CURRENT INFORMATION
Arts & Letters Daily: Ideas - Criticism - Debate
BOOK SOURCES: Books
* Bartleby.com: Great Books Online
Combines the best of both contemporary and classic reference works.
* Children's Literature Web Guide and Children's Literature Center
Internet resources related to books for children and young adults.
* Education Publications and Online Books
* Literary Market Place.com™
DICTIONARIES and INFORMATION: Dictionary
* American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language
Online definitions and pronunciations at Yahoo!® Education.
* Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster Online
- Visual Dictionary Online
* DictSearch,
All-in-one dictionary search tool for hundreds of dictionaries.
* Free Dictionary: Online Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus
English, medical, legal, financial, and computer
dictionaries, thesaurus, acronyms, encyclopedia,
literature reference library and search engine.
* Infoplease®
Encyclopedia, almanac, atlas,
biographies, dictionary and thesaurus.
* Lexiology.com
American English dictionary
with pronunciation and usages.
* Linguist List - Ask A Linguist Index Page
Place where anyone interested in language
or linguistics can ask a question and get the
response of a panel of professional linguists.
* List of Online Dictionaries
- Wiktionary
Free dictionary.
* Multilingual Dictionaries
Includes thesaurus, glossaries, abbreviations and synonyms.
* OneLook® Dictionaries
Meta search of over 1040 plus online
indexed dictionaries. Find the definition
or spelling of more than twelve million words.
* Phrase Finder
Meanings and origins of phrases,
sayings, clichés and quotes.
* RhymeZone - Rhyming Dictionary and Thesaurus
Write poetry, song lyrics, greeting
cards, witticisms and more.
* Visuwords™ Online Graphical Dictionary
* WordNet
Online lexical reference system, with English
nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs organized
into synonym sets, each representing one underlying
lexical concept. Different relations link the synonym sets.
* Wordnik
Ongoing project devoted to discovering
all the words and everything about them.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE: English Studies
* Advanced English Lessons and basic Alphabet Bites
* English as a Foreign or Second Language
- English and Media Centre
Providing resources and courses
for the teaching of English and media.
* English Online
Materials for teaching and learning.
* English-Zone.Com
English as a second language fun site.
Learn grammar, practice English verbs,
idioms and spelling conversation.
* Intute - English
* List of Countries by English-Speaking Population
* List of Countries where English is an Official Language
* Lists of English Words
* Old English
- Englisc listserv
- History of the English Language
Directory related to the historical study of English
by time periods, with syllabi and technical data.
- Ye Olde English Sayings
- Medieval and Renaissance
- Old English
- Old English Links
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: Translations and Translators
Basic to advanced resources for students, educators
and language specialists: translators, translations,
languages, foreign language tutorials.
GRAMMAR and SPELLING: Grammar and Language Courses
* AskOxford.com
For questions on English grammar, spelling,
and usage; to search a dictionary of words,
names or quotations; for help with writing;
for crosswords and puzzles; and to learn
about language.
* English Grammar
- Grammar | Net Class | EducationGuardian.co.uk
- Internet Grammar of English
* GrammarBook.com
Blue Book of grammar
and punctuation.
- Helpful Links
Grammar, words, writing,
translation and business resources.
* Guide to Grammar and Writing and Grammar and Style
Sentence level, paragraph level, essay level,
forms of communication, interactive quizzes
and other online resources for writing.
* HyperTextBooks
English grammar, linguistics,
composition, writing, essay,
punctuation, usage and
writing style resources.
- Modern English Grammar
* Road To Grammar
ESL, TESL, EFL, TEFL, TOEFL,
grammar and vocabulary practice.
* Spelling it Right - Learn to Spell Confidently
- SpellCheck.net
Free online spell checker.
* Verbix
Conjugate verbs in 100+
languages and grammar.
* Webgrammar®
Free tips: references,
grammar, editing, spelling,
design, marketing and typography.
LITERATURE: Portal:Literature - Topic Outline of Literature
Literary Resources on the Net (Lynch)
Index of literary resources available on the web, focusing on those
of interest to scholars. Searchable and organized by period and topic.
* Children's Literature Comprehensive Database
* Children's Literature Links
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New and used books category
search result for kinship In literature.
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* Pulitzer Prizes
List of people in journalism, letters, and music
whose accomplishments enable researchers
to trace the historical evolution of their respective
fields and the development of American society.
Assist K-12 students and teachers in
locating quality resources on the Internet.
* Subject Index to Literature on Electronic Sources of Information
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* VoS - Voice of the Shuttle: Literatures other than English
READING: Literacy
* International Reading Association
Improving reading instruction and
promoting literacy around the world.
- Reading Online
Online source of information for the
worldwide literacy-education community.
* ReadWriteThink
Highest quality practices and resources
in reading and language arts instruction.
WRITING: Writing System
* A+ Research & Writing
High school and college students guide
to researching and writing a paper.
* Citing Sources
* Cyndi's List - Humor & Prose
* Elements of Style
* International Writing Centers Association
- Resources for Writers
- Writing Centers Online
- Purdue University's Online Writing Lab
- University of Richmond Writer's Web
- Writing Resources - UCLA Graduate Writing Center
* Lists of Writers
* Online Technical Writing: Online Textbook--Contents
* Research and Documentation Online
* Write Letters
Free field compiling "fill in the blanks" letter wizard,
which creates conformity with standard writing rules.
* Writer's Digest
One-stop shop for information,
resources and writing community.
* Writer's Reference
* Writing Center Handouts
* Writing Resources
* Writing Systems & Manuscripts
* Writing Tutor
* Writingclasses.com
- Online Creative Writing Classes
ART: Portal: Arts - Topic Outline of Art
GENERAL:
* Art & Architecture Thesaurus® On Line
* Art Websites - Architecture to Exhibition Venues
Art Websites - Exhibitions to Publishers
* ArtLex Art Dictionary
Terms used in discussing art / visual culture, along
with thousands of supporting images, pronunciation
notes, great quotations and cross-references.
* Art(s) & Architecture
Dictionaries, history,
quizzes and resources.
* ArtsEdge
National Arts and Education
Information Network.
* Folk Art Society Weblinks
* Library of Congress: Music, Theater and Dance
* Mother of All Art and Art History Links
* Visual & Performing Arts
HISTORY: Art History
* ART-Guide
Collection of art history
Internet resources.
* Art History Research Centre
Tool for art historical
research on the internet.
* Art History Resources on the Web
* CHArt
Computers and the
history of art group.
* Dictionary of Art Historians
Historic scholars, museum professionals
and academic historians of art.
* Getty Union List of Artist Names® Online
* Pulitzer Prizes
List of people in journalism, letters,
and music whose accomplishments
enable researchers to trace the historical
evolution of their respective fields and
the development of American society.
LANGUAGE ARTS: Language Arts
* Poetry: Portal:Poetry - Topic Outline of Poetry
- Poetry Portal
Inspirational poetry: a guide
to internet resources.
- Poets & Writers, Inc.
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Contains art, poetry, music and beauty
from ancient authors to current movements.
- Poetry Archive
- Michelle - Cool
- Winona Hannah (Quibell) Baker Poetry
VISUAL ARTS: Portal:Visual Arts - Topic Outline of Visual Arts
* Design: Category:Design - Topic Outline of Design
- Aesthetics
* Film: Portal:Film - Topic Outline of Film
- ProductionHUB
Directory for film, television, video,
and digital media production.
* Grove Art Online (Oxford Art Online)
All aspects of the visual
arts, ancient to modern.
* HomeSchoolArts
Visual arts lesson site dedicated
to teaching the visual arts.
* Internet ArtResources™
- Art, artists, galleries and artisans.
* KinderArt®
Collection of free art lessons
and art education information.
* Painting: Topic Outline of Painting
- Artist's Toolkit
Explore the tools
that artists use.
- Illustration
- Cartoons:
- Cartooning Lessons
Free online cartooning
lessons and cartooning fun.
- Peanuts© Collector Club
Everything related to the
world of Peanuts (Cartoons).
- Toonopedia™
Toon is a cartoon or cartoon character.
- Children's Book Authors Writing Courses
- Paint by Numbers
- Poster
- AllPosters®.com
World's largest poster and print store.
- WetCanvas! Cyber Living for Artists
Each channel provides articles, lessons, discussions,
product reviews, with "medium-specific" channels,
such as oil painting, watercolors, sculpture and
subject-specific channels, such as landscapes,
portraiture and wildlife/animal art.
* Photography
* Plastic Arts: Plastic Arts
- Arts & Crafts: Craft - Topic Outline of Crafts
- Factory Direct Craft Supply and Make-Stuff
Crafts and hobbies for people who just like to make stuff.
- Books - Publications: Genealogical Materials
- How Do I Begin To Document and File Family History? An Introduction
- Printmaking
- Scrapbooking
- House - Building - Event - Location Histories
- Sculpture: Topic Outline of Sculpture
- Textile Art: Portal:Textile Arts
- Quilting
PERFORMING ARTS: Performing Arts Timeline - Topic Outline of Performing Arts
GENERAL:
* Artslynx International Dance Music Visual Arts Theatre Resources
* Cyndi's List - Occupations - Entertainment: Fun Stuff and Games
* Internet Resources for Music, Theater and Dance
Performing Arts Reading Room,
Music Division, Library of Congress.
- Performing Arts Encyclopedia
Music, theater and dance
at the Library of Congress.
* Juilliard School on the Web: Dance - Drama - Music
* Performing Arts Websites
British Library help for researchers.
* SIBMAS (archived)
- International Directory of Performing Arts Collections and Institutions
DANCE: Portal:Dance - Topic Outline of Dance
GENERAL:
* Cyber Dance
Ballet and modern
dance on the net.
* Dance Education Web
* Hamster Dance
Humor: Tons of hamsters dancing.
* International DanceSport Federation
* Voice Of Dance: Where Dance Lives
HISTORY: History of Dance
* Society of Dance History Scholars: Resources
MUSIC: Portal:Music - Music & Games - Music & Lyrics - Topic Outline of Music
GENERAL:
* Art & Music Links | LA Phil
Music and fine arts organizations worldwide,
as well as websites of related interest.
* Association Européenne des Conservatoires
European cultural and educational network
for professional music training. Worldwide Links.
* Ethnomusicology and SEM Link Categories
Ethnomusicology, folk music and world music.
* Explore Music Web Sites with Ensemble™
* International Music Centers
- American Musicological Society
WWW sites for musicologists.
- Worldwide Internet Music Resources
Music centers and nonprofit organizations.
* Music Resources on the World Wide Web - Yale
* Music - Subject & Course Guides - UCSB: Websites
* MusicBizBuzz
Audiophile junkies, shutterbugs,
authors, composers, stage crafters
and entertainment industry professionals.
* Oxford Music Online
Formerly Grove Music Online; a new
gateway for online music resources.
* Public Domain Music
* RHUL Golden Pages
Links for musicians on the WWW.
* VoS - Voice of the Shuttle: Music
* World Music at RootsWorld
Magazine of the world's
roots and folk music.
* Worldwide Internet Music Resources: Outline
HISTORY: Ancient Music to Current Times
* Eras
Overviews the six main periods in music history:
Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical,
Romantic, Twentieth Century.
- Composers
- Glossary
* Folk Music of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and America
* Musicology: Music History
* ipl2: Music History 102
Guide to western composers and their music.
* Preservation of Audio Materials
- IASA International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives
- Sound Recordings from All Over the World
SPECIALTY:
* Children - Teens - Young Adults: Fun with Music
Music learning websites for children and families:
- Children's Music and Children's Song
- Children's Music Web
- Mama Lisa's World
Children's songs and nursery
rhymes from around the world.
- Introduction to Reading Music
- Piano on the Net by PianoNanny.com
- Play Music
- Portal:Pipe Organ
- Young Person's Guide to the Pipe Organ
* Classical: Portal:Classical Music
- Classical Music Archives
- Classical Net™
- History of Classical Music Traditions
- Individuals:
- Felix Mendelssohn: Elijah (oratorio)
- George Frideric Handel: Handel's Messiah
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Beethoven Digitally
- How the Ode to Joy Was Written
"Brothers!, above the starry canopy, A loving father must dwell . . ."
- MusicalOnline
Classical music community directory.
* Music Theory: Music Theory
- Ricci Adams' Musictheory.net
- Society for Music Theory
- teoría - Music Theory Web
* Musical Instruments: Musical Instrument: Musical Instruments
- American Musical Instrument Society: Linked Resources
- List of Musical Instruments
- Orchestras and Ensembles all over the World
* Musicians: Musician
- Composer: Lists of Composers
- Conducting: Category:Conductors by Country
- Lists of Musicians
- Musical Ensemble
- Choir
- Choir Directory Global
- Choirs Worldwide
- ChoralNet: Internet Center for Choral Music™
- List of Choir Schools
- Mormon Tabernacle Choir: The Official Site
- Singer: Singing
- Songweavers™ - The Global Community of Music Makers
THEATRE: Portal:Theatre - Topic Outline of Theatre
GENERAL:
* Theatre Channel.com
* TheatreLinks and Related Theatre Resources
WWW Virtual Library for Theatre and Drama
HISTORY: History of Theatre: TheatreHistory.com
* Brockett's History of the Theatre: Links
* Cinema Treasures Link Directory: Theater Guide
* Jack Wolcott's Theatre History on the Web
* Theatre History Web Sites
SPECIFIC:
* Carnival
- Traveling Carnival
* Circus: Circus History Links
- Circopedia: Links
International online circus archive.
- Circus, Entertainer, Fairground & Magic Family History Research (archived)
Census detail, showmen, travellers, stallholders,
equestrians entertainers, musicians, actors,
van dwellers, shows that appeared on the
fairground and showmen attending fairs.
- Circus in America: 1793 - 1940
- Circus Skills
- List of Circuses and Circus Owners
* Fair
- Fairground Heritage Trust: UK and International Links
- List of World's Fairs
* Festival
- List of Festivals
* Opera: List of Opera Topics - Origins of Opera - Portal:Opera
- Aria Database - Main Index
Collection of information
about opera and operatic arias.
- History of Opera
- List of Opera Houses
- Metropolitan Opera: Metropolitan Opera - Opera Archive
- William Shakespeare and the Internet
* Parade
- List of Holiday Parades
* Sideshow
- Sideshow
World sideshow pictures and history.
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