REFERENCE DEPARTMENT The controversy between natural and conventional medicine may be finding a common ground within the Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine. More text than encyclopedia, this work gives the authors room to develop narrative detail on their topics. Part one outlines some basic principles of health; part two deals with specific health problems. The text rejects fads and fiction that have been associated with non-traditional health, but outlines effective and safe use of herbs, vitamins, minerals and nutrition to help alleviate Ever heard of Catal Huyuk, Yoshinogari, Biskupin, or Skara Brae? Ever wonder what life was like in Machu Picchu, Stonehenge, Easter Island, or the Great Zimbabwe? The Encyclopedia of Mysterious Places gives its readers a peek into the prehistoric past of enigmatic places eluding scientific explanation. The descriptions of what life might have been like and what became of civilization in these historic sites has been based on archaeological research and bibliographical sources. The Encyclopedia also provides the reader with an archaeo- logical gazetteer with an access guide for those who may wish to travel to any of the places included. Latin America, the land of confusion, conflict and coups. Can anything bring clarity to this perplexing, yet exotic region of the world? The newly published 2nd edition of the Cambridge Encyclopedia of Latin America and the Caribbean certainly attempts this. This volume examines contemporary political, social and economic issues, as well as historical and cultural backgrounds of the peoples of the area. ADULT SERVICES IN THE GALLERY .... art exhibit cancelled temporarily. MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY .... West Vancouver Memorial Library and the Music in the Morning Concert Society will present in the Library the one-hour final program on June 16, 1993. Stephen Smith, pianist, will discuss and play Beethoven's sonatas. Refreshments will be served at 10:00 a.m. and the program will begin at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are available at the Information Desk in the Library. 1 performance Seniors' rate (GST incl.) (GST incl.) $14.00 $12.00 JUNE .... The month of June is considered lucky for brides, celebrated for Father's Day and traditional for graduates. Your library has a wonderful selection of books to borrow or to use for ideas for gifts and decorations for any of these special occasions. We offer a few suggestions .... (380.145 NEW) The New Book Of Bests: Exploring The World Of Quality: Guide To The Best Things Life Has To Offer This book provides information on the best places from art museums, finding the best education, good food, personal goods and even jigsaw puzzles. r #: i, (392.5 OHA) O'HARA, GEORGINA The Brides Book: A Celebration Of Weddings A brides book through the ages from 1460 to 1850. What is the symbolism of white, of wedding rings, of a trousseau, ceremonies and customs? Beautifully illustrated. (392.5 WED) GREIG, DENISE Wedding Flowers: Natural Or Informal .... Well illustrated to help create floral arrangements for any style of wedding. (658.4092 LEA) Leaders On Leadership: Interviews With Top Executives/With A Preface By Warren Bennis Interviews from the Harvard Business Review by sixteen leaders including ex-presidents, prime ministers and CEO's of American, Japanese and European business organizations. (745.5941 PRI) PRITTIE, JONI Seasons Of Giving: Gift Crafting Throughout The Year (647.94 WOR) DAVIS, WILLIAM Ed. The World's Best Business Hotels An unusual guide for the business traveller to over 500 large to small hotels in more than 80 countries. (747.98 TON) TONKS, DIANA Spectacular Flowers Complement colours and furnishings with fresh flowers and add pleasure and enjoyment to each setting in your home. "Periodical Profile" Training, one of our new periodicals, will be of professional interest to those in management/human resource positions. Articles cover both theoretical and practical aspects, and will keep readers up-to-date on new techniques, trends and products. Topics include new concerns: "Skilling up," training legislation (in the U.S.) and new trends in traditional areas such as negotiating, interviewing and presentations. NEW VIDEO .... at last after some weeks of waiting and in time for final exams .... VR 371.3028 OLN OLNEY, CLAUDE W. Where there's a will there's an A