CAPSULE COMMENTS

April 24, 2008

New Reference Books

The Library’s Information and Reference Center has chosen to highlight the following new books to help patrons find answers to a variety of questions.

The 4^th edition of the Encyclopedia of Popular Music is a ten volume set edited by Colin Larkin. Awaited for nearly ten years, this revised edition is the most comprehensive work on various music styles including jazz, rock, hip-hop and more. Each volume lists artists and groups in alphabetical order, from the UK band ‘A’ to ZZ Top. Each entry has lists of the artist(s) albums, compilations and dvd/videos, as well as further readings, if available.

This Gale production gives a complete look into the world of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Until the late 20^th century, it was thought that OCD was a rare disorder. It was at this time that it was found that OCD is in fact the most common mental disorder in the U.S. The second chapter focuses on diagnosing the disorder while the third chapter looks at problems associated with the disorder. These problems may include lost abilities, lost relationships, physical effects and psychological effects. The final chapters of the book delve into drug treatment plans, psychological treatment plans and searching for a cause. With bulleted lists and color photographs, this book is a must-read for anyone who has been touched by obsessive-compulsive disorder.

This binder-style notebook is a cancer survivorship handbook. Inside are survivorship tools that include a health journal, a practical information summary, a medical treatment summary and a section for personal records. There are also survivorship stories and topics, which may help patients track their physical and emotional recovery. The binder style allows patrons to take pages from the book to photo-copy for personal use.