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REFERENCE DEPARTMENT Now that the westcoast rains have momentarily subsided, vegetation is thriving .... but so are the harmful insects and the plant diseases. The Organic Gardner's Handbook of Natural Insect and Disease Control identifies problem insects and diseases with illustrations and descriptions. The text provides easy-to-use remedies for the gardener without resorting to toxic chemicals. All topics can be readily found by consulting the index. There is a list of common and botanical names of plants, a sources directory and general reference reading list. The novice, as well as the not-so-novice entomologist may wish to probe more deeply into the world of insects by referring to the 1993 printing of the Encyclopedia of Insects. It is one of those books that falls somewhere between the amateur/ specialist designation. While providing the reader with skilfully detailed illustrations and easy-to-read essays, the Encyclopedia combines popular and technical terms, summarizing the most current scientific understanding of insects. Each entry is identified by an expert contributor in the field and bibliographical sources are provided at the end of the book. "Cancer" â€" a word that makes most people shudder with fear. For the most part, it may be due to the lack of comprehensible information on the disease. Hie Cancer Dictionary attempts to address its mysteries by clearing up some of the confusion surrounding this dreaded ailment and giving patients a greater sense of control in their treatment. The dictionary contains virtually every cancer-associated word to date with definitions that cut through the murky, unfathomable medical jargon. ADOLT SERVICES IN THE GALLERY .... "In the Belly of the Whale" .... landscape paintings by West Vancouver artist. Rod Gildersleeve, will be on display in the Library July 5 to August 1. Rod has recently returned from 2 years in Inuvik, N.W.T. where he exhibited in the 1992 Great Northern Arts Festival. His most recent show prior to that was at the Ferry Building in 1990. Reception, artist in attendance, June 29, 7:30 - 8:30 p.n. All paintings are for sale. DAYS OF SUMMER .... enjoy the lazy hours with a lighthearted book as your companion .... at the beach or under your favourite shade tree in the garden, be entertained with a selection from your Library. We offer a few suggestions ...... (FIC ADL) ADLER, WARREN Housewife Blues Suspenseful plot from the author of the War Of The Roses. Good, easy read. (FIC BEC) BECKWITH, LILLIAN An Island Apart Old fashioned story of middle-aged love set in the Outer Hebrides. (FIC COO) COONTS, STEPHEN The Red Horseman A thriller set in the chaos of a new Russia with rival factions fighting for control aided by rogue warriors within the C.I.A. Full of action and suspense. (FIC HOU) HOUSTON, PAM Cowboys Are My Weakness Twelve stories about smart dare-devil women and wild untameable men. Fresh and witty. (FIC JAM) JAMES, SIAN A Small Country The summer of 1914 in the lives of the Evans family in rural English. Moving and romantic. (FIC LIP) LIPMAN, ELINOR The Way Men Act Smart dialogue and loopy characters in a stylish book. (FIC MCC) MCCAULEY, STEPHEN The Easy Way Out Modern life seen through the eyes of a funny young man who would make a delightful friend. (FIC MCM) MCMURTRY LANCY Texasville A return to the Texas town of The Last Picture Show. The characters are perhaps madder, full of energy and high humour. (MYS MOR) MORTIMER, JOHN Rumpole On Trial The latest account of the "old darling" of the Old Bailey. (332.32 DAY) DAY, KATHLEEN S & L Hell The greatest financial scandal in American history, the one trillion dollar debt and the people and politics involved, explained in this highly readable account. (641.822) CHESMAN, ANDREA Simply Healthful Pasta Salads Quick and easy delicious low fat recipes, perfect for hot summer days. , (817 LIL) LILEKS, JAMES Notes Of A Nervous Man Unconventional, funny and slightly wacky. -i,