Contextual English
Title | Contextual English PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | PT Grafindo Media Pratama |
Pages | 188 |
Release | |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9789797584979 |
Cara Mudah UN 09 B.Ing SMP/MTs
Title | Cara Mudah UN 09 B.Ing SMP/MTs PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Grasindo |
Pages | 140 |
Release | |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9789790255005 |
Cara Mudah UN 08 B.Ing SMP
Title | Cara Mudah UN 08 B.Ing SMP PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Grasindo |
Pages | 132 |
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Genre | |
ISBN | 9789797599348 |
Reference Librarianship
Title | Reference Librarianship PDF eBook |
Author | Peter Sprenkle |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 220 |
Release | 2013-04-03 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 1136440119 |
A daily diary of actual interactions between a reference desk librarian and his patrons Reference Librarianship documents a year in the life of a young librarian working in the “trenches” at a library in the Midwestern United States. This one-of-a-kind book provides a daily diary of every librarian/patron transaction—no matter how mundane or absurd—to demonstrate not only how advances in technology have affected the reference librarian’s job, but how the public’s expectations have changed, as well. The book also includes observations by a now-retired reference librarian on the current state of the field based on these unedited interactions. Over the past two decades, the job of reference librarian has seen many changes. But in many ways, reference desk work hasn’t changed a bit, with its mix of odd, humorous, routine, and ridiculous requests that capture what it’s like to deal with patrons day after day. Reference Librarianship paints a clear picture of the field for library school students, provides emotional and philosophical support to practitioners, and reminds library administrators of what life was like on the “front lines.” A sampling of the daily transactions documented in Reference Librarianship: Monday, May 19, 2003: pencil pencil network down I tell people that I can’t sign them up for an Internet terminal because the network is down and they just stand there, staring into space One of them asks for three days worth of newspapers microfiche machine explanation Sorry, Sir, the network is still down (multiply by twenty and insert randomly into the remainder of the day) magic tricks, but he pretty much knew where they were One of our large interior plate glass windows shattered. No one was hurt and it made a fascinating noise, like a crystal waterfall landing on soil. “Books on prostitution, you know—whores?” Someone from the County called to ask if any criminal activity had occurred on a particular street. Someone else referred her to us. She was dubious—with good reason. “Math puzzles.” Okay. I show him the books. “Just math.” Certainly. I show him the books. “I need them in Spanish.” Grrr ... Reference Librarianship is an enlightening, educational, and entertaining look at the real world of reference desk work. It’s an essential read for reference librarians (both public and academic), library administrators, and library school students, as well as anyone who works with the public.
Timetables of History for Students of Methodism
Title | Timetables of History for Students of Methodism PDF eBook |
Author | Rex Dale Matthews |
Publisher | Abingdon Press |
Pages | 293 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0687333873 |
The definitive guide to the major events of Methodist history, displayed in sequence and placed in political, social, and cultural context.
International Security and the United States
Title | International Security and the United States PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Bellamy |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Pages | 1003 |
Release | 2007-12-30 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 0313084866 |
Shaped by often very dramatic events, international security and the international system have changed significantly in recent years. The conclusion of the Cold War, the emergence of new political systems, the growth of significant threats such as terrorism, and the development of new security doctrines have driven global transformation. These volumes provide detailed information on countries from every geographic region and continent on the globe, evaluating their relationship with the United States and measuring the potential security threats posed by each. The contributors consider factors such as geography and history; the political systems of each state; their human rights records; the ability to maintain law and order and provide security within their own borders; the impact of current administrations, rulers, or regimes on a nation's foreign policy; and the regional factors that often dictate local politics, in order to make their assessments. All of the entries in this set follow a standardized outline and present a concise, but detailed assessment of each country. Each entry begins with a discussion of geography through which the contributors identify the state's natural resources, environmental issues, and the extent of its territorial jurisdiction. The focus then shifts to social and political organizations. Populations are broken down by not only numbers, but by ethnic and religious affilitations, access to health care, education, housing, and income. All of those aspects are often a reflection of the system of government in place. Like the United States, those governments are comprised of different parties or leaders with various interests. The contributors assess those entities and interests within each country. They measure the ways in which factors of religion, nationalism, and globalism impact and shape not only domestic policies but also foreign policy, and, ultimately, the country's relationship to the United States. Other areas, such as military organizations and activities, records on human rights and justice (recognition of and adherence to international conventions), and national attitudes towards security are also considered. Every entry also includes an assessment of current and potential security issues and an analysis of current terrorist threats that may already be in place or that are beginning to develop in various nations. Each entry concludes with a summary of current relationships with the United States. Those relationships are defined by the indentification and brief analysis of formal trade, aid, or military treaties in place between the United States and other nations, the general attitude of a nation's citizenry and its government towards the U.S., and, finally, indentifying any social and cultural links between nations and the U.S. (migration patterns, language, economies). Finally, possible changes and trends that will impact security issues are identified by the contributors. Taken in their entirety, these encyclopedias contain a wealth of information in a concise format that will serve as a valuable reference guide not only for specialists, but general readers as well.
Software and CD-ROM Reviews on File
Title | Software and CD-ROM Reviews on File PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 380 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | CD-ROMs |
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