The following are new and/or updated books in the Reference collection:
CQ Researcher 2010 (300) A good source of information on issues recently in the news. Each issue of CQ Researcher (this edition contains all 2010 issues into one bound item) "opens with an overview of that issue's topic, followed by a discussion of three key questions that drive debate surrounding the topic." In addition to the Opposing Viewpoints database, the CQ Researcher might be a complimentary resource to refer to students working on "pros and cons" papers on topical issues.
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance, 15th ed. (331.702) Similar to the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Besides covering job and industry-specific information, the Encyclopedia contains career guidance information including applications, resumes and interviewing. The previous edition is located in NF and is available for checkout.
Weiss Ratings' Guide to Banks and Thrifts, Summer 2011 (332.1) Ratings and financial data for financial institutions; published quarterly.
SRDS Newspaper Advertising Source, 2011 (338.4) Contains rate-planning information for advertisers on daily papers, newspaper groups, ethnic newspapers, religious newspapers, college newspapers, comics and newspaper-distributed magazines.
Weiss Ratings' Guide to Health Insurers, Summer 2011 (368.382) provides "policyholders and prospective policy purchasers with a reliable source of insurance company ratings and analyses on a timely basis."
American Women of Science Since 1900, 2 vols. (509.2273) Contains biographies on notable American women scientists. Includes an index, listing of disciplines, a chronology, scientists by discipline index and listing of women Nobel Prize winners in the sciences.
Brands and Their Companies, 35th ed. (602.750973) The first volume contains an alphabetical listing of brand names, along with the owning company; the second volume has an alphabetical directory of the company contact information. Located on the Ready Reference shelf.
American Inventors, Entrepreneurs & Business Visionaires, Revised ed. (609.2273) Containing almost 300 biographies of such business leaders as Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Steve Jobs and Oprah Winfrey, American Inventors attempts to convey "the history of American invention and entrepreneurialism" in one concise volume.
Florida Cruising Directory, 2011-12 (623.892) Includes such useful data for sailors & boaters as tide tables, boat ramp locations, marinas, cruising guides, sketch charts and bridge schedules.
Rand McNally Road Atlas, 2012 (912.7) 3 copies; one located in Call Center, and one each beneath the Ask Here desk in Reference and Non-Fiction.
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