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Religions. Mythology. Rationalism
Religion
History and principles of religion
Asian. Oriental
By region or country
Southeast Asia
By region or country
Indonesia
By ethnic group, A-Z
BL2123.M66
Moni
 
Index:
 
Moni
 
Religion: BL2123.M66
 
 
Islam. Bahai Faith. Theosophy, etc.
Islam
Sacred books
Qurʼan. Koran
Works about the Qurʼan
Special topics, A-Z
BP134.J87
Justice
 
Index:
 
Justice
 
Qurʼan: BP134.J87
(C) 
 
 
The Bible
New Testament
Works about the New Testament
Topics (not otherwise provided for), A-Z
BS2545.K48
Kingdom of God
 
Index:
 
Kingdom of God
 
New Testament: BS2545.K48
 
 
History of Balkan Peninsula
Yugoslavia. Former Yugoslav republics
History
By period
1918-
1980-
Yugoslav War, 1991-1995
[DR1313.14-1313.52.Z]
Celebrations. Memorials. Monuments
 
DR1313.14
General works
 
[DR1313.141-.148]
By region or country
 
[DR1313.141-.142]
Bosnia and Herzegovina
 
DR1313.141
General works
 
DR1313.142.A-Z
Local, A-Z
 
[DR1313.143-.144]
Croatia
 
DR1313.143
General works
 
DR1313.144.A-Z
Local, A-Z
 
[DR1313.145-.146]
Serbia/Montenegro (Yugoslavia)
 
DR1313.145
General works
 
DR1313.146.A-Z
Local, A-Z
 
[DR1313.147-.148]
Slovenia
 
DR1313.147
General works
 
DR1313.148.A-Z
Local, A-Z
 
 
Local history and description
Serbia
Ethnography
Individual elements in the population, A-Z
DR1954.A76
Aromanians
 
Index:
 
Aromanians in Yugoslavia: DR1954.A76
 
 
History of Asia
Southeast Asia
Burma. Myanmar
Ethnography
Individual elements in the population, A-Z
DS528.2.K33
Kadu
 
Index:
 
Kadu in Burma: DS528.2.K33
 
DS528.2.T44
Tha noʹ
 
Index:
 
Tha noʹ in Burma: DS528.2.T44
 
 
Indonesia (Dutch East Indies)
Ethnography
Individual elements in the population, A-Z
DS632.K66
Komering
 
Index:
 
Komering (Indonesian people): DS632.K66
 
 
History of Africa
West Africa. West Coast
French West Africa. French Sahara. West Sahara. Sahel
Local history and description
Guinea
Ethnography
Individual elements in the population, A-Z
DT543.45.L45
Lele
(C) 
 
 
United States
The Civil War, 1861-1865
Armies. Troops
The Union Army
Participation by race, ethnic group, religious group, etc., A-Z
E540.H58
Hispanic
 
Index:
 
Hispanic in the United States
 
Civil War: E540.H58
 
 
Maps
By region or country
America. Western Hemisphere
North America
West Indies
Windward Islands
Barbados
G5142
Regions, natural features, islands, etc., A-Z TABLE G1
 
Apply table G1 for subject
 
 
Folklore
By region or country
Asia. The Orient
Middle East
Other, A-Z
GR295.Y4
Yemen
(C) 
 
 
South Asia
India
By ethnic group, A-Z
GR305.7.B57
Bishnupriya Manipuri
 
Index:
 
Bishnupriya Manipuri in India
 
Folklore: GR305.7.B57
 
 
Recreation. Leisure
Physical education and training
Physical education facilities. Sports facilities
Playgrounds. Play spaces
GV424
General special
 
Including adventure playgrounds CANCEL
 
GV424.7
Adventure playgrounds
 
Index:
 
Adventure playgrounds: GV424.7
 
 
Sports
Fighting sports. Martial arts
Human fighting. Hand-to-hand fighting
Oriental hand-to-hand fighting
GV1114.713
Kuntao
 
Index:
 
Kuntao: GV1114.713
 
 
Games and amusements
Indoor games and amusements
Video games
Special topics, A-Z
GV1469.34.G36
Gaming industry
 
Index:
 
Gaming industry
 
Video games: GV1469.34.G36
 
 
Dance
Special dances, A-Z
GV1796.L37
Lariangi
 
Index:
 
Lariangi (Dance): GV1796.L37
 
 
Finance
Banking
[HG1551-1574]
History
(C) 
 
[HG1551-1573]
History CANCEL
 
 
20th century
HG1573
1971- CANCEL
 
HG1573
1971-2000
(C) 
 
HG1574
21st century
(C); Better: 9 
 
 
Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology
Protection, assistance and relief
Special classes
People with disabilities
Deaf people. Hard of hearing people
Education of deaf people
Systems of speech, etc.
Special
Sign language
Individual sign languages
Other, A-Z
HV2476.5.I5
Indonesian Sign Language
 
Index:
 
Indonesian Sign Language: HV2476.5.I5
 
 
Regional comparative and uniform law (Europe)
Works on diverse aspects of a particular subject falling within several branches of the law. By subject, A-Z
KJC164.W55
Whistle blowing
 
 
Individual institutions
United States
LD4821.S237-.S246
Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana TABLE L3
 
 
Community colleges. Junior colleges. By college, A-Z
LD6501.R35
Ranger College, Ranger, Texas TABLE L7a
 
Formerly Ranger Junior College
 
 
Visual arts
Special subjects of art
Other special subjects (alphabetically)
A - Industry
N8217.H677
Horizon
 
Index:
 
Horizon in art: N8217.H677
 
 
Decorative arts. Applied arts. Decoration and ornament
Other arts and art industries
Dolls and dollhouses
Special types of dolls, A-Z
NK4894.3.C35
Calico Critters
 
Index:
 
Calico Critters
 
Decorative arts: NK4894.3.C35
(C) 
 
 
Arts in general
Special subjects or topics, A-Z
NX650.D59
Diseases
 
Index:
 
Diseases
 
Arts in general: NX650.D59
 
 
Philology. Linguistics
Communication. Mass media
Special aspects
Other, A-Z
P96.F73-.F732
Frankenstein's monster TABLE P1
 
Index:
 
Frankenstein's monster
 
Communication. Mass media: P96.F73-.F732
(A) 
 
 
Language. Linguistic theory. Comparative grammar
Translating and interpreting
Other topics, A-Z
P306.97.H43
Health aspects
 
Index:
 
Health aspects
 
Translating and interpreting: P306.97.H43
(A) 
 
 
Greek philology and language
Style. Composition. Rhetoric
Special topics, A-Z
PA404.P8
Punctuation
 
Index:
 
Punctuation
 
Greek language: PA404.P8
(C); Pattern: PA2318.P8 Latin philology and language—Style. Composition. Rhetoric—Special topics, A-Z—Punctuation 
 
 
Classical literature
Literary history
Treatment of special subjects, A-Z
PA3015.H423
Health
 
Index:
 
Health in literature
 
Classical literature: PA3015.H423
 
Health in literature
 
Greek literature: PA3015.H423
(A) 
 
 
Byzantine and modern Greek literature
Individual authors or works
1961-2000
P
PA5627.H685
Phrankopoulos, Th. D. Θ. Δ. Φραγκόπουλος TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
Romance philology and languages
Romanian
Literature
History
Treatment of special subjects, classes, etc.
Subjects, A-Z
PC803.7.L68
Love letters
 
Index:
 
Love letters in literature
 
Romanian
 
Literary history: PC803.7.L68
 
PC803.7.P35
Parables
 
Index:
 
Parables in literature
 
Romanian
 
Literary history: PC803.7.P35
Better: 2007488581, 2024423797 
 
 
Slavic. Baltic. Albanian
Slavic literature (General)
History
Special topics, A-Z
PG503.U37
Ukraine
 
Index:
 
Ukraine in literature
 
Slavic
 
Literary history: PG503.U37
(C); Pattern: PG7102.U37 
 
 
Macedonian
Literature
Collections
Poetry
PG1192.2.A-Z
Special classes of authors, A-Z
 
PG1192.2.W66
Women
 
Index:
 
Women in literature
 
Macedonian
 
Collections
 
Poetry: PG1192.2.W66
 
 
By subject, A-Z
PG1192.5.L68
Love
 
Index:
 
Love in literature
 
Macedonian
 
Collections
 
Poetry: PG1192.5.L68
 
 
Serbo-Croatian literature
Croatian literature
Collections
Special classes of authors, A-Z
PG1613.3.W66
Women
 
Index:
 
Women authors
 
Croatian
 
Collections: PG1613.3.W66
 
 
Individual authors
Through 1960, A-Z
PG1618.R57
Risaković-Jugović, Viktorija, 1873-1927 TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
Oriental philology and literature
Arabic literature
By region or country
Arabian Peninsula
Special countries
PJ8009-8009.85
Yemen (Republic) TABLE P-PZ25 modified
(C) 
 
 
Languages of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Japanese language and literature
Japanese literature
History and criticism
History
Special aspects and topics
Special topics, A-Z
PL721.C75
Crowds
 
Index:
 
Crowds in literature
 
Japanese
 
Literary history: PL721.C75
(C); Pattern: PR830.C75 
 
 
Korean language and literature
Korean literature
Individual authors and works
2001-
PL994.4485
Kunggŭmi TABLE P-PZ39
 
 
Chinese language and literature
Chinese literature
History and criticism
History
Special aspects and topics
Special topics, A-Z
PL2275.R49
Revolutionary literature
 
Index:
 
Revolutionary in literature
 
Chinese
 
Literary history: PL2275.R49
(C) 
 
 
Sino-Tibetan languages
Tibeto-Burman languages
Assam and Burma
Assam Burmese dialects
Special languages and dialects
Burmese
Literature
Individual authors or works, A-Z
PL3988.T3633
Taṅʻ ʼOṅʻ, Banʻʺ moʻ, 1920-1978 TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
Languages of Oceania
Austronesian, Papuan, and Australian languages
Austronesian
Malayan (Indonesian) languages
Special. By language or region
Javanese and Kawi
Javanese
Literature
Individual authors or works, A-Z
PL5179.S245
Santakusuma, Kangjeng Pangeran Ariya TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
African languages and literature
Special languages (alphabetically)
PL8160
Etsako - Ewe
 
Index:
 
Etsako - Ewe language: PL8160
Pattern: PL8149 
 
PL8160.E88-.E8895
Etulo TABLE P-PZ16
 
PL8453.16-.1695
Lele (Guinea) TABLE P-PZ15b
(C) 
 
 
Literature (General)
Theory. Philosophy. Esthetics
Relation to and treatment of special elements, problems, and subjects
Other special
Topics, A-Z
PN56.L533
Lighthouses
 
Index:
 
Lighthoused in literature
 
General
 
Literary history: PN56.L533
 
 
Literary history
Juvenile literature
Special topics, A-Z
PN1009.5.B53
Black people
 
Index:
 
Black people in literature
 
General
 
Literary history
 
Juvenile literature: PN1009.5.B53
 
PN1009.5.S58
Slavery
 
Index:
 
Slavery in literature
 
General
 
Literary history
 
Juvenile literature: PN1009.5.S58
(A); Pattern: PN56.S5765 
 
 
Drama
Motion pictures
Other special topics, A-Z
PN1995.9.B45
Belief and doubt
 
Index:
 
Belief and doubt in motion pictures: PN1995.9.B45
(A) 
 
 
Dramatic representation. The theater
The stage and accessories
Special topics, A-Z
PN2091.T49
Textile fabrics
 
Index:
 
Textile fabrics in the theater: PN2091.T49
(A) 
 
 
Prose
Prose. Prose fiction
Special kinds of fiction. Fiction genres
Other, A-Z
[PN3448.C482]
Climate fiction see PN3448.E36
(A); Pattern: PN3448.D4 (Detective and mystery fiction) 
 
PN3448.E36
Ecofiction CANCEL
 
PN3448.E36
Ecofiction
 
Including climate fiction
 
Index:
 
Climate fiction
 
General
 
Literary history
 
Fiction: PN3448.E36
(A); Pattern: PN3448.D4 (Detective and mystery fiction) 
 
 
Spanish literature
Literary history and criticism
History of Spanish literature
By period
Modern
19th-21st centuries
Special topics, A-Z
PQ6073.C65
Collective memory
 
Index:
 
Collective memory in literature
 
Spanish
 
Literary history
 
19th-20th centuries: PQ6073.C65
(C) 
 
 
English literature
History of English literature
By period
Modern
18th century
Special topics, A-Z
PR448.I548
Insects
 
Index:
 
Insects in literature
 
English
 
Literary history
 
18th century: PR448.I548
(A) 
 
 
19th century
Special topics, A-Z
PR468.D55
Disabilities
 
Index:
 
Disabilities in literature
 
English
 
Literary history
 
19th century: PR468.D55
(C) 
 
 
Prose
By form
Prose fiction. The novel
Special topics
Other special topics, A-Z
PR830.N64
Nomads
 
Index:
 
Nomads in literature
 
English
 
Literary history
 
Fiction: PR830.N64
(A); Pattern: PN56.5.N66 
 
 
English renaissance (1500-1640)
The drama
Individual authors
Shakespeare, William
Criticism and interpretation
Treatment and knowledge of special subjects
Other special subjects, A-Z
PR3069.I34
Identity
(A); Pattern: PN56.I42 
 
PR3069.S425
Senses and sensation
(A); Pattern: PN56.S47 Senses and sensation 
 
 
American literature
History of American literature
By period
21st century
Special topics, A-Z
PS231.E44
Emigration and immigration
 
Index:
 
Emigration and immigration in literature
 
American
 
Literary history
 
21st century: PS231.E44
(A) 
 
 
Individual authors
2001-
A
PS3601.S542
Asher, E. B. TABLE P-PZ40
 
This is a joint pseudonym of Bridgit Morrissey, Emily Wibberley, and Austin Siegemund-Broka
 
 
Asher, E. B.
[PS3601.S542]
For works by Bridget Morrissey alone see PS3613.O777925
 
 
Asher, E. B.
[PS3601.S542]
For works by Austin Siegemund-Broka alone see PS3619.I3839
 
 
Asher, E. B.
[PS3601.S542]
For works by Emily Wibberley alone see PS3623.I24
 
 
B
PS3602.O6544
Bolks, Shane TABLE P-PZ40
(A) 
 
 
G
[PS3607.A4128]
Galen, Shana see PS3602.O6544
(A) 
 
[PS3607.A42]
Galloway, Shelley see PS3607.R3966
(A); Better: 4 bib records: (DLC)2005028538, (DLC)2004276219, (DLC)2002092786, (DLC)2002090724 
 
PS3607.R3966
Gray, Shelley Shepard TABLE P-PZ40
(A); Better: 4 bib records: (DLC)2005028538, (DLC)2004276219, (DLC)2002092786, (DLC)2002090724 
 
 
M
 
Morrissey, Bridget
[PS3613.O777925]
For works written with Austin Siegemund-Broka and Emily Wibberley under the joint pseudonym E. B. Asher see PS3601.S542
 
PS3613.O777925
Morrissey, Bridget TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
S
 
Siegemund-Broka, Austin
[PS3619.I3839]
For works written with Bridget Morrissey and Emily Wibberley under the joint pseudonym E. B. Asher see PS3601.S542
 
PS3619.I3839
Siegemund-Broka, Austin TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
W
 
Wibberley, Emily
[PS3623.I24]
For works written with Bridget Morrissey and Austin Siegemund-Broka under the joint pseudonym E. B. Asher see PS3601.S542
 
PS3623.I24
Wibberley, Emily TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
German literature
History of German literature
By period
Modern
21st century
Special topics, A-Z
PT415.2.I85
Islands
 
Index:
 
Islands in literature
 
German
 
Literary history
 
21st century: PT415.2.I85
(A) 
 
 
Dutch literature
Literary history and criticism
Special forms
Poetry
PT5205.P64
Poets laureate
 
 
Danish literature
Literary history and criticism
History of Danish literature
Special forms
Prose
Special forms
Prose fiction
Special topics
Other, A-Z
PT7855.P48
Petroleum
 
Index:
 
Petroleum in literature
 
Danish
 
Literary history
 
Prose fiction: PT7855.P48
(A) 
 
 
Pediatrics
Diseases of children
Mental disorders of children and adolescents. Child psychiatry. Child mental health services
Child psychotherapy
Specific therapies and special aspects of therapy, A-Z
RJ505.M46
Mentalization Based Therapy
 
Index:
 
Mentalization Based Therapy
 
Psychotherapy
 
Child psychotherapy: RJ505.M46
(A) 
 
 
Forestry
Sylviculture
Natural history of forest trees
Description, value, and culture of individual species or groups, A-Z
SD397.F73
Fraxinus angustifolia
 
Index:
 
Fraxinus angustifolia
 
Forest trees: SD397.F73
 
 
Photography
Applied photography
Scientific and technical applications
TR704
Environmental photography
 
Index:
 
Environmental photography: TR704
 
 
Manufactures
Textile industries
Textile fabrics. Dry goods
Special kinds of fabrics, A-Z
TS1770.E44
Electronic textiles
 
Index:
 
Electronic textiles
 
Manufactures: TS1770.E44
(A) 
 
 
Book industries and trade
Bookselling and publishing
Special lines of business, A-Z
Z286.P58
Pocket editions
 
Index:
 
Pocket editions
 
Bookselling and publishing: Z286.P58
(A) 
 
 
Personal bibliography
A
Z8047.78
Auleytner, Julian, 1948-
 
 
B
Z8106.6
Boiko, Hryt͡sʹko, 1923-
 
 
W
Z8949.15
Wang, Gui, 1019-1085
 
 
Asia and Eurasia, Africa, Pacific area, and Antarctica: Ancient law table (300 nos.)
Private law
Commercial transactions. Industry, trade and commerce
Particular commodities A-Z
KL-KWX1 240.E67
Enslaved persons
 
Index:
 
Enslaved person (Commercial transactions): KL-KWX1 240.E67
(C) 
 
 
Table for other Library of Congress special collections. By name of collection, A-Z
M15 .W368
Rusty Warren Music Manuscripts
 
Index:
 
Rusty Warren Music Manuscripts: M15 .W368
 
Warren, Rusty, Music Manuscripts: M15 .W368
 
 
Table for literature (20 nos.)
History and criticism
History
Treatment of special subjects, classes, etc.
Subjects, A-Z
P-PZ21 5.5.F46
Feminism
(A)