Reference Articles

Peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world’s leading journals and reference sources, with extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and more.

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Provides a comprehensive view of agriculture and related fields. Topics span from practical aspects of farming to cutting edge scientific research in horticulture.

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Coverage of all business disciplines, including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management and strategy, as well as business theory and practice.

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Designed to assist researchers in understanding the full scope of controversial subjects in Canada.

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Scholarly information on advertising, public relations, linguistics, literature and writing.

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Computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.

Includes journal articles suitable for users studying to become a lawyer or law enforcement officer, paralegal, or for a career in Homeland Security.

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Includes thousands of searchable recipes, restaurant reviews, and industry information.

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Includes journal articles that explore cultural differences, contributions and influences in our global community. Suitable for students in social science, history, and liberal arts.

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Through a single search, you can discover and access magazines, full-text articles, and eBooks from multiple research databases.

Full text for magazines, periodicals and reference books covering a wide-range of subject areas, general interest topics include business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more. This database also provides an Image Collection containing photos, maps, and flags.

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Useful for starting a business, marketing a product, developing policy, analyzing trends, constructing economic models, investing for the future, researching rates, and more.

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Perfect for educating future teachers and administrators, this resource covers the latest technologies, developments, instruction and coaching breakthroughs.

Provides insights, tips, strategies and success stories for entrepreneurs and business students alike.

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Covers scholarly journals and magazines that support research in areas including drama, music, art history, and filmmaking. It emphasizes full-text content for publications included in the Wilson Art Index and RILM bibliography.

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A collection of digitized documents detailing colonial life in America, Africa, and Australasia by European settlers from 1650 - 1920.

Unlock information in literary analysis, biographies on authors, critical articles, and primary sources. This resource also contains a wealth of literary works including full-text poems, poetry citations, short stories, speeches, and plays.

Includes journals with content relating to both the practical aspects as well as the scientific theory of horticulture studies. Provides information for gardening enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Offers access to scholarly journals and magazines covering topics including gender studies, family and marital issues, and more.

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News and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, technology, current events, education, environmental issues, health care, literature and art, law, politics, science, sports, etc. Articles can be translated into 8 different languages. Updated daily.

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Topics covered include architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and others. The database offers content that meets the needs of hobbyists and professionals alike.

Current and relevant content that provides well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism industries.

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This collection, comprised of content from nearly 100 leading industry journals, provides current and accurate information for this fast-moving field. Information professionals and other knowledge workers – from the research specialist to the information architect – will find appropriate and useful information in their areas of expertise, including such topics as information infrastructure, data processing techniques, metadata architectures, and more.

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Protection of assets is a concern for all: from the individual property owner to the multinational corporation, all have a vested interest in ensuring the retention of their assets, be it physical or intellectual. This collection, comprised of nearly 40 journals, takes a broad view of this multimillion dollar industry, covering such topics as labor relations, mortgage banking, legal issues, and more.

Offers balanced coverage for any professional educator or user interested in professional development.

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A collection of over 500 journals, covering all aspects of the past and current state of military affairs. Key subjects include socioeconomic effects of war, governmental policies and the structure of armed forces.

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Content covers all aspects of the nursing profession, from direct patient care to health care administration.

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Covers the fields of fitness and sports. Topics include proven treatment techniques, experimental research, and more.

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Provides useful information for researchers in social science, history, art or liberal arts. This collection is made up of 100 subject-appropriate full-text periodicals.

Contains full-text periodicals to provide users with a basic understanding of the study of the mind, emotions and how the human mind develops and diminishes over time.

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Users of this collection can research different religions, philosophies and how they impact our daily lives. The Religion & Philosophy eCollection is perfect to fill gaps in coverage of this under-served area. Two hundred and fifty subject-appropriate full-text periodicals are included.

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A collection of over 200 journals providing researchers with the information needed to stay current on the latest scientific developments.

Information for teens on topics including diseases & conditions; drugs & alcohol; nutrition & fitness; and sexual health.

Finding the right career can be a daunting and high stakes task: finding an appropriate institution of learning, job searching, and maintaining a career are all topics covered by this collection, providing current and applicable content for all vocational milestones. Offering content from nearly 400 journals, this collection provides content from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals.

A collection of full-text periodicals that provides insight into conflicts and their multiple causes. Suitable for students in history, social science and current events.

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Covers current thought and events in world history as well as scholarly work being established in the field. Suitable for both the novice historian and the advanced academic researcher.

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