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Library & information science

A multidisciplinary field that focuses on the practices, tools of management, information technology, education, and other perspectives to libraries; the collection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information resources; and the political economy of information.

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The Capitol

Literature; Chilldren's literature

The Capitol of Panem is a technologically advanced, utopian city where the nation's most wealthy and powerful live. The Capitol is also the colloquial name for the ruling ...

The Seam

Literature; Chilldren's literature

The Seam is the poorest area of District 12, and where Katniss and Gale's families reside. The Seam lies on the border of District 12, next to the wild forests of the unknown ...

Buttercup

Literature; Chilldren's literature

Buttercup is a "hideous-looking cat" that belonged to Primrose Everdeen. He hates Katniss due to her attempt to drown him in a bucket, though they sometimes act somewhat ...

kneazle

Literature; Chilldren's literature

A kneazle is a magical feline creature related to, and similar in appearance to, a cat. They have spotted, speckled or flecked fur, large ears and a lightly plumed tail, like a ...

doxy

Literature; Chilldren's literature

The Doxy, sometimes referred to as the Biting Fairy, is a small Fairy-like creature, sometimes mistaken for a Fairy.

pixie

Literature; Chilldren's literature

A Pixie is a small, bright blue mischief-maker, and loves tricks and practical jokes. It is able to fly, and enjoys lifting people up by their ears and depositing them on the tops ...

Crumple-Horned Snorkack

Literature; Chilldren's literature

The Crumple-Horned Snorkack is an elusive magical creature believed to live in Sweden. However, it was never found and is very likely a delusion of Xenophilius Lovegood.