DPL New Reference Books

Thursday, January 03, 2008

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.