| By Gale Staff | “The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.” — Albert Einstein Albert knew. And many people today know. Libraries are amazing resources, community assets, and treasure troves of knowledge. But what makes them so amazing? Here are nine things we think make libraries … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | Imagine you’re on a game show where you’re asked progressively more difficult questions about people and events in U.S. history. Admittedly for some of you, that might sound like an opportunity to shine; for others, it’s a potential nightmare. But I’m guessing that many readers could get the first … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Filipino writer F. Sionil José once remarked, “Poetry is emotion, passion, love, grief—everything that is human. It is not for zombies by zombies.” Poetry captures the full range of human experience, but studying its deeper layers—historical milieu, cultural influences, and linguistic choices—requires the right set of tools. Established in 1996 … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The world we know today was once unimaginable. Before the first light bulb flickered to life, nightfall meant darkness. Before vaccines, diseases ravaged communities unchecked. Before the telephone, messages could take weeks to arrive. Every invention begins with someone who sees the world not as it is, but as it … Read more
| By Thorndike Press Staff | As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing your experience, Cengage Group is making improvements across our Enterprise Resource Planning system in early April, resulting in the changes below. We appreciate you and all that you do to making reading more accessible with large print. Thank you for your … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | People have been holding sporting competitions since ancient times. In fact, you can argue that playing and watching sports are part of what makes us human. Think of the Greeks and their Olympics, the Mayans and their courtyard ball game. But in more recent times, the nineteenth century was … Read more
| 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
Powered by ISTE’s Learning Technology Directory, the EdTech Index is a trusted resource for educators seeking reliable information to choose effective learning technology solutions. Several Gale products are currently featured on the EdTech Index, including Gale In Context resources. Recently, Gale In Context: For Educators has earned new validations recognizing the resource’s presence on the … Read more
| By Stacey Zusy | In an age of evolving technology, shrinking attention spans, and increasing pressures on educators, engaging students in learning is becoming more of a challenge. How can teachers motivate their students to develop an interest in new concepts and a desire to learn? Try creating lessons using the 5E instructional model. … Read more