| GERMANNA LIBRARIES "NEW TITLES" LIST (SEPT - NOV 2011) |
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| *A* GENERAL WORKS |
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The world almanac and book of facts 2011 |
AY67.N5 W7 2011 |
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Presents a reference with comprehensive facts and statistics on current events, people, and the countries of the world, along with original articles on recent issues and topics ranging from the Obama presidency to the global economic crisis. |
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| *B* PHILOSOPHY / RELIGION |
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Incognito: the secret lives of the brain / Eagleman, David |
BF315.E25 2011 |
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This book will shine some light on some of the hard-to-reach places in the brain, showing the ways in which we are not the ones driving the boat. Why does the conscious mind know so little? What do visual illusions unmask about the machinery running under the hood? How much of our lives are determined by choices and behaviors that are hard-wired, unconscious, and beyond our control? |
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Early Social Cognition in Three Cultural Contexts |
BF723.P36 W56 2011 |
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The influence of culture on cognitive development is well established for school age and older children. But almost nothing is known about how different parenting and socialization practices in different cultures affect infants' and young children's earliest emerging cognitive and social-cognitive skills. In the current monograph, we report a series of eight studies... |
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Mythology / Wright, Anne |
BL783.W75 2008 |
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Religion--The Trojan War--The wanderings of Odysseus--The great Quests--The labors of Heracles-- Love and Loss. |
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| *C* AUXILIARY SCIENCES OF HISTORY |
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| *D* HISTORY: GENERAL & OLD WORLD |
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A short history of the world / Roberts, J.M. |
D20.R656 1997 |
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Completely up-to-date, comprehensive yet succinct, it takes readers on an amazing journey from the first appearance of Homo sapiens to recent chapters in the exploration of space. Informative, beautifully rendered maps, photographs of key archaeological finds, and stunning reproductions of important art work. |
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Asian American chronology / Zhao, Xiaojian |
E184.A75 Z47 2009 |
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Chronologies of the American mosaic. Chronologically organized entries by topic allow readers to trace the history and development of Asian peoples and culture in the United States. |
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Native Americans today: a biographical dictionary / Johansen, Bruce E. |
E89.J695 2010 |
| A focus on Native American lives in the United States and Canada, mainly after 1900, though a few older figures are included because their lives evoke strikingly modern themes……. |
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A new look at black families / Willie, Chuck V. & Reddick, Richard J. |
E185.86.W55 2009 |
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Conceptual approaches to the study of black families. Introduction ; Family life and social stratification -- Analyses of black families by social class. Middle-class black families ; Working-class black families ; Low-income black families -- Cases for and against black men and black women. The case for and against black males ; The myth of black matriarchy -- Alternative pathways to success. Maternal mentoring models ; Paternal mentoring models ; Family goals and practices among same-gender parents ; The egalitarian family -- Black families and the social system. Social and economic supports for black family life ; The complex and interesting family life of Barack Obama. |
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Reproducing race: the paradox of generation mix / Spencer, Rainier |
E184.A1 S725 2011 |
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Spencer (Afro-American studies and anthropology, U. of Nevada) rejects the idea that "Generation Mix" or the "American Multiracial Identity Movement" is serving as a progressive force that will help bridge racial divides and lead to the transcendence of the US racial order. He instead recalls the figure of the Mulatto as represented in the 19th and early 20th centuries by white and Mulatto writers, arguing that the mechanisms of hypodescent, wherein the children of black/white parents were marginalized by whites as always aspiring to whiteness while never being able to achieve... |
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The new dictionary of cultural literacy / Hirsch, E.D., Kett, Joseph F. & Trefil, James |
E169.1.H614 2002 |
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The Bible -- Mythology and folklore -- Proverbs -- Idioms -- World literature, philosophy, and religion -- Literature in English -- Conventions of written English -- Fine arts -- World history to 1550 -- World history since 1550 -- American history to 1865 -- American history since 1865 -- World politics -- American politics -- World geography -- American geography -- Anthropology, psychology, and sociology -- Business and economics -- Physical sciences and mathematics -- Earth sciences -- Life sciences -- Medicine and health -- Technology |
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American Decades 2000-2009 / Bargeron, Eric |
E169.12.A419 2011 |
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Supports historical research in disciplines from the arts and business to law, medicine, technology and social trends. |
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| *G* GEOGRAPHY / ANTHROPOLOGY |
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Placing History : how maps, spatial data, and GIS are changing historical scholarship / Knowles, Anne kelly |
G70.212.P55 2008 |
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Papers presented at a conference held at the Newberry Library in Chicago in March 2004. |
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Oxford new concise world atlas / Lye, Keith |
G1021.G4337 2009 |
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World Statistics. Countries ; Cities ; Climate ; Physical dimensions -- Earth in space. The universe ; The constellations ; Star charts ; The solar system ; The Earth : time and motion ; The Earth from space ; The dynamic Earth ; Earthquakes and volcanoes ; Forces of nature ; Oceans and ice ; The Earth’s atmosphere ; Climate and weather ; Water and land use ; The natural world ; The human world ; Languages and religions ; International organizations ; Agriculture ; Energy and minerals ; World economies ; Trade and commerce ; Travel and communications. |
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Road Atlas 2011 / USA, Canada, Mexico |
G1201.P2 M5 2010 |
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| *H* SOCIAL SCIENCES |
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The Reference Shelf v. 83, no. 4. |
HC110.C3 U215 2011 |
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Subjects: Infrastructure (Economics) -- United States.
Communication and traffic -- United States.
Transportation -- United States.
Public utilities -- United States.
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Too Many Bosses, too few leaders: the three essential principles you need to become an extraordinary leader / Peshawaria, Rejeev. |
HD57.7 P47 2011 |
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Outlines a program for achieving consistent leadership excellence, explaining the definition of true leadership while sharing stories about effective role models from such companies as Coca-Cola, American Express, and Morgan Stanley. |
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Encyclopedia of water politics and policy in the United States / Danver, Seven L. |
HD1694.A5 E265 2011 |
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Water resources development--Government policy--United States-- Encyclopedia |
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Race, gender, and the labor market: inequalities at work / Kaufman, Robert L. |
HD5706.K318 2010 |
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Women and minorities have entered higher paying occupations, but their overall earnings still lag behind those of white men. Why? Looking nationwide at workers across all employment levels and occupations, the author examines the unexpected ways that prejudice and workplace discrimination continue to plague the labor market. He probes the mechanisms by which race and sex groups are sorted into "appropriate" jobs, showing how the resulting segregation undercuts earnings. He also uses an innovative integration of race-sex queuing and segmented-market theories to show how economic and social contexts shape these processes. His analysis reveals how race, sex, stereotyping, and devaluation interact to create earnings disparities, shedding new light on a vicious cycle that continues to the leave women and minorities behind. |
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Women at work: tupperware, passion parties, and beyond / Williams, Susan |
HF5438.25 .W2987 2011 |
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This is the first scholarly exploration of what the authors call the 'party plan economy'--Tupperware parties, Mary Kay parties selling make up, and even Passion Parties selling sex toys. Williams and Bemiller, both teachers of sociology at Kansas State University, bridge the traditionally male-modeled world of economics and the largely invisible work of relations, advancing the idea of a party plan economy that includes both formal and informal transactions. |
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Fundamental accounting principles / Wild, John J & Shaw, Ken W |
HF5635.P975 2009 |
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Crossing the divide: intergroup leadership in a world of difference / Pittinsky, Todd L. |
HM1261.C758 2009 |
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The challenges and potential of common group identity. Bringing groups together is a central and unrelenting task of leadership. This book introduces cutting-edge research and insight into these age-old problems. |
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The best kept secret: single black fathers / Coles, Roberta L. |
HQ759.915.C65 2009 |
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Studies the often-overlooked group of single, African American custodial fathers. Based on qualitative research, the author examines the parenting experience of these fathers, who became single parents through no martial births, divorce, widowhood, or adoption. |
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The Sage encyclopedia of terrorism / Martin, Gus |
HV6431.5225 2011 |
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Wide-ranging entries include the Animal Liberation Front, Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, the Central Intelligence Agency, ecoterrorism, gender-based terrorism, whether insurance covers terrorism, Osama bin Laden (including his death), and terrorism in popular culture. |
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Gendered Justice: Intimate partner violence and the criminal justice system / Garcia, Vanessa & McManimon, Patrick |
HV6626.G36 2011 |
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Gendered Justice takes a unique, multi-layered look at the various elements that factor into our understanding of domestic violence and how the criminal justice system handles situations of domestic violence. The book focuses primarily on the role of gender, but also considers socio-economic status, race, age, education, and the relationship between the victim and criminal. |
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Policewomen who made history: breaking through the ranks / Snow, Robert L. |
HV8023.S66 2010 |
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The entire history of policewomen in America since their initial promotion from desk jobs to patrol positions, and through the ranks from there. |
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Class, race, gender, and crime: the social realities of justice in America / Barak, Gregg, Leighton, Paul & Flavin, Jeanne |
HV9950.B34 2010 |
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Systematically addresses the impact of class, race, and gender on criminological theory and all phases of the administration of criminal justice, including its workers. |
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| *J* POLITICAL SCIENCE |
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Hacking democracy / Videorecording / HBO |
JK1994.H33 2007 |
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A documentary exposing gaping holes in the security of America's electronic voting system. |
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The politics of the oceans / Partridge, Kenneth |
JZ3690.P38 2011 |
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Women and Justice / Grana, Sheryl J. |
KF478.G69 2010 |
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Women and Justice takes a sociolegal look at the historical and contemporary state of justice in women's lives. Sheryl Grana thoroughly examines civil justice issues such as marriage, divorce, same-sex coupling, motherhood, education and paid work, as well as criminal justice issues such as women's criminality. |
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Constitution, Jefferson's manual and rules of the House of Representatives of the United States, One hundred first Congress |
KF4992.B75 1988 |
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Virginia administrative law appendix. |
KFV2840.A55 |
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| *L* EDUCATION |
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Faculty success through mentoring: a guide for mentors, mentees, and leaders / Bland, Carole J. |
LB1738.F37 2009 |
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Faculty Success through Mentoring provides practical tools for higher education leaders to implement a formal mentoring program that will lead to a vital and diverse faculty across all stages of an academic career. |
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| *M* MUSIC |
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| *N* FINE ARTS |
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| *P* LANGUAGE / LITERATURE |
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Hindi / Sound recording |
PK1933.H56 2006b |
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Presents a beginning language learning program designed to teach the listener Hindi in progressive steps. |
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Good hair / Videorecording / HBO Films |
PN1997.G5962 2009 |
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Comedian Chris Rock tackles the very personal issue of hair, and how attaining good hair can affect relationships, wallets, and a person's self-esteem. |
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| *Q* SCIENCE |
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African Americans in science: an encyclopedia of people and progress |
Q141.C2138 2008 |
| This encyclopedia offers a comprehensive exploration of the impact of African American scientists; more than 100 leading African American scientists…….. |
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| *R*Medicine |
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ALA guide to medical & health sciences references. |
R118.4U6 A43 2011 |
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The Merck manual home health handbook / Home edition / Porter, Robert S. |
RC81.M535 2009 |
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A comprehensive health care resource provides information on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of almost two hundred diseases and disorders as well as health issues affecting men, women and children, and the elderly. |
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Encyclopedia of natural medicine / Murray, Michael T. & Pizzorno, Joseph |
RZ433.M87 1998 |
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Explores the principles and application of natural medicine, discussing herbs, vitamins, minerals, diets, and nutrition, and rejecting fads and fiction associated with natural healing. |
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| *S* AGRICULTURE |
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| *T* TECHNOLOGY |
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| *U* MILITARY SCIENCE |
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| *V* NAVAL SCIENCE |
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| *Z* BIBLIOGRAPHY AND LIBRARY SCIENCE |
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Virtual reference service: from competencies to assessment / Lankes, R. David…;et al.] |
Z711.45.V576 2008 |
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Lankes (information studies, Syracuse University) along with a number of librarians and computer specialists presents an overview of seven conferences on the craft of virtual reference along with papers from the most recent conference. |
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The Reference librarian's policies, forms, guidelines, and procedures handbook |
Z711.R4444 2006 |
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This resource provides example mission and personnel policies written by 180 public and academic libraries, along with guidelines for selecting reference titles, loaning out materials, satisfying medical and legal queries, conducting personal interactions at the reference desk, and assisting patrons online. |
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