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The 100 Greatest Americans of the 20th Century by
A hundred years ago, any soapbox orator who called for women's suffrage, laws protecting the environment, an end to lynching, or a federal minimum wage was considered a utopian dreamer or a dangerous socialist. Now we take these ideas for granted -- because the radical ideas of one generation are often the common sense of the next. We all stand on the shoulders of earlier generations of radicals and reformers who challenged the status quo of their day. Unfortunately, most Americans know little of this progressive history. It isn't taught in most high schools. You can't find it on the major television networks. In popular media, the most persistent interpreter of America's radical past is Glenn Beck, who teaches viewers a wildly in accurate history of unions, civil rights, and the American Left. The 100 Greatest Americans of the 20th Century, a colorful and witty history of the most influential progressive leaders of the twentieth century and beyond, is the perfect antidote.
Call Number: EbookISBN: 9781568586816Publication Date: 2012
An African Biographical Dictionary by
Up-to-date and representative of African societies as a whole, An African Biographical Dictionary provides a wealth of vital information for students of African culture and is an indispensable reference guide for anyone interested in African affairs.
Call Number: EbookISBN: 9781592371129Publication Date: 2006
American Political Leaders by
Praise for the previous edition:... Accessible...this book is an excellent addition to collections serving general readers, high schools, and undergraduates.--American Reference Books AnnualThis readable volume is recommended for high-school, public, and undergraduate libraries...--Booklist...[an] outstanding reference tool...Biographical dictionaries abound, in political science as in other fields...[but] Wilson's work is more accessible, benefitting from his straightforward approach and simpler organization...Highly recommended.--ChoiceRecommended.--Library Media Connection... An authoritative and readable guide...serves as a helpful resource for high school, college, and public libraries...--Christian Library JournalAmerican Political Leaders, Second Edition contains more than 250 biographical profiles of men and women in the United States who have demonstrated their political leadership primarily by being elected, nomin ated, or appointed to significant political offices in the United States or by having attained some special prominence associated with political leadership. This reference work provides students and general readers with a concise, readable guide to present and past leaders in U.S. politics. Included in this book are presidents, vice presidents, major party candidates for president, significant third-party candidates, important Supreme Court justices, Speakers of the U.S. House of Representatives, senators, representatives, cabinet officers, significant agency heads, and diplomats. Since much of U.S. political leadership involves the representation of successive waves of new groups within the U.S. political system, special care has been taken to include the contributions of women, Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Americans who represented earlier waves of immigrants to the United States.Profiles include:John Adams: president, vice president, diplomat, Revolutionary leader, authorMadeleine Korbell Albright: secretary of state, ambassador to the United NationsAaron Burr: vice president, senatorHenry Cisneros: secretary of housing and urban developmentJefferson Davis: secretary of war, senator, representative, president of the Confederate States of AmericaJames A. Farley: postmaster general, national party chairmanGeraldine Ferraro: candidate for vice president, representative, authorDaniel Ken Inouye: senatorHenry Cabot Lodge, Jr.: candidate for vice president, diplomat, senator, authorSandra Day O'Connor: associate justice of the Supreme CourtAdam Clayton Powell: representative.
Call Number: EbookISBN: 9781438174730Publication Date: 2017
A to Z of Women: American Indian Women
byCall Number: EbookISBN: 9781438150031Publication Date: 2016
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Sample Reference Book Titles (In the Library)
General biographical resources are shelved in the CT call number section.
Subject and specialized sources are shelved among related topical works. For example, Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians is shelved in the ML, or music section. While generally defining terms and concepts, some sources may give biographical information for persons important in their particular field.
- Baker Encyclopedia of Psychology & Counseling, BF31.B25
- The Book of Women's Firsts: Breakthrough Achievements... , CT3260.R428
- The Cambridge Biographical Encyclopedia, CT103.C4
- The Cambridge Dictionary of American Biography, CT213. C36
- Dictionary of Pastoral Care & Counseling, BV4011.D43
- opens new window Encyclopaedia Judaica, also available in print, DS102.8.E496
- McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of World Biography, CT103. M27
- One to two page descriptions of influential figures from the history of the world. A short bibliography ends each article.
- opens new windowOral Roberts: An American Life, Ebook
- opens new windowOxford Dictionary of Saints, Ebook
- opens new windowScientists, Mathematicians, and Inventors...People Who Changed the World, Ebook
The New International Dictionary of Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements
by The Definitive History of the Spirit-Filled Church Encyclopedic coverage of: Activities of the Spirit over 2,000 years of church history in 60 countries and regions Outpourings at Topeka, Mukti Mission (India), Azusa Street, Duquesne University, and many other 20th-century locations Current movements among today's 500 million-plus Pentecostal and charismatic Christians worldwide The New International Dictionary of Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements sets modern, Spirit-filled Christianity in a context that spans two millennia and the entire Christian world. Like no other resource, this volume reveals in detail the full, sweeping legacy of Spirit-empowered movements that have touched hearts and lives both in modern America and across the centuries and continents: in medieval Europe, Finland in the 1700s, South India in the 1800s, Azusa Street at the turn of the 20th century--and much more, including ongoing moves of the Holy Spirit throughout the world today. One thousand entries provide the most extensive information available on Pentecostal, charismatic, and neocharismatic movements. The diverse topics covered include, as a small sample, glossolalia, black and Hispanic Pentecostalism, prophecy, the role of women, faith healing, music, sociology, missions, church growth, and different historic and contemporary revivals. With its unique international and historical perspective, this completely revised and expanded second edition of the acclaimed Dictionary of Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements offers features that no other reference of its kind approaches. Its extraordinary scope and detailed, up-to-date coverage make this the definitive resource on Pentecostal and charismatic denominations and movements both in North America and worldwide. Includes: Exhaustive coverage of Pentecostal and charismatic movements in 60 countries and regions--individual histories, cultural and theological aspects, and key figures and institutions. Statistical section with a wealth of current information on the growth of classical Pentecostalism as well as charismatic and neocharismatic movements. 1,000 articles. Over 500 photos and illustrations, maps, and timeline. Cross references, bibliographies, and indexes to people, places, and topics.Call Number: BR1644 .D53 2002ISBN: 0310224810Publication Date: 2002
Dictionary of Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements by Call Number: BR1644 .D53 1988ISBN: 0310441005Publication Date: 1988Provides information on the history, doctrines, and practices of Pentacostalism and related movements. Many significant religious leaders are described in this book.
The Concise Dictionary of Pastoral Care and Counseling by
The Concise Dictionary of Pastoral Care and Counseling is a condensed version of the Dictionary of Pastoral Care and Counseling, first published in 1990, with new and updated articles. This book provides classic and key articles that explain current theories, trends, and practices in the field of Pastoral Care and Counseling. Contents include: Definitions; History and Biography; Issues of Power and Difference; Interfaith Issues and Methods; Clinical Method; and Pastoral Theological Method.
Call Number: BV4005.5 .C66 2010 ReferenceISBN: 9781426702310Publication Date: 2010
