Online - Online access to the world's most trusted reference collection.
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Grove Art Online - for all aspects of the visual arts worldwide.
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Grove Music Online - The world's premier authority on all aspects of music.
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Oxford English Dictionary - The definitive record of the English language.
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The Oxford Encyclopedia of Maritime History - The Encyclopaedia covers the entire history of seafaring, from ancient Egyptian shipbuilders to the nuclear submarines and supertankers of today. Over nine hundred articles written by leading historians examine all aspects of maritime history, including naval history, shipbuilding, biographies of major figures.
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The Oxford Encyclopedia of Children's Literature - The Encyclopaedia includes brief biographies of every major author and illustrator. Also included are feature essays on all genres of children's literature, individual works, and prominent trends and themes, as well as general essays on the traditions of children's literature in many countries throughout the world.
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The Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History - Economic History includes 900 original articles by noted scholars from more than thirty-five countries. Articles range from 500-word entries on inventors, theoreticians, and industry leaders to overarching, 8,000-word essays on markets, industries, and labour.
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The Oxford Encyclopedia of Global Change - Encompassing tsunamis, elephant conservation, ocean pollution, mining regulation, and permafrost melt, the 300 authoritative articles in this unique and wide-ranging encyclopedia investigate all types of phenomena that change life on Earth.
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The Oxford Encyclopedia of Theatre and Performance - This encyclopedia provides authoritative and up-to-date information about theatre and performance from ancient Greek theatre to the latest developments in London, Paris, New York, and around the globe. In addition to performances in playhouses, it covers dance, opera, radio, film, television, and popular performance, including carnivals, circus, and public executions.
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