Research+Resources

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 * General Information **


 * DATABASES
 * [|Cook Memorial Library Research Databases] - A huge list of databases accessible with a public library card, including the following:
 * [|Student Research Center] - Reference books, magazine articles, and multimedia resources directed at student researchers. To access, you must use a Cook Memorial Public Library card. From the Student Research Center homepage, do a search with Spain in the search box.
 * [|CultureGrams] - Information in the form of text and multimedia. To access, you must use a Cook Memorial Public Library card. From the CultureGrams homepage, select Spain from the pull-down menu at the top left of the page.


 * ENCYCLOPEDIAS AND DICTIONARIES
 * [|Britannica Online]
 * [|Grolier Encyclopedia]
 * [|Merriam-Webster's Spanish-English Dictionary]
 * [|World Book Reference Center]


 * INTERNET
 * [|Altapedia] - Provides facts and data on geography, climate, people, religion, language, history, and economy
 * [|CIA World Fact Book] - Information about geography, culture, government, economy, maps, flags, etc.
 * [|Encyclopedia.com] - Compare Columbia and World Press Encyclopedia articles on Spain side by side
 * [|Global Trek] - Information about history, people and culture
 * [|Infoplease] - Government and leaders, population, geography, history
 * [|Lonely Planet] - Tourism and travel information including facts, maps, history, culture, transport and weather
 * [|National Geographic] - Textual information, images, video and maps
 * [|National Geographic Kids]- Textual information, images, video and maps
 * [|U.S. Department of State] - Information about geography, culture, government, economy, maps, flags, etc.
 * [|World InfoZone]- Provides images and information with an international perspective


 * Topical Information **


 * LA COMIDA (Food)
 * [|Chorizo] - Description of chorizo, examples of types of chorizos
 * [|Flan] - Definition, variations, etymology, history
 * [|Gazpacho] - Origins of modern gazpacho, definition, and recipes
 * [|Jamon serrano] - Definition, history, creative process
 * [|Paella] - Definition, origins, basic cooking instruction, varieties
 * [|Tapas] - Definition and origin of tapas as a food
 * [|Tasca] - Definition
 * [|Tortilla Espanola] - Recipe, definition, how to serve


 * BULLFIGHTS
 * [|Banderillas] - Definition
 * [|Banderillero] - Definition
 * [|Corrida de toros] - Definition
 * [|Matador] - Definition
 * [|Paseillo] - Description of bullfight with definition of paseillo
 * [|Picador] - Definition
 * [|Plaza de toros] - Definition
 * [|Spanish Bullfights] - Details of how many bulls and bullfighters are involved. Details of the events that take place in a traditional Spanish bullfight.
 * [|Suerte suprema] - Description of bullfight with definition of suerte suprema
 * [|Tercios] - Definition
 * [|Torero] - Definition and origin
 * [|Traje de luces] - Definition
 * [|Veronica] - Third definition found about half way down the page; having to do with bullfighting


 * LA SAGRADA FAMILIA
 * [|Guadi: Sagrada Familia] - Description of Guadi's work on Sagrada Familia. Translation of Sagrada Familia. Location, construction, other architects, symbolism, facades, etc.
 * [|La Sagrada Familia Website] - General information on La Sagrada Familia. Location, construction, symbolism, relation to Antoni Gaudi, facades, towers, etc.


 * LA ALHAMBRA
 * [|The Alhambra] - General information on the architecture and location of the building
 * [|City of Granada, History of the Alhambra Andalucia, Southern Spain] - Location, description of parts of the building, interesting facts


 * TRADICIONES y FESTIVALES
 * [|Flamenco] - Brief overview, with links to history, description, location, details, traditions, artists, etc.
 * [|La siesta] - Definition, and history. Descriptions of historical events related to siesta.
 * [|Running of the Bulls] - History, location, description, route
 * [|Spanish Festivals] - Calendar of festivals in Spain
 * [|Tomatina] - History, location, description, other details

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