http://library.wciu.edu/links/ Recent bookmarks posted to Latourette Library Internet Research Links 60 http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/search/basics/index.html A collection of shortcuts for conducting searches on a selection of topics, including airline information, area codes, dictionaries, encyclopedias, exchange rates, gas prices, maps, package tracking, sports scores, and much more. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 05:43:09 +0000 airlines airport information area codes book arts calculators definitions dictionaries encyclopedia encyclopedias exchange rates finance flight tracker gas prices hotel finder international standard book numbers internet guides internet searching shortcuts isbn local search maps measures movies: show times news oil package tracking patents printing publishing search tools sports scores stock exchanges synonym finder temperatures time zones traffic upc codes vehicle identification number vin number weather weights zip codes http://www.nationalgeographic.com/lostgospel/ Discussion of a restoration project for 'an ancient Coptic manuscript dating from the third or fourth century, containing the only known surviving copy of the Gospel of Judas, [which] has been restored and authenticated after being lost for nearly 1,700 years.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 02:32:16 +0000 book arts christianity codex tchacos first apocalypse of james letter of peter to philip book of allogenes coptic church manuscripts printing publishing http://www.publishersweekly.com/community-bookTopic/792/Religion+Books/23601.html Compilation of dozens of articles discussing trends and titles in religion book publishing and book selling in the U.S. Includes newly released titles organized by publisher, and articles about specific topics. Many articles are about Christian publishers and books, but includes other religions and cults. admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 02:29:21 +0000 book arts books booksellers and bookselling judaism jewish islam muslim new age and pagan studies printing publishers and publishing publishing religions religious literature http://www.rain.org/~karpeles/ 'This library describes itself as 'the world's largest private holding of important original manuscripts and documents. The archives include Literature, Science, Religion, History and Art.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 02:28:00 +0000 ' einstein's description of his 'theory of relativity ' the 'thanksgiving proclamation' signed by george washington 'the wedding march archives book arts libraries manuscripts manuscripts: collects and collecting museums: united states printing publishing http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/education/modules/gutenberg/ Explores two topics. The 'Invention' section explores Johann Gutenberg's creation of the first book printed with movable type, and 'Books Before and After Gutenberg' considers the development of written materials from clay tablets to facts about modern printing. Has images, lesson plans, and a glossary.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 01:58:33 +0000 bible book arts book design gutenberg bible gutenberg johann 1397?-1468 history: books history: printing people printers: germany printing printing: history publishing religions http://www.library.upenn.edu/exhibits/cajs/PrinterPublisherPeddler/ This online exhibition documents the history of the Jewish book trade from the 15th through the 20th centuries using examples from the University of Pennsylvania's library collections. Includes a bibliography and a link to a related exhibit about the Jewish book.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 03 Nov 2006 01:30:46 +0000 book arts history: printing judaism printing publishing http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/index.cfm The New York Public Library's free, online, searchable database of 275,000 photographs and manuscripts documenting culture studies and social history internationally from the ancient world to the present.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 27 Oct 2006 06:45:41 +0000 agriculture anatomy animals architecture arts astronomy botany buildings business cities cityscape communication costumes country life culture and society customs dance design digital libraries dress dust jackets engineering environment events family life fashion fish flowers friendship books furniture geography geology graphics greeting cards history history of science image files industry infrastructure invention labor landscape libraries literature manuscripts maps menus military history monuments motion pictures music nature new york public library ornament photographs politicians postcards posters printing public figures scenery science sheet music covers social history sports technology theater theatre town life trade traditions transportation travel views http://www.oneart.com/briarpress/ An 'educational and practical resource for the letterpress printer, the bibliophile, the enthusiast, and the curious.' Information on 180 hand-operated printing presses, a directory of letterpress services, a glossary and classified ads. Initial capital letters available for download. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 20 Oct 2006 05:40:31 +0000 glossary letterpress printing printing printing presses type type-founding http://www.publicbookshelf.com/public_html/The_Household_Cyclopedia_of_General_Information/ '... designed for frontier families who had to do it all with not much help from experts.... Great fun to browse.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:59:59 +0000 agriculture amputation assaying barley barometers--reading beehives-prepare for winter breeding canary's cake casting chinaware--how to make cologne--old fashioned copying diseases and conditions dog age calculators encyclopedias engraving etching fishing history frontier life gingerbread grafting a tree gravity of liquids hay making home crafts home economics home economics: encyclopedias household advice housing lucifers (matches)--how to make measures metallurgy methods of steel making nightmares--avoid oats paints and dyes pastes pioneer life pioneers printing pudding recipes: old fashioned soil stoneware pottery tobacco pipes trailblazers trees united states history weights wine-home-made