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Agriculture/Plant and Animal Sciences
Beacham's Guide to the Endangered Species of North America [Rutgers Restricted]
"Presents extensive data on the habitats and ecosystems of more than 1,200 species identified as endangered or threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service. Arranged taxonomically, entries include introductory information with an image of the species; a summary section detailing information on each species; a concluding summary of recovery efforts; and a bibliography of contacts for further information." Electronic version of the 6 volume print resource.
Encyclopedia of Water Science [Rutgers Restricted]
Provides coverage on vital issues including current laws and regulations; irrigation management; agricultural water economics; agroforestry; erosion control; nutrient best management practices; and water sanitation.
Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia [Rutgers Restricted]
One of the best known and widely used reference works on the animal world.
NatureServe Explorer: An Online Encyclopedia of Life
Information on more than 65,000 plants, animals, and ecosystems of the United States and Canada.
Biology/Botany/Zoology
Beacham's Guide to the Endangered Species of North America [Rutgers Restricted]
"Presents extensive data on the habitats and ecosystems of more than 1,200 species identified as endangered or threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service. Arranged taxonomically, entries include introductory information with an image of the species; a summary section detailing information on each species; a concluding summary of recovery efforts; and a bibliography of contacts for further information." Electronic version of the 6 volume print resource.
Biology Reference
Covers biological concepts, history of science, related fields, ethical issues, and other topics. Based on the Thomson Gale print publication Biology: Macmillan Science Library.
Encyclopedia of Life
Intended as a portal to provide information on every species of life on Earth.
Encyclopedia of Life Sciences [Rutgers Restricted]
Provides access to more than 3000 articles and 6000 illustrations related to the life sciences, with hyperlinks to full-text articles and related sites.
Genetics [Rutgers Restricted]
"A comprehensive collection of articles on all aspects of genetics, from Mendel to the decoding of the human genome. Explains the workings of genes and chromosomes, genetic diseases, and biotechnology. Also covers the ethical, legal, and social issues connected to genetic science. Includes full-color photos and line drawings, a glossary of scientific terms, and coverage of careers in the field." Electronic version of the 4 volume print resource.
Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia [Rutgers Restricted]
One of the best known and widely used reference works on the animal world.
NatureServe Explorer: An Online Encyclopedia of Life
Information on more than 65,000 plants, animals, and ecosystems of the United States and Canada.
World of Microbiology and Immunology [Rutgers Restricted]
"Covers the concepts, theories, discoveries, and pioneers in microbiology and immunology for students, researchers, teachers, and librarians. Using a mix of traditional academic and topical articles, this title addresses current ethical, legal, and social issues with special emphasis given to biological warfare and terrorism." Electronic version of the 2 volume print resource.
Chemistry
Dekker Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology [Rutgers Restricted]
Articles on the current challenges and development paths influencing fields ranging from materials and surface science, chemistry, and biomedicine to computer technology, information processing, and mechanical, optical, and electrical engineering. Examines the design, application, and utilization of devices, techniques, and technologies critical to research at atomic, molecular, and macromolecular levels ranging from 1–100 nanometers.
Encyclopedia of Supramolecular Chemistry [Rutgers Restricted]
Covers the fundamentals of supramolecular chemistry and includes articles on the latest supramolecular advancements and methods in the areas of chemistry, biochemistry, biology, environmental and materials science and engineering, physics, computer science, and applied mathematics.
Encyclopedia of Surface and Colloid Science [Rutgers Restricted]
Includes equations, tables, drawings, and photographs on the latest developments in drug delivery, enzyme behavior, and protein adsorption; current utilization of colloids, emulsions, foams, gels, and fine particles; chemical behavior at electrochemical, fluid-fluid, polymer, soil, mineral, and atmospheric boundaries; mechanisms of catalysis, transport, and adsorption; characterization of fatty acids and lipids; commercial uses for membranes; contemporary modes of environmental remediation; and other topics.
Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials [Rutgers Restricted]
The primary source of information covering the evaluation of the hazardous potential of substances used in commerce. It provides information about materials with regard to toxicology, flammability, reactivity, explosive potential, and regulatory status.
Computer Science
Dekker Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology [Rutgers Restricted]
Articles on the current challenges and development paths influencing fields ranging from materials and surface science, chemistry, and biomedicine to computer technology, information processing, and mechanical, optical, and electrical engineering. Examines the design, application, and utilization of devices, techniques, and technologies critical to research at atomic, molecular, and macromolecular levels ranging from 1–100 nanometers.
Desktop Encyclopedia of the Internet [Rutgers Restricted]
Provides information on the operation and application of various Internet technologies and explains technical terms in context.
Encyclopedia of Gender and Information Technology [Rutgers Restricted]
Searchable version of the 2 volume encyclopedia covering key issues, terms, and concepts and including full text articles in PDF format.
Encyclopedia of Human Computer Interaction [Rutgers Restricted]
Provides coverage of a wide range of HCI related topics such as concepts, design, usability, evaluation, innovations, and applications. Searchable, with full text articles in PDF format.
Engineering
Dekker Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology [Rutgers Restricted]
Articles on the current challenges and development paths influencing fields ranging from materials and surface science, chemistry, and biomedicine to computer technology, information processing, and mechanical, optical, and electrical engineering. Examines the design, application, and utilization of devices, techniques, and technologies critical to research at atomic, molecular, and macromolecular levels ranging from 1–100 nanometers.
Desktop Encyclopedia of the Internet [Rutgers Restricted]
Provides information on the operation and application of various Internet technologies and explains technical terms in context.
Encyclopedia of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering [Rutgers Restricted]
Surveys the vanguard of biomaterials and biomedical engineering technologies utilizing biomaterials—uncovering current lines of research as well as innovative applications in tissue engineering, prosthetics, drug delivery, biosensors, and medical devices.
Encyclopedia of Water Science [Rutgers Restricted]
Provides coverage on vital issues including current laws and regulations; irrigation management; agricultural water economics; agroforestry; erosion control; nutrient best management practices; and water sanitation.
How Products are Made
Step-by-step descriptions of the assembly and the manufacturing process (complemented with illustrations and diagrams). Each product also has related information such as the background, how the item works, who invented the product, raw materials that were used, product applications, by-products that are generated, possible future developments, quality control procedures, etc. Based on the Thomson Gale print publication of the same name.
Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials [Rutgers Restricted]
The primary source of information covering the evaluation of the hazardous potential of substances used in commerce. It provides information about materials with regard to toxicology, flammability, reactivity, explosive potential, and regulatory status.
Science and Engineering Encyclopedia
Brief entries on terms and concepts in mathematics, physics, computing, mechanical engineering, chemistry, biology, and other engineering related areas.
Environmental Sciences
Encyclopedia of Earth
A free, fully searchable collection of articles written by scholars, professionals, educators, and experts about the Earth, its natural environments, and their interaction with society.
Encyclopedia of Environment and Society [Rutgers Restricted]
Explores socio-environmental issues related to themes such as agriculture, animals, biology and chemistry, climate, conservation and ecology, countries, geography, history, movements and regulations, organizations, people, politics, pollution, and society.
Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change [Rutgers Restricted]
Includes "articles that explore major topics related to global warming and climate change—-ranging geographically from the North Pole to the South Pole, and thematically from social effects to scientific causes." Electronic version of the 3 volume print resource.
Encyclopedia of Water Science [Rutgers Restricted]
Provides coverage on vital issues including current laws and regulations; irrigation management; agricultural water economics; agroforestry; erosion control; nutrient best management practices; and water sanitation.
Environmental Contaminants Encyclopedia
From the National Park Service, the encyclopedia summarizes information on environmental toxicology as related to fish, wildlife, invertebrates, and other non-human living resources
Environmental Issues: Essential Primary Sources [Rutgers Restricted]
Covers the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries with "full or excerpted documents---speeches, legislation, magazine and newspaper articles, essays, memoirs, letters, interviews, novels, songs, and works of art---as well as overview information that places each document in context."
History in Dispute [Rutgers Restricted]
"Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and from all parts of the globe."
Pollution Issues
Information on a variety of pollution issues, with articles ranging from topical essays on subjects such as acid rain, cancer, noise pollution, and zero growth population to biographies on key figures. Based on the Thomson Gale print publication, Pollution A-Z.
