This book, first published in 1949, grew out of a series of talks to young librarians preparing for the entrance exam of the Library Association, and the syllabus for this exam was used to provide section and chapter headings. The different types of library call for differing methods of administration, but there are certain essential principles common to all librarianship, which are here described.

This book, first published in 1949, grew out of a series of talks to young librarians preparing for the entrance exam of the Library Association, and the syllabus for this exam was used to provide section and chapter headings. The different types of library call for differing methods of administration, but there are certain essential principles common to all librarianship, which are here described.

CABBAGE LANGUAGE, the first book from Robert Duncan Gray, collects Gray's debut novella THE SON OF THE SUN with AMATEUR PORNOGRAPHY, a selection of the author's best poetic works from his career thus far. Born in England, raised in Germany, and then transplanted into America in his early teens, Robert Duncan Gray has taken his unique concept of identity and created the stunningly original character of Solomon Thunderbeast, the protagonist of THE SON OF THE SUN. In this fantastic novella we follow Solomon and a small group of people as they try to decide who they are in the wake of a vague tragedy, struggling greatly under the tyranny of The General, a petty Napoleonic man who has forced his way into a leadership role and since dominated this collection of lost souls. Equal parts funny, sad, and discomforting, THE SON OF THE SUN will burrow itself into your mind and stay with you for weeks to come. AMATEUR PORNOGRAPHY is a collection of poems that dares you to define it. Riding the line between sentimental and dismissive, these poems make friends of strangers and strangers out of friends, using loneliness and death to bring us together and prove we are alive. But really, they're just poems, so who cares, whatever. The fourth book from HOUSEFIRE Books, CABBAGE LANGUAGE is as refreshing as it is original, and a must-read for fans of flash novels.

This is a must read book for all action thriller enthusiasts. Based on true events and locations, this story uncovers and exposes a major and very real threat to the national security of Australia and other countries. A young government agent investigates a train accident and starts to uncover elements of a cover-up of a much larger and sinister plot which puts his life in danger as 'they' try to silence him. The non stop action takes him from Sydney to the deep outback and a strange old airforce base, then to Lithgow in the Blue Mountains before returning to Sydney for the heart stopping climax at the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. If he fails to stop them in time, millions of people are going to die a slow and painful death.

This is a must read book for all action thriller enthusiasts. Based on true events and locations, this story uncovers and exposes a major and very real threat to the national security of Australia and other countries. A young government agent investigates a train accident and starts to uncover elements of a cover-up of a much larger and sinister plot which puts his life in danger as 'they' try to silence him. The non stop action takes him from Sydney to the deep outback and a strange old airforce base, then to Lithgow in the Blue Mountains before returning to Sydney for the heart stopping climax at the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. If he fails to stop them in time, millions of people are going to die a slow and painful death.

'provides an excellent synopsis of a range of different aspects of student learning ... a thorough and thought-provoking book ...' TES 'If I had to choose just one book to teach best practice for learning across the curriculum, then Getting the Buggers to Learn would be a hot contender. It is also an excellent resource for any thinking skills programme ... I wish I had had access to this book when I developed a research model for students at my school ... The book is clearly structured and sequenced and] it is easy to navigate your way round and find information quickly ... Don't walk, run to your local bookshop and order a copy of this book immediately.' Teacher review The new edition of this successful book is an invaluable guide for teachers, containing a variety of strategies to develop students' learning skills. Covering everything from traditional learning approaches to more innovative methods, such as how technology and the media can be used to great effect, Duncan Grey writes accessibly and entertainingly. Brimming with top tips and innovative advice, this book will prove extraordinarily helpful to teachers everywhere. This edition features fully-updated sections on assessment, teaching and learning styles and thinking skills.>

""There is a necessary balance between knowledge and knowing how to find out - between having the key facts in your head, having the understanding of how to use them, and having the skill to draw on extra resources too. Information literacy is as important as traditional reading literacy and it incorporates a wide range of skills which are essential in the modern world. Many of the skills already feature in the curriculum, though because they are not usually brought together, too often there is no coherent approach to how they are learned. They are relevant to every teacher and every pupil; they feature in every curriculum subject; they are cross-curricular in every sense - yet because they belong to everyone they are owned by no-one.""
Duncan Grey

This fascinating and innovative book contains a variety of strategies to help teachers develop students' information and literacy skills. Accessible and entertaining, Duncan Grey's superb guide brims with practical strategies and lesson ideas to help every student to answer every question

Written in a non-threatening and nontechnical style, this guide examines both the pitfalls and the opportunities of Internet use in schools. The author discusses techniques for use in the classroom, such as exercises and activities in the core subjects; valuable curriculum links; obstacles encountered, such as the variable content of Web sites; what is needed in order to get connected; the use of intranets; how to publish information on the net.>

Every teacher benefits from advice. Sometimes you walk into a situation where, as an adult professional amongst children and young people, you are expected to resolve the problem. If you don't, you could be accused of neglect. If you resolve it inappropriately you could be accused of unprofessional behaviour. Non-teachers rarely appreciate how many personal interactions there are during a day - the vast majority of which are in public view and on which you will be judged. First Aid is sensible action for anyone who is on the spot when a problem occurs. It offers considered advice when you don't have the time to consider all the options. It tries to give helpful advice on preventing the problem getting worse and starting things on the road to recovery. It offers reassurance when everyone else is panicking. It may also cover your back. Duncan Grey.

This invaluable guide for teachers contains a variety of strategies to develop students' learning skills. Covering everything from traditional learning approaches to more innovative methods, such as how technology and the media can be used to great effect, Duncan Grey writes accessibly and entertainingly. Brimming with top tips and innovative advice, this book will prove extraordinarily helpful to teachers everywhere.