Arts and Humanities Through the Eras.  Edward I. Bleiberg, James Allan Evans, Kristen Mossler Figg, Philip M. Soergel, and John Block Friedman, eds. Detroit: Gale, 2005.  2370 pp.  5 vols.

Profiling milestones and movements in the arts, literature, music and religion from a specific period.

International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers.  Sara Pendergast and Tom Pendergast, eds. 4th ed. Detroit: St. James Press, 2001.  5706 pp.  4 vols.

Provides thorough coverage of films and filmmakers, including legendary films, actors and actresses, directors, writers and other production artists.

Encyclopedia of World Biography.  2nd ed. Detroit: Gale, 2004.  9443 pp.  23 vols.

A multicultural biographical source that covers notable individuals from every part of the world and from all time periods who have made significant contributions to human culture.

UXL Encyclopedia of World Biography.  Laura B. Tyle, ed. Detroit: UXL, 2003.  1989 pp.  10 vols.

Features biographies of notable historic and current figures from American history, world history, literature, science and math, arts and entertainment, and the social sciences.

Bowling, Beatniks, and Bell-Bottoms: Pop Culture of 20th-Century America.  Sara Pendergast and Tom Pendergast, eds. Detroit: UXL, 2002.  1330 pp.  5 vols.

The hairstyles, slang terms, advertising jingles, pop music sensations, and all else described as popular culture is covered in this five-volume reference. Arranged chronologically by decade and by broad topics within each decade, this set focuses solely on the popular culture of the twentieth century.

Fashion, Costume, and Culture: Clothing, Headwear, Body Decorations, and Footwear through the Ages.  Sara Pendergast and Tom Pendergast, eds. Detroit: UXL, 2004.  1022 pp.  5 vols.

Provides a broad overview of costume traditions of diverse cultures from prehistoric times to the present day. Examines more than 430 items of human decoration and adornment, ranging from togas to turbans, necklaces to tennis shoes.

American Decades.  Judith S. Baughman, Victor Bondi, Richard Layman, Tandy McConnell, and Vincent Tompkins, eds. Detroit: Gale, 2001.  5690 pp.  10 vols.

American Decades is a cross-disciplinary source for junior and high school students and teachers, public librarians and general researchers who need a single, consistent reference to document and analyze periods of contemporary American social history.

Encyclopedia of Western Colonialism since 1450.  Thomas Benjamin, ed. Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA, 2007.  1315 pp.  3 vols.

Provides students and researchers with a much-needed, comprehensive resource on the subject of colonialism and expansion. From a global perspective, the set traces many facets of colonial growth and imperialism, and much more.

Renaissance and Reformation Reference Library.  Julie L. Carnagie, Peggy Saari, and Aaron Saari, eds. Detroit: UXL, 2002.  1234 pp.  6 vols.

Covering everything from Luther's Revolt to the writings of Shakespeare, the Renaissance and Reformation Reference Library fills the need for comprehensive coverage of this amazing time.

Roaring Twenties Reference Library.  Kelly King Howes, ed. Detroit: UXL, 2006.  535 pp.  2 vols.

The Roaring Twenties Reference Library chronicles and illustrates a time of great social change in everything from fashion to music to politics.

Vietnam War Reference Library.  Detroit: UXL, 2001.  1029 pp.  5 vols.

Research the Vietnam War from every angle with this comprehensive 4-vol. set.

World War II Reference Library.  Barbara C. Bigelow, George Feldman, Christine Slovey, and Kelly King Howes, eds. Detroit: UXL, 2000.  970 pp.  5 vols.

Includes information about the World War II period.

Harlem Renaissance.  Christine Slovey and Kelly King Howes, eds. Detroit: UXL, 2001.  294 pp.

This authoritative resource presents the people, places and times that defined an era and documents the launch of cultural development among African Americans in 1920s Harlem.

Novels for Students.  Diane Telgen, ed. Vol. 1. Detroit: Gale, 1998.  350 pp. 

Provides critical overviews of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes discussions of plot, characters, themes and structure as well as the work's cultural and historical significance.

Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders.  Brigham Narins, ed. 2nd ed. Detroit: Gale, 2006.  1563 pp.  2 vols.

Provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand.

Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine.  3rd ed. Detroit: Gale, 2006.  4475 pp.  5 vols.

Includes information on more than 1,600 medical disorders and concepts. Each article includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other topics.

Africa: An Encyclopedia for Students.  John Middleton, ed. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2002.  968 pp.  4 vols.

A general resource for African research for students. Consists of 450 alphabetically arranged entries covering countries, regions, geographic features, cultural groups, personalities, and general subjects.

Encyclopedia of India.  Stanley Wolpert, ed. Detroit: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2006.  1532 pp.  4 vols.

A four-volume survey of the history, cultures, geography and religions of India from ancient times to the present day. Includes more than 600 entries, arranged alphabetically.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States.  5th ed. Detroit: UXL, 2007.  1189 pp.  4 vols.

Presents profiles of the 50 states of the nation, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US dependencies. Topics include climate, plants and animals, population and ethnic groups, religions, transportation, history, state and local governments, political parties, judicial system, economy, education, arts, media, tourism, sports, famous people.

Encyclopedia of Religion.  Lindsay Jones, ed. 2nd ed. Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA, 2005.  10735 pp.  15 vols.

The second edition of a resource that is considered a standard reference in the field. Presents a cross-cultural approach that emphasizes religion's role within everyday life.

World Religions Reference Library.  Julie L. Carnagie, Michael J. O'Neal, J. Sydney Jones, Marcia Merryman Means, Neil Schlager, and Jayne Weisblatt, eds. Detroit: UXL, 2007.  1144 pp.  6 vols.

A thorough, objective resource covering the history, traditions and worldviews of dominant and less prominent religions and their sects and offshoots.

Alternative Energy.  Neil Schlager and Jayne Weisblatt, eds. Detroit: UXL, 2007.  409 pp.  3 vols.

This three-volume set introduces students to issues surrounding both current energy sources and alternative energy options.

Biotechnology: Changing Life Through Science.  Detroit: UXL, 2007.  774 pp.  3 vols.

Covers biotechnological applications ranging across medicine, agriculture, and industry. Devoted to helping younger students and general readers understand the fast-developing science and issues related to: advances in biotechnology, the science of molecular biology and genetics.

Endangered Species.  Sonia Benson and Rob Nagel, eds. 2nd ed. Detroit: UXL, 2004.  740 pp.  3 vols.

Color photographs and maps provide further illustrate the many species threatened by extinction, including amphibians, birds, crustaceans, fish, insects, mammals, mollusks, reptiles, and more.

The Gale Encyclopedia of Science.  K. Lee Lerner and Brenda Wilmoth Lerner, eds. 4th ed. Detroit: Gale, 2008.  4992 pp.  6 vols.

Covers all major areas of science, engineering, technology, mathematics and the medical and health sciences, while providing a comprehensive overview of current scientific knowledge and technology.

Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia.  Michael Hutchins, Arthur V. Evans, Jerome A. Jackson, Devra G. Kleiman, James B. Murphy, Dennis A. Thoney, et al, eds. 2nd ed. Detroit: Gale, 2003.  9609 pp.  17 vols.

A completely revised and updated version of the original work published in Germany in 1960, this edition incorporates recent developments in the animal world as noted by prominent advisors and contributors from the scientific community.

UXL Encyclopedia of Science.  Rob Nagel, ed. 2nd ed. Detroit: UXL, 2002.  2041 pp.  10 vols.

This alphabetically organized set opens up the entire world of science in clear, nontechnical language. Topics profiled are related to the physical, life, and earth sciences, as well as to math, psychology, engineering, technology, and the environment.