Lauren de Bruin

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The Oxford Classical Dictionary
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The Oxford Classical Dictionary

Antony Spawforth | REFERENCE,  Aug 01, 2012

One of the top books of its type; an indispensable reference for individuals and libraries alike.
Voices of Ancient Greece and Rome
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Voices of Ancient Greece and Rome

David Matz | REFERENCE,  Jul 01, 2012

This volume will well serve students taking introductory classics courses. It will be a fun addition to the bookshelf of anyone interested in Greek and Roman history.
College Financing Information for Teens
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College Financing Information for Teens

Elizabeth Magill | REFERENCE,  May 15, 2012

This reference work contains information too general to be of much use and is composed in a manner that is completely unappealing to its target audience.
Encyclopedia of Ancient Rome
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Encyclopedia of Ancient Rome

Matthew Bunson | REFERENCE,  May 15, 2012

A superb source of detailed, engaging information on the ever fascinating and often perplexing ancient Roman civilization, Bunson's work is a handy reference for classics students and enthusiasts alike.
Diet and Nutrition Sourcebook
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Diet and Nutrition Sourcebook

Laura Larsen | REFERENCE,  Apr 01, 2012

The lack of well-organized charts and photos makes this title a much less friendly resource than health reference classics such as the American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide (Wiley, 4th ed., 2012) or the Merck Manual of Medical Information Home Edition (Pocket Books, 2d ed., 2004). These short clips of surface-level information are unsatisfying.
Debt Information for Teens
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Debt Information for Teens

Karen Bellenir | REFERENCE,  Mar 01, 2012

A reference work with significant shortcomings. Other books such as Tamsen Butler's The Complete Guide to Personal Finance: For Teenagers provide better resources, a fun tone, and context that is more relevant to this age group.
The Culinarian
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The Culinarian

Barbara Ann Kipfer | REFERENCE,  Feb 01, 2012

Although Barbara Ann Kipfer is not a professional chef, her experience as a nonfiction writer and her considerable expertise in the editing and authoring of dictionaries, thesauri, and other reference works serve her well in this friendly volume...
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