New Reference Book: American Pop: Popular Culture Decade by Decade

American Pop: Popular Culture Decade by Decade edited by Bob Batchelor, Greenwood, 2009. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 973.9 B21A A four volume set presents decade-by-decade, articles related to specific areas of Pop Culture, including: An overview of each … Continued

New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of the Historical Jesus

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 … Continued

New Reference Book: The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Islamic World

The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Islamic World edited by John L. Esposito, Oxford, 2009. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 956 Ox2I This comprehensive six volume set covers religious, historical and contemporary Islamic world topics. Also: Consider using the library … Continued

New Reference Book: The 9/11 Encyclopedia

The 9/11 Encyclopedia edited by Stephen E. Atkins, Praeger, 2008. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 973.931 At5 This encyclopedia includes 169 entries covering a wide range of topics connected to the events that took place on September 11th, 2001.  … Continued

New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of Women’s Folklore and Folklife

Encyclopedia of Women’s Folklore and Folklife, edited by Liz Locke, Theresa A. Vaughan, and Pauline Greenhill,  Greenwood, 2009. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 305.4 L79W Folklore about and related to women and their lives. This two volume set includes … Continued