Childhood Obesity

| Barbara Wexler, MPH | Children who are well above a healthy weight for their age, sex, and height are overweight or obese. When body mass index (BMI), which compares a child’s weight to their height, is at or above the 95th percentile for children and teens of the same age and sex, they are … Read more

Announcing New Bulk Download Option in Gale Research Complete Cross Search

| By Gale Staff | At Gale, we understand the importance of designing databases that empower scholars, enrich their research, and simplify the journey along the way. To that end, we are excited to announce that at the end of September, we will be launching a new bulk download feature in Gale Research Complete. With … Read more

Mary Shelley and Frankenstein: A Tale of Darkness and Creation

| By Gale Staff | Mary Shelley is best known for her iconic novel, Frankenstein. Published in 1818, this gothic masterpiece has captivated readers for centuries with its exploration of themes such as scientific progress, human ambition, and what happens when the two collide. Let’s delve into Mary Shelley’s life and examine Frankenstein’s enduring legacy with … Read more

Take Gale LegalForms Usage to a New Level with the Latest Enhancements

| By Gale Staff | With Gale LegalForms, libraries can help their community members address legal affairs with confidence. Gale LegalForms provides an extensive selection of essential state-specific forms that can be customized for various common legal procedures.  Available in September 2024, the latest enhancements to Gale LegalForms will give librarians greater insights into resource … Read more

Empower Every Learner with Accessibility 

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

Understand the Importance of Pollution Prevention

| 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

August 2024 Title Accolades

| By Thorndike Press Staff | You know the drill. Bestsellers, top picks, and book club title lists grow every month. With a combined total of 35 years of experience and 24 hours a week on title discovery and selection, the Thorndike Press editorial ensures hot titles are available in large print! Large Print Newly … Read more

Bring the Story of Diwali to Life with Gale In Context

| By Gale Staff | Each autumn, more than a billion people in India and across the world light their diyas (clay lanterns) and gather with loved ones for Diwali, the festival of lights. This celebration brings families and communities together for five days of traditions and events in observance of the triumph of light … Read more