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Titles beginning with 'P'

Bisexual Resource Center
http://www.biresource.org/

"We envision a world where everyone's love is celebrated, regardless of gender(s). We believe in a world that acknowledges people as whole and indivisible and where they should not have to leave any part o f their heritage and identity at the door. Oppression on the basis of sexual identity is intertwined with all other oppressions." Scroll down to the bottom of the main page, where you'll find a ton of useful information under the 'Bisexual Resources' heading.

Pacific Coast League
http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/index.jsp?sid=l112

Triple-A league with teams in Albuquerque, Colorado Springs, Des Moines, Omaha, Memphis, Nashville, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Edmonton, Portland, Salt Lake City, Tacoma, Fresno, Las Vegas, Sacramento, and Tucson.

The Pacific Coast of Mexico
http://www.tomzap.com/index.html

This is a great site for travelers looking to explore Mexico’s Pacific coast in the states of Oaxaca, Jalisco, and Colima. There’s comprehensive information about hotels, beaches, food, history, Spanish basics, and more. You can also browse the "Visitors Comments" section to get experienced travelers’ tips on what to see and avoid.

Pacific Film Archive--Past Film Program Notes
http://www.bampfa.berkeley.edu/search/film

A searchable database of "over 16,000 critical and historical texts about films shown at PFA from 1979 to the present, many of them constituting unique documentation of rare films."

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Energy Science & Technology Directorate
http://www.pnl.gov/energy

The PNNL is a Department of Energy (DOE) research facility dedicated to promoting advances in environment, energy, health, fundamental sciences, and national security. The Energy Science & Technology Directorate forwards the DOE's mission by searching for efficient & environmentally friendly ways to use energy.

The Pacific Northwest Olympic Peninsula Community Museum
http://www.communitymuseum.org/

Read journals, look at historic photographs, and access video and audio exhibits at this virtual museum that explores the cultures and history of the Olympic Peninsula region.

PackYourGear
http://packyourgear.com/

If you are planning a quick getaway camping trip or a long-dreamed-for National Park vacation, then PackYourGear.Com has the resources to get you started. Included are an extensive campground directory, tips for camping, packing lists, camping recipes, and a national parks database.

The Page
http://thepage.name/

Offers a digest of the web's best "poetry, essays, language, ideas", updated daily. Also included are extensive links to literary resources at the site, article, and item level.

Pagine Bianche / Italian Telephone Book
http://www.paginebianche.it/index.html

Versione online dell'elenco telefonico. Permette la ricerca di numeri telefonici (a telefono fisso) di privati, aziende o istituzioni italiane. È possibile anche la ricerca per numero di telefono, di fax o numero verde. Vale la pena dare un'occhiata alla sezione " curiosità" per le statistiche dei nomi più diffusi o semplicemente per scoprire il significato del vostro nome. In italiano.
Online version of the White Pages. You can search for the telephone number of Italian persons, companies or institutions. It is also possible to do an inverse search and look for an address with the telephone number/fax number or 1-800 number ("green number" in Italian). Curiosities about the most common or the longest names or about the origin of a name under "Curiosità." In Italian.

Pagine Gialle / Italian Yellow Pages
http://www.paginegialle.it/index.html

Versione online delle Pagine Gialle italiane con cui ricercare un'azienda, servizio, negozio per prodotti, marchi o per nome. È possibile cercare per categoria, per prodotti o per regione geografica. In italiano.
Online version of the Italian Yellow Pages. It is possible here to search for a company, service or shop by the type of product, brand or name. A search by category or geographical region is also available. In Italian.

PaidContent.org
http://www.paidcontent.org/

Collaborative blog run by an independent media and information company, it generally covers the business aspects of entertainment and media news. Less discursive than the typical blog.

Pain.com
http://www.pain.com/

A pain and pain management site with information for both medical professionals and consumers. Resources include Internet links, a searchable online library, "Ask the Doctor" service, pain clinic locator, online journal, continuing medical education information, support group and pain clinic lists, and more.

Palau Visitors Authority
http://www.visit-palau.com/

Plenty of basic geography, history, maps, and travel information on Palau from the tourist board.

Palau: Paradise of the Pacific
http://www.pbs.org/edens/palau/

Companion website to the PBS/Reader's Digest World TV program of the same name. Includes history, Palau legends, marine life, underwater cinematography, and more.

The Paleontology Portal
http://www.paleoportal.org/

Resource for anyone interested in paleontology (the study of life during prehistoric times, often based on the study of fossils) at any level, from K-12 study to professionals in the field, including information on careers, a "fossil gallery," and links to interactive maps and searchable databases.

Paleontology Without Walls
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibit/exhibits.html

"Many people think paleontology is the study of fossils. In fact, paleontology is much more. Paleontology incorporates many different kinds of data from different fields. We provide three different areas to start your exploration of paleontology."

Pambazuka News
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/about.php

A newsletter about human rights in Africa. Exploring issues from women's rights and elections, to health care. This weekly Fahamu publication allows you to read articles, contribute your opinion, and download and listen to podcasts.

Pan-African Hip Hop
http://www.africanhiphop.com/

Formerly known as Rumba-Kali and Motherland Funk, this page features new and archived articles on hip-hop music in Africa, reviews of African hip-hop artists, interviews with prominent figures of the musical community, as well as a calendar of events. The site covers hip-hop scenes reaching from Tanzania to South Africa and Liberia. This page also links to Rumba-Kali radio.

Panama - the path less traveled
http://www.visitpanama.com/eng/index.php

The website of the Panamanian Tourism Institute offers information on planning trips to Panama, an events calendar, possible accomodations, news and other information for travelers. Available in English and Spanish.

The Panama Canal
http://www.pancanal.com/eng/index.html

A wealth of information on the Panama Canal is available on this website from the Panama Canal Authority. Visitors can find historical pictures and information, current projects, commercial and maritime operations information. The website also includes a photo gallery and live-camera views from the canal. Available in English and Spanish.

Panchangam.com: Online Hindu Vedic Calendar
http://www.panchangam.com/

"Panchangam is the Indian Calendar, which has been in use for centuries. This calendar covers everything from the phases of the Moon, the positions of stars and planets, and identifies auspicious times and days for various activities." Online panchangam calculator, listing of major Hindu festival days, free downloads of kolam and yantha(religiously significant illustrations), and directory of shlokas (prayers).

Pandora
http://pandora.com/

This musical database helps users to find the music they will like. It finds songs with musical similarities to the user’s interest based on the name of the user’s favorite songs or artists.

Panic - Anxiety Disorders Help and Support
http://panicdisorder.about.com/

About.com’s Panic/Anxiety Disorders section is maintained by Cathleen Henning, someone who recovered from being so overwhelmed by anxiety disorders that she was homebound in 1996. She found the internet to be a lifeline in this period, and she hopes she can provide similar net help to others. Generally provides news and information rather than personal experiences.

Panic Home Page
http://www.anxietynetwork.com/pdhome.html

Part of a larger site called The Anxiety Network International, provides a lot of information about Panic/Agoraphobia, including basic facts, coping strategies, and information on medications.

Paniccure.com
http://www.paniccure.com/

"Paniccure.com is a project of the Agoraphobia and Panic Disorder (APD) Foundation, a nonprofit foundation dedicated to helping people overcome panic disorder, agoraphobia and related conditions." This site provides "inspiration and guidance for those healing from panic disorder and agoraphobia."

Paper Panache
http://www.paperpanache.com/

A commercial site for foundation piecing patterns (also sometimes called paper piecing), this site has patterns available for purchase, as well as some free patterns, updated monthly. Beginning paper piecers should click on the Table of Contents link, then scroll down to find the How-To section. Included here are very clear directions for paper/foundation piecing. Some instructions are in PDF format, so you will need to have a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them (the Reader can be downloaded for free from http://www.adobe.com/).

The Paperboy
http://www.thepaperboy.com/

Search for magazines and newspapers by country, U.S. state, name, or topic. Also, provides an excellent virtual interface for reading the most popular newspapers online.

The Paperweight Collectors Association, Inc.
http://www.paperweight.org/

"The Paperweight Collectors Association, Inc. (PCA, Inc) is a non-profit organization dedicated to appreciating and collecting glass paperweights. For a half-century, the PCA, Inc has championed the study and collecting of antique, vintage, and contemporary glass paperweights. The mission of the PCA, Inc is to promote education: to increase knowledge about paperweights, their creators, and the astounding glass medium from which they are created." On their official website you can learn about the history of paperweights, view galleries of images, find a list of registered artists & dealers, print or download a recommended book list, and locate regional clubs and museum collections.

Paranormal Phenomena
http://paranormal.se/old2/welcome.en.html

A large collection of over 1000 hypertext documents relating to various paranormal phenomena, most of which are in Swedish with some translated into English. Among the English texts are a fairly large collection of FAQs on such topics as alien visitors, Gnosis, Wicca, medicinal herbs, tarot, etc. Searchable.

Parapsychology Sources on the Internet
http://homepages.ed.ac.uk/ejua35/parapsy.htm

Annotated guide to parapsychology, sceptical, and other resources of interest, browsable by topic and type of resource.

The Parasitic Plant Connection
http://www.parasiticplants.siu.edu/

Fantastic and unusual parasitic plants! Features include a glossary, contact information for specialists, parasitic plants on stamps and in food! Order and family pages contain descriptions, distribution maps, excellent photographs, and references. Also includes translations of literature into English.

Parent Involvement in Education – Connect for Kids
http://www.connectforkids.org/taxonomy/term/328

"Learn how schools, businesses and community members can play a role in helping parents ensure their children's success in school." Resources on the site address how parents can help their children develop as learners, work on their homework, and prepare for going back to school. Other information focuses on how parents can get involved in the classroom and improve the school system.

Parent Involvement – PTA
http://www.pta.org/parent_resources.html

Site provides tips for parents on opportunities to get involved in their children’s education. The site is organized into the following sections: Help Your Child Succeed (for example, setting expectations), Parent Talk (for example, 100 Ways for Parents to Become involved in Their Child’s Education guide), Health & Safety (School Safety and Security Toolkit), Drugs & Alcohol (expert advice on discussing drugs), and Family Fun (activities). Access is available to Spanish resources.

Parent News
http://www.parent.net/

This comprehensive site features articles on parenting, movie revies, tips, resources, facts, and a wealth of other information. A must visit site for parents and children.

ParenthoodWeb

An online community for parents and prospective parents. Includes a library of parenthood-related articles, reviews of childcare products, an Ask the Pros section, and the opportunity to interact with and ask questions of other parents on the Internet.

Parenting Adolescents
http://www.parentingadolescents.com/

This site, maintained by a licensed clinical social worker, answers readers' questions about parenting teenagers. It is "the only site on the net where parents can get free, extended expert advice on parenting teens and preteens."

Parents - ED.gov
http://www.ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtml?src=fp

A wealth of information for parents from the U.S. Department of Education. Includes tips for parents and questions for parents to ask about schools.

Parents Action for Children
http://www.parentsaction.org/

Parents Action for Children, "is a national non-profit dedicated to advancing the interests of families and young children. Parents' Action develops parent education materials, connects parents with one another, and fights for issues such as early education, health care, and high quality and affordable child care." The site is divided into four areas: Learn, Share, Act, and Videos.

ParentsPlace.com
http://www.parentsplace.com/

"This parenting site is a family-run, home business, operating under the belief that parents are the best resource for other parents in the adventure of childrearing. We offer articles on pregnancy, breastfeeding, baby, adolescence, parenting twins, step-parenting, single parenting, children's health and education, family activities, and more." Lots of good material in the Reading Rooms."

Paris Net
http://www.parisnet.com/

Guide to Paris including travel tips, shopping, fashion, business and personal contacts, Paris gastronomie, etc.

Parlez-Vous?
http://www.parlez-vous.org/

A collection of links to everything French -- Castles, Museums, Cathedrals, Francophone countries, Paris, Canadian links and more.

Parliament Home Page
http://www.parliament.uk/

Main web site for the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Parliament of Australia
http://www.aph.gov.au/

Find out about the Senate and House of Representatives, committees, publications, "This Week in Parliament," and more at the official website of the Australian Parliament.

Parrot Parrot
http://www.parrotparrot.com/

"Parrot-Parrot is a site dedicated to the smaller parrots such as lovebirds (Agapornis species) and budgies (parakeets), but it is also an excellent resource for information on ALL birds and parrots. Our pages on avian health, nutrition, toxin and dangerous toy alerts will help make you a better parrot parent. Our checklist for potential bird parents will help you choose a healthy, well-adjusted pet. We also have a section on beginner breeding of lovebirds and information on lovebird mutations. Our Articles Section covers many of the basics of behavior, nutrition, training, talking, and biting issues."

Pars Times
http://www.parstimes.com/

This site in intended to provide information on the Middle East generally and Iran more specifically. It is indexed by topic and includes sections on Middle Eastern and world news, business, weather, and webguides, on sports and travel. There is a special section devoted to Iran that covers topics such as arts, history, media, news, travel, business, geography, culture, government, and reference materials.

The Particle Adventure: The Fundamentals of Matter and Force
http://particleadventure.org/particleadventure/

"The Particle Data Group of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory presents an award-winning interactive tour of quarks, neutrinos, antimatter, extra dimensions, dark matter, accelerators, and particle detectors." Also features numerous links and interactive resources on nuclear physics.

Partners Against Pain
http://www.partnersagainstpain.com/

A site with pain management resources for both consumers and professionals. Incudes online articles, support group contact information, professional education resources, suggested reading lists and more.

Partnership for Learning
http://www.partnershipforlearning.org/default.asp

Partnership for Learning "helps schools and communities work together to boost learning from birth through the transition to college. The Partnership publishes reports, conducts trainings, and coordinates programs as a non-position-taking collaborative resource." Site provides access to these reports and guides of particular value to parents of elementary-age students, such as "When Good Kids Get Bad Grades", "4 Steps to Finding the Right Tutor", "Breaking Barriers Without Breaking the Bank", and "Does My Child Have a Learning Disability".

Passing Phrase: I Want To Learn Hebrew
http://www.learnhebrew.org.il/

"A passing phrase is all about enhancing your current knowledge of spoken Hebrew in a fun and informal way. [...] Once a week a new and useful Hebrew phrase will be explained in its context." Current week's lesson can be printed or e-mailed; past lessons are archived. From the Jewish Agency for Israel.

Patent Law Links.com
http://www.patentlawlinks.com/

A comprehensive, categorized directory of patent-related resources on the Internet, along with links to recent patent court decisions. Also contains patent forms for downloading.

The Patent Office
http://www.patent.gov.uk/

Copyright, trademark, design and patent information from/for the United Kingdom. Includes news, a newcomer's guide, and a guide to intellectual property on the Internet. Searchable.

Patent, Copyright & Trademark
http://www.nolo.com/resource.cfm/catID/FD8C060B-5DD4-4809-A5...

Articles from Nolo Press about patent, copyright and Trademark law in the United States. Includes the full text of the book Patent, Copyright & Trademark by attorny Stephen Elias .

PatentCafe
http://www.patentcafe.com/

A gateway to resources on intellectual property, patents, and inventors.

Patents at the University of Cincinnati
http://www.ipo.uc.edu/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.patents

This site contains information on patents from idea formation to filing.

PATH.Net
http://www.pathnet.org/

"The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing is a public-private initiative that seeks to speed the creation and widespread use of advanced technologies to radically improve the quality, durability, energy efficiency, environmental performance, and affordability of America's housing." Includes resources for homeowners interested in these goals.

Pathfinders & Passageways- The exploration of Canada
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/explorers/

A selection of published accounts of explorers that have directly furthered the geographical understanding of what is now Canada.

Pathways to School Improvement
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/

Pathways synthesizes research, policy, and best practices on issues critical to educators engaged in school improvement, such as assessment, at-risk students, family & community, instruction, leadership, literacy, mathematics & science, policy, professional development, and technology in education, as well as access to archived favorites.

Patient Guide to Kidney Stone Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
http://homepages.nyu.edu/~rabenr01/

"This web site will describe the different types of kidney stones, and their diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive strategies."

The Patrin Web Journal
http://www.geocities.com/Paris/5121/patrin.htm

"Welcome to the Patrin, dedicated to Romani (Gypsy) culture and history and to extending awareness of the continuous Roma struggle to achieve and maintain dignity and freedom. The Patrin is a learning resource and information center about Romani culture, social issues, and current events." This web site has contact information, links to other resources, a history of the Romani people, scholarships, awards, youth groups, organizations, and information on culture and arts.

Patron Saints Index
http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/indexsnt.htm

"Who's the patron saint of your state (political or spiritual)? Occupation? Vocation? Condition? Hobby? Topics are listed alphabetically, each with its patron saint(s)." Brief biographical entries contain links to other Websites and images about the saint. Alphabetical index is very large (>170K).

Patterns in Nature: Light and Optics Readings
http://acept.la.asu.edu/PiN/rdg/readings.shtml

A compendium of reading material on all topics within light and optics. Links to a glossary, references, and activities.

The Paul Rosenfels Collection
http://eserver.org/gender/rosenfels/

The collected works of Paul Rosenfels, M.D., "the first American social scientist to defend homosexuality in print as a valid lifestyle."

PBS Sound and Fury: Deaf Culture
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/soundandfury/culture/index.html

Provides a perspective on Cochlear implants and includes streaming videos (Real Player format) of individuals who are deaf sharing their views on cochlear implants and their perspective on living with deafness. Site offers a fingerspeller player, sign language phrases and lesson plans for grades 6 through 12.

PBS TeacherSource
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/

PBS TeacherSource includes more than 3,000 free lesson plans and activities. To help educators find materials quickly, resources are organized into seven subject areas (Arts & Literature, Health & Fitness, Math, Science, Social Studies, Pre K-2, Library Media), with a site search.

PBS: Civil Rights Era Timeline
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/aaworld/timeline/civil_01.html

PBS offers a timeline that traces the Civil Rights Era starting in 1954 and ending in 1971. Timeline presents historical information in the form of essays, photos, and many hypertext links to other sources, like interviews or broadcasts with National Public Radio (NPR). Some resource links may require special media software.

PBS: Red Files
http://www.pbs.org/redfiles/

This website correlates with PBS's RED FILES broadcast which includes stills of the original television programs, including "Secret Victories of the KGB," "Soviet Sports Wars," "Secret Soviet Moon Mission," and the "Soviet Propaganda Machine." Also includes updates on events, Russian Archives Online, and even an "Investigative Assets" section targeted for educators and students.

PC Game Finder
http://www.pcgame.com/

Directory of Internet sites relating to computer games. Searchable, or browse by category or title.

The PC Guide
http://www.pcguide.com/index.htm

Do you want to build or repair your own PC? This site includes detailed guides explaining how to do both. It also covers how to take care of and get more out of your computer, and how modern PCs and their parts work.

PC Lube and Tune
http://pclt.cis.yale.edu/pclt/default.htm

"The PCLT objective is to supply usable introductions, tutorials, and education on technical subjects to the large audience of computer users. The method is to supply system independent hypertext files through the Internet and World Wide Web."

PC Quote
http://www.pcquote.com/

Fifteen minute delayed quotes for all "U.S. and Canadian listed equities (stocks), U.S. exchange-listed corporate bonds, NASDAQ-listed money market and mutual funds, U.S. options, U.S. commodities, U.S. commodity options."

PC Show and Tell
http://www.pcshowandtell.com/

Online software help. "PC Show and Tell is a FREE Internet library with more than 10,000 voice-enabled tutorials. These step-by-step shows help you maximize the use of your software. Now you can see and hear the answer to your 'how-to' questions! Our library includes 70 top software titles and websites including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, ICQ, AOL and many more."

PD Info: Public Domain Music
http://www.pdinfo.com/

"A reference site to help the ordinary person identify public domain songs and public domain music... royalty free music you can use anywhere and any way you choose... performance, sing-along, film, video, advertising, business, or personal." Includes info on copyright and public domain, an FAQ, and a song list of titles in the public domain.

Peace Action
http://www.peace-action.org/

This extensive grassroots network organizes write-in campaigns, internet actions, citizens lobbying and direct action. Searchable site resources include press release archive, publications and list of links.

Peace Dividend Trust
http://www.peacedividendtrust.org/

"Peace Dividend Trust (PDT) is a non-profit foundation that promotes the growth of private enterprise in post-conflict economies by helping donors, aid agencies, and investors support local labour and entrepreneurs." PDT helps donors, aid agencies and investors support the growth of local business in post-conflict economies. Site gives list of projects, links and ideas of how to help and a photo gallery.

Peanuts & Crackerjacks
http://www.bos.frb.org/peanuts/leadpgs/intro.htm

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston presents an interactive baseball simulation, economics content from supply and demand to salary caps, and a Teacher's Guide.

Pearl Harbor Radiogram
http://www.archives.gov/exhibit_hall/american_originals/fdr....

"President Roosevelt's famous "Day of Infamy" speech was a call to arms. One day after the attack, he expressed outrage at Japan and confidence in the "inevitable triumph" of the United States. On December 8 the United States declared war against Japan; on December 11 Germany and Italy declared war against the United States." Here you will find images of the speech, the text declaring war by President Franklin Roosevelt, and an image of the radiogram reporting the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Pen Collectors of America
http://www.pencollectors.com/

Pen Collectors of America (PCA) is an organization that "exists to foster and maintain the integrity of pen collecting, promote the use of fountain pens, encourage and promote effective education, communications and understanding between all collectors, and define pen collecting as an international hobby. Members are interested in the history, manufacture and use of writing instruments." At this official PCA website, you can learn about the evolution of the club, view the table of contents of their publication, PENnant, and learn about projects and events in which they are involved.

The Pennekamp Page
http://www.pennekamp.com/index.html

"Welcome to the Pennekamp page! THE web site in Key Largo for diving, snorkeling, fishing, and other attractions! This page is locally produced, so you'll find it's information focuses specifically on Key Largo, Pennekamp Park and the Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is the nation's first UNDERWATER park! Formed in the 1960's, Pennekamp Park represents over 100 square miles of mangrove shoreline, grass flats, and of course our famous coral reef." In addition to specific information about scuba diving at Key Largo, this site also has some general safety and instructional information about scuba diving.

Pennsylvania Department of Education State Education Standards
http://www.pde.state.pa.us/stateboard_ed/cwp/view.asp?a=3&Q=...

Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Pennsylvania. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as civics, math, science, social studies, etc. Standards are available in HTML, Microsoft Word, and PDF format.

Commonwealth Libraries - Pennsylvania
http://www.statelibrary.state.pa.us/libraries/site/default.a...

This site introduces the Commonwealth Libraries in Pennsylvania. Resources include online catalog, electronic databases, recommended websites, early childhood resources, and more.

Pennsylvania - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/pa1.html

This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, kids, and other sites of interest specific to Pennsylvania as well as interesting facts and people associated with the state.

The Pennsylvania Code
http://www.pacode.com/

"The Pennsylvania Code is an official publication of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It contains regulations and other documents filed with the Legislative Reference Bureau under the act of July 31, 1968 (P. L. 769, No. 240) (45 P. S. §§ 1102, 1201‹1208 and 1602) and 45 Pa.C.S. Chapters 5, 7 and 9, known as the Commonwealth Documents Law (CDL). It consists of 55 titles."

Pennsylvania Democratic Party
http://www.padems.com/

Official site of the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania.

POWER Library - Pennsylvania Online World of Electronic Resources
http://www.powerlibrary.org/Interface/POWER.asp

Pennsylvania residents have access to thousands of full text periodical articles, newspapers, a major encyclopedia, plus photographs, pictures, charts, maps, reference materials for young people and more. Materials cover most subject areas for all age groups from young children to adults.

Pennsylvania State Archives
http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/bah/DAM/overview.htm

This site is a guide to doing research in the State Archives of Pennsylvania. It provides online guides to the archives' manuscripts and government records.

Pensacola Historical Society
http://www.pensacolahistory.org/

Founded in 1933, the Society's mission is to help "people discover interesting things about the history of Pensacola and northwest Florida."

Pensees by Blaise Pascal
http://infomotions.com/etexts/philosophy/1600-1699/pascal-pe...

The "Pensees" of Pascal, translated by W.F. Trotter.

A People at War
http://www.archives.gov/exhibit_hall/a_people_at_war/a_peopl...

"This exhibit highlights the contributions of the thousands of Americans, both military and civilian, who served their country during World War II. Documents from the National Archives and Records Administration's (NARA) National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis form the core of the exhibit. For those who lived through the Second World War, this exhibit may help them recall their experiences. For those who did not, it is hoped they will gain a deeper understanding of the sacrifice and commitment of those Americans who, after almost 4 years, were 'A People at War.'" Major sections of the exhibit include: Prelude to War, New Roles, Women Who Served, The War in the Pacific, The War in Europe, Science Pitches In, The War is Over. Most sections include pictures, personal rememberances and links to more information.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
http://www.peta-online.org/

The official homepage of PETA.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
http://www.peta.org/index.html

This site is full of useful information on a number of animal rights issues. You can find research projects and results, investigations and rescues, factsheets on a variety of animal-related topics, articles from PETA publications, an animal cruelty-free shopping guide, compassionate recipes, and you can visit an animal research laboratory. You can also gather information about PETA as an organization and you can become a member.

People with a History: An Online Guide to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans* History
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/pwh/

"Presents the history of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered people (LGBT). It includes hundred of original texts, discussions, and (soon) images, and addresses LGBT history in all periods, and in all regions of the world. In addition to texts, the site includes other aides to help you study, or just make sense of LGBT history - note especially the guide to online bibliographies and the onsite bibliography (which is the most up-to-date and complete bibliography of LGBT history available)."

People with Online Papers in Philosophy
http://consc.net/people.html

A linked list of individuals who have made available online papers in philosophy and related areas. The list contains mostly academic philosophers, but some scientists and others in related fields are included. Areas of interest of these people include consciousness, perception, mental content, philosophy of mind, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, language, linguistics, philosophy of action and will, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of physics, philosophy of biology, philosophy of science, logic, philosophy of mathematics, philosophy of religion, ethics, social and political philosophy, applied ethics, aesthetics, ancient and medieval philosophy, 17th and 18th Century philosophy, and 19th and 20th Century philosophy.

PeopleSpot.com
http://www.peoplespot.com/

"PeopleSpot.com simplifies the search for the best and most useful information about people on the Web. We hope that our site will enable you to quickly and easily connect with others, reunite with friends and family, find people who share your interests, learn about notable individuals, discover ways to help others and much more... From PeopleSpot.com, tap into biographies, vital records, population and demographic statistics, e-mail, phone, reverse and professional directories, newsgroups, chat rooms, family and military networks, missing person data, genealogy resources and much more. "

Peopling North America: Population Movements & Migration
http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/migrations/

This site is "An historical overview of migratory movements, this tutorial focuses on diasporas to and within Canada, the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean from Europe, Asia, and Africa."

Pepys' Diary
http://www.pepysdiary.com/

An innovative use of a blog. Each day provides a new entry from the diary of Samuel Pepys. Visitors' comments on each post are listed as annotations.

The Perfect Pearl
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pearl/

Companion website to the Nova program, "The Perfect Pearl." Contains sections on the History of Pearls, What's Killing the Oysters?, Culture of Freshwater Pearls, Plus Resources and the broadcast transcript.

"Perfessor" Bill Edwards Ragtime / Old-time Piano Gallery
http://www.perfessorbill.com/

A site dedicated to all types of ragtime and old time resources. Here you can find biographies, recordings, lyrics, and more.

The Periodic Table of Comic Books
http://www.uky.edu/Projects/Chemcomics/

"Two members of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Kentucky, Jim Holler and Jack Selegue, have set forth to make known any and all references to the elements that can be found in comic books. Simply click on the desired element in the periodic chart and be whisked to another page to view scans of the actual comic book pages containing the reference." With each element they explain the history, its physical properties, and key data. This is an interesting resource to introduce chemistry for someone who loves comic books.

A Periodic Table of the Elements
http://pearl1.lanl.gov/periodic/default.htm

A colorful resource for chemistry students of all ages, provided by the Los Alamos National Lab.

Periodic Table Toolbox
http://library.thinkquest.org/11771/english/hi/chemistry/per...

"This feature allows you to add different elements together to make a custom compound, which will be displayed with accompanying information such as Atomic Mass and Charge." This site requires Internet Explorer 3.0 or Netscape Navigator 2.0 or higher.

Perl FAQ
http://www.perl.com/pub/q/faqs

Frequently asked questions about the Perl programming language from the comp.lang.perl Usenet group. Contains information on both Perl 4 and Perl 5.

The Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/index.html

Digitized images of maps from the library's collection, including special sections on maps of current interest. Maps are in fairly large (100 to 900K) .gif or .jpg images, and may take a while to load.

Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection: Mexico Maps
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/mexico.html

Provided by the University of Texas Libraries, peruse Mexican city, state and national maps from various eras. Includes links to various political and geographic maps, historical maps and atlases of Mexico.

Perseus Digital Library
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/

An evolving humanities digital library. Presently collects materials on classics/antiquity, Victorian London, natural philosopher Robert Boyle, the history of Tufts University, and part of the Library of Congress-sponsored American Memory collections.

Perseus Digital Library: Classics Collection
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/cache/perscoll_Greco-Roman.html

Primary and secondary sources for the study of Ancient Greece and Rome, including texts and images. "The library's materials include ancient texts and translations, philological tools, maps, extensively illustrated art catalogs, and secondary essays on topics like vase painting. A collaborative team from a number of academic institutions has worked together to amass Perseus materials. Over 70 museums have shared pictures of their art objects." Searchable.

Persian Mirror
http://www.persianmirror.com/index.cfm

An e-zine based in New York about Persian culture that invites people with an interest in Persian culture to join discussions. There are updated editorials from a Persian perspective.

Personal Glossary: Jacopo Della Croce di Dojola
http://www.proz.com/?sp=mt&entity_id=24217&float=y&glossary=...

This is a searchable/scrollable English to Italian translation glossary of business and legal terms. Entries are listed by the English word, or you can search in either language.

The Perspectives of Nietzsche
http://www.pitt.edu/~wbcurry/nietzsche.html

A selection of Nietzsche's Aphorisms including his views on Christianity, the will to power, philosophy, values and morals, eternal recurrence, Apollo and Dionysus, man, and the ubermensch.

Peru Traveller
http://www.geocities.com/perutraveller/

This is an "online guide for the independent travellers to Peru."

Pet Bird
http://www.upatsix.com/

"'Up At Six' has a mission to provide its readers with the ultimate avian page on the Internet. A place where those involved in aviculture can come together to communicate and learn from one another. Whether it be the bird lover with a single companion or to the breeders and scientists who are involved in the propagation and preservation of our feathered friends, this site is for you."

Pet Care
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48516

This IPL pathfinder is designed to find information about keeping your pet healthy and happy. If your pet is sick, or in need of routine veterinary care, there are resources that will help you find local health care for your pet. Both print and Internet resources are provided.

PetEducation.com
http://www.peteducation.com/

Sponsored and written by veterinarians, this informative site provides information about caring for pets (focused mainly on dogs and cats) and about veterinary medicine. Included are articles about pet care, veterinary procedures and drugs, pet services directories, a dictionary of veterinary terms, and news.

Peter Milbury's School Librarian Web Pages
http://www.school-libraries.net/

A listing of web pages by school librarians and of school libraries.

Peterson's Education Center
http://www.petersons.com/

Online, searchable versions of the popular Peterson's educational guides. Active sections are private college-preparatory schools, undergraduate colleges, graduate and professional study and summer programs for kids and teenagers.

Petfinder
http://www.petfinder.org/

"Petfinder.com is an on-line, searchable database of over 60,000 animals that need homes from almost 4,000 animal shelters and adoption organizations across the USA and Canada... From the comfort of their personal computers, pet lovers can search for a pet that best matches their needs. They can then reference a shelter's Web page and discover what services it offers. Petfinder also includes classified ads, discussion forums and a library of animal welfare articles. Petfinder is updated DAILY."

PeTra: Italian/English Translator
http://petra.interfree.it/

Translate English to Italian, or Italian to English! Most of the site is in Italian, but all you need to do is enter your text and press the "traduci" button. Buona fortuna!

Pets 911
http://www.pets911.com/index.php

Searchable databases of lost, found, and adoptable pets, emergency clinics, local shelters and rescue centers, and veterinarians. Also features information on caring for your cat or dog, and becoming involved in your local pet community.

PetStation
http://www.petstation.com/index.html

PetStation is "an electronic forum dedicated to the proliferation of information and stimulation of enlightened discourse concerning companion animals; to increase appreciation and respect for these animals and their place in human society; and to assist in the improvement of conditions related to these pets." There are articles and pictures about all kinds of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, fish, and horses.

Philatelic Resources on the Web
http://josephluft.com/joeluft/

Comprehensive guide to Web resources of interest to stamp collectors.

Philatelic.Com
http://www.philatelic.com/

Resources for stamp collectors. Includes guides to stamp collectors and postal authorities on the Web.

Philip & Alex's Guide to Web Publishing
http://philip.greenspun.com/panda/

"This book is a catalog of the mistakes that I've made while building more than 100 Web sites in the last five years. I wrote it in the hopes that others won't have to repeat those mistakes." So begins Philip Greenspun's preface to his book, published in 1997 and now available online.

Philippines: Country Study
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/phtoc.html

A detailed profile of Philippines including its history from ancient times to the present, geography, languages, religions, economy, social systems, industries, agriculture, and more.

Philosophers' Imprint
http://www.umich.edu/~philos/Imprint/index.html

"Philosophers' Imprint" is a refereed series of original papers in philosophy, edited by philosophy faculty at the University of Michigan, with the advice of an international board of editors, and published on the web by the University of Michigan Digital Library. The mission of the "Imprint" is to promote a future in which funds currently spent on journal subscriptions are redirected to the dissemination of scholarship for free, via the Internet. Although the "Imprint" is edited by analytically trained philosophers, it is not restricted to any particular field or school of philosophy.

The Philosophical Gourmet Report
http://www.philosophicalgourmet.com/default.asp

A ranking of graduate programs in philosophy in the English-speaking world. Contains both general rankings and rankings by specialty. Rankings are based on reputation surveys of program faculty completed by 266 philosophers throughout the English-speaking world.

Philosophical Humor
http://consc.net/phil-humor.html

Humorous tidbits for the light-hearted philosopher.

Philosophy Library
http://www.fred.net/tzaka/texts.html

A good source for electronic texts in the following areas of philosophy: American, Late Greek and Roman, Modern, Technology, Asian, Art, Early Greek, Medieval, and 20th century.

Philosophy of Religion
http://www.philosophyofreligion.info/

Discussions on all topics in the philosophy of religion divided into four sections: Arguments for the Existence of God, Arguments for Atheism, Christian Ethics, and a Directory

The Philosophy Research Base
http://www.erraticimpact.com/

A huge philosophy research base, categorized by history, subject, and author. Provides links to online resources as well as reviews of print resources. Featured subjects include: American Philosophy, Analytic Philosophy, Feminist Philosophy, Ecofeminism, Ecological Philosophy, Queer Theory, Music Theory, Ancient Philosophy, Medieval Philosophy, Modern Philosophy, 19th Century Philosophy, 20th Century Philosophy, Critical Theory, Ethnomusicology, and Political Theory.

Philosophy Since the Enlightenment
http://www.philosopher.org.uk/index.htm

This site provides brief summaries of many important figures and movements in Western philosophy since the Enlightenment.

PhilSci Archive
http://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/

"An electronic archive for preprints in the philosophy of science. The goal of the Archive is to promote communication in the field by the rapid dissemination of new work." At present, the PhilSci Archive contains 864 documents, which visitors may browse by subject, year, or conference/volume.

The Phobia List
http://phobialist.com/

Very long list of names of phobias sorted in order of the phobia and of the thing being feared. Also has some information about phobias, quotations about fear, and a list of phobia resources.

PhoneSpell
http://www.phonespell.org/

This site allows someone to type in a 6 to 10 digit phone number and see what words the digits spell.

Photo.net
http://photo.net/

A web site containing Internet resources related to photography. Categories include discussion groups and mailing lists, photo exhibits, equipment reviews, and technique/how to information for traditional and digital photography. There is a search function available.

PhotoForum on the Internet
http://www.rit.edu/~andpph/photoforum.html

"This is the website for the PhotoForum on the Internet, an active mail list dedicated to photography educators, professionals and students. The site includes access to a large database of schools worldwide that teach photography, an extensive FAQ file, exhibition services, employment opportunities, etc."

Photographic Libraries
http://www.photographiclibraries.com/

The photographic library and archival resource contains national and private photographic collections. The Photographic Library Directory is a unique resource that provides a broad range of visual resources.

Photography Articles by RIT Faculty Members
http://www.rit.edu/~andpph/articles.html

"This is an eclectic list including some recent as well as "vintage" articles by several current and past members of the faculty of the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences at RIT. They range from topics on infrared photography, ultraviolet, synchroballistic, panoramic, peripheral, schlieren, photofinish, and many other topics."

Photography on the Road
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/weblinks/wlphot.htm#phot

Covers the basics of taking good photographs while traveling on the road. It covers what to bring and what not to bring. Includes basic etiquette of taking photographs of native people in the places being visited. There is a bibliography of selected readings and links to related sites.

Photography@nationalgeographic.com
http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/

Features the work of National Geographic photographers including photo galleries that can be browsed by topic, photographer tips and guides, photographer biographers, ask-a-photographer and other features.

Photojournalism
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48517

This IPL pathfinder is provides sources about photojournalism. Topics covered include professional standards and practices, organizations, and photo collections. The print and Internet resources are intended to help people understand how the photojournalist works, and the issues that they face.

PhotoLinks
http://www.photolinks.net/

A database of Internet resources related to photography. Listings contain annotations written by the site submitter. You can browse by category, region or alphabetically, or search the collection.

PhotoSearch National Archives of Australia
http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/photosearch/index.aspx

"An online catalogue containing a selection of image descriptions and digital images from the National Archives' photographic collections. Several thousand images are added to PhotoSearch each month."

PHP/MySQL Tutorial
http://www.webmonkey.com/programming/php/tutorials/tutorial4...

Three part tutorial on server-side scripting using PHP and MySQL, with links to other database tutorials.

The Phrase Finder
http://www.phrases.org.uk/

This "phrase thesaurus and searchable database of a large collection of English phrases and sayings" can be used to find phrases related to a particular word, learn the meaning of a phrase, or determine the origin of a phrase. Also includes a book list of dictionaries, thesauri, and word phrase and origin books.

Phrasebase Language Learning Resources
http://www.phrasebase.com/english/

Phrasebase is a conversational language learning resource center and community. It has an online phrasebook with words and phrases translated into over 90 different languages, as well as country information, language information, and information for language exchange pen pals. Registration is required in order to access some tools, but it is a free service.

The Phrenology Page
http://www.phrenology.org/

"Phrenology is the science which studies the relationships between a person's character and the morphology of the skull." Includes a historical overview, definitions of words and concepts, and images with meanings of various characteristics.

The Phylogeny of Life
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibit/phylogeny.html

This exhibit, maintained by the University of California Museum of Paleontology at Berkeley, takes you hierarchically through "the ancestor/descendant relationships which connect all organisms that have ever lived."

Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/sgr.htm

This is "the first report of the Surgeon General on physical activity and health," which was released in 1996. The text of the report can be read online or downloaded. Summaries of the information are available in the at-a-glance section, which includes statistics and suggestions for moderate physical activities, and the fact sheets. "These fact sheets present report findings in population-specific [i.e. adolescents, older adults] format with key messages, physical activity facts and benefits, and suggestions for communities."

Physics 1501 - Modern Technology
http://theory.uwinnipeg.ca/mod_tech/tech.html

An outline of the Physics 1501 - Modern Technology course taught at the University of Winnipeg. Covers all physics topics and outlines the general study of physics concepts.

Physics 2000
http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/index.pl

Uses different characters to explain physics concepts at various levels. (There is are teen-aged characters, for example.) There is a section that includes articles that discuss the connections between science and public policy. Note: You need to have a browser that can read Jawa applets to take advantage of this site, but they provide links to software you can download.

Physics Central
http://www.physicscentral.org/index.html

"The American Physical Society represents some 42,000 physicists, and most of our work centers on scientific meetings and publications-the primary ways that physicists communicate with each other. With Physics Central, we communicate the excitement and importance of physics to everyone. We invite you to visit our site every week to find out how physics is part of your world. We'll answer your questions on how things work and keep you informed with daily updates on physics in the news. We'll describe the latest research and the people who are doing it and, if you want more, where to go on the web."

The Physics Classroom
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/

The Physics Classroom includes a comprehensive and extensive online physics tutorial written for high school physics students.

The Physics Classroom (Glenbrook South High School)
http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/Class/BBoard.html

The Physics Classroom includes a comprehensive and extensive online physics tutorial written for high school physics students.

Physics Demonstrations Online
http://www.mip.berkeley.edu/physics/index.html

"This physics WWW site is an effort to make available an on-line source of information and pictures used for preparing and performing undergraduate lecture demonstrations at the University of California Physics Department at Berkeley. This site deals with demonstrations for the subjects of: Mechanics, Waves, The Properties of Heat and Matter, Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, Modern and Contemporary Physics and Astronomy and Perception"

Physics FAQ
http://faqs.cs.uu.nl/na-bng/sci.physics.html

FAQ from the USENET group sci.physics, dealing with mechanics, electromagnetism, general and special relativity, quantum mechnics, optics, and cosmology, among other things.

Physics Van
http://van.hep.uiuc.edu/

Watch physics demonstrations by students at the University of Illinois as they show "science as fun and worthwhile for people who wonder about why the world acts the way it does".

PhysLINK: Physics & Astronomy
http://www.physlink.com/

Comprehensive education and reference guide to physics-related Internet resources covering: reference, departments and grad school, societies, journals, history, images, news, jobs, software, new theories, quotations, and fun. Browse by type of resource or use the search function. See the Ask the Experts area for answers to common questions.

Piano on the Net – Piano Nanny
http://www.pianonanny.com/

Watch Quicktime movies of piano lessons for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students taught by film composer and jazz musician Clinton S. Clark.

Pianonet.com
http://www.pianonet.com/

"As the official Web site of the National Piano Foundation, PianoNet is your comprehensive guide to everything about pianos‹their history, their manufacture, noted artists, important publications and more."

Pianopedia
http://www.pianopedia.com/

A search engine for the classical piano repertoire. Users can search by composer name and nationality, work duration, date of composition, title, key/mode and instrumentation. The site also has a French version.

Piazzolla.Org: The Internet Home of Astor Piazzolla and his Tango Nuevo
http://www.piazzolla.org/

Available in both Spanish and English. Dedicated to the music of Argentinean, Astor Piazolla. Features include an extensive biography and an audio library.

Pickledish.com - The Quilter's Homepage
http://www.pickledish.com/s/dynamic/index.cfm

Thi site is dedicated to the quilting patterns that appeared in the Kansas City Star newspaper from 1928 to 1960. These early published patterns were very popular with quilters, and are often featured in vintage quilts. A complete index of patterns published in the Star is available. Modern quilters also appreciate the history behind these designs, their simplicity and classic design lines. This site features free downloads of Kansas City Star patterns (new ones each month), articles about quilting in general, links to retailers, discussion lists and organizations, as well as online ordering of Kansas City Star Pattern books.

Picnik
http://www.picnik.com/

Extremely powerful Web-based photo editor. Import your digital files from one of the photo sharing sites or upload your digital image files from your computer and take advantage of extensive image editing capabilities directly in your web browser. Requires free registration.

Picsearch
http://www.picsearch.com/

Great image search engine that touts "family friendliness" thanks to its filters that screen out offensive material, although it does not claim to be full proof. It does however provide an e-mail address to request images be removed.

The Picture Show Man
http://www.pictureshowman.com/

The website focuses on the history of motion pictures from the beginning of its development in 1890, to the end of 1960. "Although coverage will be primarily concerned with the development and evolution of the "American" motion picture industry, we will certainly not ignore the many important events that took place in Europe and the rest of the world during those years."

PictureAustralia
http://www.pictureaustralia.org/

"The PictureAustralia service has been provided for use by all Australians, to discover our heritage as documented in pictures. Through a single access point, it is possible to search the distributed image collections of many significant cultural institutions, without having to know where the images are held. ... Images may be of art, abstract art, fine art, portraits, photographs of people, places and events, posters and three-dimensional art such as sculpture, scrimshaw, bark, and costume. Objects may include apparel, weapons, buildings, etc."

Pictures Catalogue: The National Library of Australia's Pictorial Collection
http://www.nla.gov.au/catalogue/pictures/

"This catalogue contains descriptions of paintings, drawings, prints, photographs and three-dimensional objects held in the Pictorial Collection of the National Library of Australia. The emphasis is on Australian material, with some material relating to New Zealand, Antarctica, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific. The main time period covered is late eighteenth century to the present day. The Collection includes thousands of portraits of significant Australians. The Pictorial Collection contains approximately 45,000 paintings and 550,000 photographs; most of this material has been catalogued with individual descriptions or collection summaries. All these descriptions and summaries can be searched on this database. Of the material that has been catalogued, over 30,000 items have been digitised. These images are available through this catalogue, for research and study purposes."

Pilgrim Hall Museum
http://www.pilgrimhall.org/plgrmhll.htm

"Pilgrim Hall Museum is a gallery museum in the center of historic Plymouth, Massachusetts. Through its exhibition of Pilgrim possessions and Native American artifacts, Pilgrim Hall tells the stories of America¹s founding and traditions in stirring detail." The museum's web site includes articles on the Pilgrims and the history of Thanksgiving, as well as online exhibits of artifacts from the museum.

Pilot-Search.com
http://www.pilot-search.com/

"Pilot-Search.com is a free online search engine - comprised strictly of literary links. Pilot includes over 10,000 searchable links. With over 250 categories Pilot covers Book Reviews, Interviews, individual writers like Tennessee Williams, Ghost Writing Services, e-Text, MFA Programs, Short Story Contests, and much more."

The Pinball Pasture
http://www.lysator.liu.se/pinball/

Features the Internet Pinball Database, where you can search information about pinball games past and present. Entries include name, year, manufacturer, and design team; some entries feature links to rule & tip sheets and photographs of playfield and/or backglass. Site also includes tips for beginners and experts, a glossary, a bibliography, and a very good annotated and organized directory of pinball-related Internet sites.

Pinhole Visions
http://www.pinhole.com/

"Pinhole Visions provides organized access to all types of information on pinhole photography, and most especially to the work of pinhole photographers. This site is continually updated as more pinhole enthusiasts add to the pinhole knowledge pool." The site includes galleries of pinhole photography, a directory of pinhole artists on the web, news about pinhole photography developments, and learning resources.

The Pioneer Baseball League
http://www.pioneerleague.com/

"The Pioneer Baseball League is a short-season, professional minor league--with teams in Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming."

Pioneering the Upper Midwest: Books from Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, ca. 1820-1910
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/umhtml/umhome.html

"Portrays the states of Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin from the seventeenth to the early twentieth century through first-person accounts, biographies, promotional literature, local histories, ethnographic and antiquarian texts, colonial archival documents, and other works drawn from the Library of Congress's General Collections and Rare Books and Special Collections Division. The collection's 138 volumes depict the land and its resources; the conflicts between settlers and Native peoples; the experience of pioneers and missionaries, soldiers and immigrants and reformers; the growth of local communities and local cultural traditions; and the development of regional and national leadership in agriculture, business, medicine, politics, religion, law, journalism, education, and the role of women."

Pirated-Sites.com
http://www.pirated-sites.com/

"Pirated-Sites.com showcases side-by-side comparisons of web sites that are suspected of borrowing, copying or stealing copyright-protected content, design or code without permission." The website offers a searchable archive and information about copyright and technical issues.

Pitchfork
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/

Stay current with newly released independent music by reading daily reviews, interviews and news. Search through an extensive archive of content for older artists or albums

Placental Mammals
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/mammal/eutheria/placental.html

This site features extensive information on eutherian, or placental, mammals, a group which includes nearly 4000 species. Among these species are whales, cats, sheep, and humans. Photographs, diagrams, and other visual aids supplement scientific background on eutharia, and some relevant links are included in the text.

Plan 59.com: The Museum (and Gift Shop) of Mid-Century Illustruation
http://www.plan59.com/

This site holds a wonderful collection of advertising and illustration from mid-century America. Subject headings are cars, wagons, trucks, photos, decor, and old ads.

Plane Writing
http://www.xs4all.nl/~blago/planewriting/

"Flying used to fire the imagination in a major way and heroes were made of this. Those early pilots were unmistakebly remarkable people, did not one but several remarkable things, and best of all, they wrote about it. Then, in the age of rockets, they became suddenly out-dated, archaic, forgotten. Their dusty biographies, leftovers from another era's enthusiasm, paint a wonderful picture of pre-fifties flying and living! The quotes and scraps of stories here are a personal selection from these texts."

Planet Ark
http://www.planetark.com/index.cfm

"Welcome to Planet Ark, the home of daily Reuters World Environment News. Come back every day to see what's happening to the planet! We also have free environmental software, celebrity campaigns, QT videos and RealAudio info." Site's main focus is daily news updates, but also has activity ideas, Quick-Time videos, free downloadable educational software, an on-line store, and free registration for daily e-mail news updates. Searchable.

Planet Beans -- Best of All Worlds
http://www.planetbeans.com/

If you need information on Beanie Babies, Beanie Buddies, Beanie Kids, or Beanie Boppers, you've come to the right place. These pages include pictures, names, status, birth dates, style numbers, and poems. Also included are printable, up-to-date checklists. You can get a beanie coloring book, sign up for a free e-mail newsletter, read stories by subscribers, and enter contests.

Planet BNB
http://www.planetbnb.com/

Search all fifty states and select cities of interest to find links to bed and breakfasts in the area. Explore the section on Lighthouse Bed and Breakfasts and Romantic Bed and Breakfasts. Email the site to suggest other bed and breakfast establishments.

Planet Quest: the Search for Another Earth
http://planetquest.jpl.nasa.gov/

NASA's site to discuss the search for other planets that could sustain life. This site provides news of recent discoveries, science explanations, and information about the technology and equipment involved to discover extrasolar planets. There are also photos, information on upcoming missions and sets of activities for educators.

Planeta.com
http://www.planeta.com/

The website of this "global journal of practical ecotourism," focuses primarily on ecotourism issues and education for Mexico and the Americas. The site includes country-specific information for several South and Central American countries, and features a world travel directory with listings of eco-friendly travel agents and tour operators.

Planetary Image Finders
http://ti.arc.nasa.gov/ic/projects/bayes-group/Atlas/index.h...

"Provides a list of various sites which contain high resolution images of the planets of the solar system. Many are unprocessed photographs and transmissions from various probes. Some sites (Mars, for example) provide a complete mapping of the planet's surface."

PlanetDiary
http://www.phschool.com/science/planetdiary/index.html

"PlanetDiary records the events and phenomena that affect Earth and its residents. Every week, this site presents geological, astronomical, meteorological, biological, and environmental news from around the globe." The site provides information ranging from a calendar of dates of predictable natural phenomena, current information on important events like hurricanes and volcanoes, and general information on many natural phenomena and topics like: astronomy, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and volcanoes.

PlanetFeedback.com
http://www.planetfeedback.com/

Use this site to compose and send feedback letters to companies in a variety of industries. Consumer news and information are also available, as well as pointers to other sources of consumer information.