The Encyclopedia of Positive Psychology.  Ed. Shane J. Lopez. 2 vls. Wiley-Blackwell, 2009. Ref 150.198 EN19L.
This encyclopedia presents the most current, extensive, and accessible treatment of the subject available to students, teachers and practitioners.  Contains 288 entries written by leading international researcher, educators and practitioners in this field.

Encyclopedia of Social Work, 20th ed. 4 vls. Ed. Terry Mizrahi and Larry E. Davis.  Oxford University Press, 2008.  Ref 361.303. En19.
In this encyclopedia fourteen thematic areas are listed alphabetically and contains almost four hundred entries with 437 authors and includes contributions from international community plus spirituality and faith based subject matter.

A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. 7th Ed. Kate L. Turabian. University of Chicago Press, 2007. Ref 808.02 T84m.
This provides information to writers at every level from freshman papers to final dissertation manuscripts.  The style is clear and practical and embraces new modes of research, writing and source citation brought about by the Internet.

Teacher Certification Requirements in all Fifty States. Joel E. Boydston. Teacher Certification Publications, 2008.  Ref 379.157 G54n.
This manual is designed as a quick access to reference guide for teachers, librarians, administrators, counselors, and psychologists applying for certification in different states, for college advisors and for classroom reference.

Notable Women in the Life Sciences: A Biographical Dictionary.  Ed.  Benjamin Shearer. Greenwood press, 1996.  Ref. 574.0922 N843s.
This volume includes 97 World and American women scientists who have made significant contributions in scientific world with emphasis on 20th century women.  Their scientific works are explained in language understandable by every reader.

Black Stars African American Women Scientist & Inventors. Ed. Otha R. Sullivan. Jossey-Bass 2002. Ref. 608.996 Su55a.
Includes African American scientists from early to modern times.  Provides information on unsung and legendary heroines spanning three hundred years of American history.

Black Stars: African American Inventors.  Ed. Otha R. Sullivan.  Jossey-Bass 1998. Ref 609.2 Su55a.
Spans three centuries of African American inventors and their ingenious ideas.  An inspiring and comprehensive collection.

A Biographical Dictionary: A to Z of Women in Science and Math. Lisa Yount. Facts on File, Inc. 1999. Ref 509.22 Y883a.
Profiles 150 women who throughout history and the world have forged new discoveries and theories that have changed the scientific world.  Includes their scientific achievements and their personal struggles.  Includes a comprehensive index and 50 photographs.