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The British Newspaper Archive is a partnership between the British Library & findmypast to digitise up to 40 million newspaper pages from the British Library's collection of historical newspapers from 1603 onwards from the UK & further afield.

The charm of Dickens can be found in his characters. Learn more about the author of such works as Oliver Twist, Nicholas Nickleby, David Copperfield, and the work generally considered his masterpiece, Bleak House.

This resource provides access to hundreds of comprehensive computer training tutorials, with more continually being added. Tutorials include full colour step-by-step instructions covering an extensive and varied range of 'How do I ?' learning topics.

Known for his favorite themes of New England and nature, Robert Frost may well be the most famous American poet of the 20th century. This book combines critical analysis with in-depth information on his life providing a one-stop resource for students.

Explores the life and works of this Nobel Prize-winning writer with extensive analyses of Eliot's literary output, as well as entries on related topics and relevant people, places, and influences. Also gives crucial historical and thematic information.

A critical guide to the literature of Tennessee Williams. It includes criticism of most of his major and minor works, the novels, short stories, poetry, characters and personal essays are included along with details of his life and lliterary influences.

Features a selection of critical essays analyzing the works of the major writers and dramatists that defined the Elizabethan era. In addition to a chronology of the important cultural, literary, and political events that shaped this period.

A critical guide to the works of the 19th century American poet Emily Dickinson.The vast majority of her poems were published posthumously, as she kept her writing private. It includes perceptive interpretations of Dickinson and her creative output.

Online access contains the entire text of the 32 volume Encyclopedia Britannica, yearbook and more. Both remote and onsite access available. Library registration required for access

A history of Asia from modern Afganistan to Japan, Korea, Sri Lanka, and islands of Southeast Asia. It includes detailed entries that cover archaeological sites, agricultural & economic development, religion, trade, political institutions, warfare & more