Dip into these links for instant help for any general enquiry or course work.  Your local library is an excellent free source for information and support to help you increase your knowledge and understanding of any subject.  Scroll down for Calculators, Converters, Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Language resources.

Calculators and Convertors

Universal Currency Converter
Converts any currency worldwide to the currency of your choice

MegaConverter
Converts anything you wish –measurements, volumes, density,

Convertit.com
Currency/measurement converter and time zones.

Dictionaries

Brewer's dictionary of phrase and fable
Provides the derivation, source or origin of common phrases and allusions.

Cambridge Dictionaries Online
Extensive dictionaries collection enabling free searches for word definitions.

Oxford Dictionary
Comprehensive dictionary service for free searches for word definitions.

Onelook
Definitions and language translations of words.

Thesaurus.com
Online dictionary and thesaurus to broaden word skills.

Encyclopedias

Columbia Encyclopedia
US based encyclopedia with 51,000 entries. One of the most complete and up to date encyclopedias.

MSN Encarta
Search the encyclopedia, dictionary or atlas for information and articles.

How Stuff Works
Comprehensive site providing easy to follow information on how anything works.

Wikipedia
Online reference site enabling searches by keyword or subject compiled by individuals that anyone can contribute to.

Languages & Translators

Pedro's Dictionaries
Wide variety of language dictionaries including Estonian, Finish, Hungarian, Russian, Urdu and Vietnamese.

Free translation
Translates English  to a  wide variety of languages and vice versa.

Dictionary translator
Translates English to a wide variety of languages and vice versa.

Applied Language
Free translation website for a wide variety of languages with facility to translate web pages.

InterTran
Free online translations of text and web pages for almost any language.