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If you, or someone you know, might be interested in the Taped Book service, why not give its friendly co-ordinator Emily Courtright a call, at 926-3291, local 361. REFERENCE DBPARTMEHT The 2115-page 8th edition of Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians goes well beyond the boundaries of traditional musical reference works in that it includes biographies of not only classical, but also jazz, rock, country, blues and other popular musicians. Wherever possible the work includes bibliographies, works and dates of performance for each entry. â- Affinity card", "deselect", "gobsmacked", "neo-con", "slomo", "yappie", "zouk". Do these words seem strange? 15ie Oxford Dictionary of New Words: a popular guide to words in the news will be useful in deciphering those many short-cut terms journalists of all shades like to throw out to their audiences. Another revision just acquired by the Reference Department is the 14th edition of famous Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and ^ Fable. For those unfamiliar with this title, it is a fascinating collection of colloquial and proverbial phrases, biographical and mythological references, fictitious characters, titles, historical proper names, origins, philology, folklore and much more. Where the answer can't be found, the reference librarian will often reach for. Brewer's. On a more serious note, .the hughes Royal Comnission of Inquiry into the Response of the Ne%#foundland Criminal Justice System to C<»plaints dealing with charges of child abuse at the Mount Cashel Orphanage in St. John's Newfoundland is one of our newest government documents. This investigation has raised some unsettling questions regarding treatment of children under institutional care in our society. ADULT SERVICES IN THE GALLERY .... No art display in August .... will continue in September. AUGUST ..... the last few weeks of summer .... hot and humid days •:... summer entertaining can be easy .... keep cool and enjoy outdoor pleasures by serving cold foods and barbecues in the garden, or snacks and picnics at the beach. We offer a few suggestions (641.5 BES) Best of Cold Foods Beautifully photographed, easy to read recipes and an abundance of delicious and tantalizing foods from appetizers to desserts......plus a special section with illustrations and instructions on filleting fish, cleaning and cracking lobster, shucking oysters and more. (641.53 FIN) Finger Food AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY From very simple to elaborate .... scrumptious recipes for finger food - hot or cold - suitable for parties, picnics or barbecues. (641.578 B368j) James Beard's Treasury of Outdoor Cookery Hundreds of recipes and variations .... delectable food and drink to be savoured and enhanced by eating outdoors and enjoying cool kitchens! (641.578 KIR) KIRSCHBAUM, GABRIELLE Picnics for Lovers Many enchanting and imaginative ideas and menus for magical picnics for two. Suggestions for all seasons .... for breakfasts, lunches and suppers. (641.5784 MAR) MARTIN, POL Outdoor Cooking and Grilled Fish A variety of meat and fish dishes with sauces and marinades and ideas for serving. (641.5784 DAV) DAVIS, HILLARY Great Grilling Full colour illustrations. Tempting recipes, suggested menus and guides to equipment, coals, aromatic woods and herbs to make the outdoor grilling experience more than an ordinary affair. (641.84 HAR) HARLOW, JAY The Art of the Sandwich Sandwiches can be exciting! Creative sandwich making using ordinary ingredients or international foods and flavours. Tips on cutting and wrapping and recipes for homemade salsa, mayonnaise, mustard and tapenade. .... also for late summer weddings from the NEW BOOK shelf ..... (745.926 MCB) McBRIDE-MELLINGER, MARIA Bridal Flowers Beautifully illustrated and an excellent guide for choosing, designing and arranging flowers for every aspect of the wedding, and many creative ideas to decorate according to season, colour and fragrance. PLUS .... many new videos and compact discs for late evening entertainment.