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No Tags Selected A book in hand is worth two in the library: Quotations on books and librarianship
"Harding's gathering of quotes on libraries, books, reading, and writing is not your typical I-love-books-and-aren't-librarians-swell sort of collection." (Denise Perry Donavin, Booklist 1994) This work takes a humorous look at libraries and the people that inhabit them. Call number: PN6084 .B65 H37 1994 (Main Stacks)
A Dictionary of art quotations
This work contains quotations about artists, art movements, critical terms, art history, and architecture. Call number: PN6084 .A8 D52 1988 (Main Stacks)
A Dictionary of business quotations
"This collection of over 2500 quotations from the international business community records the thoughts of tycoons, politicians, economists, company directors, shop stewards and employees on every aspect of business activity, from the earliest barter to the contemporary consumer society." (Publisher) Call number: PN6084 .B87 D54 1990 (Main Stacks)
A Short Dictionary of Scientific Quotations
Notable quotes related to scientific disciplines.
Astronomically speaking: a dictionary of quotations on astronomy and physics
To understand the history, accomplishments, failures, and meanings of astronomy requires a knowledge of what has been said about astronomy by philosophers, novelists, playwrights, poets, scientists, and laymen. With this in mind, Astronomically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations on Astronomy and Physics serves as a guide to what has been said about astronomy through the ages. Containing approximately 1,550 quotations and numerous illustrations, this resource is the largest compilation of astronomy and astrophysics quotations published to date." (Publisher) Call number: QB14 .A86 2003 (Reference Stacks)
Bartlett, John, comp. 1919. Familiar Quotations, 10th edition
This tenth edition of 1919 contains over 11,000 searchable quotations and was the first new edition of John Bartlett’s corpus to be published after his death in 1905—the new editor, however, choosing more to supplement than revise the work of the first name in quotations. Bartleby eBook.
Chemical curiosities: Spectacular experiments and inspired quotes
"Could it be magic...? Chemical experiments are not only essential for teaching chemistry, they also fascinate the audience. This book is an excellent source of inspiration for every 'magic show' and classroom demonstration. In a very playful manner, the experiments described here open up the manifold, colourful, and sometimes ear-splitting world of chemistry. Ranging from unusual (but useful) properties of matter to the illustration of the greenhouse effect, this masterful chemist's 'cookbook' is highly suitable for preparing demonstrations in front of larger audiences. Building a bridge between science and the arts, every experiment is introduced by inspiring citations from prose and poetry, which makes reading and experimenting equally enjoyable." (Publisher) Call number: QD43 .R6613 1996 (Main Stacks)
Famous Quotations Network - Quotations, Quotes, Proverbs
A large index of quotations indexed by author and category, with keyword searching.
Gaither's Dictionary of Scientific Quotations
"Organized thematically and indexed alphabetically by author, this work makes readily available an unprecedented collection of approximately 21,000 quotations related to a broad range of scientific topics, including astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, and physics. The thematic organization allows you to effortlessly find a pertinent quotation from a variety of sources and perspectives. The resulting compendium allows a reader to conceptualize and embrace the written images of scientists, laymen, politicians, novelists, playwrights, and poets about humankind's scientific achievements. Quotations are listed with the credited author, title, chapter, page number, birth/death date, and occupation where possible." (Publisher) NetLibrary eBook.
Jewish wisdom: Ethical, spiritual, and historical lessons from the great works and thinkers
This is a collection of hundreds of quotations from religious and secular sources organized by topical theme. While mostly brief, they give an overview of texts that weave "a tapestry of stories from the Bible and Talmud, and the insights of Jewish commentators and writers from Maimonides, Rashi, and Hillel to Einstein, Isaac Bashevis Singer, and Elie Wiesel." (Publisher) Call number: BM565 .T45 1994 (Main Stacks)
Mathematically speaking: A dictionary of quotations
"Mathematically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations provides profound, wise, and witty quotes from the most famous to the unknown. You may not find all the quoted "jewels" that exist, but you will definitely a great many of them here. The extensive author and subject indexes provide you with the perfect tools for locating quotations for practical use or pleasure, and you will soon enjoy discovering what others have said on topics ranging from addition to zero. This book will be a handy reference for the mathematician or scientific reader and the wider public interested in who has said what on mathematics." (Publisher) NetLibrary eBook.
Medically speaking: A dictionary of quotations on dentistry, medicine, and nursing
"Medically Speaking is a book of quotations on medicine, dentistry and nursing. It contains over 1500 quotes pertinent and especially illuminating to these disciplines. Here you will find quotations from the most famous to the unknown. Some are profound, some are witty, some are wise but none are frivolous. The extensive author and subject indexes provide you with the perfect tool for locating quotations for practical use or pleasure." (Publisher) NetLibrary eBook.
People on people: The Oxford dictionary of biographical quotations
"From Martin Amis on Jimmy Connors and Jane Austen on Henry VIII, to Liz Hurley on Marilyn Monroe and Madonna on Eva Peron, here are more than 4,000 quotations about both historical and contemporary figures from all over the world. The speakers are as well known as the people they are talking about, and come from a broad range of disciplines and professions, including actors, architects, dancers, historians, mathematicians, literary figures, politicians, academics, sports personalities, and scientists. ... All the quotations about an individual are brought together in an entry headed by a brief description, making it possible to compare what different people have said about one particular person. A detailed author index gives a context line from each quotation, biographical information on authors, and an overview of their comments, often revealing their personalities." (Publisher) NetLibrary eBook.
Practically speaking: A dictionary of quotations on engineering, technology, and architecture
"For the first time in one easily accessible form, Practically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations on Engineering, Technology and Architecture brings together over 1,100 quotes pertinent and especially illuminating to these disciplines. Here you will find profound, witty, and wise quotations from the most famous to the unknown. The extensive author and subject indexes provide you with the prefect tool for locating quotations for practical use or pleasure. This book can be read for entertainment or used as a handy reference by students, professional engineers, and the more general public who are interested in who has said what on engineering, technology, and architecture." (Publisher) NetLibrary eBook.
Queer quotes: On coming out and culture, love and lust, politics and pride, and much more
"Queer Quotes is a compendium of wit and wisdom from well-known historical and contemporary cultural figures—from Oscar Wilde to Rita Mae Brown, from Quentin Crisp to Sandra Bernhard, from James Baldwin to RuPaul. Often amusing, the quotes are also thought-provoking and up-to-date, and chapters ranging from “Love and Gay Marriage” to “Out of the Closets, into the Streets” to “HIV/AIDS” to “Queer History” reflect this book’s scope." (Publisher) Call number: PN6084 .G35 Q45 2004 (Main Stacks)
Searchable database of quotations by Topic, Literary Quotations, Humorous Quotations, Random Quotations, How to Identify a Quote, Discussion Groups ["Who Said It?" and "I Need A Quote!"], a FAQ, and Internet Resources. There is also a Reference Library with a short list of audio samples from historical speeches, TV commercials, TV and movie scripts, and music.
Respectfully quoted: A dictionary of quotations requested from the Congressional Research Service
The 2,100 entries in this eminently researched collection form the constellation of collected wisdom in American political debate. In fulfilling decades of requests from Members of Congress for citation of quotations, the Library of Congress compiled the most frequently asked questions of the legislature for the edification of every citizen.
The air up there: More great quotations on flight
"Concisely capturing flying's special allure and excitement as well as its humor and tragedy, this follow-up to the author's popular Slipping the Surly Bonds: Great Quotations on Flight features 600 additional memorable thoughts on flight." (Publisher) NetLibrary eBook.
The meaning of history: A dictionary of quotations
"This unusual work examines the literature of history and its attempts to define the meaning of history. Approximately three thousand quotations by about 1,000 prominent philosophers, writers, and historians offer diverse interpretations of the significance of historical study, ranging from history viewed as "bunk" to history elevated to lyric poetry. The entries, arranged alphabetically by author, represent a variety of cultures and disciplines, and are documented as fully as possible by context, author, author birth and death dates, and vocation. Topics such as the role of the historian, the definition of history, the purpose of the study of history, and the values that history imparts broaden the scope of the work and enliven the debate over the meaning of history. Scholars, historians, and students will welcome this book, and it will also be of great use to academic and public libraries as a unique reference work." (Publisher) Call number: D9 .C37 1991 (Main Stacks)
"For everyone who has his or her own take on the military, for history buffs, speechmakers, veterans and those serving now, The Military Quotation Book is a loaded canon of memorable expressions. " (Publisher) Call number: U102 .M598 2002 (Main Stacks)
The quotable American Civil War
"The Quotable American Civil War captures the words of a wide cast of voices from the Civil War era - the presidents and leaders, the generals and enlisted soldiers, the wives and daughters, the spies, slaves, and great writers of the day - offering the reader a glimpse back in time. It highlights our greatest president, Abraham Lincoln, and the challenges he faced to prevent the country from breaking apart. The Quotable American Civil War brings together the most defining moments in American history." (Back cover) Call number: E468 .M375 2008 (Main Stacks)
The quotable musician: From Bach to Tupac
"In The Quotable Musician: From Bach to Tupac, music artists through the ages speak out in this illuminating collection of quotations.... Quotes offer individual takes on the music world, other musicians, singing and “the song,” performing and rehearsing, success, fame, fortune, failure, and rejection. Readers will also see both the playful and serious sides of the music masters in sections on love, passion, relationships, and sex; aging and death; nature and healing; humor and witticisms; religion and spirituality; and much more." (Publisher) NetLibrary eBook.
The Quotations Archive is a comprehensive, searchable database of general purpose quotations. Visitors to the web site can browse through quotations by subject, alphabetically by author, or they can use the search engine to generate a listing of quotations containing selected keywords or by a certain author. Of note is its sections on love and marriage.
The Quotations Page - Your Source for Famous Quotes
The Quotations Page is one of the oldest quotation sites on the Web, with over 26,000 quotations from over 3,100 authors. The site covers all topics, with categories such as Friendship, Education, Computers, and Physics. Readers can browse quotes by author and subject and search for a phrase in a quote.
The Quote Garden - Quotes, Sayings, Quotations, Verses
Like the Quotations Page, this site has a list of categories that one can browse. There is an extensive list of holidays and special occasions, as well, including Dia de los Muertos, Thanksgiving Day, Back to School, Housewarming, and Mothers Day.
The Writer's quotation book: A literary companion
"Like its many contributors, Charlton's compendium is at turns wise, wry, sincere, and self-deprecating." (Jane Steinberg, Amazon.com) This book is a collection of quotations on writing and the writing process. Call number: PN165 .W7 1991 (Main Stacks)
Women's words: The Columbia book of quotations by women
"Covering topics ranging from leadership to marriage, patriotism and suffrage to farming and prostitution, a collection of more than three thousands quotations features contributions by Flannery O'Connor, Golda Meir, Mother Jones, Martina Navratilova, Soujourner Truth, and many others." (Publisher) Call number: PN6084 .W6 B47 1996 (Reference Stacks)
