Working Americans 1880-2006, Volume 7: Social Movements by Scott Derks. Grey House Publishing 2006.
This volume explores and examines the social and economic lives of men and women working in America who have participated in social movements.  It focuses on Americans who fought for something they believed in.  It is a compilation of original research combined with government statistics, advertisements and news features.

Facts on File companion to the British Novel. Victoria Gaydosik V. 1, Beginnings Through the 19th Century.  Virginia Brackett, V 2, 20th Century. Facts On File Inc. 2006.
This is a comprehensive reference tracing the development in English genre. The two volumes include all major writers of the English, Welsh, Irish and Scottish traditions in addition to writers from the British Commonwealth.  Includes cross references which help readers locate additional information.

Shakespeares After Shakespeare.  An Enclyclopedia of the Bard in Mass Media and Popular Cutlure.  Edited by Richard Burt. 2 Vol. Greenwood Press, 2007. Ref 822.33 Hsh 15b.
This encyclopedia offers a better understanding of Shakespeare’s “mediatization” and his place in new media by offering a wider range of Shakespeare-related materials.  Entries are arranged in groups according to the medium in which they appear—film, television, radio and so on.

Chronology of the Cold War 1917 to 1992.  Lester Brune Editor.  Routledge 2006.  Ref 909.825 B835c.
This book provides straightforward explanation of events and issues regarding the USA, Soviet Union, and other participants in the Cold War.  Contains maps and photographs and cross-references.

Our Earth’s Changing Land. Encyclopedia of Land-use and Land-Cover Change.  2 Vol. Edited by Helmut Geist.  Greenwood press 2006.  Ref 333.7 Ou72g 2006.
This encyclopedia addresses all aspects of the science of land-use change including evidence of changes over the last 300 years, discussions of models and techniques, policies and measures and other important issues.

Women and War; A Historical Encyclopedia from Antiquity to the Present.  Bernard A. Cook, Editor.  2 Vol. ABC Clio Press 2006.  Ref 335.02082 W 842c.
This encyclopedia gives information regarding women’s roles in war—how they have organized resistance, manufactured weapons and led battles.  They have been spies, assassins, couriers, nurses, revolutionaries etc.  It gives us an understanding of both the myth and the truth about women in war.

Accountants Handbook, 11th Ed.  2 Vol.  Financial Accounting & General Topics and Special Industries & Special Topics.  D. R. Carmichael & O. Ray Whittington. John Wiley & Sons, 2007. Ref 657 Ac275.
This provides a comprehensive single reference source for understanding current financial statement and reporting issues.  It’s a very useful source for accountant, auditors, executives, bankers, lawyers and others who use accounting information.  Provides quick comprehension of complex subjects in today’s business environment.

Dictionary of Information Science & Technlogy.  2 Vol. Mehdi Khousrow-pour.  Idea Group Reference, 2007.  Ref 020.03 D561K
Contains most comprehensive list of terms and definitions in this field.   Contains in-depth and multiple definitions and acronyms.

Encyclopedia of Space and Astromony.  Joseph A. Angelo.  Facts on File, 2006.  Ref 420.3 An43e
This provides comprehensive coverage including significant breakthroughs in space and astronomy. Also provides related terms, thoughtful essays biographies of notable scientists.  Examines technical, social and philosophical influences that space and astronomy have on contemporary life.

Dramatists Sourcebook. 24th Ed.  Theatre Communications Group, 2006.  Ref 792.02 D79s V.24
This has 900 listings and script-submission procedures for 340 professional theatres, 120 prizes and scores of publishers, fellowships etc.  It is thoroughly indexed and contains an invaluable calendar submission deadlines.

Wall Street Lingo.  Nora Peterson.  Atlantic Publishing Group, 2007.  Ref 332.603 P442w. 
This contains thousands of investment terms explained simply.  It is organized in chapters by subject and contains over 1000 terms.  Definitions are organized by topic, fully indexed and cross referenced.  Also contains commonly used acronyms and web sites.

Social Change in America; The Historical Handbook.  Patricia C Becker, editor.  Bernon Press, 2006.  Ref 317.3 So 13b.
This book is helpful in understanding the incremental social changes that have occurred in this society over the past several decades. Topics covered are population, family life, work and unemployment, government and voting and more.

The State of Missourians’ Health.  Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, 2005.  Ref 614.42 St29m
This report provides the first-ever statewide, comprehensive yet concise health assessment.  Highlights the biggest health challenges faced by this state today.  Includes a comparison of Missouri with other states in 10 key population health indicators.

The Legal List; Research on the Internet.  Diana Botluk.  Thomson-West Publishing, 2006.  Ref 340.0285 B657L.
This is a very useful guide for lawyers using the Internet to locate law-related resources from communication to public relations to research. Includes updated, essential information of research Internet sites for Legislative resources, judicial opinions, reference tool, news media etc.