Tolkien Library Rare Book Store
Use Tolkien Library Rare Book Store to shop for rare, limited, custom, signed and deluxe editions of The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion and other works by J.R.R. Tolkien.
URL: http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/dmiller/dmiller.htm
added March 11, 2009, to Books and Literature.
OneTravel.com
OneTravel.com is a surprisingly comprehensive online stop for travel, where the user can search for the best flight, hotel and car rental deals, sign up for the newsletter, find frequently asked questions on a variety of travel topics and discover featured deals for special categories.
URL: http://www.onetravel.com/
added March 10, 2009, to Travel - Agencies, Car Rentals, Tips and Planners.
Econ 4 You
The Econ4U program provides young adults with critical information to become better informed employees, voters, and peer educators as these young adults are starting their first jobs, paying taxes, balancing checkbooks and navigating credit card use.
URL: http://econ4u.org
added February 24, 2009, to Kids' Education.
Recovery.gov
Recovery.gov is a new government website designed to let the American public track where the money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is going.
URL: http://www.recovery.gov/
added February 17, 2009, to Financial Research.
FactCheck.org
FactCheck.org is a nonpartisan, nonprofit consumer advocate that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. Monitoring the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases, FactCheck.org is a political watchdog for voters.
URL: http://www.factcheck.org/
added October 13, 2008, to Finding Tools > Investigative .
StormPulse
A high-style, interactive storm tracking site, StormPulse allows the user to click on various locations throughout the map to get a reading on the latest storm positioning and information. Once located, clicking on a city will display the distance to that city from the storm(s) as well as indicate whether that city is in the line of the storm.
URL: http://www.stormpulse.com/
added August 31, 2008, to Travel > Weather.
CampusBooks
Campus Books carries over 8 million new and used college textbooks in one convenient location, searching thousands of sellers to find the lowest textbook price online. Find any book in print at the lowest price on new, used, international, ebooks and rentals.
URL: http://www.campusbooks.com/
added August 22, 2008, to Books.
People Finders
People Finders searches more than a billion public records and 12 databases for current contact information. Find address, phone number, arrests, criminal records, background checks and other public information for people anywhere in the United States. Free to search.
URL: http://www.peoplefinders.com/
Criminal Searches
With Criminal Searches execute a criminal history check, find sex offenders, check criminal alerts and view criminal statistics. With Neighborhood Watch, use an address to display offenders in a specific area.
Check neighbors, babysitters, nannies, janitors, teachers, service workers such as gardners and electricians, locksmiths and children's friends.
URL: http://criminalsearches.com/
added August 6, 2008, to Finding Tools and Finding Tools 2.
OpenSecrets.org
OpenSecrets.org is a non-partisan resource for political news and money's influence on elections and public policy. Find out the actual political positions of the parties and candidates, as well as how much campaign money they have raised and where it came from. After checking up on candidates and government, use My Open Secrets to customize returns on watchdog action.
URL: http://www.opensecrets.org/
added June 25, 2008, to Financial Resources - Political Contributions.
Mesothelioma Forum
[From the site:] Discuss the different types of mesothelioma (peritoneal, pleural or pericardial), symptoms, treatment options (chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery), sources of asbestos exposure (shipyards, power plants, metal works, etc) as well as latest mesothelioma news.
URL: http://www.researchmesotheliomacancer.com/forums/
added June 22, 2008, to Support Groups.
Military Personnel Searches
Though there are many military personnel search engines, below are the top personnel finders. Search for all active duty and reservists, MIAs, POWs, "buddies," and GI bill education information. Military Connections
URL: http://www.militaryconnections.com/ Military Search
URL: http://www.military-search.com/ Military.com
Select "Buddy Finder"
URL: http://www.military.com
added June 16, 2008, to Finders.
Housing & Mortgages for People with Disabilities
Although provided by a mortgage company (we are phasing out our links to sales sites) Housing & Mortgages for People with Disabilities by Mortgage Loan is a comprehensive information sheet on home buying for the disabled. Includes tips on the process of buying a house, terminology and financial assistance.
URL: http://www.mortgageloan.com/disabilities/
added June 2, 2008, to Blindness Resources.
Ask Oxford
Use the Compact Oxford English Dictionary to get answers to questions on English, language, grammar, spelling, quotations, and usage. Improve your writing skills or try the word games, crosswords, and puzzles; even learn French, German, Spanish, Russian, Greek, Japanese, and Italian. URL: http://www.askoxford.com/
added May 14, 2008, to Writing Aids.
Students Community Resource An exhaustive collection of resources for students and those wishing to get into the education community. URL: http://www.students.net/
added April 15, 2008, to Academic.
Our Featured Sites
Lawyerware
is an exhaustive list of software for lawyers, non-lawyers, kids, and anyone looking to enhance their web/computer experience. Choose from the topics such as audio, education, games, internet, finance, and secondary topics such as language, business letter samples, mathmatics, fonts, image editing and hundreds more.
URL: http://www.lawyerware.com/
TRAC - Syracuse University
Diligent research goes into TRAC, the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse administered by Susan B Long, a Syracuse University professor, that provides non-partisan, comprehensive statistics and data on federal law enforcement, staffing and spending. Includes data and graphs for the IRS, DEA, ATF, FBI and Immigration.
URL: http://trac.syr.edu/
Thinkmap Visual Thesaurus
An online interactive dictionary and thesaurus, Thinkmap Visual Thesaurus dynamically generates word maps that branch into different definitions and meanings while creating related words. Exploration and learning is further encouraged through its innovative display. By clicking on words, the user follows a thread of meaning, creating a spatial map of linguistic associations. URL: http://www.visualthesaurus.com/
Google's Built-in Calculator Function
On Google's page of features you will find complete instructions for help in building your own expressions, but you can use Google's calculator anytime simply by going to www.google.com and typing in your expression. URL: http://www.google.com/help/features.html#calculator
What Happened This Day in History?
Includes a video of what happened in this day in history, with links to this day's history in Literature, Civil War, Cold War, Crime, Entertainment, the World Wars, and many more.
URL: http://www.history.com/tdih.do
Federal Trade Commission Spam Complaint Site and Form
Find information about the Federal Trade Commission's recent law enforcement actions against deceptive commercial email and spammers' responsibilities under the CAN-SPAM law. In the "For Consumers" section, you'll find tips on how to reduce the amount of spam email in your in-box.
Fill out the form to issue a complaint via their website: https://rn.ftc.gov/pls/dod/wsolcq$.startup?Z_ORG_CODE=PU01 URL: http://www.ftc.gov/spam/
NASA
With the new NASACast, "download the Universe," Project Constellation builds the vision for space exploration, explore the Red Planet with new photos from Mars. URL: http://www.nasa.gov/home/index.html
bugbios The fascinating stories of insects and the roles they play in our lives. Cultural entomology, insect macrophotography, educational resources and links to other web sites. URL: http://www.bugbios.com/
SPACE.com NightSky, Astronomy, and Stargazing News and Features, Astronomy Pictures, Telescope Guides, Astronomy Resources URL: http://www.space.com/spacewatch/
Transportation Safety Administration
The TSA provides important information for travelers such as detailing the program for registering travelers, listing what is permitted and prohibited in carry-on luggage for flights, as well as what to expect from the screening experience and how to make traveling more comfortable this Fall.
URL: http://www.tsa.gov/
