Web+by+Topic

Excellent Websites by Topic: toc = Health & Medicine =

Health Reference Center
 * [subscription database]** Search five health related encyclopedias: Alternative Medicine; Cancer; Genetic Disorders; Medicine; Nursing; and Allied Health.

[|National Center for Health Statistics] Quick access to statistics on topics of public health importance, organized alphabetically.

[|Center for Disease Control & Prevention] Offers health news, statistics, travel health, and immunization information.

[|Omni Medical Search] Searches 32 databases including Medline Plus, Pubmed Central, CenterWatch, NHSDirect, HealthFinder and the National Library of Medicine.

[|New York Online Access to Health (NOAH)] Access to high quality full-text consumer health information in English and Spanish that is accurate, timely, relevant, and unbiased.

[|Medstory] A search engine that specializes in health and medical topics.

[|Medline Plus] Contains carefully selected links to health & drug information including an extensive library of medical images as well as over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries.

[|Merck Manuals Online] Two great resources from Merck. The classic medical text: [|The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy] is available online. The [|2nd Home Edition] is based on the Merck Manual, but written in everyday language.

[|Mayoclinic.com] Provides information about diseases and conditions, treatment options, and drugs. Coverage of nutrition is very good. Also has a Symptoms Checker feature.

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Information on complementary and alternative medicine, including health, research, training, clinical trials and more.

National Institutes of Health Publications and fact sheets, news items, grant opportunities, and more are available at this searchable site.

[|SIRS Researcher]
 * [Subscription Database]** Full text articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, economic, political and global issues. Features Leading Issues - 100 of the most researched issues with links to articles, documents, graphics and websites.

[|SIRS Discoverer]
 * [Subscription Database]** For middle school - Full text articles and images that are selected from thousands of publications. Features biographies of every U.S. President and other notable people, maps of the world, country facts, science experiments, and more.

Questia
 * [Subscription Database]** Online library that provides 24/7 access to the world's largest online collection of books and journal articles in the humanities and social sciences, plus magazine and newspaper articles.

State Health Facts Online You can search for individual state profiles or compare data between states in categories including women's health, medical costs, Medicare, HIV/AIDS and more.

World Health Organization Health-related statistics on WHO member countries, which includes health topics from AIDS to Zoonoses. Press releases and upcoming events also are featured on the site.

= Social Issues =

[|ACLU Freedom Network] This organization's mission is to defend the civil rights of all Americans, both citizens and non-citizens. The website features informative materials, documents, current news, and Internet links in areas such as AIDS, church and state, criminal justice, free expression, rights of immigrants, and more.

[|Best Information on the Net] Provides links to websites on various social issues such as affirmative action, bioethical issues, global warming, Internet issues, and more.

[|CQ Researcher]
 * [Subscription Database]** In depth reports that cover a wide range of social, economic, political, and environmental issues and hot topics. Reports include background information, analysis of the current situation, pro/con overview, and more.

[|Documents in the News: Current Events Research] Government and private sources on government related news headlines. Archives to 1995.

FactCheck.org: Annenberg Political Fact Check This nonpartisan Web site analyzes the accuracy of major political speeches, debates and ads.

[|Find Law] Find legislation and court decisions online.

Council on Foreign Relation Interactive guides to contemporary global political and economic issues. Some of the topics the guides cover are nuclear energy, the Iraq War, tensions in the Korean Peninsula, the global economy, and climate change. Each guide is divided into chapters. Each chapter contains videos, graphics, text, and timelines to help viewers understand the many layers of each issue.

Frontline Based on the PBS television show, issues discussed on this Web site include the death penalty, genetically modified food, biracial families, teen culture, SUVs and more.

[|Google Social Issues Directory] Links to hundreds of websites dealing with specific social issues. Organized by topic.

[|Harvard University Institute of Politics: Forum Archive] Hundreds of public addresses and panel discussions on a myriad of topical issues. Currently, the archive contains over 1200 Forum events, including those that deal with the environment, Afghanistan, aging, and the Cold War, among other themes.Use the online search engine to locate videos by participant, year, keyword, or topic.

[|Historic Supreme Court Decisions by Topic] Contains over 300 of the court's most important decisions through the whole period of its existence. Decisions are organized by topic.

Mental Help Net Topics on this site include ADHD, eating disorders, autism, rape and many more. Each section gives a basic introduction to the topic with links to articles, associations, latest news, personal accounts and more.

[|Multnomah County Library: Social Issues] Provides links to websites on over 40 different social issues such as drug abuse, civil rights, homelessness, violence, and more.

[|National Program Radio (NPR)] Provides authoritative stories and information on important topics and events taking place right now in our society. Covers a broad range of topics, from religion and science to politics and art.

[|National Geographic: In the News] Quality articles on "hot topics" today.

[|National Public Radio (NPR) Archives] A large number of topics covered in political, historical, cultural areas. Information is presented in audio and text too.

[|ProCon.org] A nonpartisan, independent, and nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to inform the public about controversial issues using facts, news, and hundreds of diverse opinions in a pro-con format.

[|Public Agenda] This site addresses 18 controversial issues: abortion, America's global role, crime,the economy, education, the government, the family, the federal budget, gambling, health care, illegal drugs, immigration, Internet speech / privacy, Medicare, race,right to die, social security, and welfare. Extensive information on each issue includes an overview, facts and trends, different perspectives, links to news stories, and results of public opinion polls.

[|SIRS Researcher]
 * [Subscription Database]** Full text articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, economic, political and global issues. Features Leading Issues - 100 of the most researched issues with links to articles, documents, graphics and websites.

[|Speak Out] Controversial issues organized into topics, sub-topics, with links to even more information.

World Public Opinion.org This site provides articles based on the results of opinion polls taken around the world on a variety of popular topics. Users can browse articles by topic or by global region.

Questia
 * [Subscription Database]** Online library that provides 24/7 access to the world's largest online collection of books and journal articles in the humanities and social sciences, plus magazine and newspaper articles.

= Govt./Law =

[|CQ Researcher]
 * [Subscription Database]** In depth reports that cover a wide range of social, economic, political, and environmental issues and hot topics. Reports include background information, analysis of the current situation, pro/con overview, and more.

[|OpenCongress] Provides access to the full official details of a bill: the text of the bill itself, its status in Congress, its voting results. See the "big picture" behind a bill: recent news analyses of it, what its buzz is on blogs, what industries gave campaign contributions to its sponsors.

[|Find Law] Find legislation and court decisions online.

[|USAGov] A gateway to all government information. Provides links to all government agencies, data & statistics, historical documents, laws & regulations, and more.

[|GPO Access] A service of the U.S. Government Printing Office that provides free access to a wide array of databases and other online tools produced by the federal government. Includes the United States Code, the Code of Federal Regulations, the Federal Register (1994- ), and published versions of bills (1993- ).

[|Historic Supreme Court Decisions by Topic] Contains over 300 of the court's most important decisions through the whole period of its existence. Decisions are organized by topic.

[|New York State & Local Government] Websites of New York state agencies, city and county governments.

[|Project Vote Smart] Contains information about thousands of candidates and elected officials, including biographies, issue positions, voting records, and campaign finances. Also contains a feature called CongressTrack, which monitors recent federal legislation. Includes links to federal and state government agencies, political parties, and organizations.

[|Proquest]
 * [Subscription Database]** Full-text articles from a broad range of subject areas including law and political science.

[|SIRS Government Reporter]
 * [Subscription Database]** Full text government documents and graphics concerning a wide variety of topics: health, science, economics, environment, politics, foreign affairs, business and industry. Also includes landmark and recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions and a directory of the Justices; Federal Agency and U.S. Congress Directories; Country Profiles; National Archives Documents; Historic Documents, and more.

Questia
 * [Subscription Database]** Online library that provides 24/7 access to the world's largest online collection of books and journal articles in the humanities and social sciences, plus magazine and newspaper articles.

[|This Nation] A repository of basic information, resources and historical documents related to American Government and Politics. The Historical Documents Library contains links to significant Supreme Court decisions, historical documents, war messages, foreign policy statements, and more.

[|THOMAS - Legislative Information in the Internet] Here you can find the most current as well as historic legislative information.

[|US Government Manual] Contains comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of the federal government.

[|US Foreign Policy] Click on the map for articles by progressive foreign policy experts.

[|National Public Radio (NPR) Archives] A large number of topics covered in political, historical, cultural areas. Information is presented in audio and text too.

= History =


 * [Subscription Database]** For in depth information on the people, events, and themes that shaped American history from 1350 to the present.


 * [Subscription Database]** Explore important events and people from every corner of the globe, including Asia, Africa, and the Americas, from the great ancient empires to the year 1500 (beginning of the Renaissance).


 * [Subscription Database]** Explore important events and people from every corner of the globe, from 1500 to the present.


 * [Subscription Database]** Explore in depth profiles of countries around the world and compare data between countries.

Questia
 * [Subscription Database]** Online library that provides 24/7 access to the world's largest online collection of books and journal articles in the humanities and social sciences, plus magazine and newspaper articles.

[|Awesome Stories] Information on many topics in World History.

[|Best of History Websites] Over 1000 history web sites on Prehistory, Ancient/Biblical History, Medieval History, Early Modern Europe, WWII, 20th Century History, US History, Art History and Maps and General Resources.

[|History Matters] Over 850 superior websites for learning US history. Browse sites by topic or time period or use the search box to quickly locate what you need.

[|Voices of the Shuttle]

[|National Public Radio (NPR) Archives] A large number of topics covered in political, historical, cultural areas. Information is presented in audio and text too.

NY TImes Archives Full text articles dating back to 1851

= Current Events/News =

International & Local News Sources

[|Proquest]
 * [Subscription Database]** Many full-text periodicals covering a broad range of subjects including, arts, business, education, health, humanities, law, social science, and more. Select the Discovery or KidQuest Magazine database.

[|SIRS Government Reporter]
 * [Subscription Database]** Full text government documents and graphics concerning a wide variety of topics: health, science, economics, environment, politics, foreign affairs, business and industry. Also includes landmark and recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions and a directory of the Justices; Federal Agency and U.S. Congress Directories; Country Profiles; National Archives Documents; Historic Documents, and more.

[|SIRS Researcher]
 * [Subscription Database]** Full text articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, economic, political and global issues. Features Leading Issues - 100 of the most researched issues with links to articles, documents, graphics and websites.

Questia
 * [Subscription Database]** Online library that provides 24/7 access to the world's largest online collection of books and journal articles in the humanities and social sciences, plus magazine and newspaper articles.


 * [Subscription Database]** Explore in depth profiles of countries around the world and compare data between countries.

= Literature =

[|Absolute Shakespeare] Contains e-texts of William Shakespeare's plays, sonnets, and poems. Study guides provide in-depth plot summaries, commentary and character analyses for each of his major works.

[|American Writers] Groups together authors of a specific time period in US history and discusses the influence this period in history had on their work.

[|American Writing Gateway] A collection of links to online material on commonly studied American authors.

[|LitLinks] A compilation of author biographies as well as links to websites on authors by genre (drama, poetry, fiction, critical theory, and essays). Also includes links to websites on specific literary periods (medieval, Renaissance, 18th Century, Romantic & Victorian, Modern Literature, and Contemporary Literature).

[|The Literary Encyclopedia] Provides profiles of the lives and works of literary authors and other prominent figures such as philosophers and musicians.

[|Literary Movements & American Authors] Provides detailed summaries of significant literary movements including Native American literature, Romance & Novel, and Slave Narratives. Click on American Authors for biographical and critical materials on over 100 American authors.

[|SIRS Renaissance] [Subscription Database] Provides information on Architectures & Design, Culture, Literature, Multimedia, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy & Religion, and Visual Arts. Also includes a Literary Corner - comprised of Literary Profiles, Literary Criticism, Notable People, and more.

[|Twayne's Author Series]
 * [Subscription Database]** Provides an in-depth introduction to the lives and works of writers, the history and influence of literary movements, and the development of literary genres. Includes the full-text of 200 frequently used Twayne Literary Masters books on World, US, and English authors.

Questia
 * [Subscription Database]** Online library that provides 24/7 access to the world's largest online collection of books and journal articles in the humanities and social sciences, plus magazine and newspaper articles.

[|Voices of the Shuttle]

= Business, Science & Mathematics =

[|Business & Company Resource Center]
 * [Subscription Database]** Company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, and periodicals.

[|CNN Company Research] Provides background information, vital statistics, and earnings estimate information on companies.

[|arXiv.org e-Print Library, Cornell University Library] Open access to 725,963 e-prints in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Quantitative Biology, Quantitative Finance and Statistics.

[|Khan Academy]a library of over [|2,600 videos] covering primarily Mathematics but including Physics and other sciences, and Economics and History--with [|305 practice exercises],

Questia
 * [Subscription Database]** Online library that provides 24/7 access to the world's largest online collection of books and journal articles in the humanities and social sciences, plus magazine and newspaper articles.

= Art =

[|Artcyclopedia] Find information on every artist represented at hundreds of museum sites, image archives, and other online resources.

[|Artlex] A visual art dictionary.

[|ARTstor]
 * [Subscription Database]** A digital library with over one million images in the areas of art, architecture, the humanities and social sciences.

[|Mother of all Art & Art History Links Pages]

[|National Gallery of Art] An exhibit of major achievements in painting, sculpture, and graphic arts from the middle ages to the present. Search or tour the collection.

[|NYPL Digital Image Gallery]

[|SIRS Renaissance]
 * [Subscription Database]** Provides information on Architectures & Design, Culture, Literature, Multimedia, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy & Religion, and Visual Arts. Also includes a Literary Corner - comprised of Literary Profiles, Literary Criticism, Notable People, and more.

[|Timeline of Art History] A chronological, geographical, and thematic exploration of the history of art from around the world. Includes resources for the study of special topics in art history.

[|Voices of the Shuttle]

Questia
 * [Subscription Database]** Online library that provides 24/7 access to the world's largest online collection of books and journal articles in the humanities and social sciences, plus magazine and newspaper articles.