DECEMBER 3, 1991 THE INFORMER PAGE 7 What's New in the Library The Arts Resource Book Assembly of British Columbia Arts Councils Ref NX 705.5 C22 B753 1991 This resource functions both as a handbook and a directory to cultural funding in British Columbia. It also includes informative articles on the funding process and interviews with people involved in fundraising for arts groups. The Conservation Atlas of Tropical Forests: Asia and the Pacific Ref G 2201 K3 C6 1991a Produced by the World Conservation Union, this atlas gives a comprehensive overview of the status of tropical forests in Asia and the Pacific. The first part of the atlas covers issues such as the impact of human encroach- ment, government policies and the tropical timber trade. The second part presents 18 country studies with detailed maps. Educational Travel Planner 1991 Ref LC 6681 E325 1991 A Canadian source, this planner describes study tours, volunteer projects and other alternative vacation ideas. Shakespeare A to Z: The Essential Reference to His Plays, His Poems, His Life, and Times, and More. Ref PR 2892 B69 1990 Entries in this encyclopedia cover “the plays, plots, performers and performances both contemporary and throughout time, Elizabethan theatre and stagecraft, sonnets, dramatic poems, Shakespeare’s world and his sources, the authorship controversy and even the music of Shakespeare’s day.” How Ottawa Spends: The Politics of Fragmentation. 1991-2 Ref HJ 7663 H6 1991/92 Compiled by Carleton University’s School of Public Administration, this volume “assesses the future of Canada in the post-Meech, post-free trade era.” A Global Agenda: Issues Before the 46th General Assembly of the United Nations Ref JX 1977 Al U5244 V.46 A selection of provocative essays by scholars and other experts on the issues debated and the resolutions passed by the General Assembly of the United Nations during 1990-91. The Facts On File English/Chinese Visual Dictionary Ref PL 1455 C675 1988 This dictionary allows you to look up an image to find its Chinese or English name, or to determine the func- tion or nature of a word that you cannot visualize. Hands Off! Self defence is a popular concept at Capilano Col- lege. A staff and faculty workshop held Nov. 15 at- tracted 16 people and drew a waiting list three times that size. Called “Hands Off,” the two-hour workshop trained participants in simple immobilization and escape techniques, and stressed the importance of confidence in warding off an attack. Organized by College counsellor Yvonne McColl, the workshop was taught by Judy Houghton and Robin Webb, women who have spent a good deal of time researching their topic. They’ve even gone into prisons to interview attackers. The workshop offered participants some useful information. “Most important,” says Yvonne, is “not appearing a victim. Looking away, looking down, being timid, you appear vulnerable. The assaulter looks for that.” Yvonne stressed the techniques are simple and do not require strength, size advantage, or fitness. One of the manoeuvres that was taught is to kick an attacker on the knee. “You hit with the side of your foot, so you have the best chance of making contact.” The move will immobilize the assaulter and give youa chance to escape, says Yvonne. Other techniques presented were methods to get out of a stranglehold and how to get away from someone grabbing your hair or arm. “The methods don’t inflict pain,” says Yvonne. “It’s important not to make.an as- saulter angry.” The workshop was a participatory one. Students watched a video and then practised the techniques. Everyone left with a simple-to-follow workbook. The “Hands Off” program may be repeated in the future, providing funds are available. Yvonne has made a request to the OTEU and the Student Society to make a small donation ($150) to pay for the workshop. The November workshop was funded by the administration and the Faculty Association.