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August 2009

Fun with WorldCat lists

I've been enjoying this list of "100 best first lines from novels" on WorldCat. The public list was created by a WorldCat user just like you, and of course WorldCat also allows you to make and keep private lists. Have you found (or created) an interesting list you'd like to share?

New feature in CultureGrams

Have you seen the latest CultureGrams feature? Faces of the World is a collection of nearly 100 interviews in which people of all ages—from around the globe—describe their challenges, ambitions, worldviews, and everyday lives. Rich in detail, these accounts provide a new layer of insight into their cultures.

To access Faces of the World, use the Interviews link at the top of the World and Kids editions. This will take you to a gallery of photos, with links to each full interview. Also, each applicable country page has a link in its "Additional Content" box, and relevant excerpts are linked from category pages.

From Culture Matters: ProQuest Newsletter. ©2008 ProQuest LLC. All rights reserved.