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University of Toronto: Women's Human Rights Resources Database
This database provides a wealth of information on women's rights. Topics include civil rights, feminism, marriage, politics, violence against women, and social reform.
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Harrison/special Theory of Relativity
This page provides an incredibly detailed description of Albert Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity. Definitely an excellent website with great pictures and examples!
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University of Toronto: Engineering: Types of Documents
This site offers links to types of documents used to communicate information in the workplace. They include short reports, proposals, memos, case studies, and lab reports.
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Romantic Period, 1785 1830
Read brief descriptions of popular authors and works from the Romantic Period of British literature.
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University of Toronto: Guide to Financial Management
The ultimate source for learning about financial management. This site contains an online book on financial management geared for administrators and staff at the university.
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University of Toronto: The Gay Nineties
The evolution of women's rights and independence in Ontario is revealed here with an exploration of the Women's Literary Club of St. Catharines which was established in 1892.
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University of Toronto: Archeion Virtual Exhibit Dominion Button Factory
In what was called Berlin, Ontario (now Kitchener, Ontario), Canada's first button factory was established. This resource looks at the history and innovations of the business.
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University of Toronto: Archeion Virtual Exhibit Sweetheart of the Cne
This resource looks at the history of Toronto's Canadian National Exhibit with a focus on the Miss C.N.E. Pageant.
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A Russia Phototrack
A large collection of pictures related to Russia. Click on the region you are interested in, then read the site notes to determine which photos you would like to see.
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Mathematically Interesting Games
Challenge the genius in you with these three mathematically interesting games recommended by the University of Toronto?s Mathematics Network. Your goal is to uncover winning strategies for each game and to mathematically ?prove? that...
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University of Toronto: History of the English Language
What do you know about the origins of the English language? Explore this resource to learn more about this topic. This resource features links to several helpful sites.
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Question Corner Scientific Notation in Everyday Life
A good explanation and short history of scientific notation. Includes some examples.
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University of Toronto: Visualization of Pectoral Motion
Provides information and illustrations about the role of pectoral motion in fish locomotion.
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University of Toronto Mississauga: Papers: Expectations, Advice
This site, which provides the expectations and grading criteria for students at the University of Puget Sound, also contains a great deal of helpful advice for student writers in general. The site walks students through the process of...
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University of Toronto Mathematics: Is There Really Such a Thing as "Infinity"?
See how the existence of infinity depends on the context in which it is used. Offers a look at the concept of infinity from different view points.
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University of Toronto: Flash Animations for Physics
This site boasts an extensive list of physics animations that cover topics such as electricity, magnetism, quantum mechanics, and relativity. Variables can be manipulated for each demonstration.
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T.e. Lawrence and the Seven Pillars of Wisdom
The intriguing story of Lawrence of Arabia. This short piece discusses Lawrence's character, but in large part describes his book "Seven Pillars of Wisdom."
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Toronto, 1988: Economic Declaration
From the archives of the University of Toronto's G7/G8 Department are official documents and declarations from the Toronto 1988 Summit. The 1980s brought optimism to the economic leaders as growth developed and inflation became under...
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University of Toronto: Canadian Poetry Online: Atwood: Writing Philosophy
The text of a lecture, given by Atwood in 1995, in which she discusses her approach to writing poetry.
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University of Toronto Libraries: Rpo: Astrophel and Stella: 77
Sir Philip Sidney's poem "Astrophel and Stella: 77" with footnotes to aid in vocabulary and comprehension.
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University of Toronto Libraries: Jonathan Swift (1667 1745)
A short biography of Jonathan Swift, perhaps best known for his book, Gulliver's Travels, which can be accessed here. Also links to his book, A Modest Proposal.
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Univ. Of Toronto Libraries: Characters of Shakespear's Plays: "As You Like It"
Characters of Shakespeare's Plays was written by critic William Hazlitt and published in 1817. This chapter examines individual characters in Shakespeare's comedy As You Like It by analyzing several excerpts from the play.
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University of Toronto Libraries: Anthony Trollope Life and Works
A biographical and critical note on the life and novels of Anthony Trollope (1815-1882). Full text links to selected works requires University of Toronto student PIN.
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University of Toronto: John Dryden
The complete text of Dryden's most important critical prose work is available here from the University of Toronto.