Collection: Online resource (Member logon)

Offers a selection of critical essays, and an annotated bibliography on the classic World War II satire, Catch-22, that collectively provide an ideal critical companion for readers hoping to broaden their appreciation of Joseph Heller’s modern masterpiece

Covers the period in Ancient Egypt from 3000 BCE to 145 BCE, focusing on a time set later in the pharaonic era. It examines the day-to-day lives of Ancient Egyptians, from the high priestly caste down the ranks to the solider, peasant farmer & slaves.

Covers 2600 BCE to 146 BCE, focusing on the classical era of Pericles. Examines daily life of the Ancient Greeks, from the aristoi & soldiers to the Metics & slaves, the myths, religious rites, politics, sciences & arts in Greek society.

Covers the period from 4000 BCE (Sumer) and 1000 to 500 BCE (Assyria and Babylonia). It examines the day-to-day lives of ancient Mesopotamians, from kings and priests to slaves. Explores Sumerian cultural achievements from the plow to writing & beyond.

Examines daily life across all strata of Roman society, from the senatorial order to the plebs & slaves. From food to religious beliefs, the Roman family, Roman Calendar, Roman gods, water supply & the importance of games & theater in everyday life.

The Source is an online subject guide to children's literature: books, short stories, traditional literature and poetry from around the world with an emphasis on Australian and New Zealand literature.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was first published in 1818, a tale which warns against irresponsible science, technology, and parent This book provides a collection of critical essays on this gothic thriller, selected from a variety of literary sources.

This online resource provides an archive of magazine issues of National Geographic Kids. Children can explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. It is best for planet-loving kids aged 6 to 14 years of age. This eResource encompasses a wide range of topics to i...

This online collection provides a complete archive of National Geographic magazine, every page of every issue, October 1888-present & People, animals, and the world via a cross-searchable collection of books, maps, images & videos. Plus National Geographic Traveler, History and Kids Magazines. Th...

NewsBank is a database of newspapers from around the World. It gives coverage of a range of International newspaper titles and most of the major Australian daily newspapers, including a good selection of both metropolitan and regional titles.