New Reference Book: The Encyclopedia of Taoism

Lura Sanborn – Reference Librarian The Encyclopedia of Taoism edited by Fabrizio Pregadio, Routledge, 2008. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 299.51 P91T This 2-volume set describes the history, traditions and principles of Taoism. The encyclopedia is divided into 5 … Continued

New Reference Book: Nature and the Environment in 20th-Century American Life

Lura Sanborn – Reference Librarian Nature and the Environment in 20th-Century American Life by Brian Black, Westport: Greenwood, 2006. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 304.2 B56N20 Did recent Earth Day activities generate an interest in topics related to the … Continued

New Reference Book: Landmarks and Pioneers in American Science

Lura Sanborn – Reference Librarian Research and Discovery: Landmarks and Pioneers in American Science edited by Russell Lawson, M.E. Sharpe, 2008. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 509 L44R This three volumes set presents scientific biographies, topics and inventions from … Continued

New Reference Book: The Oxford Encyclopedia of Women in World History

Lura Sanborn – Reference Librarian The Oxford Encyclopedia of Women in World History edited by Bonnie G. Smith, Oxford University Press, 2008. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 305.4 Ox25W Browse through this new 4-volume set with 1250 entries focused … Continued

New Reference Book: The Oxford Companion to the Year

Lura Sanborn – Reference Librarian The Oxford Companion to the Year by Bonnie Blackburn & Leofranc Holford-Strevens, Oxford, 2003. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 529.3 B560 The first half of this volume offers a day-by-day listing of associated events … Continued