New CD-ROMS

Plasmodium Genome marks the publication of the complete genome sequences of the human and rodent malaria parasites, Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium yoelii. This CD-ROM accompanied the special Nature issue, v. 421, no. 6926 and contains articles and data relating to the plasmodium genome.



Jazz Discography version 7.0 is the latest edition of Tom Lord's authoritative chronicle of over 400,000 jazz releases on 78, 45, LP and CD. The CD-ROM contains some 22,000 pages with in-depth information on recordings from various genres of jazz.


Managing Hull Transport of Aquatic Invasive Species (CD-ROM) is the published proceedings of the University of California Sea Grant Extension Program and California State Lands Commission sponsored Workshop on Managing Hull Transport of Aquatic Invasive Species. It took place May 11, 2005 in San Francisco, California. Sixty-six people representing shipping, boating and coating businesses, vessel owners, and government, environmental and academic organizations attended. Topics from the proceedings:

• Overview of Ships as Vectors for Invasions of Coastal Marine Habitats in the United States
• Marine Invasive Species Transported by Vessel Hull Fouling: Potential Management Approaches
• An Overview of the Management of Biofouling on Vessels in New Zealand
• Current and Emerging Hull Husbandry Practices of Commercial Vessels-
• Antifouling and Foul-Release Technologies
• Preventing and Managing Hull Fouling: International, Federal, and State Laws and Policies
• Water Quality Considerations and Alternative Methods for Controlling Fouling Growth