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\BAcknowledgements\b
Webster Publishing would like to acknowledge and thank the following people and organizations for their contribution and assistance in helping to produce this encyclopedia. This product would not have been possible without the considerable assistance and help of the following people and organizations.
The following acknowledgments are broken down into major sections of the encyclopedia.
\B1. The A-Z Encyclopedia\b
The information in this section is based upon the following publications:
\B\IThe Cambridge Encyclopedia \b\i
\B\IThe Cambridge Biographical Encyclopedia\b\i
(The Cambridge Encyclopedia, The Cambridge Biographical Encyclopedia, Ready Reference (Fast Facts) and Connections material is ⌐(1990), (1991-1998) AND Data Ltd., Oxford, UK. The AND Reference Database is based upon the Cambridge Encyclopedia Database. AND is a data licensing company and forms part of the international AND group. Based in the UK, but with worldwide and multilingual data sets, the company's assets include the AND Reference Database, which is used as the sole source of information for the award winning Cambridge family of encyclopedias.)
\B\IThe Cambridge Dictionary of American Biography \b\i
\B\IThe Cambridge Dictionary of Scientists \b\i
\B\IThe Cambridge Paperback Guide to Theatre \b\i
The above three publications are copyright Cambridge University Press. Cambridge University Press is one of the world's leading publishers of major reference material. It is the oldest press in the world, having printed and published continuously since 1584.
Some additional information in this section is provided by outside contributors or Webster Publishing. The outside contributors are as follows:
(i) Jane King, S.R.N. who provided additional medical information.
(ii) Peter Macinnis who provided additional scientific information.
Peter Macinnis also provided the labeling information for the anatomical diagrams.
(iii) The White House Historical Association provided the information for the inaugural addresses for all American Presidents.
(iv) Ronald Strahan who provided additional animal information.
(v) Some additional entries are also acknowledged at the point of entry.
(vi) Terence E. Lindsay for all bird family information. Terence E. Lindsay is an ornithologist, author, artist and wildlife photographer. He was scientific editor of the Australian Museum's ten volume series on the \IBirds of Australia\i and author of \IThe Shorebirds of Australia\i in that series.
(vii) Dr Graham Adams for information on dogs.
\B2. Exploring the Past\b
This section includes information from a range of publications. The following publications, from which text was sourced, are copyright Cambridge University Press:\B\I
\B\IThe Cambridge Illustrated History of Medicine\b\i
\B\IThe Cambridge Illustrated History of Archaeology\b\i
\B\IThe Cambridge Illustrated History of Warfare\b\i
\B\IThe Cambridge Illustrated History of Astronomy\b\i
\B\IThe Cambridge Historical Encyclopedia of Great Britain and Ireland\b\i
\B\IModern World History\b\i
\B\ICastles and Cathedrals\b\i
\B\INative Peoples of North America\b\i
\B\IRenaissance and Reformation\b\i
\B\IThe Middle Ages\b\i
\B\IThe Coming of Civilization\b\i
\B\IThe Pyramids \b\i
Other publications in this section include History of the United States of America sourced from United States Information Agency and History of Australia which is copyright Webster Publishing.
\BDr R. Brasch's Library of Origins\b section includes information from the following Dr R Brasch publications:
\B\IHow Did It Begin ⌐ R. Brasch\b\i
\B\IHow Did Sport Begin ⌐ R. Brasch\b\i
\B\IThe Book Of The Year ⌐ R. Brasch\b\i
\B\IThat Takes The Cake ⌐ R. Brasch\b\i
\B\IChristmas Customs And Traditions ⌐ R. Brasch\b\i
\B\IThe Supernatural And You ⌐ R. Brasch\b\i
\B\IStrange Customs ⌐ R. Brasch\b\i
\B\IThere's A Reason For Everything ⌐ R. Brasch\b\i
\B\IMistakes, Misnomers and Misconceptions ⌐ R. Brasch\b\i
\B\IThank God I'm An Atheist ⌐ R. Brasch\b\i
\B\IEven More Permanent Addresses ⌐ R. Brasch \b\i
Dr. Brasch is a well-known author with over 30 books to his credit. He is a scholar in the fields of theology, philosophy and history, has contributed to numerous international magazines and journals, and has lectured in universities around the world. He is also a popular and respected telecaster, broadcaster and scriptwriter.
\B3. Dictionaries\b
The \BConcise Oxford Dictionary,\b Ninth Edition, ⌐ Oxford University Press, 1997.
\BThe Cambridge Illustrated Dictionary of Natural History,\b is copyright Cambridge University Press. Cambridge University Press is one of the world's leading publishers of major reference material. It is the oldest press in the world, having printed and published continuously since 1584.
\B4. Our World and Beyond\b
This section provides nine different areas of world exploration:
\BWorld Atlas\b
The text information contained in this section was made available by the American Central Intelligence Agency.
The maps of the world are originally copyright "Cartesia Software", "Terra Forma(tm) Copyright ⌐ 1995-1997 Andromeda Interactive Ltd", and modified by Webster Publishing.
The country flags are copyright AND Map Graphics and Corel Corporation.
\BLaunch Into Space\b
The information (text and pictures) contained in this section has been made available by NASA, the American National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Some pictures were obtained from other sources and this is indicated where appropriate.
\BMajor Events of the 20th Century\b
This information was written by Dr Jonathan King of Webster Publishing and is copyright Webster Publishing. Additional information was written by Lesley Pople, Glen Morrison and Clare Key, copyright Webster Publishing.
\B1996-2001 Day-by-Day\b
This section was written by Jenny Hamilton, Clare Key and Lesley Pople and is copyright Webster Publishing.
\BFast Facts\b is based upon Ready Reference information which is ⌐(1997) AND Reference Data Ltd., Oxford, UK. The AND Reference Database is based upon the Cambridge Encyclopedia Database.
The \BTaking Action\b information is copyright the United Nations Environment Programme.
\BUnited Nations\b
We would particularly like to acknowledge the assistance of Jan Fischer from the United Nations Information Centre for his assistance. The information contained in this section is copyright the United Nations, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and/or the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The relevant organizations are credited where appropriate.
\BInternational Health Travel Guide\b
The information in this section is based upon US Department of Health and Human Services.
\BMillennium Book of Prophecy\b
This information was contributed by John Hogue, one of the world's leading writers in this area.
\B5. Multimedia Interactivities\b
This section includes the following:
The \BLunar Lander\b game which is copyright Webster Publishing
\BTime after Time\b program which is copyright Webster Publishing
\BStargazer\b program which is copyright Webster Publishing
The \BForeign Phrase Guide\b which is copyright Webster Publishing. The foreign phrases were supplied by UNSW Institute of Languages.
The \BInternet Updater\b program is copyright Webster Publishing
\BTimelines\b
There are twelve different timelines included in this World Encyclopedia. The timeline layouts and the Time Trek program are copyright Webster Publishing. The information contained in the different timelines were obtained from the following sources:
\B\IUK Rulers:\b\i copyright AND Data Ltd., Oxford, UK.
\B\IRussian Revolution:\b\i copyright AND Data Ltd., Oxford, UK.
\B\IMajor Wars:\b\i copyright AND Data Ltd., Oxford, UK.
\B\IChinese Dynasties:\b\i copyright AND Data Ltd., Oxford, UK.
\B\IAmerican Revolution:\b\i copyright AND Data Ltd., Oxford, UK.
and Webster Publishing
\B\IFrench Revolution:\b\i copyright AND Data Ltd., Oxford, UK.
\B\ITechnology Inventions:\b\i copyright AND Data Ltd., Oxford, UK.
\B\IMajor Events of the 20th Century:\b\i copyright Webster Publishing
\B\IAmerican Civil War:\b\i copyright AND Data Ltd., Oxford, UK.
and Webster Publishing
\B\IGreat Explorers:\b\i copyright AND Data Ltd., Oxford, UK.
\B\IHistory of Space:\b\i copyright NASA
\B6. Photographs\b
There are over 12,000 images contained in this program, provided by a wide range of people and organizations. Webster Publishing thanks all contributors for their skill, time, and effort in ensuring all images were captioned correctly. Copyright owner credits are given at each photograph location.
Special thanks to Robin Gibbs Wilder who performed all research for photographs from the Library of Congress, and National Archives and to Michael Campbell who photographed the National Archive photos.
Special thanks to Scott Tambert from Public Domain Images.
Special thanks to John Magee from Kenilworth UK Ph: +44 (0) 1926 400 993 for the use of his Hale-Bopp picture
\B7. Movies\b
There are numerous movie clips included in this program. Copyright owner credits are given at each movie location. The clips were edited using Adobe Premiere 4.0.
\B8. Animation\b
Animation was produced by Meadowbank TAFE and Webster Publishing. The following students were are part of the animation development team:
Karen Jacobs, Linda Lee, Baljeet Kaur, Susie Veljanoska, Belinda Nanevski, Robin Bourke, Andrew McDermott and Keith Meek. With special thanks to Michael Taylor for coordinating the project and to Leah Steele, Endel Stevenson and Gavin Dutfield.
Three-dimensional (3D) animation was produced by Andrew Green, Gavin Dutfield and Marina Rayment at Webster Publishing. The 3D animation was created using Lightwave 3D.
\B9. Diagrams\b
Diagrams are credited where appropriate. Most diagrams are copyright Webster Publishing. Anatomical diagrams (excluding the text labels) are copyright TechPool Studios.
\B10. Music\b
The music in this program was supplied by the following companies: Free Up Down Under P/L, M. Brewer/QCCS Productions, Gene Michael Productions, Creative Support Services, Seattle Support Group.
Speeches provided by Valentino Inc Sound Effects Library.
Animal sounds provided by Hollywood Edge Animal Trax Series.
\B11. Programming\b
Programming by David Webster and Chris Nye with help from Kevin Smart.
\B12. Webster Publishing staff\b
Webster Publishing would also like to thank all staff members both directly and indirectly involved in the development of this project; especially the following people (in alphabetical order):
Kate Anderson, Mary Balestriere, Sue Blatchford, Marc Brabander, Vicky Bray, Barbara Campany, Justine Carroll, Leonard Chang, Josie Chun, Daniel Churches, Gavin Dutfield, Ellen Gilbertson, Mike Gordon, Nathan Grant, Andrew Green, Jenny Hamilton, Steven Hill, Judith Hodges, Lisa Hodgson, Jane King, Jonathan King, Chris Nye, Michelle Parrish, Marina Rayment, Leah Steele, Christine Tattersall, Vanessa Waller, Carrie Webster, David Webster, Melissa Webster, Paul Webster and Tony Webster.
\B13. Other Thanks\b
Webster Publishing would like to especially thank the following personnel for their kind assistance in producing this publication:
\BKevin Taylor\b from Cambridge University Press
\BPeter Boult\b and \BClare Moseley\b from AND Data Ltd, Oxford UK
\BRob Scriven\b from Oxford University Press
\BDr R. Brasch\b
\BJudy Pridmore\b and \BAmanda Berridge\b from HarperCollins\IPublishers\i
