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Ten Short Stories is an anthology of ten stories, each with conflict, risk, or surprise in the plot. In one story, an amateur palm reader agrees to read his girlfriends fathers palm and discovers that the man, in his past, had committed two grave crimes and was about to commit a third. In another story, Eddie Smith admits to his part in a bomb scare at his high school, but the evidence tells a different story. In a third, a divorced man meets a woman through the matchmaker classifieds and is tricked in a restaurant. And in a fourth story, gathered around the Thanksgiving Day table, a family begins to eat when the three youngest members, each in turn, reveal startling plans that will change everyones lives.
The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.
This book describes ways in which technology can help law librarians and offers solutions for the special problems posed by new technology, looking at issues related to Web design, setting up online reference services, virtual library tours, and Internet training for patrons. There is also material on handling problem patrons, drafting enforceable rules, avoiding the unauthorized practice of law, and cross-training reference personnel. This work has been co-published simultaneously as Legal Reference Services Quarterly, vol. 19, nos. 1/2, 2001. Edwards is professor of law and director of the Law Library at Drake University Law School. c. Book News Inc.
How can you enhance reference services without adding staff? Modern law librarians are under growing pressure to keep up with new technologies, deal instantly with the demands of patrons, keep the library safe and user-friendly, and generally offer the best possible service while keeping costs down. Emerging Solutions in Reference Services: Implications for Libraries in the New Millennium is a very practical guide for coping with rapidly changing technology and increasing demands for services. Its sane, well-researched advice and suggestions can help you deal with the hectic days and nights behind the reference desk. Emerging Solutions in Reference Services suggests up-to-date, innovative wa...
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A first-rate book, well worth reading. Ann Lucas has taken years ofresearch and reflection and distilled them into an easilyunderstood, useful volume designed to help department chairsdevelop their leadership skills. --William E. Cashin, director, Center for Faculty Evaluation andDevelopment, Kansas State University A practical guide to developing the survival skills that chairsneed in order to function as leaders and build cohesive teams indepartments.