READY REFERENCE     This selection of ready reference Web Sites, picked by the staff of Lakewood Public Library, is far from a complete list of sites for the various subject areas. However, we have tried to select sites which we have found to be useful, accurate and authoritative. Ready Reference uses a subject index based on Dewey Decimal Classification, a numerical classification scheme for breaking down fields of knowledge. We have kept our listing fairly broad by using the primary subdivisions.
       

000 General Works
UFOs, Computers, Encyclopedias/Facts, Directories
100 Philosophy & Psychology
Occult, Astrology
200 Religion
Mythology
300 Social sciences
Economics, Law, Government, True Crime, Education, Costume, Etiquette, Folklore
400 Language
Grammar, English & Foreign Language Dictionaries
500 Natural sciences & Mathematics
Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Botany, Zoology
600 Technology & Applied Sciences
Medicine, Diet & Fitness, Automobiles, Gardening, Cooking, Pets, Business, Home Improvement
700 Arts & Recreation
Architecture, Landscaping, Art, Antiques & Collectibles, Crafts, Photography, Music, Entertainment, Sports
800 Literature
Writing Guides
900 Geography & History
Biography, Genealogy, Baby Names, Travel

 

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The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Here is the table of contents for the assigned entries to this dynamic encyclopedia, wherein entries will be maintained by experts in the field. So far, completed entries are few but content is first-rate.
The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
This is a substantial philosophy resource. It is searchable by keywords or alphabetically. There is also an internal search engine and a philosophy text collection
The Window - Philosophy on the Internet
This is a relatively small philosophy site which could be worth watching as it grows. At present it includes biographies of numerous philosophers, a timeline and a useful search function.
Philosophy Pages
This excellent philosophy resource, from Garth Kemerling, provides access to the study of traditional Western philosophy. There is a Dictionary of Philosophical Terms and Names, a survey of the History of Western Philosophy, a timeline and, individual discussions of numerous philosophers. Links to other good philosophy resources are provided.
Glossary of Terms in Parapsychology
Brief explanations of terms in the field of paranormal phenomena from a psychologist at Liverpool John Moores University.
Omnibus ov thee Occult
"An Apocalyptic Cyclopaedia of M/magic(k)al Arts and Mysteries." An A through Z of the inner mysteries.
Glossary of Psychological Terms
From the American Psychological Association Psychology Matters -- a compendium of psychological research on everyday matters worth checking out.
Classics in the History of Psychology
"Historically significant public domain documents from the scholarly literature of psychology and allied disciplines." Keyword searchable or browse by author or topic. Includes 20 books and more than 100 articles and chapters. Links to additional works. See the Discovering Psychology site for a simple timeline of the History of Psychology.
APA Help Center
Information from the American Psychological Association on finding help with life's problems, including stress, depression, workplace and family issues, and the mind/body connection. Searchable. Contains a section with statistics. Includes a directory for finding a psychologist (plus guides for when you should).