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New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of the Historical Jesus

Lura Sanborn — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:00:53 +0000

Encyclopedia of the Historical Jesus edited by Craig A. Evans, Routledge, 2008.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 232.9 Ev1H

A reference volume dissecting the life and world of Jesus. Particular focus is given to the teaching of Jesus, the titles of Jesus, and important events and people in the life of Jesus.

A sampling of included articles: Baptism of Jesus, Curses and Woe, Death and Burial of Jesus, Family, Love, and Mary, mother of Jesus.

Helpful for: Humanities V, Humanities IV, Humanities III, Religious Studies, Jewish Studies

New Reference Book: Society and Culture in the Ancient World

Lura Sanborn — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:00:25 +0000

Encyclopedia of Society and Culture in the Ancient World edited by Peter Bogucki, Facts on File, 2008.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 930 B63S

This four-volume set contains sixty-nine entries, fourteen of which cover more in-depth topics, discussing society and culture of the Ancient World through the fall of Rome, 476 C.E. Topics include western and non-western societies and cultures. Each entry discusses the article topic from the viewpoint of the following geographic areas:

Africa
Egypt
The Middle East
Asia and the Pacific
Europe
Greece
Rome
The Americas

Illustrations, maps and a collection of primary sources are dotted throughout.

Examples include: Adornment, Family, Money and Coinage, Natural Disasters, Textiles and Needlework

Helpful for: Humanities III, European History, Global Studies, Middle Eastern Voices, Classics, African Studies, Asian Studies

New Reference Book: The Eloquent Shakespeare

Lura Sanborn — Tue, 25 May 2010 12:00:42 +0000

The Eloquent Shakespeare by Gary Logan, University of Chicago Press, 2008.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 822.3 zL82E

A pronouncing dictionary to Shakespeare’s complete dramatic works, with notes. Written by the director of the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Academy for Classical Acting this unique reference book seeks to standardize pronunciation for the stage.

Learn to pronounce:
•    Alphonso
•    cap-a-pe
•    eyas-musket
•    Oxfordshire
•    wolt

Helpful for: Humanities III, Humanities V, Shakespeare, Theater, Fiske Cup

New Reference Book: Daily Life through World History in Primary Documents

Lura Sanborn — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:00:31 +0000

Daily Life through World History in Primary Documents edited by Lawrence Morris, Greenwood Press, 2009.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 909 M832D

Each volume in this three-volume set features worldwide primary source documents from a different time period.

Volume 1 – The Ancient World
Volume 2 – The Middle Ages and the Renaissance
Volume 3 – The Modern World

Examples include:

An excerpt from the first-century A.D. text Jewish Antiquities: “Jewish Laws on Marriage and Family.”
A passage from Lankavatara Sutra, a Buddhist religious text estimated to be from the fourth century B.C.: “Do Not Eat Meat.”
A document written by a third-century Egyptian lentil merchant, requesting tax relief.
A poem by Chinese poet Po Chu-I (A.D. 772-846): “The Charcoal-Seller.”
An excerpt from the writings of a millworker, Harriet H. Robinson: Loom and Spindle, or Life Among the Early Mill Girls.
An excerpt about fast food from Eric Schlosser’s Fast Food Nation: the Dark Side of the All-American Meal.

Helpful for: Humanities III, Humanities IV, Humanities IV Research Paper, Humanities V, Humanities V Research Paper, Topic Finding, Global Studies

New Reference Book: The Facts on File Companion to British Poetry 17th and 18th Centuries

Lura Sanborn — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:00:26 +0000

The Facts on File Companion to British Poetry 17th and 18th Centuries edited by Virginia Brackett, Facts on File, 2008.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 821 F11B v.2

This volume, the second of a projected four volume set, presents essays about poems and poets from Middle English and Early Renaissance British Isles. Examples include: Alexander Pope, A Hymn on the Seasons, Ballad, Carpe Diem, and Songs from The Beggar’s Opera.

Helpful for: Humanities III, Humanities V, Enlightenment Studies, Poets

New Reference Book: The Greenwood Encyclopedia of World Popular Culture

Lura Sanborn — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:59:51 +0000

Lura Sanborn – Reference Librarian

The Greenwood Encyclopedia of World Popular Culture edited by Gary Hoppenstand, Greenwood Press, 2007.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 306.03 G85W

Each volume in this 6-volume set discusses popular culture from a particular area of the world.

Included are:
• Volume 1 – North America
• Volume 2 – Latin America
• Volume 3 – Europe
• Volume 4 – North Africa and the Middle East
• Volume 5 – Sub-Saharan Africa
• Volume 6 – Asia and Pacific Oceania

Each volume then discusses the following topics:
•   Architecture
•   Art
•   Dance
•   Fashion and Appearance
•   Film
•   Food and Foodways
•   Games, Toys and Pastimes
•   Literature
•   Love, Sex and Marriage
•   Music
•   Periodicals
•   Radio and Television
•   Sports and Recreation
•   Theater and Performance
•   Transportation and Travel

Helpful for: Humanities III, Humanities IV, Humanities IV Research Paper, Humanities V, Humanities V Research Paper, Topic Finding, History, Middle Eastern Voices, Global Studies

New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of Society and Culture in the Medieval World

Lura Sanborn — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:12:16 +0000

Lura Sanborn – Reference Librarian

Encyclopedia of Society and Culture in the Medieval World edited by Pam J. Crabtree, Facts on File, 2008.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 909.07 F11S

A 4-volume set comprised of more than 70 articles focused on Medieval society and culture. Each entry discusses the article topic from the viewpoint of the following geographic areas:
•   Africa
•   The Americas
•   Asia and the Pacific
•   Europe
•   The Islamic World

Illustrations, maps and a smattering of primary source documents are included throughout.

Examples include: Calendars and Clocks, Education, Food and Diet, Gender Structures and Roles, Money and Coinage, Weaponry and Armor.

Helpful for: Humanities III, History, European History, Medieval Studies, Medieval Enthusiasts

New Reference Book: The Facts on File Companion to British Poetry before 1600

Lura Sanborn — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:23:55 +0000

Lura Sanborn – Reference Librarian

The Facts on File Companion to British Poetry before 1600 by Michelle M. Sauer, Facts on File, 2008.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 821 F11B

This volume, the first of a projected four volume set, presents essays about poems and poets from Middle English and Early Renaissance British Isles. Examples include: Beowulf, Anglo-Saxon Riddles, The Faerie Queene, Alfred the Great and Arthurian Literature.

Helpful for: Humanities III, Humanities IV, Renaissance Studies, Poets

New Reference Book: The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture

Lura Sanborn — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:00:31 +0000

Lura Sanborn – Reference Librarian

The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture edited by Jonathan M. Bloom and Sheila S. Blair, Oxford U. Press, 2009.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 709.17 G911

Islamic art and techniques, as well as related people and places from Asia, Europe and Africa provide the focus of this 3-volume set.

A sampling from the 1,600 entries: Fulani, Body Art; Jade; Carpets and Flatweaves; Metalwork; and Banknotes.

Helpful for: Middle Eastern Voices, Humanities III, Art, Art, Islamic Studies

New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of Ancient Literature

Lura Sanborn — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:00:48 +0000

Lura Sanborn – Reference Librarian

Encyclopedia of Ancient Literature by James Wyatt Cook, Facts on File, 2008.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 820.9 C77A

This volume focuses on the standard ancient texts and their authors from ancient Greece, Rome, China, Japan, South America and India.

Examples include: Mahabharata, Lady Kasa, Gilgamesh, and Augustus Caesar.

For the incoming IIIrd Form: Take a look at this text for some background information on Homer and The Odyssey.

Helpful for: Humanities III, Literature, Summer Reading Assignment