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Arts & Humanities-art, literature, religion
Bartlett's Familiar Quotations
Find classic quotes from the 1919 edition of this classic source
Find classic quotes from the 1919 edition of this classic source
Bible Gateway
searchable text of many translations
searchable text of many translations
Greek Mythology
Information on the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology
Information on the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology
Virtual Religion Index
Links for research on religion from ancient times to the present
Links for research on religion from ancient times to the present
Biography
American Presidents
Information about past and present American presidents sponsored by C-SPAN
Information about past and present American presidents sponsored by C-SPAN
POTUS-U.S. Presidents
U.S. Presidents
U.S. Presidents
Books & Libraries
BookSpot
An easy access point to some of the top book-related sites
An easy access point to some of the top book-related sites
Libraries Online
Find libraries and library catalogs on the web
Find libraries and library catalogs on the web
Libweb
libraries on the Web
libraries on the Web
Business & Economics
Big Charts
current and historical stock quotes
current and historical stock quotes
NAICS
North American Industrial Classification System
North American Industrial Classification System
OANDA
currency converter
currency converter
SIC Codes
Standard Industrial Classification
Standard Industrial Classification
What is a Dollar Worth?
CPI and inflation rates with a cost of living calculator
CPI and inflation rates with a cost of living calculator
Computers & Internet
Internet 101
Explains basics for getting started on the Internet
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
A great way to learn about the World Wide Web -- browsers, addresses, navigating, search strategies, e-mail, and many more-advanced topics
Consumer Information
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
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
Kelley Blue Book
Get help shopping for used cars
Get help shopping for used cars
NADA Guides
Free NADA price information on used cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, boats, and other vehicles. Also new car pricing
Free NADA price information on used cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, boats, and other vehicles. Also new car pricing
Dictionaries
Merriam-Webster Online
dictionary and thesaurus
dictionary and thesaurus
WordReference
French, Spanish, German, and Italian
French, Spanish, German, and Italian
Directories
The Ultimates
multiple business and residential directories
multiple business and residential directories
ZoomInfo
web summaries on people, companies etc.
web summaries on people, companies etc.
Education
Educational Institutions in Houston
index to local educational institutions on all levels
index to local educational institutions on all levels
FAFSA on the Web
Submit your federal financial aid application electronically
Submit your federal financial aid application electronically
FinAid
A comprehensive Financial Aid Information Page
A comprehensive Financial Aid Information Page
Houston Area School Districts
Find statistics on all Greater Houston school districts, like dropout rates, TAAS and SAT scores, and related data
Find statistics on all Greater Houston school districts, like dropout rates, TAAS and SAT scores, and related data
Employment
Salary Calculator
compares cost of living in different cities
compares cost of living in different cities
Encyclopedias
Britannica .com
Online access to the full text of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, plus news, articles, and web sites
Online access to the full text of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, plus news, articles, and web sites
Entertainment
All Music Guide
Reviews and detailed information on CDs, videos and electronic games
Reviews and detailed information on CDs, videos and electronic games
IMDB
Internet Movie Database
Internet Movie Database
General Reference
Any Day in History
events and births for a selected day
events and births for a selected day
InfoPlease
Combines the contents of an encyclopedia, a dictionary, and several up-to-the minute almanacs loaded with statistics, facts, and historical records
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
time zones and calendars, including a perpetual calendar
Geography
50 States of the US
extensive information on all 50 states
extensive information on all 50 states
Area Decoder
area codes
area codes
Distance Calculator
calculates distance between US and int'l cities
calculates distance between US and int'l cities
Mapquest
driving distances, times, and directions
driving distances, times, and directions
Weather Channel
gives graphic view of weather conditions
gives graphic view of weather conditions
Weather Underground
current and historical weather
current and historical weather
Government: State & Local
Find Your Voting Precinct
for Harris County, TX
for Harris County, TX
HCAD
Harris County Appraisal District
Harris County Appraisal District
Who Represents Me?
Texas elected officials and the districts they represent
Texas elected officials and the districts they represent
Government: US
Congress
representative locator
representative locator
FirstGov
federal government resources
federal government resources
Ready.gov
From The U.S. Department of Homeland Security
From The U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Government: World
Embassy World
directory of embassies and consulates
directory of embassies and consulates
Leisure/Recreation
Collectors.com
Price and grading information for collectors of coins, currency, stamps, autographs, records, and sports cards
Price and grading information for collectors of coins, currency, stamps, autographs, records, and sports cards
ESPN
comprehensive sports information
comprehensive sports information
One Across
crossword puzzle dictionary
crossword puzzle dictionary
Sports Authority: Harris County
News from Harris County-Houston Sports Authority
News from Harris County-Houston Sports Authority
Science & Health
AMA Physician Select
Find doctors by name or specialty
Find doctors by name or specialty
How Stuff Works
Clear explanations, diagrams, and links for parts and functions of common technology, machines, and other things we see everyday
Clear explanations, diagrams, and links for parts and functions of common technology, machines, and other things we see everyday
MEDLine Plus
Consumer health information
Consumer health information
RxList
In-depth drug information
In-depth drug information
Science Made Simple
online conversions
online conversions
Web Elements
A periodic table of elements with description, history, uses, atomic structure and additional detailed information for each element
A periodic table of elements with description, history, uses, atomic structure and additional detailed information for each element
State & Local Information
Greater Houston Partnership
Look under About Houston for basic data about the city
Look under About Houston for basic data about the city