A good place to begin your research is in a print or electronic book. Reference works will give you general background on a topic which aids in overall understanding. The best eBook databases are listed below.
Several library databases contain biographical information about authors. Three of the best are are listed below. If you have trouble searching or locating information, contact us. We are happy to help!
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