Tara Blair 
| By Gale Staff | Mark Twain is a pinnacle figure in American literature. He was a novelist and travel writer best known for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His social commentaries defined the early American experience, and his literary legacy endures through generations of readers. While most people … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Do you remember the first time you picked up a Jane Austen novel? Her stories have remained widely read and relevant for centuries. There are more than 17 film adaptations of Pride and Prejudice alone—and plenty of quirky reimaginings, such as the popular 2009 novel, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. … Read more
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), more than 11% of Americans have diabetes. That’s more than 38 million people. Worldwide, diabetes affects more than 500 million adults. Diabetes is a pervasive and complex disease, as there are different types and causes, and diabetes can be life-threatening if unmanaged. … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Without access to reliable information, it’s impossible to make informed decisions about the leaders and policies shaping our lives. Gale In Context: Biography can help public librarians and K-12 educators bridge the gap with more than 5,000 in-depth, unbiased, and accurate biographies—including many of the 2024 presidential nominees and their … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Globalization has brought countless benefits, connecting people, cultures, and economies. However, this unprecedented level of interconnectedness also brings new challenges, including the swift spread of diseases from one part of the world to another. Such is the case with mpox—previously called monkeypox—as a recent variant emerged in Sweden in August, … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Every October 5, people worldwide have a special chance to acknowledge teachers’ critical impact on our communities. The Gale team is excited to celebrate World Teachers’ Day 2024, and we want educators to know how much we appreciate their tireless work. The last few years have been exceptionally challenging for … Read more
| By Stacey Zusy, Sr. Product Manager | Whether you’re a librarian in a grade school, university, or public library, you probably already know that Gale eBooks is a dynamic and valuable asset that enhances your collection reach, relevance, and accessibility. Perhaps you have used Gale eBooks to curate titles to support a third-grade classroom’s … Read more
Thanks to modern building regulations, designs for new buildings now include accessible features by default. The wheelchair ramp isn’t added to the blueprints as a bonus—it’s built into the plans from the start. But what about online spaces? Digital accessibility is just as important, with the internet connecting us across all aspects of our lives … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Around midnight on December 2, 1984, several tons of methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas leaked from a factory in Bhopal, India. This deadly chemical, used in making pesticides, spread throughout the densely populated city. Thousands of residents died within the first few days of exposure, and still today, many survivors suffer … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Yom Kippur is an annual Jewish holy day centered around atonement and forgiveness. Those who practice Judaism spend the day reflecting on past mistakes and making amends. Typically, observers fast for 24 hours and attend a religious service. Unlike the standard Gregorian calendar, the Hebrew calendar follows the lunar cycles, … Read more