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- 00529734 abstract "Provides full text searching of Commonwealth and NSW acts and regulations, federal and state court decisions, decisions of federal and some state administrative tribunals, and reports of the NSW Law Reform Commission. Also offers full text of the High Court of Australia bulletin. Includes extensive links to other Australasian legal resources on the Internet.".
- 00529735 abstract "Maintained by the National Centre for Australian Studies at Monash University, provides information on 6,000 Australian cities, towns, and suburbs drawn from historical gazetteer entries and related visual materials. Entries are arranged alphabetically by name of locality or local government area. Most entries include a concise history and some contain cited references.".
- 00529736 abstract "Presents a transcription of the 1880 Cherokee Nation census, complete with census card numbers added in 1900. Transcribed entries include names, race, age and sex, with additional remarks by the original census takers.".
- 00529737 abstract "Contains four volumes of Delaware Bible records by Donald O. Virdin & Donald M. Hehir (1991-1994). A compilation of Bible records originally collected by members of the Delaware chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution, primarily covering the late 1700's through the early 1900's.".
- 00529738 abstract "Contains works on the following families: Hight-Hite Families of Sussex and Surry Counties, Virginia, from about 1634 - Includes information on about 1,333 descendants with a full-name index of 2,736 names; Prindle-Pringle Family - Utilizes a ninety-year-old, previously unpublished manuscript, researched and compiled from 1881 to 1906 by Franklin Cogswell Prindle, then modified and updated by Edith May (Hendley) Tallmadge in the 1930s. Robert E. Wallace made further additions expanding this information to the 1960s. The index includes almost 3,750 names and women are listed by both maiden and married names; The Family of Samuel Wallace - Samuel W. Wallace was born in 1795 near McConnelsville, York District, North Carolina. The genealogy traces more than 1673 descendants with additional information on the Kirby, Hodges and Davis families. The index includes over 3,500 names; The Family of Thomas Wallace - This never before published genealogy is of Thomas Wallace of York and Chester Counties, South Carolina. The book contains about 823 descendants and includes a full-name index of about 1,585 names. Includes probate records, Perry County, Alabama land grants, records from Fishing Creek Presbyterian Church, Revolutionary War records, land grants and estate administration of Jonathan Wallace.".
- 00529740 abstract "Conference papers.".
- 00529741 abstract "Electronic image reprints of documents containing the rolls of individuals from Virginina who were active in the colonial navy forces during the Revloutionary war. The material was reproduced from the National Archives Microform collection.".
- 00529743 abstract "World Wide Web (WWW) site of the National UFO Reporting Center, an organization founded in 1974 by Robert J. Gribble. The Center receives, records, corroborates, and documents reports from individuals who believe they have observed unidentified flying objects (UFOs). Provides access to listings of sightings, organized by date.".
- 00529744 abstract "Presents information about the Sierra Club, a nonprofit, member-supported, public interest organization, headquartered in San Francisco, Calif. Notes that the group promotes the conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions. Contains political and environmental news, upcoming club outings, and membership information. Provides access to the club chapters and a site search engine.".
- 00529745 abstract "The society's scope is specifically conserving wild flowers and wild places through education, research, advocacy, protection, rescue, and propagation. Included are lists of some of the registered native plant sites, a list of nurseries supplying propagated plants native to Virginia, and VNPS sponsored events such as local plant sales.".
- 00529747 abstract "Features the National Women's History Project, a nonprofit corporation based in Sonoma County, California. Notes that the project established National Women's History Month, maintains the clearinghouse of women's history information, issues catalogs of related materials, produces history products, and conducts training. Offers access to an online catalog and ordering information for a free print catalog. Provides information about programs, events, and National Women's History Month. Contains a listing of women's history organizations and museums.".
- 00530013 abstract "Titles in this series have been selected from, but not restricted to, the Short-title catalog of books printed in Italy and of Italian books printed in other countries from 1470 to 1600, now in the British Museum. Includes incunabula and 16th century books in all fields printed in Venice, Rome, Padua, and other printing centers.".
- 00530014 abstract "Based upon titles that have been selected in part from the bibliography by Suzanne P. Michel, entitled: Répertoire des ouvrages imprimés en langue italienne au XVIIe siècle.".
- 00530023 abstract "Reproduces 832 works related to 638 trials held in the United States, mostly from the nineteenth century.".
- 00530037 abstract "A collection of quotes concerning aspects and effects of advertising. Includes quotes on agencies, honesty, professionalism, sales, and other topics.".
- 00530057 abstract "Presents the USA CityLink Project, a U.S. city and state listing for the WWW provided by Blake & Associates. Includes a press release about the Project for use by cities on the directory, as well as information on adding sites or sponsoring the site. Includes an overview of the directory and a seasonal site focusing on a city. Lists cities alphabetically by state. Contains information on each city's relocation services, special events, tourist attractions, restaurants, climate, time zone, and historic sties. Posts contact information for the Project via telephone and fax numbers, as well as e-mail. Offers access to a site search engine and sponsors' home pages.".
- 00530059 abstract "Home page for the National Library of Australia, providing information about its collections and services, including a Web interface for the NLA computer catalog searchable by author, title, subject, and control number; a listing of Australian journals online; PANDORA, a searchable archive of Australian Internet sites; and PADI, a collection of online resources relating to preservation and archiving of digital information.".
- 00530112 abstract "Transcript of Institute of Transportation Engineers Conference held at Irvine, California on April 2-5. 2000.".
- 00530125 abstract "Provides data from the 1997 agricultural census, including number of farms, land in farms, land use, irrigation, crops, livestock, poultry, value of farm products sold, hired farm labor, production expenses, and operator characteristics.".
- 00530129 abstract "Revised Standard translation of the Bible. Includes software designed by Christian Technologies Inc.".
- 00530130 abstract "Revised Standard translation of the Bible. Includes software designed by Christian Technologies Inc.".
- 00530206 abstract "Forty-one technical lead reports or documents published by EPA's National Program Chemicals Division Technical Branch, as well as data files and data documentation associated with three of the reports.".
- 00530226 abstract "Provides a step-by-step guide for conducting community-wide natural disaster risk and vulnerability assessments, using a case study from the New Hanover County, North Carolina region.".
- 00530383 abstract "Presents a spatial ground-water data base developed for environmental monitoring in Carson Valley, Nevada and California. Includes information on ground-water monitoring sites, ground-water-altitude contours, and depth-to-water contours. Documentation and summary information are included for each spatial data set. Software to access and perform basic geographic operations on the data sets is also included.".
- 00530384 abstract "This study, part of NAWQA Program, is one of 59 units of the nation's most important basins and aquifer systems which will help support development and evaluation of management, regulatory and monitoring decisions by Federal and local agencies to protect and enhance water resources.".
- 00530496 abstract "Collection of historical and genealogical resources for the state of Indiana.".
- 00530530 abstract "Contains all five volumes of the Woodville Republican series, covering the following dates: December 18, 1823-December 17, 1839; January 4, 1840-October, 30 1847; January 8, 1848-January 9, 1855; June 22, 1878-December 25, 1880; and January 1, 1881-December 22, 1883. Entries for all volumes are chronologically arranged and an index is included. Includes abstracts of marriages, deaths, religious and community activities, court proceedings, military matters, elections, illnesses, murders, Masonic Lodge celebrations, divorces, and slave data.".
- 00530531 abstract "Collection of Civil War history books.".
- 00530532 abstract "Provides data from the 1997 agricultural census, including number of farms, land in farms, land use, irrigation, crops, livestock, poultry, value of farm products sold, hired farm labor, production expenses, and operator characteristics.".
- 00530534 abstract "Presents several works on Revolutionary War records from New Hampshire as well as a master index to four of the works.".
- 00530537 abstract "Presents extensive extracts of genealogical data pertaining to Virginians and West Virginians who served in the Revolutionary War, as derived from the pension and bounty land warrant files in the National Archives. Covers men who served for Virginia in the war, those who resided in Virginia or West Virginia either before or after the war, and those whose immediate family lived in either of these two states.".
- 00530540 abstract "A page of the National Archives and Records Administration's Web site. The Genealogy Page provides finding aids, guides and research tools for using genealogical materials, including immigration and naturalization records, located in their research rooms and regional facilities. Also includes links to other genealogical resources on the Internet.".
- 00530541 abstract "Sponsored by the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, this site contains a searchable database of more than 22 million passengers and crew members who came through Ellis Island and the Port of New York between the years 1892 and 1924. Includes information about the American Family Immigration History Center on Ellis Island, information about the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, and a searchable file of the names on the American Immigrant Wall of Honor.".
- 00530542 abstract "A collection of items or digital files from each of the 62 inaugurations from George Washington's in 1789 to William Jefferson Clinton's in 1997, and will include items from the 63rd inauguration of 2001. This presentation includes diaries and letters of presidents and of those who witnessed inaugurations, handwritten drafts of inaugural addresses, broadsides, inaugural tickets and programs, prints, photographs, and sheet music. An important component is the collaboration with the Avalon Project at the Yale Law School, which permits the site to offer Yale's online presentations of the inaugural addresses from Presidents Washington to Bush with associated searchable text transcriptions.".
- 00530588 abstract "Collection of historical and genealogical resources for the state of Maryland.".
- 00530589 abstract "Electronic image reprints of documents containing the rolls of individuals from Virginina who were active in the colonial army during the Revloutionary war. The material was reproduced from the National Archives Microform collection.".
- 00530591 abstract "A collection of works on Massachusetts cemetery inscriptions.".
- 00530593 abstract "A collection of newspaper abstracts from southern Maryland, taken from the Port Tobacco times and Charles County advertiser, 1844-1898.".
- 00530594 abstract "Collection of genealogical and historical resources about Connecticut.".
- 00530595 abstract "A collection of works on Tennessee court records and history.".
- 00530596 abstract "A collection of six books of Winchester, Virginia's history compiled by Dola S. Tylor.".
- 00530597 abstract "Collection of biographical sketches of the earliest settlers of Bucks County, supplemented by genealogical data on the county's first families and prominent men. Sketches generally describe the subject's place and date of birth and death, spouse, children, residence, occupation, and any notable incidents or achievements.".
- 00530622 abstract "Features more than 31,000 articles, highlighter and sticky notes, online updates and links to World Book archives, thousands of pictures, and a 225,000 unabridged dictionary.".
- 00534056 abstract "Dialogue discussion of rhythm and rhythmic notation principles also espoused in the author's Principles of rhythm, and, Rational metric notation.".
- 00550870 abstract "Consists chiefly of technical manuals and catalogs of the Soviet machine-tool industry most of which were exhibited at the Vystavka dostizheniĭ narodnogo khozi︠a︡ĭstva SSSR in Moscow. The catalogs include diagrams and operating instructions and each catalog has Chinese characters on its title page. The machines displayed are designed for such uses as metalworking, furnaces, pipe fittings, motors, minings, smelting, steel, rolling stock, oil-well drilling, and printing.".
- 00551048 abstract "A ... complement to any Introduction to Sociology text, this reader includes a variety of timeless, well-known selections keyed to introductory sociology topics. Fundamental topics can be explored from their foundations up as the ground-breakers who built the discipline are presented. Thinkers such as Mills, Marx, DuBois, and Goffman are included to give you an understanding of where the discipline got its start. Modern-day classics by luminaries such as Kozol and Ritzer will show you where it's going. -Back cover.".
- 00551049 abstract "Designed as a training curriculum for families. Its aim is to strengthen family connections and avoid addictive behavior by youth by creating a nurtuing environment wherein children and parents learn self-control and mutual respect. The first three modules are for parents, the last two, for children.".
- 00551182 abstract "Describes the brief history of the Dakota Rattlers baseball team of Bismarck, North Dakota and the independent Prairie League. Includes anecdotes about minor league baseball in the northern Great Plains.".
- 00551233 abstract "[This book first] provides a foundation for a Catholic understanding of justice. [It next] examines key issues related to justice including: poverty in America, global poverty, sexual identity, marginalized groups, and stewardship. [Finally, the book] examines Catholic teaching on peace and current issues related to peace. -http://www.harcourtreligion.com.".
- 00551307 abstract "An alphabet book detailing the social life, customs, and history of the Chinook Indians.".
- 00551334 abstract "Presents a brief look at some of the hockey superstars who have scored 1000 goals in their careers, including Jovanovski, Leetch, and Chelios, as well as Hall-of-Fame legends like Orr, Potvin, and Park.".
- 00551526 abstract "Contains twenty-two mazes based on a true historic event.".
- 00551694 abstract "The stories reveal through heartwarming stories and mind-challenging insights that our Heavenly Father walks among us and patiently expressing himself to us in nature and science, and through the passion of humanity the life-changing fruits of the Spirit, the solid everlasting foundations of our faith and the amazing manifestations of history.".
- 00551697 abstract "Kenneth and Aleesa, working on an extra credit project about Socrates, suddenly find themselves in ancient Athens, where they meet the famous philosopher and try to save his life.".
- 00551907 abstract "Inspirational guide to living life fully by examining the influence of other people, personal values, and plans for the future.".
- 00551964 abstract "Discusses the roles and duties of dogs and horses that help police track fugitives, sniff out drugs and bombs, or help with crowd control, and explores their selection, training, and off-duty care.".
- 00552188 abstract "Valuable expert tips that can turn you into a champion Pokemon player.".
- 00650024 abstract "The archive consists primarily of photographs documenting buildings, urban renewal efforts, and historic preservation. Many of the photographs document the Washington, D.C. area. Projects for the General Services Administration (GSA) show US government buildings through the United States. Projects for the Urban Land Institute document urban settings such as San Antonio, Texas and the greater Los Angeles, California region. Also included are photographs of President Ronald Reagan meeting with Republican Senatorial candidates and photographs of Lexington, Virginia. In addition, there are two photographs taken near the crash site of United Airlines Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. In 2007, the photographer began to add born digital photographs to the archive, beginning with a large project documenting the Library of Congress buildings; continuing the GSA building documentation; and in 2009 launching the Carol M. Highsmith's America project to document each state in the United States, starting with Alabama.".
- 00687242 abstract "Ed: University of York, UK, Collection of new essays on various countries' offset policies.".
- 00687936 abstract "Presents a year in the life of a typical one-room school.".
- 00688129 abstract "Short stories.".
- 00688195 abstract "A young boy discovers that, no matter how many toys and pets he has, with Jesus as his friend he has all he needs.".
- 00688568 abstract "On the trial of Giulio Andreotti (1919- ), acquitted in 1999 of association with the Mafia.".
- 00690225 abstract "A richly illustrated history of the justice system of Kazakhstan over the past 80 years, including a chronology of important events and biographies of important figures in the various commissariats and ministries, remarks by past and present officials. Special attention is given to the activities of the Ministry of Justice since Kazkhstan gained full independence. Bilingual parallel text in Russian and Kazakh.".
- 00690585 abstract "Jenny believes that she is a guardian angel who, by watching over her brother, will keep him from death.".
- 00690593 abstract "Luke is frustrated by his conservative and overbearing art teacher, until he visits a museum and finds validation for his own special way of looking at the world.".
- 00691172 abstract "Alice wishes for something really big and special for her birthday, but what she gets isn't what she'd hoped for.".
- 00691530 abstract "A collection of articles concerning criminal investigation procedures, written by teachers and graduate students of the Academy of Administration, Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs; the Volgograd, East-Siberian, Far-Eastern, Ural, Cheliabinsk juridical institutes of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs; the Moscow Institute of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs; the Krasnoiarsk and South-Ural state universities; the Krasnoiarsk State Agricultural University; and by workers in various agencies.".
- 00691536 abstract "A collection of papers on measures to prevent economic crime presented at a Ministry of Internal Affairs seminar in Voronezh in 1999. Paper topics included, among others: Creation of market relations and ensuring the economic security of Russia. Anti-state terrorism: concept and categories. On criminal accomplices as discussed in article 189 of the criminal code of the Russian Federation. The shadow economy: concept, structure, estimating its size. Criminal responsibility of juveniles involved in economic crimes. Bribery in economic criminality. Investigating economic crimes. Illegal drug trafficking as a source of income in the shadow economy. Interpol and international cooperation in the war on economic crime.".
- 00693144 abstract "A poem about peace and harmony for all living things.".
- 00693536 abstract "Because the Taliban rulers of Kabul, Afghanistan, impose strict limitations on women's freedom and behavior, eleven-year-old Parvana must disguise herself as a boy so that her family can survive after her father's arrest.".
- 00694518 abstract "CD-ROM includes 300+ practice exam questions, automatic score reports, & a searchable version of this study guide.".
- 00694629 abstract "Jolynn wonders if success will bring her singing group, Kaleidoscope, together-- or tear it apart.".
- 00694637 abstract "When the Chamber of Secrets is opened again at the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, second-year student Harry Potter finds himself in danger from a dark power that has once more been released on the school.".
- 00695122 abstract "A star tells of the important things it does on the first Christmas, such as guiding the wise men and lighting the way for the angels.".
- 00695123 abstract "Santa tells why Christmas is his favorite time of year.".
- 00695124 abstract "Provides a look inside the bottom of a boat, identifies different kinds of boats, and presents sounds or activities associated with things one might see from a boat, such as crashing waves and splashing fish.".
- 00695125 abstract "Depicts children showing their ability to do such things as skate, swim, or blow bubbles as the reader turns die-cut shapes.".
- 00695126 abstract "A boy climbs to the top of a magic beanstalk where he encounters a mean giant, is rescued by a giantess, and grabs a hen laying golden eggs.".
- 00695127 abstract "Three simple rhyming stories describe Dorothy's friends in the land of Oz.".
- 00695133 abstract "Lady's pampered uptown world is turned upside down when she falls head over paws for Tramp, a fun-loving mutt with a charming bark and an appetite for adventure. Read-along audiocassette features music from the movie.".
- 00695134 abstract "As a detective dog, on the trail of his missing biscuit, questions his friends, they each reply that they eat only a particular food, such as a mouse who eats only cheese.".
- 00695135 abstract "Read along and listen as three kittens lose their mittens while playing in the snow.".
- 00695136 abstract "A young girl finds a surprise when she arrives at her grandmother's house with a basketful of treats.".
- 00695137 abstract "When the tugboats' work is done for the day, they have time to splash and play.".
- 00695138 abstract "Elmo washes his blanket at the laundromat.".
- 00695139 abstract "A simple rhyme about underwater animals.".
- 00695140 abstract "Ernie plays with his favorite bath toy.".
- 00695141 abstract "Depicts various body parts and encourages children to identify their corresponding features, as they learn to appreciate them as God's gifts.".
- 00695142 abstract "Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore find a pumpkin and decide to take it home, but all their friends want it, too.".
- 00695143 abstract "Slimey and his fellow worm astronauts take a trip to the moon in a spaceship.".
- 00695144 abstract "Simple words and pictures identify plants and animals found on a farm and picnic supplies that come from them, such as jam from strawberries or a blanket from a sheep.".
- 00695145 abstract "Simple words and pictures identify different people and places in town, as well as the vehicles associated with each, such as a captain and his ship, or a family and a car.".
- 00695146 abstract "When five puppies dig under the fence and go into the wide world in search of strawberries, they find all kinds of fun and games, including some the reader can play.".
- 00695147 abstract "A cow learns that trying new things is nothing to fear as she writes her name, ties on her bell, and learns country dancing at school.".
- 00695148 abstract "A shy young bug learns that meeting strangers can be fun.".
- 00695149 abstract "Paul and Judy play with their rabbit, write letters to Santa, decorate the Christmas tree, and open presents. Feature textures to feel, flaps to lift, elements to move, and a scratch and sniff candy cane.".
- 00695150 abstract "While trying to prove to Nala that he can be scary, Simba learns a valuable lesson in friendship.".
- 00695151 abstract "In this rhyming tale, Dumbo's mother tells him she will love him, no matter where he will go or what he will do.".
- 00695152 abstract "Kidnapped by a greedy toy collector, Woody is sad until Bullseye, Jessie, and the Old Prospector show him that he was once the star of a hit television show.".