Presents an annotated selection of recent scholarly and general reference works under the subject headings of biography, publishing, religion, popular culture, film and theater, literature, architecture, music, social sciences, archeology, history, and science, as well as new editions and supplements. (LRW)

Reviews a selection of recent scholarly and general reference works under the categories of Periodicals and Newspapers, Philosophy, Literature, Film and Radio, Art and Architecture, Music, Political Science, Women's Studies, and History. A brief summary of new editions of standard works is provided at the end of the articles. (AEF)

Reviews a selection of recent scholarly and general reference works under the categories of Book Reviews, Proverbs, Literature, Archives, Social Sciences, Women's Studies, History and Area Studies, and Sciences. A brief summary of new editions of standard works is provided at the end of the articles. (AEF)