Among Americans, for example, people for whom private space is a highly valued commodity, any number of devices— from having your own plate from which to eat, your own drawers for your clothes, your own special chair on which to sit, to even having your own bathroom can help achieve the goal of privacy.

MI strategies

The structures within the book are research based

online at Dictionry.com

The DSM-5 Guidebook addresses the history and evolution of the DSM-5, the difference between DSM-IV and DSM-5

bibliography of approximately 10,000 citations

Several new topics are introduced in the fourth edition, including the topics of “bisexuality,” “recovered memories,” “post-traumatic stress” and “post-partum depression.”

three hundred and fifty of the most influential literary figures

By presenting the entries in a timeline, as appears in 501 Great Writers: A Comprehensive Guide to the Giants of Literature (2008)

While this particular book isn’t current at all since it is from 2009

The only fault in this layout is that it seems to be used by those who know generally what area they need to research about.

insightful essays

seen as dated in publication

particularly in communications or sociology studies

an archival option

similar databases, this one is easier to use

The functionality of this database has been tested on multiple computers and devices and performs well on each.

the internet version does not include page links in their index pagination

covers topics from historical figures

in need of an update

Exceptional

Though no bibliographic sources are made apparent

no identifiable references or bibliographic citations

which means that while the terms listed are likely still relevant in the field, there are many new terms missing from the past 12 years.

The latest text on lock picking, Deviant Ollam’s Practical Lock Picking (2nd ed., 2012)

There are no resources provided for readers interested in learning about legal aspects of lock picking, advanced picking techniques, or making their own tools.

Mark McCloud presents a second edition of his visual manual for lock picking.

This new edition of Cartridges of the World adds details for 55 new cartridges and offers updated information for over 1,500 types of ammunition.

These volumes are updated annually, with sources listed, including the date that they were first accessed, to help locate additional resources, if necessary.

With the website, since the search bars are simple and intuitive, there is no index.

each school that offers that major listed alphabetically

FAO Statistical Yearbook 2014 Series – 5 vols, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, http://www.fao.org/publications/  —  Africa food and agriculture, 187p bibl index ISBN 978-92-5-108145-7 (print), E-ISBN 978-92-5-108146-4 (PDF), Asia and the Pacific food and agriculture,195p bibl index, ISBN 978-92-5-108145-7 (print), E-ISBN 978-92-5-108146-4 (PDF); Europe and Central Asia food and agriculture, 130p bibl index, ISBN 978-92-5-108167-9 (print), E-ISBN 978-92-5-108168-6 (PDF); Latin America and the Caribbean food and agriculture,197p bibl index, ISBN 978-92-5-108149-5 (print), E-ISBN 978-92-5-108150-1 (PDF); Near East and North Africa food and agriculture, 174p bibl index, ISBN 978-92-5-108147-1 (print), E-ISBN 978-92-5-108148-8 (PDF).

This database is valuable for quick reference for clinical appointments, student presentations, and more, but it is not sufficient for in-depth research.

for healthcare professionals. With that said, the database serves a much wider audience than just those already considered “professionals” and should be considered a highly valuable source of information for pre-medical and medical students as well.

establishment of the field

address both the United States and the United Kingdom

Available selections cover jazz’s history from its beginnings, to current artists and evolving genres

Popular music

tutorial section. While the average user will most likely assume quotation marks would initiate exact word or exact phrase searches, a single “equals” sign indicates an exact word and a double “equals” sign denotes an exact phrase

Users expecting Google-style searching aids

Records feature

For instance, the entry for Adelaide of Saxe-Meinigen incorrectly refers to her as the Queen of England instead of the Queen of the United Kingdom, and also asserts unconvincingly that she was an unpopular consort.

Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE)

It perhaps is not something for those who have been studying theology for a long time, although it works as a quick refresher

it is unbiased

There is no other encyclopedia to compare it to

This dictionary does not attempt to give a detailed explanation of matters relating to  Christian theology

Good resource

However, the resource fails to accurately cross reference resources, particularly the cultural history of Panama by leaving out significant cultural influences.

Each topic

searched by keyword or phrase

Encyclopedia of Alabama

(the “Nivkh” chapter is only 4 pages long, for instance), the information presented in this volume reflects the most complete, up-to-date information available

Recommended

While some of the concepts remain important, because the handbook is severely outdated, it has lost some of its value to the audience.

y not be a wise investment for an undergraduate student.

is organized, but is also somewhat difficult to navigate quickly

Reference Source Review I

contains exhaustive content

An index would be a recommended addition to aid in the ease of use of this material.

essential to academic libraries

this book may contain slightly out of date information

Introduction to Public Librarianship

The basic search more closely resembles the advanced search on other databases

Early English Books Online

monotony of traditional history textbooks

With bibliography and recommended for further reading information included by Johnson

I recommend this resource for academic user based on the initial review and consulting the Louisville Free Public Library recommendation.  This website will be a valuable tool for high school and older students.

The site also includes a broader reference area that allows the user a more general information search.  It includes many of the same features as the other areas, but geared toward the adult user.  There is also a search feature that allows the user to type in any keyword or phrase.  Each resource includes specialized features that assist the user in citing the information, finding related information, and notes the reading level of the associated article.

Business ReferenceUSA Review

Britannica Library Reference

completed

Authored by a bestselling novelist writing with an unassuming and engaging style filled with valuable points.

While lacking a bibliography

The inability such a small company to provide large amounts of customized data is acknowledged

Sports Reference