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Research Guides: Social Sciences

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    A Selection of College Guides

    A list of college reference resources in the Education Collection of Mid-Manhattan Library.

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    America's Presidents

    In viewing the accomplishments of our past and present leader(s) it is important to remember that even our most celebrated Presidents did not escape controversy or criticism. Here are some of our best Presidents...

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    Business Plans *

    A comprehensive guide to small business plans from the Gale Virtual Reference Library.

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    Career Change

    Explore resources from the Job Information Center at Mid-Manhattan Library.

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    Celebrating Women In Computer Science - - Ada To Ellen * (PDF)

    A list of notable women in the field of computing, going back to the 19th century British mathematician Ada Byron King's contributions to the "analytical engine," widely regarded as the first computer model.

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    Company Information

    Researching a business? This guide will connect you with the best print and electronic resources, and suggest strategies for tracking down company info online.

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    Culinary History

    A guide to all things culinary at the New York Public Library, from books, periodicals and reference works on food and cookery, to historical menus and recipes, as well a plethora of electronic resources. Bring your appetite!

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    Education for Life

    A list of adult and continuing education resources available on the 2nd floor of Mid-Manhattan Library, plus links to assorted Internet resources.

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    El Comercio Internacional

    Una vasta guía a los recursos en negocio y finanzas internacionales.

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    Financial Aid Sources

    Scholarships, fellowships, grants, loans... there are many paths to financial aid. This guide, compiled by Education Collection staff at Mid-Manhattan Library, lists the print and electronic resources that can help you get started.

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    Financial Services

    A guide to the Financial Services Collection at the Science, Industry and Business Library, and additional resources in the Electronic Information Center.

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    Gay and Lesbian Studies

    Gay and Lesbian Studies is by nature cross-disciplinary, covering a wide range of intellectual bases: literature, history, religion, psychology, sociology, philosophy, anthropology, medicine, law, fine arts, and others. Resources in this subject area may be found in nearly every division of the Research Libraries. This guide offers multiple trajectories into this richly varied field.

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    Government

    A guide to government information in all formats and at all levels (Federal, State, Local, International Organizations and Countries).

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    How to Find Hebrew Books

    This guide contains tips for searching our catalog for Hebrew books without Hebrew script, following some of the rules catalogers use to enter their records, entering a "romanized" title (i.e. one in "Roman" or "English" script).

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    Howard Hughes, Entrepreneur and Inventor: a Selected Reading List * (PDF)

    Howard Hughes: entrepreneur, inventor and icon of adventure. This reading list, compiled by the Science, Industry and Business Library on the occasion of the release of Martin Scorcese's Hughes biopic The Aviator, will help you introduce yourself to the remarkable man.

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    In Bad Company: Science Writers Who Have Been Censored (PDF)

    A short list of seminal scientific books that at one time or another have been banned.

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    Industry Specific Directories

    Directories can help you meet your industry, market, statistical, demographic and competitive needs. Browse this guide by subject and view lists of directories in your industry.

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    Industry Surveys *

    The following industry surveys are available from the Business Source Premier database to users in the library. (Also available to users remotely with a library card).

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    International Statistical Yearbooks

    This is a guide to statistical yearbooks and websites of countries outside the United States. These statistical sources usually include summaries of basic statistics on a country's land, population, economy, society, education, culture, and other areas of interest. The yearbook list includes titles held by the Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL) of The New York Public Library on its open reference shelves, grouped by country or region, or different stack locations. Check the Library Catalog for other titles and/or full extent of holdings.

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    International Trade

    A guide to resources and programs you'll need for researching international business opportunties. Import/export guides, business directories, industry periodicals, trade statistics and more — you'll find them all here, organized by topic.

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