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: Violence Against Women in Families and Relationships

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Violence Against Women in Families and Relationships, edited by Evan Stark and Eve S. Buzawa, ABC-Clio; Praeger, 2009. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 305.4 P88V A 4-volume set with a theme to each volume: V. 1 – Victimization and … 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

New Reference Book: Musicians & Composers of the 20th Century

Musicians & Composers of the 20th Century, edited by Alfred W. Cramer,  Salem, 2009. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 780.92 C84M A five volume set, being a biographical catalog of international (yet mostly Western) musicians.  Most entries are between … Continued