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Lists various reference books by subject. 'Encyclopedia of African History,' edited by Kevin Shillington; 'A Political and Economic Dictionary of Africa,' edited by David Seddon and Leo Zeilig; 'Black Women in America,' edited by Darlene Clark Hine; 'Encyclopedia of Black Studies,' edited by Molefi Kete Asante and Ama Mazama; Others.

The article presents a list of new volumes of reference books in an established series. The books listed include "Biography Today," edited by Cheri D. Abbey and Kevin Hillstrom, "Culture and Customs of Indonesia," by Jill Forshee, "Pop Culture India!: Media, Arts, and Lifestyle," and "Food in the United States, 1820s-1890," by Susan Williams.

Presents a list of the top ten series nonfiction for young readers. "Animal Predators," by Sandra Markle; "Art Explorers," by Joyce Raimondo; "Battles and Leaders"; "Civil Rights Leaders"; "Civil War Library," by Carin T. Ford; "Crossroads America"; "New Biology"; "People of the Ancient World"; "The Story of Science," by Joy Hakim; "What Makes Me a. . .".

Discusses the supplement to the reference book 'Dictionary of the Middle Ages (DMA).' Interest in medieval topics; Increase of women in medieval studies; Articles on sexuality and gender; Black and white illustrations and sidebars.

Lists several general reference books which appeared in the February 2004 issue of "Reference and Research Book News." "How to Hold a Crocodile"; "Museum Administration; An Introduction," by Hugh H. Genoways and Lynne M. Ireland.