A great resource. This dictionary includes more than 25,000 notable men and women who have shaped our world from ancient times to the present day. The dictionary can be searched by names, birth years, death years, positions held, professions, literary and artistic works, miscellaneous achievements, and other keywords. Also general collections, resources on biographical criticism and special collections. Click Here for more information about who maintains this site.
Many categories list non-winning entries in addition to the actual award winner.
Search full text of New York times book reviews going back to 1980. Also includes book-related feature articles and author interviews. You must be registered with the New York times online, but registration is free. This form searches multiple dealer sites at once. Although sometimes clunky and a little slow, the search and sort features make this a highly useful form.