Holiday Travel Plans? Prevent Winter Automotive Problems.

|By Chilton Staff| Winter’s snowy, wet, and windy weather plus cold temperatures put added stress on our vehicles. How can we protect our vehicle and those riding in it? Regular maintenance is key to preventing some of the most common automotive issues. In addition, check these items before travel to help save you from a … Read more

Tutankhamun Centenary 1922-2022: Celebrations & Investigations

| By Dr. Sarah Ketchley, Senior Digital Humanities Specialist | This November, I was fortunate to join the team of Dr. Donald P. Ryan’s Pacific Lutheran University Valley of the Kings project on the West Bank in Luxor, Egypt, whose focus during the 2022 dig season was tomb clearance and accessibility work. My visit coincided … Read more

Ring in the New Year with Gale In Context

| By Gale Staff | Elementary and middle school students undoubtedly have a challenging time getting back into the swing of things after the long holiday season in December. Let’s be honest—the return to the classroom after winter break is a struggle for all school employees too. Make use of Gale resources to plan engaging … Read more

Changes Coming Soon to Gale World Scholar: Latin America and the Caribbean

| By Gale Staff | Does your institution have access to Gale World Scholar: Latin America and the Caribbean? Upcoming changes to the platform will help organize available content and upgrade the user experience. Currently, Gale World Scholar: Latin America and the Caribbean is available in two parts—a digital archive that covers the historical primary … Read more

Celebrate Science Fiction Day by Bolstering Students’ Imaginations

| By Gale Staff | Want to inspire your students to read, explore, and use their imaginations? Celebrate Science Fiction Day in your K-12 classroom on January 2, or the week after returning from the long holiday break. By combining science fiction with real-world examples of scientific concepts, you can help your students become more … Read more

Celebrate the First Day of Winter in Your Classroom or Library

| By Gale Staff | As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, why not integrate the changing seasons into your lesson plans and library spaces? Each year in the northern hemisphere, two solstices occur—the Summer Solstice in June and the Winter Solstice in December. In the United States, the Winter Solstice typically lands on … Read more

December 2022 LibraryReads, Indie Next Picks, and Bestsellers

| By Thorndike Press Staff | Every month, LibraryReads shares the top ten books that librarians across the country love; the monthly Indie Next List compiles recommendations from knowledgeable U.S. independent booksellers. Many New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestsellers and bestselling authors are also releasing in large print this month. Thorndike Press is happy to share that the following titles … Read more

Gale LegalForms Adds Spanish Forms and More!

| By Gale Staff | Now available: More than 23,000 Spanish-language legal forms have been added to Gale LegalForms. With over 41 million native Spanish speakers in the United States, Gale LegalForms can provide the Hispanic community with access to state-specific and national attorney-drafted forms that help people address common legal activities and procedures with … Read more

International Human Rights Day

| By Carol Brennan | On December 10, 1948, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly voted to adopt the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), one of the most comprehensive blueprints to ensure the civil liberties of all global citizens regardless of gender, ethnicity, or religious affiliation. Every December 10th, International Human Rights Day is … Read more