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A to Z Maps Online

A to Z Maps Online ›

Thousands of detailed international maps (countries, regions, states, etc.), as well as topographic maps, climate maps and more.
Chicago Consumers' Checkbook

Consumers' Checkbook ›

Customer reviews of local services.
LegalGPS

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Step-by-step, customized directions to complete 50+ legal essentials in advance of working with a lawyer.

 

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Gale Academic OneFile

Millions of articles from scholarly journals and other authoritative sources—including thousands of podcasts and transcripts.


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Gale Books & Authors

Recommends books for readers. Explore by author/title/genre. Reviews included.


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Gale Business Insights

A one-stop source for company profiles and analysis, including SWOT Analysesinvestment reportsindustry overviewsmarket informationcase studies, in-depth news & articles and more. Also includes Plunkett Research Reports.


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Gale Courses

In-depth, instructor-led, 6-week classes on tech topics, health care training, business/accounting, personal development, law, test prep, and more. Some classes can lead to certification and continuing education units (CEUs)

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Gale Directory Library

Search several different national, regional and international directories simultaneously or separately.


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Gale eBooks

Reference eBooks on biographybusinessenvironmenthistorylawliteraturemedicinemulticultural studiesnations/worldreligionsciencesocial science, and more. See also Access My Library app.


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Gale General OneFile

Articles from thousands of magazines/journals, covering all topics.


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Gale Health and Wellness

Reference, magazine and journal articles on medical conditions and medications.


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Gale in Context: Biography

Biographies and full text articles; see also Access My Library app.


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Gale in Context: Elementary

Articles from magazines, newspapers and reference sources to help students with projects and exploring their own interests.


Gale in Context: Environmental Studies

Topical overviews and reference, magazine and journal articles covering environmental issues.


Gale in Context: Global Issues

Covers news, global viewpoints, reference, country information, primary source documents, videos, statistics and more.


Gale in Context: High School

Magazine, news and reference articles for middle school through undergraduate. Covers science, literature, history, social sciences, arts, etc.


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Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints

Pro/con articles on major issues:  gun control, drug legalization, immigration, etc. Especially useful for debate preparation, gaining context for election issues, etc.


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Gale Legal Forms

Thousands of legal forms for personal, business, real estate, litigation, etc. (MS Word or PDF). See also Access My Library app.


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Gale Literature

UPDATED: Combines in one database the contents of multiple sources for criticism, literary biography, and full-text literature. (Click the "What's Inside" link on the main menu to see the full list of included sources.)


Gale Literature Criticism

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Gale Literature Resource Center

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Gale Literature: Book Review Index

Millions of book reviews from thousands of sources.


Gale OneFile: Business

Full-text coverage of all business disciplines including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management and strategy


Gale OneFile: Contemporary Women's Issues

Current full text and pertinent backfile content covering topics including civil rights, health, education, professional development, and entrepreneurship.


Gale OneFile: Educator's Reference Complete

Provides full text for titles in the ERIC database and covers multiple levels of education from preschool to college, and every educational specialty


Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine

Periodicals and reference book content designed for both nursing and allied health students as well as consumer health researchers.


Gale OneFile: Informe Académico

Articles from wide range of full-text Spanish- and Portuguese-language scholarly journals and magazines both from and about Latin America.


Gale OneFile: News

Provides access to major U.S. regional, national, and local newspapers, as well as leading titles from around the world. It also includes thousands of images, radio, and TV broadcasts and transcripts.


Gale OneFile: Nursing and Allied Health

Authoritative content supporting nursing professionals already working in the field, as well as students pursuing a nursing-focused curriculum.


Gale PowerSearch

Search multiple Gale "OneFile" (e.g., General, Academic, News, Health & Medicine, etc.) and "In Context" databases (Opposing Viewpoints, High School, Global Issues, etc.) simultaneously, along with Gale eBooks. Includes a powerful Subject Guide Search tool to retrieve more precise results.


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Free tutorials, designed by Goodwill, focusing on computer, job and life skills.


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