World Disasters Report 2006 : Focus on Neglected Crises

Call #: 363.348 World 2006


This annual report, published by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, looks at which people are missing out on humanitarian aid. Includes many tables with statistics and data (e.g., refugees by country, dollar amount of aid disbursements).

Black Authors & Published Writers Directory

Call #: 810.989607 Black 2007

Resource directory for aspiring authors and authors. Contains contact info for Black authors, writers, playwrights, publishers, producers, agents, bookstores, distributors, book clubs, publicity and public relation consultants, radio and television talk show hosts, newspapers, magazines, associations and more.

Go : Getting on after Getting Out : a Re-entry Guide for Colorado

Call #: 364.809788 Peeples


Published by the CO Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, its a guide for former inmates re-entering society after incarceration. It includes information to many service organizations (food banks, overnight shelters, day labor and temporary agencies).

The Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health

Call #: 636.089 Merck


The byline states, "The complete health resource for your dog, cat, horse or other pets - in everyday language." Other pets include birds, the rodent-types, fish and reptiles.

What They Didn't Say : a Book of Misquotations

Call #: 081 What

An entertaining little volume of misquotations (and anecdotes and trivia) in alpha order, also including a name index. So, you can check under Cagney, James or go to his quote, "You dirty rat!" (which he never said). Published in 2006, it includes recent quotes as well.

The Qur'an : an Encyclopedia

Call # 297.12203 Quran

As the introduction states, this is a reasonably comprehensive guide to some of the most important concepts, figures, and commentators in the Koran. Published in 2006, it includes an excellent index.

From Daytime to Primetime: the History of American Television Programs

Call # 791.4575 Roman


Published in 2005, this title adds some currency to the Reference Room TV collection. Chapters are arranged by genre (sitcom, reality TV, talk TV, children's). No summaries of the shows, but rather discussions about the programs as arbitrators of American values, and how they influence Americans' behavior.

Epidemics and Pandemics: their Impacts on Human History

Call # 614.49 Hays


Arranged in chronological order from 430 BC to about 2001, you'll find information about the world's 50 major epidemics. Each entry contains background history, how the disease was understood at the time, responses to the disease, and its significance both then and in later years. Includes an extensive index.

The Writers Guide to Hollywood Producers

Call # 808.23 Writers

Contacts for the hopeful screenwriter. Includes model query letters, and tips on pitching and marketing the script. The section on film and TV producer listings includes the types of genre the company is looking for, submission requirements, and contact info.

Cults, a Reference Handbook

Call # 200 Lewis


In addition to descriptions of "controversial groups and movements," it includes court decisions, some statistics, and biographical sketches of major personages. Published 2005.

Multicultural Films: a Reference Guide

Call # 791.43652 Welsch


Summaries and critiques of films dealing with issues of race and ethnicity. Contents include African-American, Arab-American, Asian-American, European-American, Latino-American, Native-American, and Intercultural films (Norma Rae, Bowling for Columbine, Blade Runner).

Get Paid to Play: Every Student Athlete's Guide to over $1 million in College Scholarships

Call # 796.079 Nitardy


Scholarships for student athletes. There's a section of detailed scholarship listings with their requirements and contact information. Also includes tips for the application process, selecting a college and making connections/contacts with coaches.

Encyclopedia of American Indian Literature

Call# 810.989703 Encyclop

Brief biographical info on Native American writers (mostly current), as well as synopses of major works. You'll also find descriptions of terms, themes, and movements, e.g., reservation life, American Indian children's literature, trickster figures, and First Nations literature. Includes writers from the contiguous 48 states, Alaska, and Canada.

The 2007 Craft Register

The 2007 Craft Register; Directory of Arts & Crafts Shows Fairs and Other Events
Call # 745.02573 Craft

This is a useful addition to the reference collection. The listings of fairs and festivals are arranged by state with events listed by date (Jan-Dec) for every state. The "Holly Berry House Folk Arts Festival" will be held September 14-16, 2007 in Colorado Springs and the "Colorfest Arts and Crafts Festival" in Durango will be held October 19-21, 2007.