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Academic OneFile

Academic OneFile One-stop source for millions of peer-reviewed, scholarly full-text articles in HTML and PDF formats from over 8,000 of the world's leading academic journals and reference sources. Comprehensively covers the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects. Multimedia feature includes podcasts and transcripts from NPR, CNN, and the CBC, as well as full-text New York Times content to 1995.

Type:Database

Gale PowerSearch

Gale PowerSearch The Gale PowerSearch platform offers comprehensive access to authoritative reference, periodical and primary source information. Select from a list of Gale databases. Search multiple databases simultaneously with a single query. PowerSearch features include: advanced searching, bookmarks, search results, quick search and document delivery in email, print and download formats.

Type:Database

Mathematics

Explores the functions of math in daily life, as well as its role as a tool for measurement, data analysis, and technological development. This illustrated set also explains basic concepts of math and geometry, and provides information on historical milestones, notable mathematicians, and today's career choices. Each volume includes photos, illustrations, sidebars, bibliographies, and a glossary. Broadly applicable for middle school through high school students, as well as general readers.

Type:eBook

OANDA.com

A source for travelers and investors to find virtually everything there is to know about 164 global currencies. Find current currency rates, simple conversions, forecasts, historical currency rates, as well as helpful tips and links for every travel need. For the investors, services include timing services, forecasts, and predictive modeling for analyzing the global currency markets.

Type:Website

Online Conversion

“Convert just about anything to anything else. Over 5,000 units, and 50,000 conversions.” Browse most popular conversion pages or search by category.

Type:Website

S.C. State Facts for Students

This site contains fabulous information including: South Carolina History, Fast Facts, Famous South Carolinians, Movies Filmed in South Carolina, Recipes and much more. If you are a student doing a report or just someone interested in South Carolina, this section has your answers.

Type:Website

S.O.S. Math

Browse this free resource for math review material from Algebra to Differential Equations with more than 2,500 Math pages filled with short and easy-to-understand explanations.

Type:Website

WolframMathWorld

A “nexus of mathematical information” with referenced and interactive entries. Browse topics or an alphabetical index.

Type:Website