This week’s resource spotlight is on DOE Information Bridge. This resource from the US Department of Energy allows you to search research literature submitted to the DOE by any of its branches or contractors. These technical reports contain a wealth of information on topics in a variety of fields. The reports are not peer-reviewed and tend to contain more jargon and technical terminology than most journal articles, but are the best resource for detailed and specific information on a particular project.

DOE Information Bridge’s advanced search allows you to search in any combination of multiple fields, including author, title, keyword, research organization, sponsor organization, conference information, and identifier number. You can also limit your search to a particular publication date range or to a specific type of report (conference proceedings, software manual, technical report, patent application, etc).

The search returns full bibliographic information, including multiple identifier numbers, and full text in .PDF format.

New Book:

Sittig’s handbook of pesticides and agricultural chemicals
by Stanley A. Greene
Norwich, N.Y. : William Andrew Publishing, 2005
Call# S633 .S6265 2005

From William Andrew Publishing:

“Sittig’s Handbook of Pesticides and Agricultural Chemicals is specifically designed for use by those engaged in the agricultural and food processing industries, both vital to our nation’s health and economy. People in every phase of food production, from the farm to the fork, will find a wealth of material here. It will also be of interest to professionals in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and personal care industries who use agricultural products as ingredients. It provides crop, chemical, regulatory, health and safety information on nearly 800 pesticides, fertilizers, and other agricultural chemicals. These chemicals are organized withg unique identifiers so that all who may have contact with or interest in them can find critical information quickly.

FEATURES
• Provides detailed profiles of pesticides, fertilizers, and other agricultural chemicals involved in foods for both human and animal consumption.
• Profiled agrochemicals include insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, miticides, algaecides, rodenticides, biocides, and fertilizers.
• Provides more than 30 fields of important information including: crop specific residue limits; endocrine disruptor and reproductive toxicity information; hazard ratings for long-term human toxicity; hazard rating for fish toxicity.”

New Book:

Marine Turbulence: theories, observations, and models
Helmut Z. Baumert, John Simpson, Jürgen Sündermann, eds.
Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Call# GC299 .M37 2005

From Cambridge University Press:

“The first book to give a comprehensive overview of measurement techniques and theories for marine turbulence and mixing processes. Part I introduces the nature of turbulence in relation to stratification, waves and intermittence. Part II describes observational techniques for field studies. Part III presents selected computational means for the study of turbulence. Part IV introduces details of boundary layers. Parts V and VI present case studies in estuaries, fjords, lakes, seas and at the shelf edge. Part VII bridges the small-scale 3D turbulence and quasi-2D turbulence occurring on the planetary scale. Part VIII concludes with an overview of comprehensive data sets and model codes, many of which are included on the enclosed CD-ROM. Written by a team of 53 world-leading experts, Marine Turbulence represents a rich source of data and methods for students and scientists in oceanography, hydrology, limnology, and meteorology, as well as marine, naval and civil engineers.

• Includes CD-ROM with model source codes and observational data sets from around the world

• Comprehensive overview of techniques

• Covers all major water bodies - both marine and non-marine”

This week’s spotlight is on The Institute for Scientific Information’s ISIHighlyCited. This resource, from the same folks that give you Science Citation Index, allows researchers to search for information a specific researcher, or to identify the most highly cited individuals in any of a number of scientific fields.

From the main page the “Search” link allows you to search for a specific researcher by name, allowing limitations for country, institution, and field. The “Browse” link allows you to browse the list of most highly cited individuals in a given field, country, or institution. The names returned link to an individual researcher page with biographical information, contact information, simple vita, and a link to publication lists. The entries in the publication list are hyperlinked to ISI’s abstract for that publication. One flaw is that the resource does not currently support a ranked list of researchers — it simply returns the researchers ISI has determened as the most highly cited in an alphabetical listing.

New Reference Book:

The Environmental Resource Handbook
3rd ed.
Laura Mars-Proietti, ed.
Millerton, NY: Grey House Publishing, Inc, 2005
Call# REF TD171 .E59

From Grayhouse Publishing:

“This 2005/06 edition is the most up-to-date and comprehensive source for Environmental Resources and Statistics. Section I: Resources provides detailed contact information for thousands of resources, including:

• Associations & Organizations
• Awards & Honors
• Conferences & Trade Shows
• Foundations & Charities
• Government Agencies
• National Parks & Wildlife Refuges
• Publications & Electronic Resources
• Research Centers
• Educational Programs
• and much more

Section II: Statistics, provides statistics and rankings on hundreds of important topics, including:

• Children’s Environmental Index
• Municipal Finances
• Toxic Chemicals
• Recycling
• Climate
• Air Quality
• Water Quality

You will not find this kind of up-to-date environmental data - all in one place - anywhere on the market place today. This information-packed directory is a must-have for all public and academic libraries as well as any organization with a primary focus on the environment.”

New Reference Book:

Satellite Atlas of the World
by Sir Ranulf Fiennes
New York: Oxford University Press, 2004
Call# REF G1046 .A43 N63 2004

From Oxford University Press:

“At the right distance the arresting presence of mountain ranges and the sheer artistry of graceful coastlines and meandering rivers emerge from the landscape. Terrains both strange and familiar become unfathomable abstractions from above. As the Earth’s surface changes, and our ability to capture the impact of physical geography and human demography through satellite imaging improves, snapshots from outside the atmosphere are frequently turned to as valuable tools for understanding. More than a collection of aerial photographs or an example of a high-tech art form, the Satellite Atlas of the World is a detailed rendering of scientific data. Within this book, the latest satellite technology has been used to produce images of unparalleled clarity and color, providing beautiful photographs of countries, seas, mountains and lakes from an entirely new perspective.

Covering six continents, the atlas begins with long shots of each region, moving in to focus on specific countries as well as familiar landmarks such as the Pyramids at Giza along with magnificent views of world’s cities. Continent by continent, the magnification is progressively refined in a series of stunning pictures as the camera moves closer to the Earth. A brief introduction discusses the imaging techniques and mapping scales used, and captions on each page supply the reader with nuggets of historical and statistical information about each of the areas captured digitally.

More than a reference book or an album of artwork, the Satellite Atlas of the World is a unique representation of Earth in transition. Enthusiasts of photography and geography alike will marvel at the highest, widest, most densely populated and unusual terrains in images that offer an unforgettable portrait of our planet in the 21st century.”

New Reference Book:

International Petroleum Encyclopedia 2005
Rebecca L. Busby, ed.
Tulsa, OK: PennWell Corporation, 2005
with map
Call# REF HD9560.5 .I59 2005

From PennWell:

“The International Petroleum Encyclopedia is the choice research tool for hundreds of petroleum industry leaders. Each year, IPE readers get the kind of breadth and depth of reliable information they need for strategic planning. The 2005 International Petroleum Encyclopedia features:

• Bonus - Beautiful full-color fold-out map of Brazil

• Atlas country reports - Allows you to focus on only the countries or regions that interest you and features full-color maps and illustrations (some showing new discoveries) throughout each section.

• Key Stats - A collection of full-color illustrations featuring the year’s most important industry trends—this year, the Deepwater Supply, Energy Demand Growth, Oil Price Factors, LNG, The Natural Gas Picture, Peak Oil Debate, World oil and Gas Trade, Global Refining Operations, Petrochemicals Outlook

• Statistics from the Oil & Gas Journal and BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2004 and other sources gathered in one section. The data includes oil and natural gas production, consumption, imports/exports, and prices, as well as oil refineries, capacities, margins, and throughput.

• Chronology of Events - Gives you a quick refresher of the past year’s major developments.

• Guest Essay - written by a special industry executive.

• Directory of national oil companies and energy ministries - No other place will you find this listing together in one source.

Available in print or CD-ROM, the IPE contains more than 250 pages of information on important activities and developments concerning oilfields, pipelines, refineries, tanker terminals, and more.”

New Reference Book:

Encyclopedia of Science, Technology, and Ethics
Carl Mitcham, ed.
Detroit, MI: Thomson Gale, 2005
4-volume set
Call# REF Q175.35 .E53 2005

From Gale:

“The Encyclopedia of Science, Technology, and Ethics considers both the professional ethics of science and technology, and the ethical and political issues raised by science and technology in an increasingly complex and global society. This broad coverage supports the numerous courses in applied and professional ethics and policy related to the practice of science and technology in education. Additionally, it provides a practical introduction to useful knowledge and ideas for both professionals and general readers. The Encyclopedia embodies a historically and culturally inclusive approach, with entries on specific religions, linguistic and cultural perspectives, and philosophical positions.”