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| By Chilton Staff | ChiltonLibrary, the comprehensive online automotive resource, updated Japanese and South Korean vehicle makes and models with factory service information. Chilton provides original equipment manufacturer (OEM) maintenance and repair information—the same data that dealer technicians use. Updated vehicle makes Key features These updates include detailed and complete information with an easy-to-use … Read more
| By Gale Staff | International Students’ Day is Friday, November 17. Rooted in a tragic history, the holiday commemorates a decisive moment in modern history and provides an important opportunity to discuss the value of global diversity on your campus. The Institute of International Education (IIE) states that nearly 1 million international students are … Read more
| By Wolf Williams, Business Content Developer at Gale | In August 2017, I left my home in Central Texas to start my higher education journey at the University of Iowa. Like many of my peers at the time, I had it all figured out. I planned to double major in economics and theatre arts, … Read more
| By Carol Brennan | October is Filipino American History Month, and Gale In Context: Biography is delighted to report that compiling this blog post has given us a refreshed renewal of what a comprehensive and fascinating trove of biographical essays it is. Prepare to be astonished at the achievements of these trailblazing Filipino Americans! … Read more
| By Gale Staff | President Joe Biden commemorated Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which is a day to honor America’s original inhabitants and the tribal nations, on October 11, 2021. This date doesn’t mark the first time the holiday was celebrated—just the first time a U.S. president formally recognized it. The genesis for a day that … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The world changed forever on December 17, 1903 when two brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright, successfully piloted the first airplane. It’s an iconic story of innovation and perseverance reflecting American values of the early 20th century. Decades later, in 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaimed December 17 as Wright Brothers … Read more
| By ChiltonLibrary Staff | When you’re talking about Toyota, superlatives come to mind: Toyota has the most vehicles on the road, and the Toyota Corolla is the bestselling car of all time. Toyotas have a reputation for reliability, a long life span, and a tendency to hold their value. Toyota attributes much of its … Read more
| By Tamara Butler | October is Global Diversity Awareness Month with a focus on the positive impact that a diverse culture can have on society. A great way to celebrate diversity is to spend time with fascinating characters from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. This month, Thorndike is offering the story of a Black … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Learning about the Holocaust is an opportunity to build personal awareness and spark critical thinking about the world around us. Educators may find that Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed this year on January 27, provides the chance to engage students with these challenging concepts. This April, with a little help from … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Media literacy is essential for young people to become informed and responsible digital citizens in an age where we are constantly bombarded with information. It empowers them to critically evaluate the messages they receive and make informed decisions about how to consume media. By integrating media literacy into classrooms, educators … Read more