AT THE LIBRARY

THE DOG BREED BIBLE, by D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.

This full color guide to dog breeds distinguishes the different American Kennel Club groups, including the sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting and herding breeds. Each type of dog in the breed is then described in detail. Area of origin, coat, color, height, weight, history, health, temperament and upkeep are given, along with a picture of each type of dog. A full glossary with definitions of medical conditions is available at the back of the book, along with an alphabetical index.

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CANCER AND SOCIETY, Graham A. Colditz, General Editor

This three-volume encyclopedia begins with a readers' guide and a list of articles. An historical chronology is given dating back to 3000 B.C.E. to the 2000s. A full-color atlas of cancer is available featuring normal appearances vs. appearance with spread of cancer side by side. This encyclopedia includes an alphabetical listing of everything and anything cancer-related. This includes alternative medicines, treatment centers, places where cancer is more or less prevalent, different types of cancer and much more. For anyone whose life is touched by cancer, this encyclopedia will be a helpful resource.

GUIDE TO THE PRESIDENCY, Michael Nelson, Editor

This two-volume guide includes information on the origins and development of the Presidency, the selection and removal of the President, powers of the president, the president and the executive branch, federal government and Presidents' families, and life in the White House. It concludes with biographies of the Presidents, Vice Presidents and First Ladies. Complete with pictures, charts and graphs, this is a must-read for anyone interested in the Presidency and politics.