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Libraries with strong film and horror sections will find this irresistible two-volume reference an essential purchase.
A solid and unbiased source of primary documents on the most contentious political challenges facing the nation. For readers at all levels, especially high schoolers and undergrads.
Students of astrology and zodiac-curious readers will find a readable, easy-to-navigate, yet comprehensive reference tool for interpreting natal charts.
The U.S. Supreme Court is increasingly in the news, but its workings and history are opaque. This recommended book can help clear things up.
While similar guides to A Raisin in the Sun were published in 1998 and 2001, this carefully considered resource is a great one to have on hand.
Will interest high school and college students studying health care, the effects of climate on plants, animals, and people, or the intersection of multiple sciences.
An exceptional first-step resource for the inquisitive reader or scholar seeking substantiated information about the history and status of current parapsychology research.
An excellent, sobering accounting of seven decades of government instability and conflict. For readers interested in international relations, politics, and global issues.
An appealing read for anyone interested in moviemaking, and an essential for aspiring costumers. Carter’s contributions to Black cinema make this a worthy inclusion in any library collection.
An interesting addition to a long-running series; perhaps of use in U.S. high schools, but it would be better off without the aforementioned 150+ extraneous pages.
This is still a reliably sensible publication to include in any business library. Recommended for readers needing quick access to concentrated industry information.
An engaging and moving wander, from the 3,000-year-old Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, to the Douaumont Ossuary and Verdun Memorial, containing the bones of more than 130,000 unidentified soldiers from World War I, to the starkly modern Maqbaratol Shoara in Iran.
A glossary and further reading for field guides and species accounts will satisfy the scientific reader, and artists are well served by the beautifully presented artworks and Hashimoto’s tips and personal insights. Consider also for displays on nature-related travel destinations.
An enjoyable science-based browse for air and space buffs, with occasional whimsy (a tribble from Star Trek, a helmet from the Halo videogame’s Master Chief).
Rosenwaks’s love and respect for whales are evident on every page, as she documents solo whales and family groups as they swim, nurse, and play.
Breathtaking images, accompanied by Bell’s scientific notes and comments on artistic techniques, make this an attractive choice for art, photography, and science collections.
Astrology is as real as the reader believes it to be, posits Butterworth, as she explores beyond horoscopes into planets, houses, and sun and moon signs, delivered with optimism and positivity.
Some may wish all 100 objects were included among the color plates, but readers will glean an understanding of ancient Egyptian life, its influences, and its ongoing legacy.
Fascinating for gardeners and ecology-minded readers. May induce a hankering to seek out or grow brown badger peas, Johnson’s Wonderful Longpod beans, and Hanging Lobster tomatoes.
This is an excellent collection on the impact and aftermath of World War II on British society, businesses, and domestic life.
SAGE Skills: Student Success is an excellent resource for institutions supporting undergraduate education and returning or nontraditional students looking to refresh their skills.
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Chase’s Calendar of Events 2023: The Ultimate Go-to Guide for Special Days, Weeks and Months
Recommended for all reference collections as a quick aid.
A stimulating volume for readers interested in lost cultures or climate change’s role in the past and present.
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The Art and Science of Sushi: A Comprehensive Guide to Ingredients, Techniques and Equipment
A carefully curated and deliciously styled reference work that’s appropriate for public and academic libraries. Readers will enjoy this gastronomic delight of food science, Japanese cuisine, and its cultural aspects.
This volume is well-researched, not to mention thorough and well-presented. Given the breadth of Christie’s life and work, it would be a worthwhile addition to an academic or public library collection.
Some of the pictures detract from the overall value of the images, but this is still an essential purchase for all libraries that support an active fine arts program.
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The Garden: Elements and Styles
The reference use of the title will be high, but consider buying it for the circulating collection too, for this is a work that readers will pore over.
This in-depth examination of the history, politics, economics, and social movements in Eastern Europe after World War II through the Cold War is an excellent resource for users interested in the post-Stalin era.
Bloomsbury Video Library’s newly launched streaming-video platform hosts more than 2,000 film titles, which makes it a strong new contender for academic libraries’ streaming-video budgets.
LJ’s top 10 picks for Best Reference Databases 2022 range in scope from architecture to history to women trailblazers.
From a quirky book on geology to a collection of maps, these reference works expand the possibilities of research for students, general readers, and scholars.
From broadcasting sites to legislative documents, maps, and more, LJ’s 2022 Best Free Resources covers a vast array of topics.
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Health Technology Sourcebook
This is useful for public and consumer health libraries in need of a one-stop print resource. All of the information here is also free online from government agencies.
Useful as a guide to the architects who defined, spread, and, in some cases, still practice the brutalist style of architecture. Consider for libraries where books on brutalist architecture are popular or for collections in need of a title that introduces the subject.
An impressive follow-up to the original volume and one that will be of interest to scripture scholars, clergy, and general readers seeking an understanding of the Pauline texts.
Still, this is a very good reference tool for public libraries and those with consumer health collections. Workers in hospitals and doctor’s offices will likely find it beneficial as well.
A gold mine for researchers seeking data on crimes. The price should not deter libraries that have strong criminal justice and sociology collections as well as legal libraries. For those libraries that have the previous editions, this update is a must.
Will be of interest to graduate students, teaching graduate assistants, researchers, and faculty. Due to its lack of an index, traditional nonfiction and professional collections might benefit more than a traditional reference section.
An essential guide; recommended for programming librarians and library workers with all levels of experience.
Extremely thorough and engagingly written, this title is an excellent historical reference for readers and students of the occult and witchcraft.
This serious and useful examination addresses an all too timely issue. An informative work that should be added to small and large academic library collections.
Well-researched and written, this slim volume delivers an excellent starting point for any library considering designing or reimaging a training program or project.
Knox offers a primer on intellectual freedom for library students and librarians alike, succinctly revealing the complexity of this timely topic.
The Globe to Globe Festival collection is sure to inspire scholars, performers, and students of Shakespeare, as well as anyone who values or teaches intercultural theater. Recommended for any schools with drama programs or courses on Shakespeare.
Barry Trott, Adult Services Consultant with the Library of Virginia and chair of RUSA’s Dartmouth Medal committee, talks to LJ about reference work, reference sources, and the work of the Dartmouth Medal committee.
Secret Files from World Wars to Cold War is an excellent compilation of primary documents. The collection of 12,000 documents explores British government secret intelligence files on four key 20th-century conflicts: the Spanish Civil War, World War II, the early years of the Cold War, and the Korean War.
This comprehensive and important work will be deeply appreciated by librarians and historians; a welcome addition to any higher-education library.
The technical aspects of kintsugi are best directed to artists interested in learning the Japanese techniques. For the layperson, there are other methods of repairing ceramics that mimic the look of kintsugi without the expense and difficulty.
While one must take care that the costs of project management don’t outweigh the benefits, this work provides tools and examples to provide a solid starting point for interested librarians. Recommended reading for library administrators and technical services librarians.
A beneficial purchase, of particular use for self-published and small-press authors, with information that will be helpful for anyone seeking to boost the visibility of their work.
Written for an architecture and construction audience, this history and critique of the greening of building codes would also be a good addition for collections with a focus on sustainability and ecology.
An astute, visually appealing, fun-to-read book about COVID’s impact on buildings, cityscapes, and the environment, with insightful, innovative recommendations for future best practices.
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Ikebana: The Zen Way of Flowers
This visually striking art book will appeal to all who appreciate the beauty of ikebana and might inspire readers to try their hand at creating their own hanaike using Ueno’s techniques.
A useful companion to classic guidebooks, rounding out collections for birders in the Southeastern U.S.
More than 60 illustrations and detailed monthly notes makes this a good choice for Northern Hemisphere public libraries.
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New York’s Great Lost Ballparks
A fascinating niche option for New York–area libraries and baseball history fans everywhere.
Suggest to readers looking to broaden and deepen yoga practice, and include in displays with yoga guides and training manuals.
Sea angels, tonguefish, hydromedusae, and peppermint shrimp in all their majestic beauty. Consider for all libraries.
Sure to entertain and enlighten The Hobbit and LOTR fans and settle arguments on details large and small.
Vaporis includes scholarly research but writes for the general reader. Interest in samurai culture is significant, and this non-sensational choice emphasizes scholarship.
Improved photos, updated species names, and ample sources make this revised edition a recommended choice, particularly for rural libraries.
While Stephen Cavalier’s The World History of Animation places this art in an international perspective, Scott’s decades-long undertaking, including his second volume, of references, is a contender for best source on American cartoon vocalization.
A visually pleasing volume to browse for anyone curious about the hidden forces that determine the location, appearance, and functioning of forests in their backyard or around the globe.
This volume is an absolute must-have resource guide and vade mecum for all popular-culture and American-culture enthusiasts. It enables readers to view U.S. culture through cinema and television.
For anyone interested in hummingbirds beyond just casual bird watching. This book provides a pictorial feast and detailed information on this species.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) Library and Archives is a unique new resource, sure to delight dog-fanciers and researchers alike.
Noteworthy for its specialized content and usability, this is one of four collections of primary documents from Coherent Digital hosted on the History Commons platform. It covers the period from the armistice of 1918 to the outbreak of World War II.
This encyclopedia may help high school and lower-level higher education students seeking rudimentary information about specific political violence topics, but it may not be needed in most libraries.
This definitive testament to Tubman’s life and works will appeal to all readers. An indispensable resource for those interested in learning more about enslavement, women’s studies, and 19th-century American history.
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Slime: A Natural History
A worthwhile effort that might appeal to science afficionados but may be less useful for school or academic audiences.
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MLA Guide to Digital Literacy
This edition should be added to any library without the first edition but does not offer enough new material to merit replacing an older copy.
A very useful handbook for librarians looking to increase patron privacy protections at their libraries.
Providing a window into the many accomplishments of Asian artists over the centuries, this illuminating and useful resource is an important purchase for larger public libraries and academic institutions.
While Buckley’s breezy tone may not be to every reader’s liking, the inclusion of countless unusual facts means even diehard baseball fans will learn something new. An entertaining but optional purchase for most libraries.
Recommended as an essential and practical resource for libraries to provide a healthy, sustainable workspace.
The engaging images and thorough analysis in this extensive work make it an excellent resource for students and researchers.
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A Cultural History of Furniture
This precisely researched and well-written reference work would benefit many art-focused libraries, but not necessarily casual collections.
Enjoyable and educational with abundant illustrations. Suggest to middle-grade readers through adults. Recommended for all libraries.
Part of HeinOnline’s suite of legal-reference databases, Water Rights & Resources provides access to a concentrated collection of resources on the interplay of state and federal laws governing all aspects of water in U.S. society. It is an excellent resource for legal and environmental studies, as well as political science, U.S. history, and related subjects.
Statista is an outstanding resource offering wide-ranging and robust content, a plethora of ways to find the content, sensible links to key reports, and engaging visuals. Added features and the timely addition of relevant subject matter make it a significant source of consumer and market data.
Will be of interest to bibliophiles, teachers, and those looking for reading suggestions beyond the traditional recommended reading resources.
This useful hands-on guide is recommended for librarians, educators, and human-services providers with minimal programming experience working in communities that lack life-skills training opportunities.
This affordable, compact, and user-friendly guide is best suited for public library collections. Perfect for casual explorers, seasoned hikers, and students alike.
This exceptional resource will be useful for students and researchers wishing to know more about the remarkable works of Asian American artists and writers over the past 150 years. A recommended purchase for large public libraries and all academic collections.
A useful work that gives long overdue recognition to the library profession. Recommended for all library school professional development collections.
For lovers of gaming and libraries and those seeking to understand the intersection of play and public spaces.
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