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These resources require a Houston Public Library Power Card for access from your home or office.
BookSpot
An easy access point to some of the top book-related sites
NoveList *
online readers' advisory *database
OCLC WorldCat *
catalog of library materials owned by libraries around the world
NAICS
North American Industrial Classification System
Internet 101
Explains basics for getting started on the Internet
Web Teacher
A great way to learn about the World Wide Web -- browsers, addresses, navigating, search strategies, e-mail, and many more-advanced topics
Consumer Action Web site
Provides tips and advice on consumer purchases and repairs, fraud, complaints, consumer privacy, and credit, as well as links to related private and governmental organizations
NADA Guides
Free NADA price information on used cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, boats, and other vehicles. Also new car pricing
ReferenceUSA *
database of millions of U.S. companies*database
ZoomInfo
web summaries on people, companies etc.
FinAid
A comprehensive Financial Aid Information Page
Britannica .com
Online access to the full text of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, plus news, articles, and web sites
All Music Guide
Reviews and detailed information on CDs, videos and electronic games
IMDB
Internet Movie Database
InfoPlease
Combines the contents of an encyclopedia, a dictionary, and several up-to-the minute almanacs loaded with statistics, facts, and historical records
Time & Date
time zones and calendars, including a perpetual calendar
Mapquest
driving distances, times, and directions
HCAD
Harris County Appraisal District
Ready.gov
From The U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Collectors.com
Price and grading information for collectors of coins, currency, stamps, autographs, records, and sports cards
ESPN
comprehensive sports information
How Stuff Works
Clear explanations, diagrams, and links for parts and functions of common technology, machines, and other things we see everyday
RxList
In-depth drug information
Web Elements
A periodic table of elements with description, history, uses, atomic structure and additional detailed information for each element
Houston Chronicle *