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Complete Works of William Shakespeare

Complete Works of William Shakespeare
The Web's first edition of the Complete Works of William Shakespeare, the site has offered Shakespeare's plays and poetry to the Internet community since 1993. Hosted by The Tech, MIT's oldest and largest newspaper.

Samuel J. May Anti-Slavery Collection

Samuel J. May Anti-Slavery Collection
Numbering over 10,000 titles, May's pamphlets and leaflets document the anti-slavery struggle at the local, regional, and national levels. Much of the May Anti-Slavery Collection was considered ephemeral or fugitive, and today many of these pamphlets are scarce. Sermons, position papers, offprints, local Anti-Slavery Society newsletters, poetry anthologies, freedmen's testimonies, broadsides, and Anti-Slavery Fair keepsakes all document the social and political implications of the abolitionist movement.

Literature Online Reference Resources

Literature Online Reference Resources
An 8-title collection of reference resources on poetry, the novel, and literary theory
Literature Online currently makes the following reference works searchable individually or as a group:

The Encyclopedia of Post-Colonial Literatures in English (Routledge, 1994)
Columbia Dictionary of Modern Literary and Cultural Criticism (Columbia University Press, 1995)
Encyclopedia of American Poetry: The Nineteenth Century (Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1998)
Encyclopedia of the Novel (Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1998)
New Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics (Princeton University Press, 1993)
The Columbia Companion to the Twentieth-Century American Short Story (Columbia University Press, 2001)
The Columbia Dictionary of Modern European Literature (Columbia University Press, 1980)

CAMENA - Corpus Automatum Manhemiense Electorum Neolatinitatis Auctorum

CAMENA - Corpus Automatum Manhemiense Electorum Neolatinitatis Auctorum
The aim of this project is to give access to the Latin poetry of 50 major German writers of the early modern period. The corpus will comprise about 50.000 pages of printed text which will be presented in two ways: * Standard editions published in the 16th, 17th or 18th century will be made available through digital facsimile images. * Full text transcriptions marked up according to the principles of the Text Encoding Initiative (TEILITE.DTD) will be presented in XML format and made accessible through field searching. The text will be linked throughout with the corresponding image files

African American Perspectives: Pamphlets from the Daniel A.P. Murray Collection, 1818-1907

African American Perspectives: Pamphlets from the Daniel A.P. Murray Collection, 1818-1907
The 351 titles in the collection include sermons on racial pride and political activism; annual reports of charitable, educational, and political organizations; and college catalogs and graduation orations from the Hampton Institute, Morgan College, and Wilberforce University. Also included are biographies, slave narratives, speeches by members of Congress, legal documents, poetry, playbills, dramas, and librettos. Other pamphlets focus on segregation, voting rights, violence against African-Americans, and the colonization of Africa by freed slaves.

Textbook of Family Care Practice

Ferri's Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment, 8th ed.

FLOSS Concept Booklet - Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks

FLOSS = "Free/Libre (another word for free which isn't so ambiguous)/Open Source Software"

Open Source - Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks

wikimedia/wikiversity/wikiwhatever e-book on "open source" - abandoned in process in August 2005

Fundamental Immunology

Fundamental Immunology has as its goal the authoritative presentation of the basic elements of the immune system, of the means through which the mechanisms of immunity act in a wide range of clinical conditions, including recovery from infectious diseases, rejection of tumors, transplantation of tissue and organs, autoimmune and other immunopathologic conditions, and allergy; and how the mechanisms of immunity can be martialed by vaccination to provide protection against microbial pathogens.

Medical Microbiology ( 4th Edition ) Edited by Samuel Baron

Understanding and employing the principles of microbiology and the molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis enable the physician and medical scientist to control an increasing number of infectious diseases. This textbook brings together more than 100 internationally leading scientists to convey the mechanisms and principles of medical microbiology.

Histology Image Review

Histology ImageReview was created with the purpose of providing students with a systematic review of cell and tissue biology and organ histology. It offers several different magnifications of a structure, tissue or organ as if the student were using a microscope in the histology laboratory. In addition, Histology ImageReview contains selected clinical correlations which augment basic histological information. Furthermore, the program provides a mechanism for self-assessment employing image-based questions and learning responses.

Basic Histology: Text and Atlas ( 11th Edition )

The eleventh edition of Basic Histology continues to be a concise, well-illustrated exposition of the basic facts and interpretation of microscopic anatomy. The authors of this text recognize that students of biologic structure share a common goal, namely, to better understand how structure and function are integrated into the molecules, cells, tissues, and organs of a living creature.

Human Molecular Genetics

This book is about the principles of human molecular genetics. Whether you are a student or a researcher, you will also need access to genetic data – to find where a gene maps, whether the gene has been cloned, what mutations have been found, what genes are contained in a particular chromosomal region, where and when a gene is expressed during embryonic development, etc. You need the most up-to-date information, and you usually need it quickly. The place to find all such genetic data is on the Internet.

The Internet is a world-wide system that links innumerable individual computers and local networks in universities, research laboratories and commercial and government organizations. It allows almost instant communication between computers anywhere in the world. All students of human molecular genetics should be using the Internet.

Advances in Genetics ( 2006 )

Advances in Genetics increases its focus on modern human genetics and its relation to medicine with the merger of this long-standing serial with Molecular Genetic Medicine.

Operative Surgery Manual

This state-of-the-art reference covers every aspect of ophthalmology in one volume, encompassing the latest genetics knowledge, diagnostic techniques, management strategies, surgical approaches, new drugs, and more. An esteemed editorial team and contributions from over 140 expert practitioners provide reliable guidance on practically every ophthalmic condition and procedure.

Vaughan & Asbury's General Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

DeLee and Drez's Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Covering all athletes from children to adults, this 2-volume reference explores the diagnosis and treatment of the full spectrum of sports-related injuries, training, medical disorders, and the basic sciences. It provides the most clinically-focused, comprehensive guidance available in any single source, with contributions from the most respected authorities in the field.

Current Diagnosis & Treatment in Orthopedics

Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics

The definitive reference in orthopedic surgery is back, totally revised and updated to encompass all of the very latest procedures, techniques, and instruments. Dr. S. Terry Canale and 34 other authorities from the Campbell Clinic present encyclopedic, in-depth coverage of the field, superbly organized for efficient access.

Clinical Anesthesiology

Practical Management of Pain

The third edition provides the contemporary knowledge on pain management for trainees and physicians entering pain practice with over 100 new illustrations. Emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach to pain management, pediatric and geriatric patients, advanced interventional techniques, and outcome studies are all discussed. According to JAMA, this edition is "imperative reading for clinicians with any connection to pain treatment."

Miller's Anesthesia

From fundamental principles to advanced subspecialty procedures, this masterwork covers the full scope of contemporary anesthesia practice in just two volumes. A who's who of internationally recognized authorities offers in-depth, state-of-the-art coverage of basic science and pharmacology, step-by-step instructions for patient management and an in-depth analysis of ancillary responsibilities and problems.

Rosen & Barkin's 5-Minute Emergency Medicine Consult

Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine

The standard in emergency procedures for both children and adults is back--completely revised and updated. Detailed, step-by-step instructions and illustrations help to ensure that every technique is performed correctly. Each chapter explores the full range of issues surrounding a clinical procedure, including indications and contraindications, equipment, technique, interpretation, complications, and more.

Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice

Rosen's Emergency Medicine equips you with today's best approaches for overcoming the clinical challenges you face and offers the practice-proven expertise of more than 300 authorities who deliver cutting-edge guidance on every aspect of the field. The book presents a comprehensive treatment of Emergency Medicine through more than 200 chapters in six sections: Fundamental Clinical Concepts, Trauma, Medicine and Surgery, Environment and Toxicology, Special Populations, Emergency Medical Services, and The Practice of Emergency Medicine.

Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine

Adams and Victor's Prinicples of Neurology

Merritt's Neurology

Clinical Neurology

Goetz: Textbook of Clinical Neurology

The Textbook of Clinical Neurology is designed around the three-step process used by clinical neurologists to diagnosis and treat their patients. It covers anatomical localization and definition of clinical syndromes based on history and examination; the use of diagnostic tools to confirm a diagnosis; and the etiology and pathophysiology of neurological illnesses to establish a cause of disorders. This logical and uniform format makes it easy to use for reference and in clinical practice.

Moore & Jefferson: Handbook of Medical Psychiatry

The Handbook of Medical Psychiatry is a comprehensive text covering nearly every psychiatric, neurologic, and general medical condition capable of affecting mental status. It is divided into 30 sections patterned after topic headings in the DSM-IV.

Jacobson: Psychiatric Secrets

This is a completely updated and revised approach to the assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders in children, adults, and the elderly. It offers you a substantial knowledge base in psychiatry and provides a wealth of insights into the art and practice of psychiatry. Focused and concise, yet comprehensive in scope, this book is ideal for students, house officers at all levels of training, and all practitioners. It is an excellent text for preparing for exams and rounds and is a valuable "quick refresher" for practicing psychiatrists and primary care physicians.

Kaplan & Sadock's Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry

Current Diagnosis & Treatment in Psychiatry

Pediatric Cardiology for Practitioners

Updated and revised to reflect recent diagnostic and therapeutic advances, this popular quick reference guide provides the practical knowledge needed to diagnose and manage children with congenital and acquired heart disease. It explains whether the patient should be referred to a pediatric cardiologist or managed by the primary care practitioner. It also features the latest blood pressure measuring techniques, new recommendations by the National Committee on infective endocarditis prophylaxis, cardiovascular manifestations of HIV infection, and includes pediatric drug dosage tables.

5-Minute Pediatric Consult

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics

Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics provides state-of-the-art coverage of all medical and surgical disorders in children. Readers will find complete, authoritative information on genetics, endocrinology, etiology, epidemiology, pathology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and prognosis. The text has been revised and updated, including substantial revisions to sections on allergic disorders, the upper and lower respiratory tracts, neoplastic diseases and tumors, diabetes mellitus in children, neuromuscular disorders, behaviorial and psychologic disorders, and the ear.

Harriet Lane Handbook: A Manual for Pediatric House Officers

For more than 50 years, The Harriet Lane Handbook has been the pediatrician's reference of choice and for good reason. Its unsurpassed diagnostic and management guidance, recommended tests, complete therapeutic information, and comprehensive drug formulary make it essential for anyone who treats children.

Current Pediatric Diagnosis & Treatment

Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Family Medicine

Current Diagnosis & Treatment in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

Otolaryngology : Head and Neck Surgery

This masterwork is universally acknowledged as the most comprehensive, authoritative reference in the field of otolaryngology - head and neck surgery. Its four volumes encompass the entire body of core knowledge as well as the most cutting-edge developments within every otolaryngologic subspecialty.

Peterson's Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Sabiston Textbook of Surgery