Online Resources
Welcome to the e-branch of the Portage District Library! Here you will find electronically accessible books, journals, magazines, newspapers, and directories, the majority of which you can access with your library card from home or anywhere.
Academic Research Databases:
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Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative MedicinePDL Databse
Covers all aspects of the subject including therapies, conditions/diseases, herbs/plants, and people. Identifies numerous types of alternative medicine being practiced today, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda and osteopathy.Availability:
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Gale Encyclopedia of CancerPDL Databse
This source is a comprehensive survey of 120 cancers, cancer drugs, traditional and alternative treatments, side effects and diagnostic procedures.Availability:
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Gale Encyclopedia of DietsPDL Databse
This encyclopedia covers topics such as dieting and popular diets, dietary concerns, nutritional basics, and the effects of a person's dietary choices on one's health. Topics are organized around the development and history of a diet, its basic principles, any key figures that influence the trend, and any public or regulatory concerns associated with the practice. Provides information across all age groups from infants to the elderly.Availability:
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Gale Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol, and Addictive BehaviorPDL Databse
This encyclopedia explores the social, medical, legal and political issues related to drugs and alcohol and associated behaviors. Includes emerging topics and developments in the many fields of addiction studies.Availability:
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Gale Encyclopedia of MedicinePDL Databse
This source includes information on more than 1,700 medical disorders and concepts. Each article includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other related topics. Written for a general audience with an authoritative tone.Availability:
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Health Reference Center AcademicMEL Database
A resource of health and nutrition periodicals and publications especially suited for professionals in health, nursing, and medical fields.Availability:
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Literature Resource CenterPDL Databse
This contains critical analysis and biographies of over 120,000 writers and their works of literature. This database contains large numbers of literary criticism articles and is extremely useful to the high school or college level student.Availability:
Anywhere with a library card
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