| By Gale Staff | Gale understands how important it is to have easy access to accurate, meaningful usage data. That’s why the Gale Usage Portal was upgraded in January 2025, offering users a new interface and enhanced reporting capabilities. Driven by a partnership with Scholarly iQ, this enhancement makes Gale COUNTER 5.1 compliant. Have … Read more
| By Tara Atterberry | I’ve had an interest in Irish history ever since I fell in love with the music of Irish singer Sinead O’Connor as a teen. Thirty years later, she’s still my favorite. O’Connor’s voice is beautiful and haunting in her contemporary songs, but even more so when she covers traditional Irish … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | You’ve got everyone loaded in the new car, baby, dog, spouse, and … it won’t start. Thoughts of potentially ruined plans run through your head. You quickly open ChiltonLibrary on your phone, enter your vehicle year, make, and model, and then tap the Bulletins/Recalls tab. You type the word “start” … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Although history is reliant on facts, many misconceptions exist about well-known historical figures. Did George Washington have wooden teeth? Did Einstein fail math? As historians look at the past with a critical eye, they’ve found proof to debunk common myths that evolved over time and are now widely accepted. Myths … Read more
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Equal Pay Day raises awareness of the gender pay gap. The date April 4, 2017 represents how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. Explore primary source documents from Gale’s Women’s Studies Archive to learn more about the gender pay gap throughout history.
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| By Barbara Wexler, MPH | Cardiovascular disease (CVD) describes conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. A primary cause is atherosclerosis, which occurs when plaque accumulates in arterial walls, narrowing them and impeding blood flow. This can lead to serious events like heart attacks or strokes. But the term CVD also includes other … Read more
| By Gale Staff | In a recent study released by the ACT, nearly four out of ten 11th and 12th grade students said they have trouble finding the information they need to learn about colleges. According to the data, access to information is notably worse for students from lower-income families and students of color.1 … Read more
| By Gale Staff | In 2024, roughly 1.4 million high school seniors took the ACT.1 As one of the top two college readiness exams in the United States, the ACT is essential for evaluating proficiency in core high school subjects to assess eligibility for college admissions and scholarships. After considering feedback from students, educators, … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Exciting updates have been made to Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep, providing libraries with enhanced tools to support students and professionals in achieving their educational and career objectives. New Test Added: Classic Learning Test (CLT): This online college entrance exam, designed for 11th and 12th graders, serves as … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Few figures in American history command such enduring fascination as Abraham Lincoln. Born in a one-room log cabin in Kentucky with limited access to schooling, Lincoln nonetheless cultivated his sharp intellect by reading borrowed books even while toiling on the family farm. Lincoln’s intellectual drive and work ethic propelled him … Read more