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ARNOLD, James R. & Roberta Wiener, eds. American Civil War: The Essential Reference Guide. 432p. maps. reprods. bibliog. chron. further reading. index. CIP. ABC-CLIO. 2011. PLB $85. ISBN 978-1-59884-905-9; ebook $85. ISBN 978-1-59884-906-6. LC 2011018004. ATKINS, Stephen E., ed. The 9/11 Encyclopedia. 2 vols. 872p. charts. chron. ABC-CLIO. PLB $180. ISBN 978-1-59884-921-9; ebook $180. ISBN 978-1-59884-922-6. LC 2011008810. BAYOR, Ronald H., ed. Multicultural America: An Encyclopedia of the Newest Americans. 4 vols. 2334p. charts. maps. photos. appendix. bibliog. chron. further reading. glossary. index. CIP. Greenwood. 2011. Tr $380. ISBN 978-0-313-35786-2; ebook $380. ISBN 978-0-313-35787-9. LC 2011004677. DIAMOND, Marie Josephine, ed. Encyclopedia of World Writers, 1800 to the Present. 605p. bibliog. chron. further reading. index. CIP. Facts On File. 2011. PLB $85. ISBN 978-0-8160-8204-9; ebook $85. ISBN 978-1-4381-3650-9. LC 2010038158. FOLSOM, W. Davis. Encyclopedia of American Business. rev. ed.2 vols. 844p. (Facts On File Library of American History). charts. bibliog. further reading. index. CIP. Facts On File. 2011. PLB $150. ISBN 978-0-8160-8112-7. LC 2010028372. ebook: Infobase eBooks. FREDRIKSEN, John C. Middle East Almanac: U.S. Military Action in the Region, 1979 to the Present. 728p. (Almanacs of American Wars Series). charts. maps. photos. appendix. bibliog. chron. index. CIP. Facts On File. 2011. Tr $95. ISBN 978-0-8160-8094-6; ebook: Infobase eBooks. ISBN 978-1-4381-3390-4. LC 2010011873. GODS AND GODDESSES OF GREECE AND ROME. ISBN 978-0-7614-7951-2; ISBN 978-0-7614-9980-0. LC 2011006780. GUILEY, Rosemary Ellen. The Encyclopedia of Vampires & Werewolves. 430p. map. further reading. Facts On File. PLB $85. ISBN 978-0-8160-8179-0; ebook: Infobase eBooks. ISBN 978-1-4381-3632-5. LC 2010034839. HARRIS, Laurie Lanzen, ed. Biography for Beginners: Women Who Made a Difference. 462p. maps. photos. reprods. chron. glossary. index. CIP. Favorable Impressions. 2011. PLB $49. ISBN 978-1-937360-43-2. LC 2011017258. MAGILL, Elizabeth, ed. Sexual Health Information for Teens: Health Tips About Sexual Development, Reproduction, Contraception, and Sexually Transmitted Infections. 3rd ed. 429p. (Teen Health Series). charts. diags. further reading. index. CIP. Omnigraphics. 2011. PLB $69. ISBN 978-0-7808-1155-3. LC 2011007437. MANCALL, Peter C., ed. Encyclopedia of Native American History. 3 vols. 1040p. maps. photos. reprods. bibliog. further reading. index. CIP. Facts On File. 2011. PLB $300. ISBN 978-0-8160-7250-7; ebook: Infobase eBooks. ISBN 978-1-4381-3567-0. LC 2010027422. MARTIN, Steve, Mike Goldsmith, and Marianne Taylor. I Wish I Knew That: Cool Stuff You Need to Know. ISBN 978-1-60652-340-7. STRIDE, Lottie. Write (Or Is That “Right”?) Every Time: Cool Ways to Improve Your English. ISBN 978-1-60652-341-4. MIKABERIDZE, Alexander, ed. Conflict and Conquest in the Islamic World: A Historical Encyclopedia. 2 vols. 1042p. maps. photos. reprods. chron. further reading. glossary. index. CIP. ABC-CLIO. 2011. PLB $195. ISBN 978-1-59884-336-1; ebook $195. ISBN 978-1-59884-337-8. LC 2011006248. MULVANEY, Dustin, ed. Green Technology: An A-to-Z Guide. 524p. ISBN 978-1-4129-9692-1; ISBN 978-1-4129-7570-4. LC 2011007298. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BEGINNER’S WORLD ATLAS. 3rd ed. 64p. maps. photos. glossary. index. CIP. National Geographic. 2011. Tr $18.95. ISBN 978-1-4263-0838-3; PLB $27.90. ISBN 978-1-4263-0839-0. LC number unavailable. ROBERTSON, Patrick. Robertson’s Book of Firsts: Who Did What for the First Time. 570p. index. CIP. Bloomsbury. 2011. Tr $35. ISBN 978-1-59691-579-4. LC 2010032081.
Gr 9 Up–Libraries that need single-volume Civil War ready reference or report material will appreciate this work. It combines opening essays featuring analysis of the war’s causes, consequences, and historical controversies; 100 encyclopedia entries; a selection of primary-source readings; and a highly detailed time line. The clearly written analytical essays place aspects of the war into context, and authors discuss opposing viewpoints and competing historical theories, but blame slavery and its defenders for the conflict. The entries in the main body of the encyclopedia run from one to six pages in length and include short further-reading lists. Some explore broad topics such as slavery, medicine, and Union and Confederate economies and war strategies, but most discuss military and civilian leaders and battles. The primary-source readings include laws, speeches, and private letters that reflect contemporaneous public opinion and official reactions to the war. Black-and-white battle maps and period photographs and cartoons, with brief identification captions, supplement the text. Indexing is thorough. Although the single-volume format limits coverage and topics are generally standard for Civil War references, this book has a higher reading level and more advanced analysis than Grolier’s multivolume The Civil War (2004) and is a good choice for secondary collections.–Mary Mueller, Rolla Junior High School, MO
MARTIN, Gus, ed. The SAGE Encyclopedia of Terrorism. 690p. illus. maps. SAGE. PLB $135. ISBN 978-1-4129-8016-6; ebook $170. ISBN 978-1-4129-8017-3. LC 2011009896.
ea vol: 2nd ed. photos. bibliog. further reading. index. CIP. 2011.
Gr 9 Up–These monumental resources, both of which are judicious expansions upon previous editions, meticulously explore the events of September 11, 2001, the ideological foundations of Muslim fundamentalist extremism, and the current state of geopolitical terrorism. Comprised of introductory essays, nearly 175 entries, and more than 50 primary documents, The 9/11 Encyclopedia astutely shifts through the mountain of information on the events surrounding the attacks and presents users with an easily accessible format for investigation of topics from “Al Qaeda” to “Ayman al-Zawahiri.” The primary-source documents that make up volume two include excerpts from secondary sources as well as witness testimony, government reports, and Osama bin Laden’s “Letter to the American People.” Encompassing a greater diversity of subjects, The SAGE Encyclopedia of Terrorism canvasses not only the world of September 11th, but also the historical and contemporary realm of asymmetrical conflicts and the implications of “New Terrorism.” This edition has been greatly updated to include entries on the plethora of emerging insurgent groups from across the landscape of geo-terrorism. With entries covering topics as diverse as “Timothy McVeigh,” “New People’s Army,” and “Ilich Ramirez Sanchez,” users are given access to an incredible array of research material. For school and public libraries looking to update collections and support social studies curriculums, these are must-have works.–Brian Odom, Pelham Public Library, AL
Gr 10 Up–Though it is at times scholarly in tone, this set will help readers to understand American immigrants’ experiences and the impact immigration has on the United States. Bayer’s fine introductory essay presents a clear account of the phenomenon over time. Subsequent chapters focus on immigrants from 50 nations, ranging from Afghanistan to Vietnam. Chapters cover a group’s background, causes and waves of migration, demographic profile, adjustment and adaptation, integration, and impact on U.S. society; second and later generations; and issues in relation to the United States and the country of origin. Additional-resource lists, statistical tables, and lists of prominent ethnic Americans are included. The information is well documented, and the overall look and feel are erudite. Vocabulary levels vary by contributor. For example, Bangladesh is described as “a low-lying riparian country…on the northern littoral of the Bay of Bengal,” while the article on Panama defines the word “isthmus” when it is used. Unremarkable captioned black-and-white photographs break up the text, and the maps are of limited value due to a lack of perspective since neither bordering nations nor a worldwide view are displayed. Students will enjoy the “Youth Profile” sidebars and the little-known facts about specific groups that are presented within the text. This set will be useful for student research and for faculty who want to learn more about the cultures of the immigrant students they teach.–Patty N. McClune, Conestoga Valley High School, Lancaster, PA
Gr 9 Up–Spanning in coverage from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe to Arundhati Roy, this single-volume collection of essays on non-American poets, dramatists, short-story writers, essayists, and novelists will serve as a solid starting point for high school and undergraduate researchers. A nine-page introduction explains the historical context of writers’ careers against the backdrop of major world events since the turn of the 19th century. This update of the 2009 edition includes information on many more writers hailing from the Balkans and newly formed Eastern European countries, as well as preeminent new names from Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Australasia. Five hundred authors of varying levels of fame are represented in entries that run approximately 450 words each and provide biographical overviews, plot synopses and brief critical analysis of major works, cross-references, and suggestions for further reading. Lists of authors by birth date and by geographical area strengthen the book’s ready-reference appeal. Although the entries lack a complete list of the relevant author’s works, this resource provides enough information to supplement a basic “lit crit” paper and directs readers toward other credible sources for more in-depth analysis. A worthy purchase to bolster collections supporting world-literature classes.–Christina Connolly, Clark University, Worcester, MA
Gr 9 Up–This resource explains business concepts, agencies, laws, and vocabulary relevant to the U.S. economic system. Updated from the 2004 edition to reflect the recent recession and the retreat of corporate giants that defined American business, this edition emphasizes financial markets, instruments, and regulatory authorities and adds entries covering topics such as subprime mortgages, investment fraud, and multiple-listing services. The writing is consistently clear and accessible. For example, an entry about the Credit Card Act of 2009 explains how the legislation forced lenders to replace confusing and misleading terminology given to consumers about lending rates. The entry bullets the key points of the law and offers a brief critical appraisal. Acronyms are listed both in abbreviated form and by full name, and the in-text cross references are in bold type. All entries follow up with lists of books, periodical articles, and/or Web sites for further investigation. The few charts contain information on the U.S. Public Debt, matrix management, and the Big Mac Index (which compares the current U.S. dollar price of a McDonald’s Big Mac with its price in other countries), for example. An impressive general index at the end of the second volume displays main entries in bold type and boasts many cross-references. A current and affordable desk reference.–Vicki Reutter, Cazenovia High School, NY
Gr 9 Up–Covering from 1979 through the middle of 2010, Fredriksen provides a quick reference guide to key dates, events, and persons connected to American military action in the region. Facts are organized chronologically and labeled as relevant to politics, diplomacy, the military, terrorism, or aviation. Black-and-white photos accompany some entries. Also included is a section of concise biographical information on important leaders such as heads of state and other politicians, diplomats, military personnel, and clergy. Appendixes provide maps, statistics about specific conflicts, and a list of Medal of Honor recipients. Overall, this work is a good compilation of information for additional research, but readers will have to do further investigation to fully understand the context of some facts cited in the book. Therefore, though the Almanac will be somewhat useful in public and school libraries, it will be best used by military historians and political scientists in academic institutions–Justin Parrott, Columbus Metropolitan Library, OH
HEROES AND HEROINES OF GREECE AND ROME. ISBN 978-0-7614-7952-9; ISBN 978-0-7614-9981-7. LC 2011006781.
ea vol: 320p. chart. photos. reprods. bibliog. further reading. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Marshall Cavendish. 2011. PLB $85.64. ebook $85.64.
Gr 9 Up–The 76 articles in Gods and 94 in Heroes are each prefaced by a concise summary of the relevant character. The body of each article describes the figure in more detail, covering variations in other cultures, depictions in literature and art, theme interpretations, and influence in modernity. While some of the Roman deities in Gods are similar to Greek ones, there are enough differences for each version to warrant its own article. In Heroes, however, Roman characters who are similar to Greek counterparts share an article. Both books feature a consistently straightforward, articulate style of writing and profuse color illustrations selected from centuries of sculptures and paintings. Back matter is well organized and useful, particularly the pronunciation guide and family trees. These first-rate research tools are aesthetically pleasing and substantive.–Jennifer Prince, Buncombe County Public Library, NC
STEIGER, Brad. The Werewolf Book: The Encyclopedia of Shape-Shifting Beings. 368p. chron. Visible Ink. pap. $19.95. ISBN 978-1-57859-367-5; ISBN 978-1-57859-376-7. LC 2011020568.
ea vol: 2nd ed. illus. photos. reprods. bibliog. index. CIP. 2011.
Gr 9 Up–Guiley’s timely, though not stellar, update of the 2005 edition presents vampires as real. Gone from the title in this edition is “…and other monsters,” which, rather than reflecting a change in content, is more accurate. Most of the other revisions are additions of recent movies and books, such as those by authors Charlaine Harris and Stephenie Meyer; also new is that this work has color illustrations. At times the organization is confusing. For example, “Arts and Entertainment” includes the role of vampirism in literature, film, and TV, but readers must use the index to discover that much of what is mentioned in this section is elaborated upon in other parts of the book. Also, while all-capitalized words indicate cross references, that is not explained. It is impossible to determine which source in the extensive bibliography matches which entry. In Steiger’s alphabetized collection of lycanthropic lore and pop culture, most entries have undergone scant revision since 1999, and that in the form of rewording. Around 20 new entries include coverage of the series “True Blood” and “Twilight.” Pieces with tenuous ties to werewolves and shape-shifting have been omitted. The writing is riddled with conjecture; the author says of the imprisoned Elizabeth Bathory, for example, that “perhaps she could only hear the ghostly echo of the screams of pain and the pleadings for mercy of her six hundred victims.” Sources are sketchy and some are decades old, and doubts about authenticity linger.–Jennifer Prince, Buncombe County Public Library, NC
Gr 2-5–The 60 women profiled here are diverse in their backgrounds, the time in which they lived, and their nationalities. They have made outstanding contributions to politics (Hatshepsut, Margaret Thatcher); social reform and human rights (Sojourner Truth, Aung San Suu Kyi); science, medicine, and innovation (Marie Curie, Mae Jemison); literature, art, and music (Harriet Beecher Stowe, Maya Lin), or athletics (Babe Zaharias Didrikson, Jackie Joyner Kersee). The clearly written, alphabetically arranged entries, which feature boldfaced headings and a large type for ease of reading, include information on the woman’s childhood, education, early interests, marriage and family, career, and legacy. Each entry includes reproductions of portraits and photos and some also feature first-person quotations. The pieces are followed by recommendations for online further-reading; the Web sites are well-chosen and credible. Helpful for school reports.–Rebecca Sheridan, Easttown Library & Information Center, Berwyn, PA
Gr 9 Up–Compiling statistics from recent studies with articles from government entities and organizations such as Planned Parenthood, this work covers a broad range of topics. Sections discuss aspects of puberty from hormonal changes to sexual orientation; protecting sexual health, which addresses, for example, risky behaviors, choices, and online predators; preventing pregnancy; STDs; and information aimed at males (circumcision, gynecomastia) and at females (getting your period, ovarian cysts). The straightforward, clinical language of the various publications excerpted anticipates the myriad questions teens may have, though in-depth, detailed answers will require additional research. It is fortunate, therefore, that the last chapter focuses on further readings and resources.–Joanna K. Fabicon, Los Angeles Public Library
Gr 9 Up–Students and general readers will find this a succinct overview of people (Geronimo, Sitting Bull), topics (dreams and visions, fur trade), and events (Trail of Tears, Bacon’s Rebellion) important to the history of Native Americans. The alphabetically arranged entries provide easily digestible summaries of the topics at hand and are followed by helpful further-reading lists. Black-and-white illustrations and photos throughout enhance the material. In addition to the entries’ wide scope of coverage, the set also contains a list of “Indian Tribes Recognized by the U.S. Government,” a selected bibliography, and a detailed and well-organized index. A great resource.–Annette Haldeman, Department of Legislative Services Library, Annapolis, MD
ea vol: 144p. charts. diags. illus. index. Reader’s Digest. 2011. Tr $9.99. LC number unavailable.
Gr 5-7–These two volumes pack a lot of facts into short page-counts but include quite a few problems as well. Much of the information in I Wish I Knew That is too basic or commonly known to entertain or impress, and is so superficial that it doesn’t serve to educate. Brevity also breeds understatements, incomplete explanations, and sloppy summarizations. President Kennedy gets five sentences, and the last one is this: “However, on November 22, 1963, he was shot by a man named Lee Harvey Oswald while riding through Dallas, Texas, in an open-topped car.” Write…Every Time has the potential for greater usefulness, but errors render it less than reliable. For instance, in the phrase “many people,” “many” is mislabeled as an indefinite pronoun. In the sentence “The burglar goes up,” the adverb is said to answer how rather than where. Needed examples are absent, and others, such as “My top could be being crumpled up since it’s in a suitcase,” are poorly written. The risks are many in serving up a lot of material in short order, and here they do not pay off.–Alyson Low, Fayetteville Public Library, AR
Gr 10 Up–As Mikaberidze indicates in the preface, it is impossible to cover all aspects of Islamic military and political history in two volumes. However, he and numerous contributors have accomplished a major feat with this set in which selective reading provides a great deal of understanding of the situations in the Islamic world today. The signed, alphabetically arranged entries, listed thematically in the front matter of both volumes, vary in length from half a page to three or four pages and are followed by cross references and further-reading recommendations. They are current enough to include reference to Osama bin Laden’s death. The boldfaced heading of each entry includes, if appropriate, the inclusive dates of the topic. Unfortunately, the numerous captioned black-and-white photos are of low quality and the maps are too few for an audience that is likely to be unfamiliar with this area of the world, and there are a few minor verbal glitches. Though not an essential purchase, this set will be valuable where current events and Islamic studies are major parts of the curriculum.–Eldon Younce, Anthony Public Library, KS
NEWMAN, Julie, ed. Green Education: An A-to-Z Guide. 515p. ISBN 978-1-4129-9686-0; ISBN 978-1-4129-7461-5. LC 2011006082.
––––. Green Ethics and Philosophy: An A-to-Z Guide. 474p. ISBN 978-1-4129-9687-7; ISBN 978-1-4129-7460-8. LC 2011006529.
OGUNSEITAN, Oladele, ed. Green Health: An A-to-Z Guide. 562p. ISBN 978-1-4129-9688-4; ISBN 978-1-4129-7459-2. LC 2011006528.
SCHIFFMAN, Howard S., ed. Green Issues and Debates: An A-to-Z Guide. 538p. ISBN 978-1-4129-9694-5; ISBN 978-1-4129-7572-8. LC 2011007301.
WEHR, Kevin, ed. Green Culture: An A-to-Z Guide. 558p. ISBN 978-1-4129-9693-8; ISBN 978-1-4129-7571-1. LC 2011007300.
ea vol: (The SAGE Reference Series on Green Society: Toward a Sustainable Future). photos. appendix. chron. further reading. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. SAGE. 2011. PLB $110; ebook $138.
Gr 10 Up–With its coverage of a wide variety of environmental issues, including everything from ethics and philosophy to education and culture, the scope of this set at times seems almost too broad, especially in Green Health. For example, although the book covers logically “green” topics such as smog and organic food, it also includes entries on STDs and skin disorders. Their inclusion is hard to justify, especially since the articles read more like entries in a health textbook and make no specific reference to the environment or include any “green” aspect of the issue. Other volumes, including Ethics and Philosophy, which features biographies of important individuals in the movement, provide a more logical collection of entries. The lack of a cumulative index to the series is a problem as volume titles are sometimes ambiguous. A few black-and-white images are included, but the volumes mostly contain dense pages of text. The series is written for an academic audience, but it may be accessible to some high school students working at an advanced level.–Lindsay Cesari, Baldwinsville School District, NY
K-Gr 3–Except for a few new photos and updated statistics, this version is identical to the 2005 edition, making it an unnecessary purchase for libraries that have the latter volume. It is already out of date (it shows Sudan as one country) and it misses some opportunities to improve upon the last edition by discussing geographic oddities that are sure to interest children. For example, why does Bolivia have two capitals? How was the border between Europe and Asia decided? How should New Zealand be classified if it is not part of any continent (in fact, when looking at the map on the end pages, it is left gray, as though someone hoped that no one will notice it.) Page numbers on the world map on the end pages form a table of contents. Spreads in the opening “Understanding Your World” section discuss how a flat map represents a spherical Earth, what readers will learn from the atlas, and the difference between physical and political maps. Following that distinction is a world physical map showing land regions, water, climate, plants and animals; and a world political map showing countries, cities, people, languages, and products. The body of the atlas mainly covers continents in chapters of three spreads each; the United States and Canada have their own chapters. Students will be better off with Facts On File’s The World Almanac Children’s Atlas (2011), which shows South Sudan as a separate country.–Kara Schaff Dean, Walpole Public Library, MARIESS, Steven A., ed. Sports in America from Colonial Times to the Twenty-First Century: An Encyclopedia. 3 vols. 1178p. illus. photos. reprods. bibliog. chron. further reading. index. Web sites. CIP. Sharpe Reference. 2011. PLB $349. ISBN 978-0-7656-1706-4. LC 2010050824. Online: Sharpe Online Reference.
Gr 9 Up–Riess’s comprehensive set focuses on the evolution and development of American sports and recreation and analyzes how sports have both influenced and been influenced by American society. Volume 1 opens with seven lengthy essays that discuss the role of sports and recreation from the colonial era to the present. They are followed by more than 350 alphabetically arranged, one- to eight-page entries that include biographies of noteworthy athletes, coaches and leaders, and histories of individual sports, recreational activities, and teams and franchises. Other entries cover the business of sports; events and competitions; leagues and conferences; sports media; social and ethnic groups; legal, social, and political issues regarding sports; and venues and facilities. Entries, which are all followed by further-reading suggestions and cross-references, provide enough detail to give readers a good overview of topics, and they analyze each topic’s sports and social significance. Unfortunately, the occasional black-and-white photos and illustrations, with captions that repeat material found in the text, add little. Volume 3 includes a detailed chronology, a list of sports organizations, and an extensive index. This outstanding reference meets its stated objective of combining readable and accessible information about sports with a broader perspective that gives readers an understanding of how such activities have been an integral part of American culture, making it a wise selection.–Mary Mueller, formerly at Rolla Junior High School, MO
Gr–9 Up–Robertson has conducted decades of research to compile facts on countless firsts with the goal of focusing on innovation. The alphabetically arranged topics, many of which offer stunning information, cover a wide variety of breakthroughs, including the first: country to legalize abortion, apartment house, black college student, chewing gum, heroin, Internet, naval action, public library, telephone, weather forecasts, and female author to have a volume of prose published in this country. Within most topics, the subject is additionally subdivided. For example, “Ice Cream” discusses ice-cream sundaes, cones, Eskimo Pies, and soft-serve ice cream. The lively entries vary from a paragraph to a page or two in length, and many end with cross references. Guide words head each page and subject entries are in bold type. This unusual volume covers many curiosities as well as curriculum-related subjects and will serve admirably as a springboard for discussion and research.–Beth McGuire, Hempfield Area School District, Greensburg, PATUCKER, Spencer C., ed. The Encyclopedia of the Vietnam War, Second Edition: A Political, Social, and Military History. 2nd ed. 4 vols. 1803p. maps. photos. appendix. bibliog. chron. glossary. index. CIP. ABC-CLIO. 2011. PLB $395. ISBN 978-1-85109-960-3; ebook $395. ISBN 978-1-85109-961-0. LC 2011007604.
Gr 9 Up–Marvelously comprehensive, this update has expanded to include a third volume of entries and improved on the classic first edition (1999). Straightforward, illuminating entries cover everything from famous battles (the Tet offensive) to acts of high school protest (Tinker v. Des Moines), and from movements (Black Panthers. the Civil Rights movement) to issues (chemical warfare, the Paris Peace Accords, torture, the Pueblo incident, etc.). The importance of the names that have floated around the periphery of Vietnam War discussions for years (McGeorge Bundy, John Gunther Dean, the Berrigan brothers) is made evident, as is the role played by such monumental figures as Martin Luther King, Jr., and Pope Paul VI. The set’s 225 primary-source documents, which are now given valuable context in concise introductions, include material that is available in English for the first time, making this possibly one of the most important reference books of 2011. Volume four includes three extensive appendixes covering unit designations, military rank, and order of battle, along with a 33-page chronology stretching from 2879 BCE to 1976 AD. Black-and-white photographs bring to life the brutality and horror of the war. The glossary is extremely helpful, Though much of the information can be found online, that material cannot compare with the insight, research, and context created by this exemplary reference work.–Herman Sutter, St. Agnes Academy, Houston, TX
