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Philosophy (General)
Ancient (600 B.C.-430 A.D.)
Orient
By region or country
China
Individual philosophers, A-Z
B128.C353-.C3534
Cheng, Ben, active 6th century B.C. 程本 TABLE B-BJ5
 
Index:
 
Cheng, Ben, active 6th century B.C.: B128.C353-.C3534
 
 
Occident
Greco-Roman philosophy
Individual philosophers
Cicero - Epictetus
B557.C6-.C64
Critolaus, active 2nd century B.C. TABLE B-BJ5
 
Index:
 
Critolaus, active 2nd century B.C.: B557.C6-.C64
(A); Pattern: B557.C5-.C54 
 
 
Religions. Mythology. Rationalism
Religion
The myth. Comparative mythology
Topics in comparative mythology, A-Z
BL325.B47
Blessing and cursing
 
Index:
 
Blessing
 
Comparative mythology: BL325.B47
 
Curses
 
Comparative mythology: BL325.B47
 
Cursing
 
Comparative mythology: BL325.B47
(A) 
 
[BL325.C87]
Curses. Cursing see BL325.B47
(A) 
 
 
History and principles of religion
Asian. Oriental
By region or country
Southeast Asia
By region or country
Indonesia
By ethnic group, A-Z
BL2123.B35
Balinese
 
Index:
 
Balinese
 
Religion: BL2123.B35
 
 
Islam. Bahai Faith. Theosophy, etc.
Other beliefs and movements
Works. By movement, A-Z
[BP605.S197-.S25Z]
Scientology. Dianetics
 
Founded by L. Ron Hubbard, 1911-1986
 
Index:
 
Dianetics: BP605.S197-.S25Z
 
Hubbard, L. Ron (La Fayette Ron), 1911-: BP605.S197-.S25Z
 
Scientology: BP605.S197-.S25Z
(C) 
 
BP605.S198
Dictionaries. Encyclopedias
(C) 
 
BP605.S199
Study and teaching
(C) 
 
 
The Bible
General
Texts and versions
Modern texts and versions
Non-European languages
Asian languages, A-Z
BS315.U23
Uab Meto TABLE BS5
 
Including Amfoan
 
 
Numismatics
Medals and medallions
Medieval and modern
Special subjects, A-Z
CJ5793.T45
Telecommunications (Commemorative medals)
 
Including internet, telephone, radio, television, cable, telegraph, etc.
 
Index:
 
Telecommunications (Commemorative medals): CJ5793.T45
 
 
History (General)
World War II (1939-1945)
Military operations. The war effort
By region
Far East. Battle of the Pacific
D767.37
Mongolia
 
Index:
 
Mongolia
 
World War II: D767.37
Pattern: D767.3 
 
 
History of France
Ethnography
Individual elements in the population, A-Z
DC34.5.I55
Indonesians
 
Index:
 
Indonesians in France: DC34.5.I55
 
 
History of Greece
Ancient Greece
Local history and description
Separate states, territories, islands, etc., A-Z
DF261.T13
Tainaron
(A) 
 
 
History of Low Countries. Benelux Countries
History
By period
Wars of independence, 1555-1648
Felipe (Philip) II, 1555-1581
Alba (Alva), 1567-1573
DH191.5
Haarlem Siege, 1572-1573
 
Index:
 
Haarlem Siege, 1572-1573: DH191.5
 
 
History of Netherlands (Holland)
Ethnography
Individual elements in the population, A-Z
DJ92.F55
Filipinos
 
Index:
 
Filipinos in Netherlands: DJ92.F55
 
 
History of Ukraine
History
By period
2014-
Russo-Ukrainian War, 2014-
DK5448
General special
(A); Pattern: Class D523 General special includes "World War, 1914-1918--Influence"; Class D744 General special includes "World War, 1939-1945--Influence" 
 
 
Local history and description
Cities and towns
Other cities, towns, etc.
Individual, A-Z
DK5995.K36-.K3695
Kam'i͡anet͡sʹ-Podilʹsʹkyĭ TABLE D-DR4
(C) 
 
 
History of Northern Europe. Scandinavia
Finland
History
By period
Modern, 1523-
[DL1066-1141.6]
20th century CANCEL
 
[DL1066-1141.6]
20th century. 21st century
 
 
History of Balkan Peninsula
Turkey
Ethnography
Individual elements in the population, A-Z
DR435.U93
Uzbeks
 
Index:
 
Uzbeks in Turkey: DR435.U93
Pattern: Yuruks 
 
 
History of Asia
Israel (Palestine). The Jews
Special topics
Jewish diaspora
By region or country
Other regions or countries, A-Z
[DS135.C456]
Chile see F3285.J4
(A) 
 
[DS135.S642]
South America see F2239.J5
 
 
Armenia
History
By period
1901-
Biography and memoirs
DS195.3.A3-Z
Individual, A-Z
(C) 
 
DS195.3.A3-195.Z
Individual, A-Z CANCEL
 
 
Southeast Asia
Malaysia. Malay Peninsula. Straits Settlements
Ethnography
Individual elements in the population
DS595.2.A24
Achinese
 
Index:
 
Achinese (Southeast Asian people) in Malaysia: DS595.2.A24
 
 
Indonesia (Dutch East Indies)
Ethnography
Individual elements in the population, A-Z
DS632.A24
Abung
 
Index:
 
Abung (Indonesian people): DS632.A24
 
 
Islands
Borneo. Kalimantan, Indonesia
Ethnography
Individual elements in the population, A-Z
DS646.32.L46
Lengilu
 
Index:
 
Lengilu (Bornean people): DS646.32.L46
 
 
History of Romanies. History of Gypsies
By region or country
Europe
DX244
Baltic States
(C); Pattern: DX245 
 
 
Latin America. Spanish America
South America
Colombia
Elements in the population
Individual elements, A-Z
F2299.F5
Finns
 
Index:
 
Finns in Colombia: F2299.F5
 
 
Folklore
By region or country
Asia. The Orient
Southeast Asia
Philippines
By ethnic group, A-Z
GR326.2.K35
Kalinga
 
Index:
 
Kalinga in the Philippines
 
Folklore: GR326.2.K35
 
 
Africa
By region or country
Eastern Africa
Uganda
Local or individual groups, A-Z
GR356.52.G86
Gungu
 
Index:
 
Gungu (African people)
 
Folklore: GR356.52.G86
(C) 
 
 
Manners and customs (General)
Customs relative to private life
Burial and funeral customs. Treatment of the dead
GT3355
Rock burial
 
Index:
 
Rock burial
 
Manners and customs: GT3355
Pattern: Body snatching 
 
 
Recreation. Leisure
Dance
Special dances, A-Z
GV1796.H74
Hudoq
 
Index:
 
Hudoq (Dance): GV1796.H74
 
 
Industries. Land use. Labor
Special industries and trades
Miscellaneous industries and trades, A-Z
HD9999.T25-.T254
Tattooing TABLE H21
 
Index:
 
Tattooing industry: HD9999.T25-.T254
 
 
Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
Non-Christian sects, A-Z
HN40.S3
Scientologists
 
Index:
 
Scientologists and social problems: HN40.S3
(C) 
 
 
Individual institutions
Asia, Africa, Oceania
Asia
Philippines
Other universities and colleges. By place, A-Z
LG221.D36
Dasmariñas. De La Salle University TABLE L13a
 
 
Music
Instrumental music
One solo instrument
Wind instruments
Other. By instrument, A-Z
M110.O74
Ophicleide
 
Index:
 
Ophicleide music: M110.O74
Pattern: M110.F53 
 
 
Literature on music
History and criticism
By region or country
Europe
Other European regions or countries, A-Z
ML325.K67-.K679
Kosovo (Republic) TABLE M8
 
 
Philosophical and societal aspects of music. Physics and acoustics of music. Physiological aspects of music
Social and political aspects of music
By region or country, A-Z
ML3917.N34
Netherlands
 
 
Instruction and study
Instrumental techniques
Plucked instruments
Guitar
Other instruments of the guitar family
Other. By instrument, A-Z
MT599.C38
Cavaquinho
 
Index:
 
Cavaquinho
 
Instruction and study: MT599.C38
Pattern: MT599.C45 
 
 
Visual arts
Art museums, galleries, etc.
Special countries and special museums
Europe
France
Paris
Other Parisian, A-Z
N2050.C25
Fondation Cartier TABLE N9a
 
 
History
Special regions or countries
Asia. The Orient
Eastern Asia. China, Japan, etc.
China
20th century
Special aspects or movements, A-Z
N7345.5.W86
Wu ming hua hui (Group of artists)
 
Index:
 
Wu ming hua hui (Group of artists): N7345.5.W86
(A) 
 
 
Special subjects of art
Other special subjects (alphabetically)
A - Industry
N8217.B353
Bananas
 
Index:
 
Bananas in art: N8217.B353
(A); Pattern: N8236.P6 
 
 
Philology. Linguistics
Theory. Method
Relation to sociology. Sociolinguistics
Special aspects, A-Z
P40.5.F44-.F442
Feedback (Psychology) TABLE P1
 
Index:
 
Feedback (Psychology)
 
Sociology and philology: P40.5.F44-.F442
(A) 
 
 
Communication. Mass media
Special aspects
[P93.5-.54]
Audiovisual aids. Visual communication
 
[P93.5-.53]
Audiovisual aids. Visual communication CANCEL
 
P93.54.A-Z
Special topics, A-Z
 
P93.54.H38
Hate speech
 
Index:
 
Hate speech: P93.54.H38
 
 
Other, A-Z
P96.M5555-.M55552
Miscarriage TABLE P1
 
Index:
 
Miscarriage
 
Communication. Mass media: P96.M5555-.M55552
(A) 
 
 
Byzantine and modern Greek literature
Individual authors or works
Modern, 1600-1960
Individual authors, A-Z
PA5610.P352
Papastephanou, Leōnidas, 1907-1990. Λεωνίδας Παπαστεφάνου TABLE P-PZ40
 
PA5610.S258
Sarantarēs, Giōrgos, 1908-1941. Γιώργος Σαραντάρης TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
Slavic. Baltic. Albanian
Ukrainian
Literature
Collections
Special topics, A-Z
PG3933.R87
Russian Invasion of Ukraine, 2022. Russo-Ukrainian War, 2014-
 
Index:
 
Russian Invasion of Ukraine, 2022. Russo-Ukrainian War, 2014- , in literature
 
Ukrainian
 
Collections: PG3933.R87
 
 
Oriental philology and literature
Arabic literature
History and criticism
Special forms
Prose. Fiction
Special, A-Z
PJ7572.P76
Proverbs
 
Index:
 
Proverbs in literature
 
Arabic
 
Literary history
 
Fiction: PJ7572.P76
(C) 
 
[PJ7695.8-7976]
Individual authors or works CANCEL
 
 
By region or country
Arabian Peninsula
Special countries
Yemen (People's Democratic Republic)
[PJ7695.8-7976]
Individual authors or works
(C) 
 
 
Individual authors or works
Mamlūk (Mameluke) period, 1258-1517
PJ7760.M35
Malzūzī, ʻAbd al-ʻAzīz ibn ʻAbd al-Wāḥid, -1297 or 1298 TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
1801-2000
S
PJ7862.A2575
Ṣabbāgh, Niʻmah Sulaymān, 1885-1971 TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
By region or country
Arabian Peninsula
 
Special countries
[PJ8001-8008]
For individual authors see PJ7695.8-7976 CANCEL
(C) 
 
[PJ8009-8009.85]
Individual authors or works see PJ7695.8-7976
(C) 
 
 
Arabic literature outside the Arabian Peninsula
 
Special
[PJ8025-8519]
For individual authors see PJ7695.8-7976 CANCEL
(C) 
 
 
Indo-Iranian philology and literature
Iranian philology and literature
New Persian
Literature
History and criticism
By form
Poetry
Special forms and subjects, A-Z
PK6420.K87
Kurds
 
Index:
 
Kurds in literature
 
New Persian
 
Literary history
 
Poetry: PK6420.K87
(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.D44
Despair
 
Index:
 
Despair in literature
 
Japanese
 
Literary history: PL721.D44
(C) 
 
PL721.F38
Feces
 
Index:
 
Feces in literature
 
Japanese
 
Literary history: PL721.F38
(A) 
 
PL721.F388
Femininity
 
Index:
 
Femininity in literature
 
Japanese
 
Literary history: PL721.F388
(C); Pattern: PR149.F46 
 
PL721.S635
Solitude
 
Index:
 
Solitude in literature
 
Japanese
 
Literary history: PL721.S635
(C); Pattern: PQ4053.S65 
 
 
Korean language and literature
Korean literature
Individual authors and works
1598-1894
Anonymous works. By title, A-Z
PL989.A1I395
Imhwa chŏngyŏn
 
 
2001-
PL994.1583.C45
Chiŭn (Television writer) TABLE P-PZ40
 
PL994.697
Riho TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
Chinese language and literature
Chinese literature
History and criticism
History
Special aspects and topics
Special topics, A-Z
PL2275.A48
Alternative histories (Fiction)
 
Index:
 
Alternative histories (Fiction)
 
Chinese
 
Literary history: PL2275.A48
(A) 
 
 
Individual authors and works
1949-2000
J
PL2868.U3
Juan, Chang-ching, 1914-
 
[PL2893]
Ruan, Zhangjing, 1914- 阮章竞; 阮章競 see PL2868.U3
 
 
Tai languages
Other special languages and dialects, A-Z
PL4251.P49-.P4995
Phuan TABLE P-PZ16
 
Index:
 
Phuan language: PL4251.P49-.P4995
 
 
Dravidian languages
Malayāḷam (Malabar)
Literature
Individual authors or works, A-Z
PL4718.9.A93
Ayyippiḷḷa Āśan,$d active 1400 TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
Languages of Oceania
Austronesian, Papuan, and Australian languages
Austronesian
Philippine languages
Special languages
Tagalog
Literature
Individual authors or works, A-Z
PL6058.9.D85
Dulce, Mateo D., Father, 1917-2000 TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
Literature (General)
Theory. Philosophy. Esthetics
Relation to and treatment of special elements, problems, and subjects
Other special
Topics, A-Z
PN56.M53627
Mind and body
 
Index:
 
Mind and body in literature
 
General
 
Literary history: PN56.M53627
(A) 
 
PN56.M69
Motion
 
Index:
 
Motion in literature
 
General
 
Literary history: PN56.M69
(A) 
 
 
Drama
Motion pictures
Other special topics, A-Z
PN1995.9.C5255
Clowns
 
Index:
 
Clowns in motion pictures: PN1995.9.C5255
(A) 
 
PN1995.9.P59
Political correctness
 
Index:
 
Political correctness in motion pictures: PN1995.9.P59
(C) 
 
 
Dramatic representation. The theater
Special regions or countries
Asia
Indonesia, Malay Archipelago
Indonesia
Special types of theater, A-Z
PN2904.5.K38
Kautus rarung
 
Index:
 
Kautus rarung: PN2904.5.K38
 
 
Collections of general literature
Proverbs
Modern
Other special, A-Z
PN6519.L79
Lushai TABLE M4
 
Index:
 
Lushai proverbs: PN6519.L79
 
 
Comic books, strips, etc.
Special topics, A-Z
PN6715.R44
Refugees
(C) 
 
PN6715.T43
Teachers
(C) 
 
 
English literature
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.W58
Witnesses
 
 
American literature
History of American literature
By period
17th-18th centuries
Special topics, A-Z
PS195.D57
Diseases
 
Index:
 
Diseases in literature
 
American
 
Literary history
 
17th-18th centuries: PS195.D57
 
 
19th century
Special topics, A-Z
PS217.E89
Evolution
 
Index:
 
Evolution in literature
 
American
 
Literary history
 
19th century: PS217.E89
(A) 
 
 
German literature
History of German literature
Special countries and races
Special, A-Z
PT149.C6
China
 
Index:
 
China in literature
 
German
 
Literary history: PT149.C6
Pattern: PT149.F7 France 
 
PT149.M33
Macedonia
 
Index:
 
Macedonia in literature
 
German
 
Literary history: PT149.M33
 
 
Special forms
Prose
Prose fiction
Special topics, A-Z
PT749.E78
Exoticism
 
Index:
 
Exoticism in literature
 
German
 
Literary history
 
Prose fiction: PT749.E78
Pattern: Emigration and immigration in literature 
 
PT749.F53
Flaneurs
 
Index:
 
Flaneurs in literature
 
German
 
Literary history
 
Prose fiction: PT749.F53
Pattern: Games in literature 
 
 
Scandinavian literature
Literary history and criticism
History of Scandinavian literature
Special topics, A-Z
PT7073.A63
Apathy
 
Index:
 
Apathy in literature
 
Scandinavian
 
Literary history: PT7073.A63
(A) 
 
 
Internal medicine
Neurosciences. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry
Psychiatry
Special aspects of mental illness, A-Z
RC455.4.E64
Epigenetics
 
Index:
 
Epigenetics
 
Psychiatry: RC455.4.E64
(C) 
 
 
Gynecology and obstetrics
Obstetrics
Maternal care. Prenatal care services
By region or country
United States
Other special, A-Z
RG962.5.A37
African Americans
 
Index:
 
African Americans
 
Maternal care: RG962.5.A37
(A) 
 
 
Personal bibliography
B
Z8093.9
Bidlo, Jaroslav, 1868-1937
(C) 
 
 
Americas, Latin America and the West Indies: Countries (500 numbers)
Civil law
Persons
Natural persons
Status. Capacity and disability. Personality
Particular groups of persons, A-Z
KDZ-KH3 40.6.E57
Enslaved persons TABLE K12
(C) 
 
 
Asia and Eurasia, Africa, Pacific area, and Antarctica: Civil law table (500 nos.)
Environmental law
Environmental pollution
KL-KWX5 313.9-.98
Air pollution TABLE K11
 
KL-KWX5 313.9
Air pollution TABLE K11 CANCEL
 
KL-KWX5 313.9
General TABLE K11
Pattern: KL-KWX4 3130.5 
 
KL-KWX5 313.93
Carbon TABLE K11
 
Including carbon emissions trading and carbon offsetting
 
Index:
 
Carbon (Pollution): KL-KWX5 313.93
Pattern: KL-KWX4 3130.53 
 
 
Table for other Library of Congress special collections. By name of collection, A-Z
M15 .F464
Ken Gross Research Materials on Cy Feuer
 
Index:
 
Gross, Ken, Research Materials on Cy Feuer: M15 .F464
 
Ken Gross Reserach Materials on Cy Feuer: M15 .F464
 
M15 .N377
Natarajan Balambal Papers
 
Index:
 
Balambal, Natarajan Papers: M15 .N377
 
Natarajan Balambal Papers: M15 .N377
 
M15 .S648
Larry Miller Collection on Stephen Sondheim
 
Index:
 
Larry Miller Collection on Stephen Sondheim: M15 .S648
 
Miller, Larry, Collection on Stephen Sondheim: M15 .S648
 
Sondheim, Stephen, Larry Miller Collection on: M15 .S648
 
Stephen Sondheim, Larry Miller Collection on: M15 .S648
 
 
Table of regions or countries (1000 numbers)
America
North America
United States
20th century
Special aspects or movements, A-Z
N5 12.5.T34
Taos school of art
(A); Pattern: ND568.5.N67 
 
 
Table for literature (194 nos.)
History and criticism
History
Treatment of special subjects, classes, etc.
Subjects, A-Z
P-PZ20 22.D57
Disappeared persons
 
 
Prose. Fiction
Special topics, A-Z
P-PZ20 107.O24
Obesity
 
 
Table for authors (19 nos.)
Criticism
Special
Other, A-Z
P-PZ32 17.L494
Life
(A)