World of a Slave: Encyclopedia of the Material Life of Slaves in the United States edited by Martha B. Katz-Hyman and Kym S. Rice, Greenwood, 2011. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 305.896 K159W A two-volume set studying U.S. “slave … Continued
Gender and Women’s Leadership edited by Karen O’Conner, Sage, 2010. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 305.4 OC5G This 2 volume set looks at the “…role leaders play in all facets of human activity…” (xiii). Most of the 101 entries … Continued
Love CQ Researcher for its direct, pithy yet thorough, presentation of current U.S. issues? Ohrstrom Library recently began subscribing to CQ Global Researcher. Like its long-respected counterpoint (80 years!), CQ Global provides in-depth, balanced reporting. The Global product presents reports … Continued
The Grove Encyclopedia of American Art edited by Joan Marter, Oxford, 2011. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 709.73 G91A A 5-volume set, with a North American focus, presenting articles on and related to American Art including people, movements, museums, … Continued
Encyclopedia of the Vampire edited by S. T. Joshi, Greenwood, 2011. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 809.9 J78V Presents the vampire within the context of literary works, religion, folklore, film and television, and people. Entry Examples: “Angel” Children’s Vampire … Continued