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21 Excellent Search Engines to Find almost anything in the world. This list contains a combination of most useful search engines around the web and Custom Search Engines based on Google.

21 Excellent Search Engines to Find almost anything in the world

I guess You just read on. ( We have planned to keep this post updated with any new search engine we find, so if you know any shoot us a comment and we will add it ) Productive Search Engines ( 7 ) QueryCat : Probably the biggest database for Frequently Asked Question. They have over 2.5 Million UV. The results are very neat and I don’t see much any ads there which makes searching much cleaner. Query Cat - Biggest Database of Frequently Asked Question Factbites : What happens when you cross Search engine with encyclopedia ?

Fact Bites : when Search Engine meets Encyclopedia My Live Search : This search engine stands out all the search engine in the list. My Live Search Engine Lexxe Search: Another one which is unique with its own idea. Lexxe : Advanced natural Language Processing Search Sproose: A community driven search where you can vote for the search result you get. Find Dissertations and Theses-The Library-University of California. The sources listed below help you identify master's theses and doctoral dissertations.

Find Dissertations and Theses-The Library-University of California

The UC Berkeley Library does not systematically collect dissertations from other institutions, though it has a nearly complete collection of Berkeley doctoral dissertations, and large numbers of Berkeley masters' theses. Occasionally dissertations are printed later by a commercial publisher as a book. To determine if we own a printed copy of a specific dissertation or thesis, search the library catalogs OskiCat and Melvyl. OskiCat (UC Berkeley) OskiCat is the catalog of materials in UC Berkeley library collections, which are spread throughout the 20 campus libraries.

A few of the UC Berkeley affiliated libraries' collections are also included in this catalog. Use "Quick Search" to search basic fields, like title and author. Melvyl (all UC campuses) Melvyl is the catalog of materials available from the libraries of the ten UC campuses, and other research collections in the state. Library of Congress Online Catalogs. How-To-Use-Google-Search-More-Effectively-INFOGRAPHIC.gif (GIF Image, 800 × 8848 pixels)

When Wikipedia Won't Cut It: 25 Online Sources for Reliable, Researched Facts. Although Wikipedia is a great place to find information, it's subject to incomplete citations, biased views, and inaccuracies.

When Wikipedia Won't Cut It: 25 Online Sources for Reliable, Researched Facts

And when you absolutely have to have undisputable facts, that's just not good enough. Fortunately, there are plenty of alternatives out there that can deliver with high quality accuracy, and we've listed 25 of the best here. Citizendium: This wiki focuses on credibility, using both the general public and credentialed experts. It works just like Wikipedia, but better. AmericanFactFinder: This database from the US Census Bureau is a great source for information on housing, economics, geography and population. ORBIS. Visible Proofs: Forensic Views of the Body: Home Page. 100 Websites You Should Know and Use. Entertainment Meet David Peterson, who developed Dothraki for Game of Thrones There are seven different words in Dothraki for striking another person with a sword.

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Among them: “hlizifikh,” a wild but powerful strike; “hrakkarikh,”a quick and accurate strike; and “gezrikh,” a fake-out or decoy strike. But you won’t find these words in George R. R. Culture My Year of TED: How 54 talks changed a life By Kylie Dunn What do you get when you cross a 39-year-old perfectionist with 54 TED Talks and far more honesty than any person probably needs to experience? Entertainment Meet David Peterson, who developed Dothraki for Game of Thrones There are seven different words in Dothraki for striking another person with a sword.

Culture. FLMNH Ichthyology Department Homepage. Library of Congress Finding Aids: Search/Browse. National Jukebox LOC.gov. WARNING: Historical recordings may contain offensive language.

National Jukebox LOC.gov

Read the disclaimer Now Playing... Elk's reunion march Le parlate d'amor El teléfono a larga distancia At the jazz band ball Everybody's jazzin' it Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and smile, smile, smile! View This Playlist 1919 Victrola Book of the Opera Stories of the operas with illustrations and descriptions of Victor opera records. More about Victrola Book of the Opera News The National Jukebox debuts featuring more than 10,000 78rpm disc sides issued by the Victor Talking Machine Company between 1900 and 1925. Imagine your computer as a new Gramophone purchased for family and friends to enjoy in your home parlor.

Victor Advertisements The success of the Victor Talking Machine Company is often attributed to its aggressive and comprehensive print advertising campaigns. Coming Soon to the National Jukebox New recordings are added to the Jukebox periodically. Visual Dictionary Online.

Smithsonian Institution Research Information System. Art History/Classics Library - Art History Resources. Library of Congress Bibliographies, Research Guides, and Finding Aids (Virtual Programs & Services, Library of Congress)