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New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of Latin America

Lura Sanborn — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:00:49 +0000

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

New Reference Book: The Business of Sustainability

Lura Sanborn — Tue, 31 May 2011 12:00:18 +0000

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

New Reference Book: The Concise Encyclopedia of Economics

Lura Sanborn — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:00:07 +0000

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

New Reference Book: The NYT Guide to Essential Knowledge

Lisa Laughy — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:41:47 +0000

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