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  • Gale Virtual Reference Library
    Includes several e-books: Acronyms, Initialisms & Abbreviations Dictionary; College Blue Book; Cities of the United States; Countries and their Cultures; Encyclopedia of Modern Asia; Encyclopedia of Philosophy; Fashion, Costume and Culture; New Dictionary of the History of Ideas; People's Chronology; Science of Everyday Things.
    Browse related subjects: Countries, Encyclopedias
  • History Resource Center: US
    Comprehensive coverage of the most studied topics in U.S. history courses. This integrated collection covers all areas of U.S. history from pre-Colonial times to present day through a rich collection of primary documents, original reference sources and newspaper/journal articles.
    Browse related subjects: History
  • History Resource Center: World
    Includes primary source documents, many available in their original formats, as well as thousands of full-text articles and reference documents.
    Browse related subjects: Countries, History

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  • Country Studies
    This Web site contains the online versions of books previously published (1988-98) in hard copy by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Army. Because the original intent of the series' sponsor was to focus primarily on lesser-known areas of the world or regions in which U.S. forces might be deployed, the series is not all-inclusive. At present, 101 countries and regions are covered. The date of information for each country appears on the title page of each country and at the end of each section of text.
    Browse related subjects: Government
  • Huffington Post
    Offers syndicated columnists, blogs and news stories with moderated comments.
    Browse related subjects: Government, News, Politics, Social Issues
  • Politics -- Internet Public Library
    Browse related subjects: Government, Politics, Social Issues

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Santa Cruz County Flag

The County flag was designed by Ed Penniman, a Soquel resident. In describing the symbolism of the flag design, Mr. Penniman stated that the main symbol of the evergreen tree against a white background represents "reverence for nature and growth, upheld by a foundation of optimism and unity." The five ... [More]

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