Encyclopedia of Women and Religion in North America. Edited by rosemary S. Keller and rosemary R. Ruether. Vols. 1 & 3 Indiana University Press, 2006. Ref 200.82 En19
This covers in depth the relationship of women to religion and portrays women’s religious history. Major themes are developed in almost 150 longer essays. This provides an interpretive framework for integrating the women’s religious experience in North America. Includes women in Catholic and Orthodox Christianity, Jewish, Muslim, Asian and Newer Religious Movements.

The First English Dictionary 1604 by Robert Cawdrey. Bodleian Library, University of Oxford, 2007. Ref 423 C316f
This is the first dictionary published in 1604, 149 years earlier than the dictionary of Samuel Johnson. This is not a dictionary of common words that everyone knows but a dictionary of difficult words. For modern readers, it is a treasure house of amusing definitions.

Gaither’s Dictionary of Scientific Quotations by Carl Gaither. Vols 1 & 2; Springer press 2008. Ref 500 G129g
Organized thematically and indexed alphabetiacally by author, this work makes readily available a very comprehensive collation of more than 18,000 quotations related to a broad range of scientific fields including astronomy, biology, chemistry and engineering.

Key Words in Hinduism by Geaves Ron. Georgetown Univ. Press, 2006. Ref 294.503 G264k
This key words guidebook is an essential resource for students who want clear and concise explanations of common terms and unfamiliar concepts in Hinduism.

MLA Style Manual & Guide to Scholarly Publishing, 3rd ed. Modern Language Association, 2008. Ref 808.027 M699 2008.
This is a reorganized and revised third edition offering complete and up-to-date guidance on writing scholarly texts, documenting research sources, submitting manuscripts to publishers and more and dealing with legal issues surrounding publication.

Nursing Leadership; A Concise Encyclopedia Ed. Harriet R. Feldman. Springer Publishing Company, 2008. Ref. 610.7303 N938f.
Includes 300 entires, promoting effective leadership among nurses and allied health professionals. It is arranged around nine themes relating to the management and leadership theories in nursing. Also includes materials on organizations and historical figures that have shaped the leadership role.

Salary & Fringe Benefit Survey of Local government. MARK 2008. Ref 331.2097784 Sa31.
This report incorporates private sector salary information for 44 job positions. Also included is Information on private sector fringe benefits and salary increases.

Tietz Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests by H. B. Alan. 4th ed. Saunders Elsevier, 2006.Ref 616.075 T44w.
This handbook presents information on common laboratory tests, as well as rare and specialized tests and procedures. Includes a summary of the use and merit of each test. Includes coverage of more than 100 new tests

The Timetables of History by Bernard Grun. New third revised ed. Simon & Schuster. 1946. Ref 902.02 G923t.
This volume gives us an overview of the making of the contemporary world. It maps out at a glance what was happening simultaneously from the dawn of history to the present day. Includes recent breakthroughs in science and technology, rise and fall of nations, milestones in religion and philosophy.

Working Americans 1880 – 2007 by Scott Derks. V.8: Immigrants. Grey House Publishing, 2008. Ref 331.0973 D445w.
In this volume of Working Americans the focus is on immigrants. It examines the lives of first and second generation immigrants with a foucs on their journey to America and their search for identity. It focuses on individuals from all walks of life who were born outside of United States. Contains historical snapshots, timelines, and statistical comparison between decades.