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Lura Sanborn September 27th, 2011

Encyclopedia of Latin America edited by Thomas M. Leonard, Facts on File, 2010.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 980 L55L

A 4-volume set covering the pre-Columbian period through modernity.  Entry focus includes politics, economics, history, and culture.

Examples:

• Amazon Regional Cooperation Agreement
• Chacabuco, Battle of
• Guadalupes, Society of
• Mexico, independence of
• West Indies Federation

Helpful for: Latin American Studies, Humanities, History, Global Studies, Gender Studies, Economics

Tags: Economics, gender studies, Global Studies, History, Humanities, Latin American Studies, New Reference Book, reference, Research

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Lura Sanborn May 31st, 2011

The Business of Sustainability edited by Chris Laszlo, et al.  Berkshire, 2010.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 363.7 B455S

Volume 2 of a larger, projected, 10 volume set titled Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability. This volume, numbered 2 in the set,  focuses on concepts, subjects and people related to the “interface between industry and society” (intro, xxii).  Examples include:

• Cradle to Cradle
• Energy Industries – Geothermal
• Greenwashing
• Health Care Industry
• Transparency
• Zero Waste

Helpful for: Ecology, Global Studies, Eco-Action, Environmental Literature and Ethics, Earth Day, Humanities, Economics

Tags: Business, Earth Day, Eco-Action, Ecology, Economics, Environmental Literature and Ethics, Global Studies, Humanities, Industry, New Reference Book, reference, Research, Sustainability

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Lura Sanborn December 11th, 2008

Lura Sanborn – Reference Librarian

The Concise Encyclopedia of Economics edited by David R. Henderson, Liberty Fund, Inc., 2008.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 330 C74

Interested in expanding your economic understanding?  This encyclopedia provides essay length articles on a variety of economic topics, typically reflecting mainstream economic thought.  Points of disagreement among economists are identified and discussed. Entries include helpful descriptions of things such as: Behavioral Economics, Financial Regulation, Futures & Options Markets, and Bubbles.

Want to get to know some economic thinkers?  The second half of this volume contains biographies (about 100) of prominent economists.

Helpful for:  Understanding Economics, The Investment Club, U.S. History, Reflecting on Current Events

Tags: American History, Economics, economists, economy, New Reference Book, Reflecting on Current Events, The Investment Club, U.S. History, Understanding Economics

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Lisa Laughy August 27th, 2008

Deb Baker – Interim Reference Librarian

The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind, St. Martin’s Press, 2007.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: Ref. 031 N42

With over 1300 pages of information on dozens of subjects, the newspaper whose motto is “All the News That’s Fit to Print,” attempts to offer all the facts your curiosity desires. Dip into overviews of everything from the “History of Computing” to “African Literature” or a “Dictionary of Food” – and don’t miss puzzle editor Will Shortz’s tips on solving the NYT crosswords and sudoku.

HELPFUL FOR: Life, the Universe, and Everything

FUN FOR: puzzlers, foodies, trivia buffs, game show lifelines, Jeopardy contestants

Tags: Business, Economics, Fine Arts, Media, New Reference Book, Performing Arts, Science, Social Science, Sports, Technology

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