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Scriptcircle 'ScriptCircle' is a website for writers and performers of one-act and full-length plays. It is a useful resource for playwrights looking to showcase material for possible sale and performance. The aim of the site is to offer a user-friendly environment for writers to develop and sell new scripts and an easy starting point for companies looking for new material to perform. While the site takes a commission on download and on performance licence sales made through the site, there is no fee to register or publish material. The site does not own the material and all copyrights remain wit From New Humbul Resources on October 23, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..


The Ben Okri bibliography 'The Ben Okri Bibliography' details primary, secondary and online resources relating to the life and work of the poet Ben Okri. Of interest to students of contemporary literature at all levels of study, the site aims to be constantly revising and updating its material. It is authored and maintained by Daria Tunca at the University of Liège, Belgium, who invites contributions from scholars worldwide. The site is divided into a scroll-down menu and a main page, which makes for easy navigation and its layout is user-friendly, making the material very accessible. It has a detailed biogr From New Humbul Resources on October 23, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..


Spread the word 'Spread the Word' is a literature development organisation working to support new writing and live literature events in London. The organisation's website is a useful resource for numerous aspects of English and writing studies, with information on creative writing workshops, poetry readings and other live events in London. It also has information of use to those not in the remit area, with a very useful resources section. This has categories for readers and writers and offers answers to common queries about literature, writing and publication. This includes information on getti From New Humbul Resources on October 23, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..


Romantic novelists' association The Romantic Novelists' Association was founded in 1960 for those who write and read romantic and historical fiction, traditionally the best selling and widest read novel genre. The RNA's open access website is a useful resource for aspiring romantic fiction writers. The RNA welcomes published and unpublished writers, agents, editors, publishing professionals and others involved in literature development. The website gives full details of its schemes for promoting and encouraging good writing, professional development for romantic fiction writers and for enabling new writers to achie From New Humbul Resources on October 23, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..


Society for storytelling The Society for Storytelling is dedicated to preserving the oral tradition that predates the written world, whereby people told stories they had been told, passing on myths, anecdotes and community history. The fluid nature of oral stories, which change a little each time they are retold, is a key feature of their value and the society's festivals, conferences and live events celebrate and perpetuate this tradition. The Society's website is a useful resource for a variety of disciplines within English studies, as it offers resources, information and reviews of events and projects. By From New Humbul Resources on October 23, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..


Materials Science and Engineering Designed for someone thinking of a career in materials sciences and engineering, the spotlight on the field here is an excellent first look at some interesting and useful knowledge. Common materials in kitchens, bicycles, automobiles and so forth are featured. Engineering. From Golden Swamp on October 23, 2005 at 7:30 p.m..


Poetry magazine 'The Poetry Magazine' is a high quality hard copy publication which has been showcasing modern poetry since 1912. The magazine's website is a useful resource for literature researchers and writers, as it includes not only sample material from current and recent issues, but also archive material. This includes a slideshow of Volume 1, number 2, with a sense of the magazine's history being a strong feature of the site. The magazine's well-documented evolution may also make the site of interest to media researchers. The home page includes the mission statement from the ma From New Humbul Resources on October 23, 2005 at 5:30 p.m..


Poetry connection 'Poetry Connection' aims to 'showcase quality poetry to literature students and aficionados alike'. It offers a useful online introduction to a wide range of material from around one hundred and fifty poets and can be helpful in locating individual poems or a selection of a particular author's work. A short biography is included for each poet featured. There is an emphasis on classic works from poets including John Keats, George Herbert, Alexander Pope and Lord Byron, but modern works are included also, up to Carol Ann Duffy and Don Paterson. The site has discussion fo From New Humbul Resources on October 23, 2005 at 5:30 p.m..


ECG Learning Center in Cyberspace This interactive ECG tutorial represents an introduction to clinical electrocardiography. It includes interactive quizzes to test the learner's knowledge. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 23, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..


EKG Arrhythmia Review A very brief overview of 14 arrhythmias shown in lead II with a normal EKG for comparison. When you click on an arrhythmia, the key characteristics show up in a text box. The site includes links to other cardiac tutorials. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 23, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..


12 Lead ECG Field Diagnosis Made Easy Provides an overview of the cardiac anatomy & physiology, and electrocardiology. Designed especially for the Emergency Cardiac Care Provider who are in the position of recognizing acute myocardial infarction. This site is not interactive, but provides an overview of information. Another limitation of the site is that it was last updated in 1997. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 23, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..


A Guide to Reading and Understanding the EKG The purpose of the web site is to assist the learner to interpret 12-lead EKG patterns. Although the site was designed for medical students, it would be useful for any healthcare professional who needs to be able to interpret cardiac arrhythmias. The site is attractive, includes graphics and color. There are two limitations of the web site: 1) it has not been updated since 1999; and 2) it is not interactive. The information is available in an alternative PDF format. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 23, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..


Cardiovascular Physiology Concepts Designed as a resource of cardiovascular physiology concepts for students, teachers, and health professionals. It includes the ability to search, a glossary, learning resources, and tutorials about cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac valve disease, coronary artery disease, edema, heart failure, hypertension, and peripheral artery disease. It is featured in the Harvey Project and up-to-date. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 23, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..


ECG Library A collection of 12-lead ECGs in the following categories: normal electrocardiogram; ischaemic heart disease; hypertropy patterns; atrioventricular block; bundle branch block; superventricular rhythms, ventricular rhythms; pacemakers, WPW, and miscellaneous. Each view includes a 12-lead ECG, with a short desciption of the patient's chief complaint, followed by an analysis of the ECG. Some of the descriptions are accompanied by a list of pertinent journal references. A limitation is that the site has not been updated since 2002. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 23, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..


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