REFERENCE DEPARTMENT A few contributions to the history collec- tion in the Reference Department might be of interest to historians, both professional and amateur. A major acquisition, the 4- volume Encyclopedia of the Holocaust, is a study of monumental proportions. The research is scholarly, documented, and articles are signed by the authors. It presents analyses covering 50 years since the Holocaust and gives historical back- ground to anti-semitic movements and conditions giving rise to the catastrophic event. There is a wide range of topics all of which are easily located through the index and contents of the set. Another complex historical event is the French Revolution. Although many books have been written on this topic, a particularly interesting approach is in the book entitled A critical dictionary of the French Revolution. As the title indicates, the book goes beyond a simple dictionary in that it provides critical texts on the events, the personalities, the institutions and the ideas arising from the Revolution. Accessibility to information is made easy with the name and subject indexes. ADULT SERVICES IN THE GALLERY .... "Watercolour wanderings" by West Vancouver artist Archie Kerr will be on display in the Library throughout July. When Mr. Kerr retired from chartered account- ancy he took up painting as a retirement project. His subjects are widely varied and include landscapes, seascapes, animals, birds and flowers. All paintings are for sale. SUMMER FUN......HOLIDAY GBTAflAYS .... enjoy July, rain or shine, at home or away in some exotic or bucolic locale. We offer a few suggestions to enhance your vacation. DRUMMOND, EMMA (FIC DRU) That Sweet and Savage Land Set in India during the time of the Raj, betrayal, love and vengeance amid a continent exploding in war. Superb atmosphere and spirited characters. MICHAELS, BARBARA (FIC MIC) Into the Darkness Romantic suspense by an accomplished storyteller. Mystery and intrigue haunt the herione as she falls heir to her grand- father's jewelry empire. 'Unputdownable'1 ROOSEVELT, ELLIOTT ed. (MYS PER) Perfect Crimes Ten splendid short mysteries, all favourites of the editor, a connoisseur of the work of his fellow crime writers. From the early 1900s through the thirties to forties to two contemporary authors. A pleasure to readl The Oxford Book of Humorous Prose (828.08 OXF) A conducted tour by Frank Muir. Five centuries of humour in the English language. An amusing and enjoyable summer enterprise. CANADA DAT 'Let US be English or let as be French bat above all let as be Canadians." Sir John A. MacDonald SEVILLA, Maria Jose (641.59 SPA) Life and Food in the Basque Country Cultural and culinary traditions plus authentic recipes of French-Basque and Spanish-Basque origin. A charming account of these provinces. ASHLEY, COURTENAY (647.9441 ASH) Outstanding Hotels 1990 The 57th edition of this excellent guide to the hotels and inns of Great Britain. Off the Beaten Track in France (914.4 OFF) Villages, coastal towns, waterways and walkways ... discover the fascination of unfrequented sites and less conventional holidays with the help of this great guide. O'CONNELL, GEOFFREY (914.99 OCO) Cyclades Islands One of seven guides to the Greek Islands treating each island grouping individually. Villas or backpacking holidays - a detailed description of each island including maps and timetables for transportation. Enjoy the enchantment of Greece island by island. WERSCHLER, Terri (917.1133 WER) The Vancouver Guide Revised and updated Shopping, sightseeing, sports, parks, beaches, gardens, entertainment, culture, feunily travelling, maps and illustrations ... enjoy the world's most beautiful city. SWANEY, DEANNA (919.612 SWA) Tonga, A Travel Survival Kit Tropical islands and coral atolls ... a Pacific paradise the Kingdom of Tonga offers white sand beaches and turquoise waters. History, culture, language, and maps covering all of Tongas island groups are offered in this invaluable guide.