A pivotal book for people who work with/for children in public libraries. Walter states in her introduction that this is not "a how-to-do-it" title, but rather a "how-to-think-about-it" guide. She begins with a comprehensive overview of the history of library services to children, assesses the current state of the profession, and proceeds to lay out a far-reaching vision for the future. She examines changing routines, educational practices, and social patterns that have had a profound effect on our communities and from these trends drafts a slate of suggested goals for those of us who strive to serve children. She also examines the impact of digital technology and looks at the future of the book. This volume doesn't have any answers for how to change the library to meet changing needs, but it does provide a platform of ideas from which we can draw as we consider where we must go. Competencies for librarians serving children in public libraries and a lengthy list of references are appended. This is an excellent resource to inspire the minds of everyone interested in library services to young people in the 21st century.
This “Plain English Guide to Financial Terms” is an important resource
that will help to create a much greater understanding of the dense and obscure
jargon which is used on a daily basis in relation to all aspects of the money
business. This resource will also give guidance to management and staff who
work in the financial services sector in explaining phrases used by them. Although
it comprises over 40 pages with over 450 definitions, it is not a complete
dictionary of financial services and money-related phrases in use in
Ireland or
elsewhere.
Book Description
Do you understand that a budget is really a philosophy? That it is about freeing yourself in the long run to have financial independence for a lifetime? This guide walks you through the basics of how to budget, how to save, how to cut your cost of services, and a variety of other tips that enable you to put away money for a "sunny day"!
Make Your Mark will
enhance the workplace literacy of on-the-job English learners.
Работаете или только собираетесь работать в гостиничном бизнесе? Для вас - специальный курс, охватывающий терминологию, наиболее употребительные идиомы, общую информацию о гостиницах, и даже - стратегии для карьерного продвижения в этой области!
В учебном курсе - 10 разделов, вот содержание некоторых из них:
Встреча постояльцев у входа,
описание типичных гостиничных объявлений и знаков,
описание услуг, предоставляемых гостиницей,
Приём заказов по телефону,
Уборка гостиничных комнат,
Банкеты,
Правила безопасности в гостинице
The series covers four major industries: food services, retail,
health services, and the hotel industry.
Job-related topics focus on teaching terminology, common idioms,
general job information, and strategies for success
Individual
and cooperative learning
activities provide
students opportunities to build their reading, writing,
listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills
This “Plain English Guide to Financial Terms” is an important resource
that will help to create a much greater understanding of the dense and obscure
jargon which is used on a daily basis in relation to all aspects of the money
business. This resource will also give guidance to management and staff who
work in the financial services sector in explaining phrases used by them. Although
it comprises over 40 pages with over 450 definitions, it is not a complete
dictionary of financial services and money-related phrases in use in
Ireland or
elsewhere. 
