Bartleby

Have a look at Fiona's post earlier today on her favourite reference websites - she's missed out one which I'd have to include in my top ten - Bartleby.com publishes the classics of literature, nonfiction, and reference free of charge:

Bartleyby.com

Look it up!

In the days before the internet, an essential item for any household was a bookshelf of reference publications. If you were like me, it was possible to spend hours browsing through an atlas or an encyclopedia.

I don't know now if I could cope with having to rely on books - I now expect to have instant access to all the up-to-date reference information I want with 24/7 web access.

Here's my list of most useful reference sites.

http://www.jaapfamily.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/reference.html

ZeFrank

I'm at a loss for words to describe this web site- just believe me, it's well worth a visit. Wait until you've got an hour or more to spare!

UPDATE 20TH OCT: I've tried to get over my loss for words to make it easier for you - try "creative", "waste of time", "innovative", "unique", "wild", "humourous"!

http://www.zefrank.com/

Bush and Blair

I don't normally make any public political statements, but every so often you come across something that really must be passed on!

http://www.laserp.com/fun_stuff/bush_blair.htm

This is brilliant!

The largest classical music site on the web?

An excellent source of streaming classical music (nearly 2000 composers listed, with more than 30000 full length music files!)

You get complete access to all of these if you subscribe, but if you're happy with a maximum of 5 files a day from a reduced range, you can get it for free.

Check out the site map to see the other odds and ends - like composer's biographies, a classical music timeline, etc.

http://www.classicalarchives.com/