The reeve's tale (canterbury tales) The Reeve's Tale is the third story told in Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales.The reeve, named Oswald in the text, is the manager of a large estate who reaped incredible profits for his master and himself. He is described in the Tales as skinny and bad-tempered. The Reeve had once been a carpenter, a profession mocked in the previous Miller's Tale. Oswald responds with a tale that mocks the Miller's profession.
Interpreting in the 21st Century. Challenges and Opportunities
This book contains a selection of papers presented at the First Forlì Conference on Interpreting Studies, which saw the participation of leading researchers in the field. It offers a comprehensive overview of the current situation and future prospects in interpretation studies, and in the interpreting profession at the beginning of a new century. Topics addressed include not only theoretical and methodological issues, but also applications to training and quality.
In this fast-paced and lively account, Jim Lang asks -- and mostly answers -- the questions that confront every new faculty member as well as those who dream of becoming new faculty members: Will my students like me? Will my teaching schedule allow me time to do research and write? Do I really want to spend the rest of my life in this profession? Is anyone awake in the backrow?
The Business and Practice of Coaching: Finding Your Niche, Making Money, and Attracting Ideal Clients
Focusing on basic business principles and strategies. The initial hype about coaching has deflated, and the profession is coming down to earth. This book explains the current state of the coaching profession and offers basic advice and strategies so that you can plan your practice to operate well on the contemporary business terrain. Whether you are an established coach or just starting out, this book is for you.
