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April 08, 2008

Gale Announces Four New Titles

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 8, 2008 – Gale, part of Cengage Learning, announces the release of four new titles, all of which take readers on a journey through history around the world and throughout the United States. 

March 27, 2008

Gale Databases to Feature Text-to-Speech Option via ReadSpeaker

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich  03/24/2008 -  Gale, part of Cengage Learning, announces an exclusive agreement with VoiceCorp to implement ReadSpeaker, the market leading service for speech enabled web, to provide text-to-speech capability to Gale online databases. The first time used in the education space, this text-to-speech feature appearing on each document page will allow users to listen to the text as it is read aloud.

Gale’s Biography Resource Center Adds New Collection

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 27, 2008 – Gale’s new Lives & Perspectives Collection add-on module to the Biography Resource Center expands and enhances the database with exciting new content.  Gale is part of Cengage Learning.

Gale Announces Launch of AP Interactives Database

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 27, 2008 – The future of media learning tools has arrived. Gale, part of Cengage Learning, announces the launch of AP Interactives, a unique new database that provides compelling multimedia content on specific topics all in one viewing file.  This library of highly interactive and visually appealing files has never before been available.

March 24, 2008

Gale Databases to Feature Text-to-Speech Option via ReadSpeaker

Farmington Hills, Mich., March 24, 2008 - Gale, part of Cengage Learning, announces an exclusive agreement with VoiceCorp to implement ReadSpeaker, the market leading service for speech enabled web, to provide text-to-speech capability to Gale online databases. The first time used in the education space, this text-to-speech feature appearing on each document page will allow users to listen to the text as it is read aloud.

January 11, 2008

New Reference Series Enhance Gale Directory Library

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 8, 2008Gale Directory Library, a revolutionary new online resource from Gale, part of Cengage Learning, recently enhanced its content base with the addition of several new reference series.

December 18, 2007

New Edition of The Gale Encyclopedia of Science Explores the Latest in Technology

Fourth Edition Fills Gap for Science Materials

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., December  18, 2007 – Gale,  part of Cengage Learning, announces the release of The Gale Encyclopedia of Science, Fourth Edition, which fills the gap for science materials  written at a level between the highly technical and introductory sources  currently available. This six-volume  set covers all major areas of science, engineering, technology, as well as  mathematics and the medical and health sciences, while providing a  comprehensive overview of current scientific knowledge and technology. 

New Edition of Acclaimed Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health Released

Second Edition Provides Complete Information on Mental Disorders and Conditions

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., December 18, 2007 –The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health, Second Edition, is an update to the critically acclaimed Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders and provides two volumes of understandable, yet detailed information on mental disorders and conditions.

Get the Skinny on Dietary Information with Gale Encyclopedia of Diets

New Title Explores Health and Nutrition Options

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., December 18, 2007 – Gale, part of Cengage Learning, recently released The Gale Encyclopedia of Diets: A Guide to Health and Nutrition. This new title is a complete, two-volume set that examines special diets such as a Gluten-free or high protein diet, dieting and popular weight-loss programs such as the Atkins Diet, dietary concerns, nutritional basics, and some effects of a person's dietary choices on one's health.

December 01, 2007

Gale Releases International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences

New Set Highlights Expanding Influence in Social Science Research

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 1, 2007 – Gale (www.gale.cengage.com) is proud to announce the release the International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences, an eight-volume study of social sciences and a successor to the Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences and the initial set of the International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences – two groundbreaking Macmillan works that “established standards for knowledge in social science research and practice” (CHOICE, 2001). Gale is a part of Cengage Learning, formerly Thomson Learning.

Gale Releases New Dictionary of Scientific Biography

New Dictionary is First Major Reworking of Classic Reference

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 1, 2007 – Gale (www.gale.cengage.com)  is proud to announce the release of New  Dictionary of Scientific Biography. It includes 800 new articles, 160 illustrations and 500 photographs that  expand, complement and comment upon the original Dictionary of Scientific Biography.  Gale is a part of Cengage Learning, formerly Thomson Learning.

Gale Releases Encyclopedia of Sex & Gender

New Title Examines and Evaluates Human Interaction and Activity

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 1, 2007 – Gale is proud to announce the release the Encyclopedia of Sex & Gender, a new title that encompasses the various concepts of sex and gender that has arisen from the critical study of those subjects worldwide.  Gale is a part of Cengage Learning (www.gale.cengage.com), formerly Thomson Learning.

Gale Releases Encyclopedia of Race and Racism

New Title Examines and Evaluates Human Interaction and Activity

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 1, 2007 – Gale is proud to announce the release the Encyclopedia of Race and Racism, the first such work examining the anthropological, sociological, historical, economic and scientific theories of race and racism and their consequences. Gale is a part of Cengage Learning (www.gale.cengage.com), formerly Thomson Learning.

September 13, 2007

unitedstreaming Added to Gale's K-12 Databases

Educators Now Able to Access unitedstreaming Directly from Gale Databases

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 13, 2007 - Gale's K-12 electronic resources now include a link to unitedstreaming, which will soon be known as Discovery Education Streaming. unitedstreaming, a key teacher tool, is the largest K-12 digital media library available to educators. Gale is a part of Cengage Learning (gale.cengage.com).

August 16, 2007

Gale Releases Shakespeare for Students, Edition 2

New Edition of 'For Students' Series Focuses on Most Popularly-Studied Shakespeare Plays

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 15, 2007 - Gale, part of Thomson Learning, announces the release of Shakespeare for Students, Edition 2.

Shakespeare for Students is an attractive and accessible three-volume set of essential criticism to the playwright's most-popularly-studied plays in secondary schools and undergraduate curricula. In all, 25 of Shakespeare's plays and some of his best known poetry are covered.

August 02, 2007

Greenhaven Press, Lucent Books and KidHaven Press Publish New Series Focusing on Social Issues, Current Events, Forensics and Notable People

Greenhaven Press, Lucent Books and KidHaven Press Publish New Series Focusing on Social Issues, Current Events, Forensics and Notable People

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 2, 2007 - Three of Gale's popular K-12 imprints are continuing to add to their list of young adult reference titles with new series focusing on subjects ranging from highly contested social issues to forensics to profiles of some of the twentieth century's most innovative and influential people.

Greenhaven Press publishes circulating resources for libraries and secondary and college classrooms. Its newest series include Fueling the Future and Issues That Concern You. Each book in the colorful Fueling the Future series focuses on one energy source such as hydrogen, oil or wind. Volumes trace the development of the technology, examine the controversies surrounding the energy source in a pro-con format and explore how the source will meet future energy needs.

July 10, 2007

Thomson Gale Releases Literary Themes for Students – The American Dream

New Work Examines Themes Found Throughout Literature

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 10, 2007 - Thomson Gale, part of Thomson Learning, announces the release of Literary Themes for Students - The American Dream.

This two-volume set is the first in the Literary Themes for Students Collection designed with the curriculum-based standards and approaches to studying literature in mind, examining the overriding themes found in literature.

Thomson Gale Releases Short Stories for Students, Volume 25

New Volume Provides In-Depth Coverage of Most-Studied Short Stories

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 10, 2007 - Thomson Gale, part of Thomson Learning, announces the release of Short Stories for Students, Volume 25.

This illustrated series presents vital information on the most-studied short stories at the high-school and early-college levels. Each volume contains 15-20 short stories, complemented by synopses of plot, characters and themes, author biographies, and age-appropriate criticism. Researchers also will find information on media adaptations of the story, discussion questions and suggestions on other reading materials.

Thomson Gale Releases Drama for Students, Volume 24

New Volume Examines 15 Frequently Studied Plays

FARMINGTON  HILLS, Mich., July 10, 2007 - Thomson  Gale, part of Thomson Learning, announces the release of Drama for Students, Volume 24.

This highly detailed, illustrated  series offers play overviews, biographies of the playwrights, plot summaries,  character lists, principal themes, critical commentary, and other information  helpful to the study of drama. 

June 22, 2007

Gale Leads the Way in Literature with New and Enhanced Award-Winning Literature Products

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 22, 2007 - Gale leads the way in literature with products designed to deliver definitive, essential and timely information created by experts and available nowhere else. With enhancements and additions planned for Gale's suite of literature products throughout 2007 and into 2008, including cross-searchability across Gale literature content, it will become even easier to provide trusted literature information to library visitors.

June 10, 2007

Thomson Gale Releases Literary Themes for Students – The American Dream

New Work Examines Themes Found Throughout Literature

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 10, 2007 - Thomson Gale, part of Thomson Learning, announces the release of Literary Themes for Students - The American Dream.

This two-volume set is the first in the Literary Themes for Students Collection designed with the curriculum-based standards and approaches to studying literature in mind, examining the overriding themes found in literature.

March 30, 2007

Thomson Gale Brings Demographics Database to the Library

Widely used business database now available to library users

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Mar. 30, 2007 - With a growing number of students studying entrepreneurship and business, and with the increase in small business ownership throughout the U.S., the need for up-to-date resources on demographic estimates, consumer expenditure and retail sales potential for all level of geography across the U.S. is at a premium. To meet this need, Thomson Gale is making DemographicsNow Library Edition, a comprehensive Web-based solution offering a wealth of consumer and business information, available to libraries across the country.

December 21, 2006

Thomson Gale Releases The Family in Society: Essential Primary Sources

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., December 20, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of The Family in Society from the Social Issues Essential Primary Sources Collection.

National Public Radio Now Available in Thomson Gale’s Academic OneFile

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 21, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the addition of transcripts and audio from all National Public Radio (NPR) programs to Academic OneFile.

December 20, 2006

Thomson Gale Releases Encyclopedia of Modern Europe: Europe Since 1914 – Encyclopedia of the Age of War and Reconstruction

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 20, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of Encyclopedia of Modern Europe: Europe Since 1914 - Encyclopedia of the Age of War and Reconstruction.

Thomson Gale Releases Encyclopedia of Modern Europe: Europe 1789 to 1914 – Encyclopedia of the Age of Industry and Empire

New Encyclopedia Covers Popular Era of French Revolution to World War I

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 20, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of Encyclopedia of Modern Europe: Europe 1789 to 1914 - Encyclopedia of the Age of Industry and Empire.

New Schirmer Encyclopedia of Film from Thomson Gale Provides Introduction to All Aspects of Film

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 20, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of the Schirmer Encyclopedia of Film.

December 19, 2006

Thomson Gale’s New Small Business Resource Center Provides Entrepreneurs with Tools to Start and Run Businesses

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 19, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of Small Business Resource Center.

December 12, 2006

Thomson Gale Announces Release of Dictionary of Literary Biography, Volume 329

Title is First in Set of Four Focusing on Nobel Prize-Winning Authors

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 12, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of the Dictionary of Literary Biography, Volume 329: Nobel Prize Laureates in Literature Part I: Agnon-Eucken. The Dictionary of Literary Biography series, produced by Bruccoli Clark Layman, Inc. and published by Thomson Gale, is now in its 28th year.

Thomson Gale Announces Release of Dictionary of Literary Biography, Volume 328

Newest Title Focuses on Chinese Fiction Writers

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 12, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of the Dictionary of Literary Biography, Volume 328: Chinese Fiction Writers, 1900-1949. The Dictionary of Literary Biography series, produced by Bruccoli Clark Layman, Inc. and published by Thomson Gale, is now in its 28th year.

Thomson Gale Releases New Biographical Resources

Titles Spotlight Notable Men and Women in History, Science, Multicultural Studies

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 12, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of new biographical resources, including Dictionary of Women Worldwide: 25,000 Women through the Ages. Other biographical titles recently released include American Men & Women of Science, 23rd edition; Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives, Vol. 7 and Notable Black American Men, Book II.

December 11, 2006

Gale Virtual Reference Library Adds New Publishing Partners, Launches Spanish eBook Program

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 11, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), recently added new publishing partners to Gale Virtual Reference Library, Thomson Gale’s unprecedented platform for delivering electronic reference material such as eBooks. With the addition of two of these partners – Ediciones Akal and Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) – Thomson Gale launches its Spanish eBook program. The content will be available in early 2007.

November 30, 2006

Thomson Gale’s 13-Volume Career Information Center Includes Information for Every Job-Seeker

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 30, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of Career Information Center.

Thomson Gale Releases Encyclopedia of Major Marketing Campaigns

New Encyclopedia Describes Successes and Failures of Market Trends, Strategies and Initiatives

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 30, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of Encyclopedia of Major Marketing Campaigns.

Elizabethan World Reference Library Opens the Door to an Era of Innovation

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 30, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of Elizabethan World Reference Library.

November 27, 2006

Thomson Gale Introduces New Database to the InfoTrac Family

Educator’s Reference Complete Makes InfoTrac Even Stronger

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 27, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announced the addition of Educator’s Reference Complete to its InfoTrac collection of databases. Adding more than 1,100 periodicals and 200 reports to InfoTrac’s robust collection, Educator’s Reference Complete further enriches Thomson Gale’s comprehensive periodical resources.

November 16, 2006

Thomson Gale Releases Social Policy

New Title Focuses on Leading Social Issues of the 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 16, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of Social Policy from the Social Issues Essential Primary Sources Collection.

Thomson Gale Releases Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations

12th Edition Presents Easy-to-Understand Information on Countries Around the World

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 16, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of the 12th edition of the Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations.

November 14, 2006

Thomson Gale Releases Government, Politics and Protest

New Title Focuses on Leading Social Issues of the 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 14, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of Government, Politics and Protest from the Social Issues Essential Primary Sources Collection.

Thomson Gale Releases U•X•L Graphic Novelists

New Title Profiles Cutting Edge Authors and Illustrators

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 14, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of U·X·L Graphic Novelists: Profiles of Cutting Edge Authors and Illustrators.

October 31, 2006

Thomson Gale Announces Release of Dictionary of Literary Biography, Volume 327

Newest Title Focuses on Sixteenth-Century French Writers

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich, Oct. 31, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of the Dictionary of Literary Biography Volume 327: Sixteenth-Century French Writers. The Dictionary of Literary Biography series, produced by Bruccoli Clark Layman, Inc. and published by Thomson Gale, is now in its 28th year.

October 10, 2006

Thomson Gale Releases The Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health

Five Volume Set Covers All Major Health Professions

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 10, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of The Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health.

October 09, 2006

Thomson Gale Announces Release of Dictionary of Literary Biography, Volume 326

Newest Title Focuses on Booker Prize Novels from 1969-2005

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 9, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of the Dictionary of Literary Biography Volume 326: Booker Prize Novels, 1969–2005. The Dictionary of Literary Biography series, produced by Bruccoli Clark Layman, Inc. and published by Thomson Gale, is now in its 28th year.

October 03, 2006

Thomson Gale Releases Encyclopedia of Western Colonialism Since 1450

New Title Provides Comprehensive Resource on Colonialism and Expansionism

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 3, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of Encyclopedia of Western Colonialism Since 1450.

Thomson Gale Releases Immigration and Multiculturalism: Essential Primary Sources

New Series Title Focuses on Leading Social Issues of the 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 3, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of Immigration and Multiculturalism from the Social Issues Essential Primary Sources Collection.

September 12, 2006

Thomson Gale Releases Alternative Energy

Three-Volume Set Focuses on Issues Surrounding Energy Sources and Options

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 12, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of Alternative Energy.

August 22, 2006

Thomson Gale Releases Encyclopedia of Business and Finance

Second Edition Covers Major Areas of Business

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 22, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of Encyclopedia of Business and Finance.

August 16, 2006

Thomson Gale Releases Concise Major 21st-Century Writers

Five-Volume Set Profiles Today’s Most Outstanding Writers

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., August 16, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of Concise Major 21st-Century Writers.

Thomson Gale Releases Gale Encyclopedia of Everyday Law

New Title Fills the Gap Between Legal Texts and the Law’s Everyday Effects

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., August 16, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of Gale Encyclopedia of Everyday Law.

July 14, 2006

Thomson Gale Releases First Title in New Literary Themes for Students Collection

Series Examines Overriding Themes Found in Literature

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 14, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of Literary Themes for Students: War and Peace, the first in the Literary Themes for Students collection.

July 05, 2006

Thomson Gale Releases Medicine, Bioethics, and Health: Essential Primary Sources

Titles is the Newest Addition to Thomson Gale's Social Issues Essential Primary Sources Collection

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 5, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of Medicine, Bioethics, and Health: Essential Primary Sources . This title is one of ten titles in Thomson Gale's Social Issues Essential Primary Sources Collection, which focuses on leading social issues of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.

June 23, 2006

Thomson Gale Publishes Encyclopedia of the American Revolution: Library of Military History and Landmarks of the American Revolution

Classic Title – In Print Since 1966 – Revised for New Second Edition

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 23, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) , announces the release of Encyclopedia of the American Revolution: Library of Military History, which includes Landmarks of the American Revolution.

Thomson Gale Releases Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Third edition serves as guide for information on medical topics in easy-to-understand language

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 23, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of the new Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

June 22, 2006

Discover the Worth of Art, Antiques and Collectibles with Thomson Gale’s New Price It! Antiques & Collectibles Database

New Database Tool Evaluates Art, Antiques and Collectibles

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 22, 2006 – This summer, Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) , will release Price It! Antiques & Collectibles, an antiques and collectibles pricing database that allows the experienced antiques dealer and the novice collector to identify, research and price art, antiques and collectibles.

June 02, 2006

Thomson Gale Announces Release of Dictionary of Literary Biography, Volume 325

Newest Volume Focuses on Australian Literature from 1975-2000

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 2, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) , announces the release of Dictionary of Literary Biography 325: Australian Writers, 1975–2000. The Dictionary of Literary Biography series , produced by Bruccoli Clark Layman, Inc. and published by Thomson Gale, is now in its twenty-eighth year.

April 17, 2006

Thomson Gale Releases Extremist Groups: Information for Students

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 17, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of Extremist Groups: Information for Students, the newest title in the Information for Students series .

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