Biographical Information : Professions
Authors
- Literature Resource CenterUpdated continuously. Information on a large number of authors and literary works. Includes Contemporary Authors, Contemporary Literary Criticism Select, and Dictionary of Literary Biography. Search by name, title, subject/genre, nationality, date/place of birth, and awards
- Lexikon der deutschen Krimi-Autoren: Internet-Edition1992-present (updates vary). German-language bio-bibliography of over 120 German-speaking writers of mystery and detective fiction. Includes information on film, radio and television authors, as well as those writing in more traditional forms.
Political Figures
- Biographical Directory of the United States CongressBrief biographical information, including party affiliation, for all members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives from the Continental Congress to the present.1774-to date (updated with each new Congress)
- Dictionary of Political Biography (Oxford Reference)1000+ men and women who have shaped political events across the world in the 20th century. Each entry includes an account of the background, career, and achievements of the individual concerned, balancing fact with critical appraisal.
- POTUS: Presidents of the United StatesBiographies of the presidents in chronological order of term. Provides links to that president's historical documents, election results, and cabinet members. Browsable by subject or significant historical events.
Scientists
- American Men and Women of Science, 22nd ed.Current. 120,000+ living scientists in the US and Canada with birth date, birthplace, field of specialty, education, honorary degrees, current position, professional and career information, awards, memberships, research information, and addresses for each entrant.
- Complete Dictionary of Scientific BiographyContains biographies of mathematicians and natural scientists from all countries and from all historical periods. Includes the complete text of the 18-volume original print Dictionary of Scientific Biography plus the New Dictionary of Scientific Biography. 27 vols total.
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