Archive for the tag 'New Reference Book'

New Reference Book: The Encyclopedia of Middle East Wars

January 24th, 2012

The Encyclopedia of Middle East Wars edited by Spencer C. Tucker, ABC-CLIO, 2010.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 973.928 T79M

A 5-volume set focusing on U.S. involvement and engagement in conflicts in the Middle East.

Entry Examples:

  • Aircraft, Reconnaissance
  • Casualties, Operation Enduring Freedom
  • Egypt, Armed Forces
  • Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
  • Warlords, Afghanistan

Helpful for: Political Studies, Military Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Humanities, History, Global Studies

New Reference Book: Arab Filmmakers of the Middle East

January 10th, 2012

Arab Filmmakers of the Middle East: A Dictionary by Roy Armes, Indiana U. Press, 2010.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 791.43 Ar5R

A helpful introduction on filmmaking in the Middle East is then followed by an alphabetical list of filmmakers in and from the Middle East.  Each name is followed by a brief biography and filmography.

Examples:

  • Al-Rais, Maria Mohammad
  • Badr, Liana
  • Khill, Ibrahim
  • Tabari, Ula
  • Zureikat, Sima

Helpful for: Film Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Humanities, History, Global Studies, Gender Studies

New Reference Book: Tis the Season TV

December 6th, 2011

Tis the Season TV: The Encyclopedia of Christmas-Themed Episodes, Specials and Made-for-TV Movies by Joanna Wilson, 1701 Press, 2011.

 

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 791.45 W69T

A one volume set providing summaries of Christmas television.  Entries fall with three categories: TV Show, Specials and Movies.

Examples:

  • The Christmas that Almost Wasn’t (1966)
  • The Little Troll Prince: A Christmas Parable (1987)
  • The Nick at Night Holiday Special (2003)
  • Nick & Jessica’s Family Christmas (2004)
  • Pokemon: Winter Vacation (1999)
  • The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)
  • Xena Warrior Princess: A Solstice Carol (1996)

Helpful for: U.S. History, Popular Culture, Media Studies, Holiday Interests

 

 

 

New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of Motherhood

November 29th, 2011

Encyclopedia of Motherhood edited by Andrea O’Reilly, Sage, 2010.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 305.4 Or3M

This three  volume set presents reference articles focusing on concepts, debates, and theories important to the field of global motherhood studies.

  • Daugher-Centricity
  • Ethics of Care
  • Fairy Tales, Mothers in
  • Islam and Motherhood
  • Peace Movement and Mothers

Helpful for: Gender Studies, History, Humanities, Feminist Scholarship, Family Studies

eReference @ Ohrstrom

November 10th, 2011

Teacher says no Wikipedia allowed?  Concerned about author credibility?  Try searching Ohrstrom Library’s digital reference collections, available from the library’s eReference page.

These eReference collections will quickly provide essential background information, written by known experts and backed by an academic publishing house.

The Credo Reference product provides access to 500+ digital reference titles, all searchable simultaneously.

The Gale Reference product is being built title-by-title, and includes such classics as The Encyclopedia of Religion.

Please feel free to contact Ms. Sanborn (lsanborn at sps dot edu) to discuss or review the library’s eReference products.

 

 

 

 

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