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eBOOKS - REFERENCE

Access to full electronic versions of specialized reference books. They are fully searchable and accessible from the library or remotely 24/7. Passwords are available @ your library.

  eBooks are accessible from:

1.      John Cabot Collection – for John Cabot students

2.      Knowledge Ontario – for all residents of Ontario

 

 

 

1. eBOOKS – JOHN CABOT COLLECTION

  • Click on the ebook title you want to access

eBOOKS

ARTS

 

 

Arts and Humanities Through the Eras

Covers the major branches of the humanities: architecture and design, dance, fashion, literature, music, philosophy, religion, theater and visual arts.

 

HISTORY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion

A three-volume survey of clothing, costume and fashion.  Coverage includes the origins of clothing and body adornment, the development of fabrics and technologies, and the social meanings of dress, as well as representative costumes from a wide range of historical eras.

 

 

Encyclopedia of Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity

It traces the history of events that qualify as genocide and crimes against humanity, profiles perpetrators and heroes, and explains international laws and law proceedings aimed at ending genocide and crimes against humanity.

 

 

 New Dictionary of the History of Ideas

A six-volume survey of the history of Western thought and culture.  It explores the origin, cultural interpretations, and historical themes of such subjects as beauty, love, feminism, diversity, and social capital, among many others.

LITERATURE

 

 

 

 

Literary Themes for Students: Race and Prejudice

Works represent a wide range of circumstances in which individuals experience prejudice in American, British and World literature. The discussion goes well beyond race, religion, and gender into ethnicity, social status, mental and physical health, and personal beliefs and behaviors.

 

 

Literary Themes for Students: War and Peace

Presents a myriad of viewpoints on the complexities of war and its impact. Examines dominant and recurring subthemes in the literature of war; including survival, terrorism, leadership, and genocide.

RELIGION

 

 

 

 

 

 

Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Covers ancient, medieval, and modern philosophy; and it discusses the theories of mathematicians, physicists, biologists, sociologists, psychologists, moral reformers, and religious thinkers where these have had an impact on philosophy.

 

 

Encyclopedia of Religion

Presents a cross-cultural approach that emphasizes religion’s role within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture.

 

 

 

New Catholic Encyclopedia

Among the 12,000 entries in the encyclopedia are articles on theology, philosophy, history, literary figures, saints, musicians and much more.

 

SOCIAL SCIENCE

 

 

International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family

Includes articles specific to countries and to religious traditions, examining the history of family life within these cultures and discussing how families have been affected by political and social change.

 

 

 

 

2. eBOOKS – KNOWLEDGE ONTARIO

  • see list below
  • click on the ebook title you want to access
  • type in password (available @ your library)
  • scroll down to “Gale Virtual Library”
  • select “Show all”, then click the ebook title  

   

Biography

 

Business

 

Education

 

Environment

 

History

 

Information and Publishing

 

Law

 

Medicine

 

Multicultural Studies

 

Nation and World

 

Science

 

Social Science