Encyclopaedias

Microsoft Encarta On-line- http://encarta.msn.com

Most everyone will find something of interest at the Encarta Encyclopedia Web site. The Schoolhouse section here enables students and teachers to explore specific topics by providing detailed information and links to related sites. Students can also submit questions in the Ask an Expert area of this section, or browse questions and answers in the Expert Archive. In the Teacher's Lounge, educators can communicate with colleagues or explore other educational sites. Be sure to check out the Explore a Topic section, where you can learn more about a random list of subjects. Or try your hand at Take a Quiz and check back later to score yourself. You can also download updates to Encarta's Web Links and Yearbook features, which allow you to keep Encarta up to date throughout the year.

Computer Desktop Enc.- http://www.computerlanguage.com

With the most up-to-date information on computers and their use, the Computer Desktop Encyclopedia is suitable for experts, novices, and everyone in between. Containing more than 9,000 individual entries, it covers PCs, Macs, UNIX, networking, client/server, graphics, multimedia, objects, standards, the Internet, major products and vendors, tips and techniques, anecdotes, and episodes. All basic concepts are explained in depth, as are acronyms, buzzwords, and other jargon. Mini-tutorials for Windows users are also provided. A number of helpful functions can be found here, including automatic bookmarking of past look-ups and alphabetical and subject searching. The Encyclopedia is chock full of illustrations, charts, and specs (technical specifications) and is updated quarterly.

Encyclopaedia of the Orient- http:/i-cias.com/e.o/index.htm

The Encyclopaedia of the Orient claims to cover "all cultures in North Africa and the Middle East," including Turkey and Iran, as well as peoples living in the Arab world. You'll find information and material pertaining to Berber, Jewish, Kurdish, Iranian, Turkish, Egyptian, Arabic, and many other peoples at this site. In addition to well-written entries on more than 500 people, places, and concepts (and each week more entries are added), you'll also find numerous pictures, maps, charts, and RealAudio clips where appropriate. As the Webmaster here is Norwegian, the English texts are occasionally awkward, but that shouldn't keep you from exploring this excellent resource.

Lawcopedia- http://www.lectlaw.com

Lawcopedia is the driving force of the “'lectric law library,” containing a reference and explanation for almost every legal term currently in use. The Lawcopedia consists of two main sections, the Legal Terms section and the Topic Area. The Legal Terms section displays a searchable, alphabetized catalog of legal jargon and phrases. Results include both a technical definition and brief explanation of the term. The Topic Area divides law into subcategories that make it easier to locate a subject. These results may include articles, legislative bills, or other legal documentation.

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