Search over 600 full text reference books for your topic. It also has article links to library databases (such as ProQuest and EBSCO).
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Includes language and subject dictionaries, general reference books, subject-specific reference books, timelines, quotations, and overview pages.
eBooks providing concise introductions to a diverse range of subject areas. [582 titles]
Provides definitions and history (origins) of English words.
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In addition to definitions, this resource provides the etymology (origin) and history of words. The OED also includes resources such as timelines, sources, a historical thesaurus, and browsing by categories (including subject, usage, region, or origin).
