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151. Encyclopedia Americana

Author

Mooney, Shane

Subjects
Electronic reference, Software single product review, Grolier Interactive -- Product information, Encyclopedia Americana (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation, Encyclopedias and dictionaries -- Evaluation, CD-ROM -- Evaluation
Published
1996

152. Virtual time machines: history on CD-ROM

Author

Booth, Stephen A.

Subjects
Electronic reference, FlagTower Multimedia -- Product information, Dorling Kindersley Multimedia Ltd. -- Product information, Jasmine Multimedia Publishing Inc. -- Product information, Simon & Schuster Interactive -- Product information, Compton's NewMedia Inc. -- Product information, Discovery Channel Multimedia -- Product information, SoftKey International Inc. -- Product information, WizardWorks Group Inc. -- Product information, Vicarious Inc. -- Product information, Our Times (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, FlagTower Multimedia World War II (Educational/training software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, American Heritage Multimedia History of the Civil War (Educational/training software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, The Wild West (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Apollo Interactive (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, The Eyewitness History of the World (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Explorers of the New World (Children's educational software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Compton's Encyclopedia of American History (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Wings: Korea to Vietnam (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Our Times: The Multimedia Encyclopedia of the 20th Century Vicarious Three Lagoon Dr., Ste. 300 Redwood City, CA 94065 800-465-6543, ext. 900; 415-610-8300 Fax: 415-610-8302 Mfr. Est. Price: $69.95 The […]

Published
1996

153. In the Digital Era, Our Dictionaries Read Us

Author

Howard, Jennifer

Subjects
Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Usage -- User statistics, Encyclopedias and dictionaries -- User statistics -- Usage, Electronic reference, Education
Abstract

Byline: Jennifer Howard Merriam-Webster Peter Sokolowski, editor at large at Merriam-Webster Inc. For Peter Sokolowski, a high-profile event like the 9/11 attacks or the 2012 vice-presidential debate is not just [...]

Published
2013

154. The surprising reason some college professors are telling students to use Wikipedia for class

Author

Dewey, Caitlin

Subjects
Wikipedia (Reference work) -- Educational aspects -- Usage, College students -- Usage -- Education, Electronic reference books -- Usage -- Educational aspects, Electronic reference, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Caitlin Dewey Most college freshmen learn on Day 1 that they shouldn't use Wikipedia. It's framed as a crime on par with cheating: a mortal sin against the gods [...]

Published
2016

155. Hot picks for the home office

Author

Bass, Steve

Subjects
Mouse, I/O device, Voice messaging equipment, Software quality, Electronic reference, Color ink jet printer, Ink jet printer, Forms generation software, Lexmark International Medley 4x (Multifunction printer) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, JetForm BizForms (Forms generation software) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Delrina WinFax Scanner (Multifunction I O device) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Kantek Spectrum Ringmouse (Mouse) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Bogen Communications Fax Friday (Voice messaging equipment) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Deluxe Electronic Edition (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Merritt Computer Products Mouse2Go (Mouse) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, HP DeskJet 855C (Color ink jet printer) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Software -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Mouse devices (Computers) -- Evaluation, Business forms -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Ink-jet printers -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, I/O devices -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

These are a few of our favorite things. Expense Reports Made Easy I just filled out my expense report for this article and enjoyed -no, had fun - doing it. […]

Published
1995

156. Cybertoys for everyone in the house

Author

McLaughlin, Laurianne

Subjects
Electronic reference, Digital camera, Personal digital assistant, Pocket PC, Kaplan InterActive -- Product information, DiAMAR Interactive Corp. -- Product information, Franklin Electronic Publishers Inc. -- Product information, Micrografx Inc. -- Product information, Professional Association of Diving Instructors -- Product information -- Evaluation, Hallmark Connections Card Studio (Word processing template) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Scuba Tune-Up Multimedia (Educational training software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Casio QV-10 (Digital camera) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Better Photography: Learning to See Creatively (Educational training software) -- Evaluation, Franklin Electronic Publishers Pocket Quicken (Hand-held data device) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, On Campus 96 (Educational training software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Emily Post's Complete Guide to Weddings (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia 1996 (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Hand-held terminals -- Evaluation -- Product information, Hand-held computers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Electronic cameras -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Personal digital assistants -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, CD-ROM databases -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Encyclopedias and dictionaries -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Handy Savior I'm saved! The source of my salvation is a 4.5-ounce, $99 personal digital assistant from Intuit and Franklin Electronic Publishers (the makers of Bookman hand-helds). No, this isn't […]

Published
1995

157. The right references

Author

Quain, John R.

Subjects
Electronic reference, Merriam-Webster Inc. -- Product information, Oxford University Press (Oxford, England) -- Product information, Corel Corp. -- Product information, Mindscape Inc. -- Product information, SoftKey International Inc. -- Product information, Compton's NewMedia Inc. -- Product information, Microsoft Corp. -- Product information, Grolier Publishing Co. -- Product information, American Heritage Talking Dictionary (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Microsoft Bookshelf for Windows 1995 (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Deluxe Electronic Edition (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Corel CD Office Companion (Business application suite) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia 1995 (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia 1995 (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Mindscape Complete Reference Library 1995 Edition (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

The American Heritage Talking Dictionary SoftKey International 1 Athenaeum St. Cambridge, MA 02142 800-227-5609; 617-494-1200 Fax: 617-494-1219 List Price: $59.95 Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia, 1995 Edition Compton's NewMedia 2320 Camino Vida […]

Published
1995

158. Reference and how-to

Author

Lasky, Michael S., Overton, Rick, Miller, Dan, Andrews, Dean, Kenny, Cathy, Hamilton, Anita, and Tynan, Daniel

Subjects
Educational/training software, Entertainment/hobby software, Electronic reference, HarperCollins Publishers Inc. HarperCollins Interactive -- Product information, Media Solutions Inc. (Lakeland, Tennessee) -- Product information, Philips Media Games -- Product information, Creative Multimedia Corp. -- Product information, Individual Software Inc. -- Product information, CineBooks Inc. -- Product information, International Data Group Inc. Emerging Technology Applications Div. -- Product information, Multimedia Typing Instructor (Educational/training software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, American Sign Language Dictionary on CD-ROM (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, The Internet for Everybody (Computer education software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Dr. Ruth's Encyclopedia of Sex (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, The Motion Picture Guide (Entertainment/hobby software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, The Joy of Sex (Educational/training software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Complete World Bartender Guide (Electronic book) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, CD-ROM databases -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Educational software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Complete World Bartender Guide My whiz-bang multimedia PC can't make a good martini. And with the help of the Complete World Bartender Guide -- it still can't. There's no dearth […]

Published
1995

159. Home library: electronic book and knowledge for everyone

Author

Bowen, Charles

Subjects
Software multiproduct review, Electronic book, Electronic reference, Electronic publication, Educational/training software, Dr. Ruth's Encyclopedia of Sex (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation, Vietnam (Educational/training software) -- Evaluation, A Brief History of Time (Electronic book) -- Evaluation, People Weekly: 20 Years of Pop Culture (Electronic publication) -- Evaluation
Published
1995

160. Knowledge-based editing and visualization for hypermedia encyclopedias

Author

Huser, Christoph, Reichenberger, Klaus, Rostek, Lothar, and Streitz, Norbert

Subjects
Interactive technology, Knowledge-based system, Electronic reference, Technology application, Interactive media -- Analysis -- Technology application, Special libraries -- Technology application -- Analysis, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Analysis -- Technology application, Interactive computer systems -- Analysis -- Technology application, Knowledge-based systems -- Analysis -- Technology application, Libraries -- Technology application
Abstract

One of the main goals in developing digital libraries is to provide users with opportunities for accessing and using information in highly flexible and user-oriented ways not available in current […]

Published
1995

161. New Products

Subjects
Instructional materials centers -- Bibliography, Information services industry, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Bibliography, Reference services (Libraries) -- Bibliography, Information services -- Bibliography, School libraries -- Bibliography, Education, Library and information science, Electronic reference, Information services industry
Abstract

Lands and Peoples Grolier Online has launched an online version of its popular Lands and people encyclopedia set, which allows both educators and students to explore continents, countries, cultures and [...]

Published
2001

162. NETWATCH

Author

KAISER, JOCELYN

Subjects
Telent PLC -- Information management, Terminology, Information management, Behavior, Study and teaching, Company Web site/Web page, Publishing industry, Company systems management, Electronic reference, Electronic book, Information services industry, Publishing industry -- Information management, Web sites (World Wide Web) -- Study and teaching, E-books -- Study and teaching, Biophysics -- Study and teaching -- Behavior, Information services -- Information management, Aquatic plants -- Information management -- Behavior -- Study and teaching, Aquatic animals -- Information management -- Study and teaching -- Behavior, Electronic reference books -- Study and teaching, Science -- Terminology -- Study and teaching, Information services industry -- Information management, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Study and teaching, Web sites -- Study and teaching
Abstract

EDUCATION Biophysics Profs Go Online Biophysicists are the How Things Work experts of cell biology, figuring out matters such as how muscle fibers contract and how special proteins shunt ions [...]

Published
2001

163. On WWD.COM

Subjects
Clothing industry -- Product introduction -- Investments, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Product introduction, Electronic reference, Company investment, Business, Fashion, accessories and textiles industries, Retail industry
Abstract

ON WWD.COM MARKETS: Free People opened its first area dedicated to Intimately Free People innerwear at its newly opened store in Toronto. Today, the retailer will launch its second e-book [...]

Published
2012

164. Home library

Author

Lindstrom, Bob

Subjects
Software Multiproduct Review, Electronic Book, Entertainment/Hobby Software, Electronic Reference, Sony Imagesoft -- Product information, Visible Ink Press -- Product information, Great Bear Technology Inc. -- Product information, Penguin Books USA Inc. -- Product information, The Haldeman Diaries: Inside the Nixon White House (Electronic book) -- Evaluation, VideoHound Multimedia (CD-ROM database) -- Evaluation, Viking Opera Guide (Entertainment/hobby software) -- Evaluation, New American Library of Quotes (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation
Published
1994

165. Home library: electronic books and knowledge for everyone

Author

Lindstrom, Bob

Subjects
Software Multiproduct Review, Electronic Reference, Time Warner Interactive Inc. -- Product information, Cinerom Inc. -- Product information, Software Toolworks Inc. -- Product information, Discovery Communications Inc. -- Product information, How Computers Work (Educational/training software) -- Evaluation, Gospels: A Multimedia Guide to the Bible (Electronic book) -- Evaluation, Globocop: Newsweek InterActive (Electronic publication) -- Evaluation, Beyond Planet Earth (Children's educational software) -- Evaluation
Published
1994

166. AccessScience @ McGraw-Hill: The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology on the Web

Author

deChambeau, Aimee

Subjects
AccessScience @ McGraw-Hill: The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology on the Web (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Business, Library and information science, Electronic reference, Evaluation
Abstract

AccessScience @ McGraw-Hill: The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology on the Web. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2000. www. AccessScience.com. Requirements: Any Web browser version 4 or higher that supports cookies [...]

Published
2000

167. NIST HELPING THE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY SPEAK A COMMON LANGUAGE

Subjects
Publishing industry, Electronic reference, Information services industry, Electronics industry, Information services industry, Electronics industry, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias, Information services, Publishing industry
Abstract

At industry's request, NIST hosted an implementers workshop on e-dictionaries for the electronics industry in September 2000. As the electronics industry moves to electronic commerce of components and larger subsystems […]

Published
2000

168. Desert island discs

Author

Grover, Christopher Forrest

Subjects
Map database, Electronic publishing, Computer game, Action game, Software quality, Adventure game, Electronic reference, Electronic publication, Sierra On-Line Inc. -- Product information, Davidson and Associates Inc. (Torrance, California) -- Product information, DeLorme Publishing Company Inc. -- Product information, World Library Inc. -- Product information, Compton's NewMedia Inc. -- Product information, LucasArts Entertainment Company L.L.C. -- Product information, Microsoft Corp. -- Product information, Software Toolworks Inc. -- Product information, Microsoft Encarta (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Microsoft Bookshelf (Electronic publication) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, King's Quest VI (Adventure game) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Global Explorer (Map database) -- Evaluation, Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Rebel Assault (Action game) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Street Altas USA 2.0 (Map database) -- Evaluation, World Atlas for Windows 4.0 (Map database) -- Evaluation, Library of the Future (Electronic publication) -- Evaluation, Electronic publishing -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Software -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer games -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Digital map services -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Adventure games -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer adventure games -- Evaluation -- Product information, Encyclopedias and dictionaries -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

So you've upgraded to a flashy new computer, equipped with the latest CD-ROM drive. Your video system tears through complex graphics fast enough to make your head spin, and you […]

Published
1994

169. 'Alt-right,' 'troll' and 'dog whistle' among new entries added to Merriam-Webster dictionary

Author

Wang, Amy B.

Subjects
Encyclopedias and dictionaries -- Political aspects, Electronic reference books -- Political aspects, New words -- Political aspects, Electronic reference, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Amy B Wang More than 250 new words have been added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, from old terms now imbued with political meaning -- like 'dog whistle' -- to [...]

Published
2017

170. Oxford English Dictionary Online

Author

Franklin, Rosemary Aud

Subjects
Oxford English Dictionary Online (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Business, Library and information science, Electronic reference, Evaluation
Abstract

Oxford English Dictionary Online. New York: Oxford University Pr., 2000. Price: annual subscription, details available from your regional network or www.oed.com. 'Dynamic: of or pertaining to force in action or [...]

Published
2000

171. Oxford English Reference Library

Author

Warren-Wenk, P.

Subjects
Publishing industry, Electronic reference, Oxford University Press Inc. Oxford Electronic Publishing -- Product information, Oxford English Library (CD-ROM database) -- Evaluation, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Publishing industry -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Product: Oxford English Reference Library (1992), the full-text of a selection of Oxford University Press books including a concise dictionary, thesaurus, and dictionary of quotations, as well as the complete […]

Published
1994

172. 2000 Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia 2-CD Deluxe Ed

Author

Kelsey, Sigrid

Subjects
Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia 2000 (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Business, Library and information science, Electronic reference, Evaluation
Abstract

2000 Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia. 2-CD Deluxe Ed. Danbury, Conn.: Grolier, 2000. 2 CDs. PC and Mac editions available. $59.99. www.grolier.com. Requirements (PC): 486 DX/100 Mhz processor or higher; Windows 95, [...]

Published
2000

173. Don't You Dare Use 'Comprised Of' On Wikipedia: One Editor Will Take It Out

Subjects
Wikipedia (Reference work) -- Authorship, English language -- Usage, Grammar -- Social aspects, Editors -- Practice, Electronic reference books -- Authorship, Electronic reference, Arts, visual and performing, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=392568604 GROSS: This is FRESH AIR. A lot of us have pet peeves about language, but we usually just grumble about them. Our [...]

Published
2015

174. -Le Grand Robert launches online dictionary version

Subjects
Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Service introduction, Publishing industry -- Service introduction, Publishing industry, Electronic reference, Company service introduction, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2011 M2 COMMUNICATIONS 8 April 2011 - French publisher Editions Le Robert, which publishes language dictionary Le Grand Robert, announced yesterday that a new online version of the [...]

Published
2011

175. I want an electronic bookstore

Author

Carlton, Tom

Subjects
Electronic reference, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Evaluation
Abstract

If you've seen some of this year's electronic publications, like Encarta, the multimedia encyclopedia from Microsoft, you know what I mean. Just go down to your local bookstore and flip […]

Published
1993

176. The New Grove Dictionary of Opera

Subjects
The New Grove Dictionary of Opera (Nonfiction work), Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Case studies, Publishing industry -- Case studies, Library and information science, Music, Publishing industry, Electronic reference, Case studies
Abstract

The New Grove Dictionary of Opera has become the first commercial music encyclopedia to be made accessible through the World Wide Web. The online edition, available beginning June 1999 through [...]

Published
1999

177. University of California objects to increased cost for electronic materials

Subjects
Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Nature Publishing Group -- Contracts, Book publishing -- Contracts, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Prices and rates, Teaching -- Equipment and supplies, Universities and colleges -- Contracts, Contract agreement, Electronic reference, Company pricing policy, Education, University of California -- Contracts
Abstract

FromA The Sacramento Bee: Faculty and librarians at theA University of CaliforniaA have threatened a systemwide boycott of Nature Publishing Group after it demanded an extra $1 million a year [...]

Published
2010

178. The Great Cognitive Surplus

Author

Pink, Daniel and Shirky, Clay

Subjects
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us (Nonfiction work) -- Authorship, Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age (Nonfiction work) -- Authorship, Motivation (Psychology), Leisure, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias, Social networks, Electronic reference, Computers, Hobbies and crafts, Sociology and social work
Abstract

THE GREAT COGNITIVE SURPLUS Put those spare cycles to use! Authors Daniel Pink and Clay Shirky see a revolution in how we use our free time. Clay shirky and daniel [...]

Published
2010

179. A Matter of Fact

Author

Nicholson, Geoff

Subjects
Guinness Book of World Records (Nonfiction work) -- Criticism and interpretation, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Social aspects, World records -- Portrayals -- Social aspects, Encyclopedias and dictionaries -- Criticism and interpretation -- Social aspects, Electronic reference, Literature/writing
Abstract

The other day I realized I absolutely had to own a copy of the recently published facsimile of the first Guinness Book of Records from 1955 (limited edition of 5,000, [...]

Published
2010

180. Wikipedias Wales Wales Scales Back Founder Flag After Angering Editors 179644

Subjects
Wikipedia (Reference work) -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Access control, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Access control -- Laws, regulations and rules, Company public relations, Government regulation, Electronic reference, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Wikimedia Foundation -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales has given up his rights to block users, delete pages or protect pages on the online encyclopedia he helped build after drawing the ire of editors [...]

Published
2010

181. Who really killed media? Craig 'Craigslist' Newmark? Jimmy 'Wikipedia' Wales? Oprah?

Author

Dumenco, Simon

Subjects
Company business management, Electronic reference, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Criticism and interpretation
Abstract

Byline: SIMON DUMENCO I have something to get off my chest: At 3 a.m. recently in a smoky dance club in Valencia, Spain, I had a beery epiphany about The [...]

Published
2010

182. Fight for your right to faff around

Subjects
Advertising agencies -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Electronic reference, Advertising, marketing and public relations, Arts and entertainment industries, Business
Abstract

What I don't understand is that we often have seven hours of meetings a day, and the outcome of each meeting is we get asked to do some work. When [...]

Published
2010

183. Wikipedia Will Undergo Fundamental Changes in April 862188

Subjects
Wikipedia (Reference work) -- Planning, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Planning, Company business planning, Electronic reference, Business, Computers and office automation industries
Abstract

Wikipedia plans on making fundamental changes to its user experience in April, including changing the crowd-sourced reference Website's default theme and making pages easier to edit. The ultimate goal, according [...]

Published
2010

184. PROFILE - CATHERINE MULLEN: Having the know-how

Subjects
Discovery Communications Inc. Discovery Networks International -- Service introduction -- Officials and employees, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Service introduction -- Officials and employees, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Service introduction, Electronic reference, Company service introduction, Advertising, marketing and public relations, Business, Mass communications
Abstract

Discovery Networks is launching an online encyclopedia combining trust content from across the brand's media. Catherine Mullen explains why now is the perfect time Move over Wikipedia. Discovery Networks International [...]

Published
2010

185. Random House Webster's Electronic Dictionary

Author

Flanders, Bruce

Subjects
Electronic reference, The Random House Webster's Electronic Dictionary & Thesaurus College Edition (Electronic book) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

There you are, tapping away at your keyboard, when your mind suddenly goes blank (happens to me all the time). 'Is there a better way to say this? 'Is there […]

Published
1992

186. Encyclopedias today: tradition meets innovation

Author

Whiteley, Sandy

Subjects
P.F. Collier Inc. -- Marketing, Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc. -- Marketing, World Book Inc. -- Marketing, Funk and Wagnalls Inc. -- Marketing, Grolier Inc. -- Marketing, Standard Educational Corp. -- Marketing, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Marketing, Encyclopedias and dictionaries -- Marketing, Library and information science, Company marketing practices, Electronic reference, Marketing
Abstract

Electronic products and new ways of selling bring changes to the encyclopedia business. Ever since a pirated U.S. edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica was issued in the late eighteenth century, [...]

Published
1992

187. Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition

Author

Dhanendran, Anthony

Subjects
Electronic reference, The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition (Electronic reference) -- Product/service Evaluations, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Product/service Evaluations
Published
2009

188. Wikipedia Tightens Up Edit Policy for the Living

Subjects
Electronic reference, Cable television/data services, Online services, Government regulation, Wikipedia (Reference work) -- Laws, regulations and rules, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Laws, regulations and rules, Online services -- Laws, regulations and rules
Published
2009

189. Abbyy Lingvo x3

Author

Larsen, Emil

Subjects
Abbyy Lingvo x3 (Electronic book) -- Product/service Evaluations, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Product/service Evaluations, Electronic reference
Abstract

Byline: Emil Larsen Abbyy Lingvo x3 Basic definitions, single-word translations and a bit of tutoring in one package Lingvo started as a Russian endeavour, translating European languages for Russian speakers. […]

Published
2009

190. Encyclopaedia Britannica 2009 Ultimate Edition

Author

Colvey, Scott

Subjects
Electronic reference, Encyclopaedia Britannica 2009 Ultimate Edition (Electronic reference) -- Product/service Evaluations, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Product/service Evaluations
Published
2009

191. Encarta Africana

Author

EVELYN, JAMILAH

Subjects
Encarta Africana (Electronic book) -- Evaluation, Software -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, African diaspora, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Evaluation, Education, Ethnic, cultural, racial issues/studies, Software quality, Electronic reference, Evaluation
Abstract

Encarta Africana Edited by Dr. Henry Loui Gates and Dr. Kwame Anthony Appiah Microsoft Corporation, 1999 Price: $64.95 When one of the nation's top technology companies pairs with two of [...]

Published
1999

192. Litmus test for a computerphile: the American Heritage Electronic Dictionary

Author

Nielson, Brian

Subjects
Databases -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, CD-ROM catalog, Electronic reference, Database, CD-ROM database, Library and information science, American Heritage Electronic Dictionary (Electronic book) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Litmus Test For A Computerphile: The American Heritage Electronic Dictionary In my very first PC MONITOR column, I declared that I was no techie. Many of my local library colleagues [...]

Published
1991

193. User-compiled dictionary Wordia goes live today with video content

Subjects
Electronic reference, Company service introduction, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Service introduction -- Services -- Usage, Online social networks -- Usage
Abstract

An online video dictionary backed by Bebo founder Michael Birch launches today (Thursday) with the aim of becoming the world's first democratically compiled multi-media dictionary. Wordia.com will launch with more […]

Published
2008

194. Bridgestone Bandag offers new fuel economy guide

Subjects
Bridgestone Tire Sales Co. -- Information management -- Service introduction -- Services, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Services, Tire industry -- Information management -- Service introduction -- Services, Trucking -- Service introduction -- Information management -- Services, Company systems management, Electronic reference, Company service introduction, Transportation industry
Abstract

Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS) has released its fourth fuel economy guide for large trucks, 'Tires & Truck Fuel Economy - a New Perspective,' giving fleets recommendations taking into consideration [...]

Published
2008

195. God's Word, According To Wikipedia

Author

Philips, Matthew

Subjects
Wikipedia (Reference work) -- Services -- Management -- Translations and translating, Management, Translations and translating, Services, Company business management, Electronic reference, Biblical literature -- Translations and translating, Electronic reference books -- Services -- Management, Bible as literature -- Translations and translating, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Services -- Management, Bible and literature -- Translations and translating
Published
2008

196. Lexicographical longing

Author

Heffernan, Virginia

Subjects
Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Growth -- Innovations, Encyclopedias and dictionaries -- History -- Design and construction -- Innovations, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Company growth, Electronic reference, Design and construction, Innovations, Growth, History
Abstract

When I was 19, my father gave me an Oxford English Dictionary, the 1971 compact edition with the 1987 supplement. Citations for every English word since the eighth century were [...]

Published
2008

197. Bargain hunting

Author

Palmer, Bryan

Subjects
Lasoo (Website), AcronymFinder (Website), Online databases, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias, Shopping agent, Online database, Electronic reference, Business, Business, international, Health care industry
Published
2008

198. Web cite Web super sleuth

Author

Palmer, Bryan

Subjects
Clusty (Website), Wordspy (Website), Internet/Web search services, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias, Online databases, Internet search software, Internet/Web search service, Text search and retrieval software, Electronic reference, Online database, Business, Business, international, Health care industry
Published
2008

199. Choose and Book 'adds to workload'

Subjects
Usage, Surveys, Electronic reference, General practitioners -- Surveys -- Usage, Electronic reference books -- Usage, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Usage, Physicians (General practice) -- Surveys -- Usage
Abstract

Choose and Book extends consultation times for three quarters of GPs taking part in the Medix survey. Asked what are the time implications of Choose and Book compared with previous [...]

Published
2007

200. Oxford First Encyclopedia

Author

Colvey, Scott

Subjects
Electronic reference, Oxford First Encyclopedia (Electronic reference) -- Product/service Evaluations, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Product/service Evaluations
Published
2007

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