Author: Alison Hall
Publisher: Open University Press
Keywords: managing, practice, guides, universities, people, colleges
Number of Pages: 212
Published: 2003-10-01
List price: $63.95
ISBN-10: 0335209939
ISBN-13: 9780335209934

The most important asset of any university or college is its staff, yet the majority of line managers in higher education institutions are not appointed on the basis of their experience of, or expertise in, managing people. This book is a practical guide to people management for these managers. With contributions from Professor Robin Middlehurst, Tom Kennie and Catherine Simm, Alison Hall guides readers through the employment cycle, from recruitment to parting company, addressing en route those issues that cause line managers to lose most sleep. Illustrated throughout with case studies a

Authors:Alison Millar, Alison MacTier, Peter Fox, Gary Cli
Publisher: Folens Publishers UK
Keywords: grammar, english, rules, basic
Number of Pages: 48
Published: 1996-01-31
List price: $12.93
ISBN-10: 1852762322
ISBN-13: 9781852762322

A series of activities that will help to develop children’s understanding of the basic rules of grammar: forms of spoken and written language, sentence structure, parts of speech, punctuation and vocabulary.

Author: Alison Tokita and David W. HughesAlison McQueen T
Publisher: Ashgate
Keywords: soas, musicology, series, music, japanese, research, companion, ashgate
Number of Pages: 472
Published: 2008-10-01
List price: $124.95
ISBN-10: 0754656993
ISBN-13: 9780754656999

Music is a frequently neglected aspect of Japanese culture. It is in fact a highly problematic area, as the Japanese actively introduced Western music into their modern education system in the Meiji period (1868-1911), creating westernized melodies and instrumental instruction for Japanese children from kindergarten upwards. As a result, now most Japanese have a far greater familiarity with Western (or westernized) music than with traditional Japanese music. Traditional or classical Japanese music has become somewhat ghettoized, known and practised only by small groups of people in social stru

Authors:Alison Richmond, Alison Bracker,
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Keywords: truths, uncomfortable, dilemmas, principles, conservation
Number of Pages: 268
Published: 2009-11-19
List price: $82.95
ISBN-10: 0750682019
ISBN-13: 9780750682015

’Conservation: Principles, Dilemmas, and Uncomfortable Truths’ presents multi-perspective critical analyses of the ethics and principles that guide the conservation of works of art and design, archaeological artefacts, buildings, monuments, and heritage sites on behalf of society. Contributors from the fields of philosophy, sociology, history, art and design history, museology, conservation, architecture, and planning and public policy address a wide range of conservation principles, practices, and theories from the US, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, encouraging the rea

Authors:Alison Millar, Alison MacTier,
Publisher: Folens Publishers UK
Keywords: grammar, english, rules, basic
Number of Pages: 48
Published: 1996-01-31
List price: $12.04
ISBN-10: 1852762357
ISBN-13: 9781852762353

A series of activities that will help to develop children’s understanding of the basic rules of grammar: forms of spoken and written language, sentence structure, parts of speech, punctuation and vocabulary.

Authors:Daniela Gobetti, Robert A. Hall, Frances Adkins Hall
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Series
Keywords: barrons, idioms, english, italian
Number of Pages: 768
Published: 1996-02-01
List price: $18.99
ISBN-10: 0812090306
ISBN-13: 9780812090307

This thoroughly revised new edition translates the most frequently used Italian and English idioms and phrases in two separate bilingual lists. Phrases are alphabetized according to each one’s key word for quick reference.

Authors:Daniela Gobetti, Robert A. Hall, Francis Adkins Hall
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Series
Keywords: language, guides, foreign, barron, idioms, italian
Number of Pages: 432
Published: 2008-11-01
List price: $9.99
ISBN-10: 0764139746
ISBN-13: 9780764139741

More than 2000 Italian idioms are listed with their English language meanings in this updated edition. Each entry includes use of the idiomatic phrase in a model sentence presented in both Italian and English. This pocket-size book makes a handy classroom supplement and a valuable traveler’s companion. The book’s clear vinyl jacket adds a measure of protection when it’s carried around in travel situations.