Electronic Books
Licensed Resources
The UNR Libraries have a growing collection of e-books from EBSCO eBook Collection and other sources. A UNR NetID is required for off-campus access.
- EBSCO eBook Collection
- Provides the full-text of thousands recently-published books from selected academic and commercial publishers, as well as the full-text of a large number of older works in the public domain.
- ScienceDirect
- Contains a collection of e-books (and full-text journals) in the disciplines or fields of Physical Science and Engineering, Life Science, Health Science, and Social Science and Humanities.
- Knovel
- A deep e-book reference collection for engineering topics including: Biochemistry, Biology, and Biotechnology; Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Environment and Envinromental Engineering; Metals and Metallurgy; Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, and Toiletries; and Sustainable Engergy and Development.
- Past Masters
- Search or browse scholarly editions and translations of classic published and unpublished texts in the humanities, particularly Western philosophy and English letters. Includes the Oxford Classical Dictionary. More information and links to individual databases.
- SourceOECD Books
- High-quality e-books on economic, environmental, and social issues from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, an intergovernmental organization with 30 member countries. Select Book Series or Books by Theme in the Go to drop-down box. To search within SourceOECD Books, click the Books Tab at top of screen.
- Safari Tech Books Online
- Safari is a reference library containing online books in the area of information technology.
- Google Books
- A broad collection of out-of-copyright books, as well as previews for in-copyright titles.
- Search for e-books in the Library Catalog
- Sources for Free e-books
Reference Books
- American Men and Women of Science
- Biographical dictionary of 120,000 significant living scientists in the physical, biological, and related sciences. Entries include birthdate, birthplace, field of specialty, education, honorary degrees, current position, professional and career information, awards, memberships, research information, and addresses, where available.
- American National Biography (ANB)
- Authoritative essays about notable Americans from earliest times through 2005. Recommends key books and articles for further reading. Print edition also available.
- Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology
- Expert definitions and explanations of key concepts written by leading scholars in the field. Includes introductions to research and sociological theories developed outside of the United States and Europe.
- Britannica Online
- Online version of the complete encyclopedia with more than 75,000 entries, links to related Internet sites, and Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.
- Carlyle Letters Online
- Browse or search 10,000+ collected letters of Thomas and Jane Walsh Carlyle for an unusual perspective on the 19th century. Their correspondence features some of the most influential artistic, philosophic, and literary personalities of the day.
- Chicago Manual of Style
- Search the Chicago Manual of Style and Chicago Style Q&A. Also provides "Tools," such as sample forms, letters, and style sheets. See the Citation Guide for examples of Chicago-style citations.
- Search the Chicago Manual of Style and Chicago Style Q&A. Also provides "Tools," such as sample forms, letters, and style sheets. See the Citation Guide for examples of Chicago-style citations.
- Columbia Gazetteer of the World
- A database of geographical names, descriptions, and characteristics of over 165,000 places in the world. Search by place-name, type of place, or keyword.
- Congressional Digest Debates Online
- Background information and arguments for and against controversial issues before the U.S. Congress and important cases before the Supreme Court. Full-text of Congressional Digest and Supreme Court Digest. 1998 - present.
- Encyclopedia of Applied Physics
- The Digital Encyclopedia of Applied Physics provides the basic principles and in-depth coverage of all technically pertinent areas of modern-day physics, coupled with technological applications from real life. Key subject areas include the basics, methods, and applications—as well as all the neighboring fields of physics and engineering.
- Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences
- Covers all major aspects of atmospheric science and related subjects such as oceanography and hydrology. Includes recently established fields such as atmospheric chemistry and global climate change as well as the traditional topics of atmospheric dynamics, cloud physics, and weather forecasting.
- Encyclopedia of Evolution
- Comprehensive guide to evolutionary biology. Entries by leading experts survey essential concepts and theories, present methods, models and findings, and discuss both the history of the field and current controversies. Special essays include Stephen Jay Gould's "Macroevolution" and Jane Goodall and Elizabeth Vinson-Lonsdorf on "Culture in Chimpanzees." Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.
- Encyclopedia of Geology
- Covers earth history, earth materials, surface processes, regional geology, economic geology, engineering geology, petroleum geology, geochemical and mineral exploration, the history of geology, and more.
- Encyclopedia of Global Change
- Authoritative articles investigate all types of phenomena that change life on Earth, such as tsunamis, elephant conservation, ocean pollution, mining regulation, and permafrost melt. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.
- Encyclopedia of Hydrological Sciences
- Compilation of research articles on the availability of fresh water resources and the effects of population increase, pollution, and variations in distribution resulting from regional and global climate change.
- Compilation of research articles on the availability of fresh water resources and the effects of population increase, pollution, and variations in distribution resulting from regional and global climate change.
- Encyclopedia of Materials: Science and Technology
- Covers all classes of materials and the phenomena related to them, ranging from optical and dendritic phenomena to characterization of materials and crystalline polymers.
- Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences
- Covers the physical processes that drive the oceans and the chemical, biological, and geological regimes, methods of studying the oceans, from ship-based systems to satellite remote sensing, and ancillary topics such as the law of the oceans, use of the oceans for food and energy, and the impact of pollution and climate change.
- Encyclopedia of Social Work, Twentieth edition
- This new edition includes coverage of areas that have come to the fore since the 1995 publication of the 19th edition, including demographic changes from immigration, technology, the implications of managed care, faith-based assistance, evidence-based practice, gerontology, and trauma and disaster. The Encyclopedia contains four hundred subject entries and two hundred brief biographies of key figures in the history of social work.
- Encyclopedia of the Enlightenment
- From the rise of Descartes' disciples in 1670 to the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy in 1815, 700 articles by leading scholars cover Western Europe, North America, Brazil, and Iberian, Russian, Jewish, and Eastern European cultures. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.
- Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages
- Scholars from forty countries provide 3,000 concise and detailed articles on all aspects of the Middle Ages, from the fifth to the fifteenth century. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.
- ENGNetBase
- Full-text handbooks and reference titles from CRC Press in all fields of engineering. Provides essential formulas, updated codes, and developments in emerging fields such as nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and photonics. Combines CivilENGINEERINGnetBASE, ElectricalENGINEERINGnetBASE, MechanicalENGINEERINGnetBASE, and TELECOMMUNICATIONSnetBASE
- Fieser and Fieser's Reagents for Organic Synthesis
- Alphabetical list of all reagents cited in synthetic literature with concise descriptions and illustrations of chemical reactions. Articles include reagent preparation, uses, sources of supply, critical comments, and references.
- Glossary of Geology
- Searchable dictionary of terms used in the geological sciences, compiled by the American Geological Institute.
- Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (CRC)
- The most comprehensive source for data and constants in physics and chemistry. Searchable by names, properties, and sections.
- HLAS Online (Handbook of Latin American Studies)
- Bibliography of works selected and annotated by scholars, for the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. Alternates annually between the social sciences and the humanities. 1936- present.
- International Directory of Company Histories
- Multi-volume major reference work bringing together histories of companies that are a leading influence in a particular industry or geographic location. For students, job candidates, business executives, historians and investors.
- International Encyclopedia of Dance
- Articles by scholars from fifty countries cover dance-theatrical, ritual, dance-drama, folk, traditional, ethnic, and social dance. Cultural and national overviews are accompanied by entries on dance forms, music and costumes, performances, and biographies of dancers and choreographers. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.
- International Encyclopedia of Linguistics
- Articles cover historical, comparative, formal, mathematical, functional, philosophical, and sociolinguistics with special attention given to interrelations within these branches of the field and to relations of linguistics with other disciplines. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.
- International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences
- King James Bible
- The 1611 King James or 'Authorized' Version became the standard edition of the Bible for nearly three centuries, significantly influencing later versions and English literature.
- Literature Criticism Online
- Find articles from these collections: Contemporary Literary Criticism (CLC), Literature Criticism from 1400 to 1800 (LC), Nineteenth-century Literature Criticism (NCLC), Poetry Criticism (PC), Short Story Criticism (SSC), Twentieth-century Literary Criticism (TCLC).
- Mental Measurements Yearbook (EBSCOHost) Now part of new database: Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print
- Comprehensive guide to 2,000+ contemporary testing instruments in psychology, education, business, and leadership. Buros Institute, University of Nebraska. (To search multiple EBSCOhost databases, click the "Select Databases" tab.)
- Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of Literature
- Over 10,000 entries for authors, works, literary landmarks, literary and critical terms, mythological and folkloric figures, fictional characters, literary movements and prizes.
- Online and Distance Learning: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
- An online dictionary of terms and core topics in online and distance education.
- Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium
- More than 5,000 entries by eminent historians on 1,100 years of Byzantine history, from the 4th century to the 15th. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.
- Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
- 55,000 biographies of men and women from around the world who shaped all aspects of Britain's history from earliest times to 2003. Many articles include portraits. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.
- Oxford Dictionary of the Renaissance
- Entries cover all aspects of the Renaissance in 14th to 17th century Europe, including art, literature, science, culture, philosophy, religion, economics, history, and conflict of the period. Explores the influence that this intellectual and cultural revival continues to have on modern thought and society. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.
- Oxford Encyclopedia of American Literature
- Surveys American literature in 350 essays from leading scholars, covering the 1600s to the present. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.
- Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt
- Articles by leading scholars go beyond the records of archaeology to make available what we know about the social, political, religious, cultural and artistic legacy of this 5,000-year civilization. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.
- Oxford Encyclopedia of British Literature
- Comprehensive coverage of the history of literature in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland in the major literary languages (Anglo-Saxon, English, Welsh, Scots, Irish, and Latin). Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.
- Oxford Encyclopedia of Children's Literature
- Documents and interprets books read by children throughout the world. Includes brief biographies of every major author and illustrator, feature essays on all genres of children's literature, individual works, and prominent trends and themes, as well as general essays on the traditions of children's literature in many countries. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.
- Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History
- Articles by scholars from thirty-five countries cover the international history of economics. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.
- Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America
- Contributors from academia, industry, and the culinary world, provide 700 that cover significant events, inventions, and social movements in American history that have affected the way Americans view, prepare, and consume food and drink. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.
- Oxford Encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in the United States
- Over 900 articles by academics, scholars, writers, and artists on the identity, art, politics, religion, education, health, and history of Latinos and Latinas from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.
- Oxford Encyclopedia of the Reformation
- Information about the range of religious and social changes that altered the face of Europe in the sixteenth century. Covers not only church polity and theology but also developments in politics, economics, demographics, art and literature. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.
- Oxford Encyclopedia of Theatre and Performance
- Authoritative information about theatre and performance from ancient Greek theatre to the latest developments in London, Paris, New York, and around the globe. In addition to playhouse performances, covers dance, opera, radio, film, television, and popular performance. Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.
- Oxford History of Western Music
- Offers an unmatched account of the evolution of Western classical music by one of the most prominent and provocative musicologists of our time, Richard Taruskin. Includes all 1.25 million words, 500 images, and 1,800 musical examples from the updated paperback edition.
- Papers of George Washington Digital Edition
- Text of the fifty-two volumes of the print edition published by the University of Virginia Press through 2005, in six series: Diaries, Revolutionary War, Colonial, Confederation, Presidential, and Retirement. Does not include most illustrations from the printed volumes, with these exceptions: line drawings contained within a transcribed manuscript; and facsimiles of manuscript pages from Washington’s journal of his Voyage to Barbados.
- Pornography and Sexual Representation: A Reference Guide
- Comprehensive work on the history, scholarship, social, cultural, and legal aspects of pornography and American society. Includes bibliographies and links to court cases cited in the Guide.
- Treatise on Geochemistry
- Deals with all major parts of geochemistry, ranging from the chemistry of the solar system to environmental geochemistry.
- Water Encyclopedia
- Search or browse articles on water quality, wastewater, ground water, surface water, oceans, industrial water, water chemistry, drinking water, ultrapure water, and water resources.
- Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged
- A dictionary of the current vocabulary of standard written and spoken English language, from 1755-1996, containing 450,000 vocabulary entries.
Google Book Search
Depending on copyright status or Googles publisher partners, you may see excerpts, sample chapters, of full-text books in addition to information about a particular book.
Free E-books
General resources
- ALEX: A Catalogue of Electronic Texts. A collection of public domain documents in English literature, American literature, and Western philosophy.
- Bartleby Library. Great Books Online. Search full text of collection by keyword.
- E-Editions. University of California Press. Subjects: African studies, Classics, European history, literature, Middle Eastern studies, and South Asian studies. Text of online books is fully searchable. Some books are available to the public; others, restricted to University of California affiliates.
- National Academy Press. Over 1,500 scholarly books. Search for a specific title, author, or subject. Browse by Category.
- Project Gutenberg. Thousands of important books, particularly literary works, in the public domain are available for download from this volunteer organization. Help/FAQ.
- The On-Line Books Page. Indexes eTexts at various sites, including those listed above.
Environment
- International Development Research Centre (Canada).Results of research on global and regional issues related to sustainable and equitable development. Topic areas: economics, environment & biodiversity, food & agriculture, health, information & communication, natural resources, science & technology, social & political sciences, development, general.
History
- Making of America. Digital library of primary sources in American social history from the antebellum period through reconstruction. The collection is strong in education, psychology, American history, sociology, religion, and science & technology. Contains 8,500 books and 50,000 journal articles with 19th century imprints.
- Working Women: 1800-1930: Books & Pamphlets. (Harvard University Open Collections Project)
- Working Women: 1800-1930: Diaries. (Harvard University Open Collections Project)
Literature
- Literature Collection. Currently has 70+ books and 600 short stories by famous authors. All works are in the public domain. Search by author or book.
- Project Gutenberg. Thousands of important books, particularly literary works, in the public domain are available for download from this volunteer organization. Help/FAQ.
- Read Print. Public domain classics. Search by author or title. Has a special Shakespeare section, "Search within the Book" option, and a selection of articles for literature majors.
Technology
- FreeTechBooks.Com. Free online computer science books and lecture notes on C and C++, Java, programming, algorithms, and other topics of interest to computer science students.
- PLT Online. Programming Language Theory Texts Online. Selected out-of-print reference works and lecture notes.
- Free Computer Books. Topical organization. Some of the links do go to online books, but some go to excerpts, web-based tutorials or other pages based on books, and some links go to marketing sites. This is a large site that's worth exploring if you pay attention to what is freely available and what is not.
