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Luminarium

An anthology of literature from the Medieval period, the Renaissance and the 17th century. Presented in a sophisticated and artful manner, this site is a great compilation of English literature. For additional author resources, visit http://www.peoplespot.com/notable/authors.htm?newslib.

Language Translation http://world.altavista.com/

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National Hispanic Heritage Month

http://www.evergreen.edu/library/govdocs/hotopics/hispanicheritage/

Artcyclopedia

Search for your favorite artist by name or movement. Artcyclopedia will show you some of their best works and museums where they are displayed. For additional artist resources, visit http://www.peoplespot.com/notable/artists.htm?newslib.

Nobel e-Museum

Read biographies of previous laureates. Site visitors can also look at Cultures of Creativity: The Centennial Exhibition of the Nobel Prize and read about Controversies and Criticism of the Peace Prizes.

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U.S. Census Bureau

The ultimate compilation of statistics on American people. In addition to population information, the bureau offers economic statistics, demographics and quality of life indicators. For additional census information, visit http://www.peoplespot.com/statistics/census.htm?newslib.

POP Clocks

This site presents the Census Bureau’s estimates of the U.S. and world populations. You can also find facts like how often a person is born and the monthly change in world population. For additional population resources, visit http://www.peoplespot.com/statistics/population.htm?newslib.

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