Collins Web-linked Dictionary of Biology
by W. G. Hale, et al.
New York : HarperCollins, 2006
Call#: Ref QH302.5 .H34 2006

From HarberCollins:

“
This completely revised and updated edition is designed for advanced high school, undergraduate, and graduate students who have an interest in the life sciences, from recent advances in genetics to theories of evolution.

• Includes more than 6,500 entries and illustrations

• Covers all the major fields within biology, including anatomy, biochemistry, ecology, evolutionary theory, genetics, genomics, proteomics, molecular biology, physiology, and taxonomy

• Now includes numerous useful links to authoritative Web sites to further expand research in the field

• Contains biographical details of important biologists”

New Reference Book:

Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine
By Joseph C. Segen, M.D.
New York : McGraw-Hill, 2006.
Call#: Ref R121 .S4285 2006

From Amazon.com:

“This compendium features more than 20,000 current medical terms, many of which are generally not included in ordinary medical dictionaries or only briefly and inadequately defined. Focusing on the real-world language of practice, and including coverage of basic science, the Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine provides readable, comprehensible definitions of terminology, jargon, acronyms, neologisms, and casual speech heard in today’s practice.”

Guide and Reference to the Snakes of Eastern and Central North America
Richard D. Bartlett
Gainesville : University Press of Florida, 2005.
Call# Ref QL666 .O6 B3293 2005

From University Press of Florida:

“This volume provides an up-to-date guide to the identification, range, habitat, and status of snakes found within eastern and central North America, from west Texas, to western Manitoba, to the eastern seaboard. Species accounts are grouped by family (Blind Snakes, File Snakes, Boas and Pythons, Colubrid Snakes, and two families of venomous snakes) and illustrated with 251 color photos showing species, subspecies and most natural intergrades and color phases. The descriptive text combines details of appearance, naturally occurring color morphs, behavior, range/habitat, prey, and look-alikes with the authors’ personal field observations. Enhancing the text are 98 distribution maps. For ease of use, photos, range maps, and descriptive text are presented on the same page. Introductory chapters explain snake taxonomy and habitats, and they survey the legal and safety issues that should govern any attempts to handle these animals.

For the general reader curious about the identity of a backyard visitor, the resource manager or naturalist seeking an engaging and informative handbook, or the herpetologist seeking an authoritative single volume devoted only to snakes, the Bartletts’ guide provides a handy, detailed, readable, and richly illustrated guide.”

The Cambridge Dictionary of Human Biology and Evolution
Larry L. Mai, ed.
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005
Ref QP34.5 .M24 2005

From Cambridge University Press:

“Packed with 13000 descriptions of terms, specimens, sites and names, this invaluable research and study tool covers a broad range of subjects including human biology, physical anthropology, primatology, physiology, genetics, paleontology and zoology. The volume also includes over 1000 word roots, taxonomies and reference tables for extinct, recent and extant primates, and illustrations of landmarks, bones and muscles. It is essential for students, researchers, and anyone with an interest in human biology or evolution.”

Dictionary of Animal Behaviour
David McFarland, ed
Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006
Ref QL750.3 .M34 2006

From Oxford University Press:

“This dictionary covers every aspect of animal behaviour and includes terms from the related fields of ecology, physiology and psychology. Clear, concise entries are backed up by specific examples where appropriate, covering all aspects of behaviour from aggression to courtship.

Jargon free and informative, this dictionary is an essential source of reference for students of biology, psychology, and zoology, as well as fascinating reading for all those interested in animal behaviour.”

New Reference Book:

Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Hari Singh Nalwa, ed
Stevenson Ranch, Calif. : American Scientific Publishers, 2004.
10 Volumes
Call# Ref QC176.8 .N35 E53 2004

From American Scientific Publishers:

“Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology® is the World’s first encyclopedia ever published in the field of nanotechnology. The 10-volume Encyclopedia is an unprecedented single reference source that provides ideal introduction and overview of most recent advances and emerging new aspects of nanotechnology spanning from science to engineering to medicine. Although there are many books/handbook and journals focused on nanotechnology, no encyclopedic reference work has been published covering all aspects of nanoscale science and technology dealing with materials synthesis, processing, fabrication, probes, spectroscopy, physical properties, electronics, optics, mechanics, biotechnology, devices, etc. The Encyclopedia fills this gap to provide basic information on all fundamental and applied aspects of nanotechnology by drawing on two decades of pioneering research. It is the only scientific work of its kind since the beginning of the field of nanotechnology bringing together core knowledge and the very latest advances. It is written for all levels audience that allows non-scientists to understand the nanotechnology while providing up-to-date latest information to active scientists to experts in the field. This outstanding encyclopedia is an indispensable source for research professionals, technology investors and developers seeking the most up-to-date information on the nanotechnology among a wide range of disciplines from science to engineering to medicine.”

New Reference Book:

Mosby’s Medical Dictionary, 7th ed.
St. Louis, MO: Mosby/Elsevier, 2006
Call# Ref R121 .M894

From Elsevier:

“Featuring comprehensive definitions and vivid, full-color illustrations, Mosby’s Medical Dictionary is the source to trust for answers to your questions about medical procedures, lab tests, disorders and conditions, medical equipment, human anatomy, and more. Its user-friendly, highly visual approach offers large, easy-to-read type and a logical organization that makes it easy to look up unfamiliar terms quickly. In this edition, more than 10,000 entries have been revised and updated, and over 5,000 new entries have been added to keep pace with recent advances in health care.”

New Reference Book:

McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Bioscience
New York: McGraw-Hill, 2002
Call# Ref QH302.5 M378

From Ovid:

“Based on content from the McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, Fifth Edition, the most widely used and respected science reference of its kind in print, each of these subject-specific quick-reference guides features:

• Detailed, well-illustrated explanations, not just definitions
• Hundreds of concise yet authoritative articles in each volume
• An easy-to-understand presentation, accessible and interesting to non-specialists
• A portable, convenient format
• Bibliographies, appendices, and other information supplement the articles

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New Reference Book:

Encyclopedia of Men’s Health
Glenn S. Rothfeld, M.D., M.Ac., and Deborah S. Romaine
New York, NY: Facts on File, Inc, 2005
Call# RA777.8 .R68

From Facts on File:

“Many health risks to men can be prevented and treated if they are diagnosed early. An important book for people of all ages, The Encyclopedia of Men’s Health offers a complete overview of the medical, scientific, social, and lifestyle issues that impact men’s health.

More than 600 A-to-Z entries cover issues related to men’s physical and mental health and well-being, including: physiology, life span, diseases and conditions (including treatment protocols, procedures, and surgeries), genetics, medications, vitamins and supplements, psychology, sports medicine, sexual health, relationships, men’s fertility, fatherhood, and more. Allopathic, complementary, and integrative approaches to men’s health are also discussed. An extensive bibliography, a directory of leading men’s health research centers and organizations, and a glossary of key terms round out this comprehensive reference.

Entries include:

• Alzheimer’s disease
• Antioxidant
• Autoimmune disorders
• Blood pressure
• Contraception
• Erectile dysfunction
• Gout
• Hair loss
• Insomnia
• Lymphoma
• Nicotine
• Stomach ulcers
• Tennis elbow
• Vasectomy
• Vitamin supplements
• Yoga.

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New Reference Book:

Encyclopedia of the Heart and Heart Disease
Deborah S. Romaine and Otelio S. Randall, M.D.
New York: NY: Facts on File, Inc, 2005
Call# Ref QP 111.4 .R36

From Facts on File:

“Since 1900, cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been the number one killer of Americans every year except 1918. Today 61.8 million Americans have some form of cardiovascular disease—heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, congenital heart defects, hardening of the arteries, and other diseases of the circulatory system. These diseases affect men and women of all ages, from senior citizens to children and young adults. Simple lifestyle choices such as getting more exercise and eating healthier foods aid prevention while breakthroughs in research are changing the way heart disease is treated. Still, millions of people continue to ignore the many warning signs of this deadly disease.

Perfect for librarians, clinicians, patients, and students, The Encyclopedia of the Heart and Heart Disease brings together the most current information on all facets of the heart and heart-related topics. Organized in a concise, authoritative encyclopedic format, this volume offers a complete overview of the medical, scientific, social, and lifestyle implications of heart disease. More than 600 detailed entries cover such topics as etiology, symptoms, preventive strategies, treatments, medications, procedures, surgeries (and recovery from), research, medical terms, coping and caregiving, living with heart disease, hope for a cure, and more. Appendixes feature an extensive bibliography; a directory of leading heart hospitals, research centers, and organizations; and a quick-reference emergency guide, making this the most accessible and thorough encyclopedia of its kind. Whether looking to research new technologies, understand treatment protocols, explore preventive strategies, or learn how the heart works, readers will find this encyclopedia to be the best, at-your-fingertips resource for complete information on the heart.”