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Libraries: Databases and Indexes : A to Z

Databases and Indexes - B through B

Biography Resource Center

Biography Resource Center includes over 432,000 biographies on more than 340,000 people. It includes information from award-winning biographical reference sources and full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals. Search for people based on one or more personal facts such as birth and death year, nationality, ethnicity, occupation or gender, or combine criteria to create a highly-targeted custom search.
 
Biological Abstracts

Comprehensive, international coverage in the life sciences with almost 6 million records from 1969 to present. Biological Abstracts® is an essential resource for research on life science topics including agriculture, biochemistry, biotechnology, botany, ecology, the environment, microbiology, neurology, pharmacology, public health and toxicology.
 
Biotechnology Research Abstracts

Provides access to international research on all aspects of biochemical, medical, and microbial technology as applied to bioengineering, medicine, agriculture and environmental science. Biochemical engineers, microbiologists, environmental engineers, physicians, research scientists, and other professionals who work within these areas can use this database for up-to-date perspectives on new developments and applications in their fields.
 
Blackwell Encyclopedia Of Management

A comprehensive business encyclopedia in 12 volumes covering: Accounting, Business Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, International Management, Management Information Systems, Managerial Economics, Marketing, Operations Management, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, plus an index volume. Articles arranged alphabetically within subject volumes; they contain good background information on the listed topic plus a bibliography for further reading. Part of Blackwell Reference Online.
 
Blackwell Encyclopedia Of Sociology

The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology is the reference for students, researchers, librarians, and academics in the field. Articles are written by an international array of experts in the area. It includes over 1800 entries including key concepts, introductions to sociological theories and research, and extensive bibliographies for each article. It is regularly updated.
 
Blackwell Reference Online

Blackwell Reference Online is a vast online library giving instant access to the most authoritative and up-to-date scholarship across the humanities and social sciences.
 
Blackwell Reference Online - Business

A collection of more than 15 subject encyclopedias covering business ethics, global management and trade, mediation, organizational behavior, personnel, and strategy; includes the comprehensive 12-volume Blackwell Encyclopedia of Management. Useful for overviews and research topic discovery and development.
 
Blackwell Reference Online - Classics

More than 15 e-books covering ancient history including , Greek history, Roman history, ancient religion, Greek literature, Latin literature, classical philosophy, Egyptian history, classical art and archeology, and classical languages.
 
Blackwell Reference Online - History

Over 30 e-book titles from Blackwell’s “Companion” series, covering a variety of historical time periods and geographic areas.
 
Blackwell Reference Online - Literature

A collection of some 53 online titles with instant access to companions and dictionaries in a variety of literary disciplines.
 
Blackwell Reference Online - Philosophy

Philosophy subject collection of more than sixty reference books published by Wiley-Blackwell, a subset of Blackwell Reference Online. Includes searchable versions of many of the respected Blackwell Companions and Handbooks, as well as other in depth resources in an extensive range of topics.
 
Blackwell Reference Online - Religion

Religion subject collection of reference books published by Wiley-Blackwell, a subset of Blackwell Reference Online. Includes searchable versions of many of the respected Blackwell Companions and Handbooks, as well as other background resources in a wide range of topics.
 
Books In Print

Books in Print provided publishing information for over 5 million book, audio and video titles that are in-print, out-of-print or forthcoming. It also includes reviews from approximately 25 sources, table of contents information, and publisher authority information. Special features include fiction and children's literature "rooms" where users can track favorite characters or series.
 
Brill's Encyclopedia Of China

Brill's Encyclopedia of China covers the history, geography, society, economy, politics, science, and culture of China. It includes illustrations, maps, tables, and bibliographies.
 
Britannica Online School Edition

Britannica Online School is a resource for students and teachers at the K-12 level (three levels: elementary, middle school, and high school). It includes encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, magazine articles, website links, and multimedia. For teachers, there are lesson plans, interactive resources, educational games, and video materials. These resources are aligned with state and national curriculum standards.
 
British Periodicals

British Periodicals provides access to the searchable full text of hundreds of periodicals from the late seventeenth century to the early twentieth, comprising millions of high-resolution facsimile page images.
 
Business And Company Resource Center

Business and Company Resource Center brings together in a single database company profiles, company brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, and periodicals. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information. International coverage.
 
Business Decisions Academic

You must accept the license every time you use BusinessDecisions. Business Decision Academic is GIS made easy - find U.S. demographic data and graphic reports (maps) for business, marketing, sales and strategic plans. Evaluate potential sites for new stores, clinics, or service centers; analyze trade areas; evaluate market penetration; perform competitive analyses and more. It also provides demographic analysis for other fields such as public health, urban planning and public affairs.
 
Business Plan Handbooks

A collection of actual business plans compiled by entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses throughout North America. Each volume presents approximately 25 sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail, and service industries--only company names and addresses have been changed. Includes a sample business plan template and two fictional plans, a glossary of small business terms, and a directory section containing various listings of interest to entrepreneurs and consultants specializing in small business advice and planning.
 
Business Source Premier

Alternative way to use Business Source Premier, which provides nearly 3,300 full text scholarly publications, including more than 1,000 peer-reviewed journals. In addition to the full text, this database provides indexing and abstracts for more than 4,100 journals.