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Author : Jonathan Law
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 673 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Business
ISBN : 9780199684984
Covering all areas of modern business practice, this edition now includes increased coverage of terms and concepts. It also looks at issues such as Internet business, private equity, structured finance, and much more.
Author : Richard Eckersley,Richard Angstadt,Charles M. Ellertson,Richard Hendel
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780226183732
Glossary of Typesetting Terms is an up-to-date reference book on the craft of typography. It organizes a dictionary and a style guide into a single, one-stop resource. Prepared by a team of leading professionals—a designer, an editor, compositors, and production managers—this glossary will be valuable to anyone who works in publishing or printing for its definitions of typographical terms and concise treatment of typographical style. The glossary adds important details to discussions of typography that are covered more generally in editorial style guides such as The Chicago Manual of Style. It is indispensable to anyone who prepares text for a living, including those who implement their own typesetting decisions with the aid of word-processing and page-layout software. This manual furnishes a common technical vocabulary for specialists and nonspecialists alike. More than 900 entries provide up-to-date meanings for traditional terms like kerning,bleed, and thumbnail and definitions of new phrases like global search and replace,H & J (hyphenation and justification), and idiot file that have been developed to describe the role of computer technology in typesetting. Eight appendixes offer additional guidance. The house style sheets of a major typesetter provide a sample checklist of items that affect the way in which words are composed into professional-quality type. Other appendixes cover families of type, the parts of a book, diagrams of the parts of a letter, coding and marking a manuscript in the precise language of typesetters, writing specifications for tables, proofreaders’ marks, and special characters. No other reference book makes the vocabulary and practices of contemporary typesetting so accessible.
Author : Geoffrey Parsons
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-22
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781135323820
The Glossary of Property Terms has helped define the property industry since its first publication in 1989. This second edition remains the glossary for all in the landed professions and related endeavours. It has been expanded to include recent additions to the property vocabulary and existing terms have been revised and amended where necessary to reflect correct common useage. This highly practical guide contains some 3,200 terms and definitions as well as nearly 760 abbreviations. This fully updated edition reveals the meanings and nuances of many terms recently introduced into the vocabulary of property. In addition, terms which have a more historic significance have been retained, but amended as appropriate. A must have book for property professionals and students alike.
Author : Kyle Hanlan
Publisher : Bookbaby
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1543985246
Words means things. Yet, there are many industry terms that people are unaware of the meaning. It is said that in order to become fluent in a language, a person should know 5,000 words. While this book does not offer this number, it does offer individuals with at least a conversational knowledge of operational terminology needed for the business professional. This book is an intended to be a reference desk guide for individuals in business, operations, change, project management, supply chain, and other industry efforts. As corporate trainer, I noticed many individual (who identified as mid-career professionals) appeared confused over common terms used in business today. Terms such as "Leader", "Management", "Supply Chain", or "C-Level" were not widely understood. This is not to say that the people were bad at their job, rather the common business terminology is in fact jargon. What started as a three page write up of common definitions turned into a dictionary for professionals.
Author : Walter Soroka
Publisher : DEStech Publications, Inc
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Emballage
ISBN : 9781930268272
Comprising over 4,500 definitions, this book provides explanation of the often arcane, English-language terminology that denotes the materials and manufacturing processes used in different phases of the packaging industry. It is suitable for those who use packaging technology.
Author : Soil Science Society of America
Publisher : ASA-CSSA-SSSA
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0891188517
More than 1800 terms are included in this revised glossary. Subject matter includes soil physics, soil chemistry, soil biology and biochemistry, pedology, soil and water management and conservation, forest and range soils, nutrient management and soil and plant analysis, mineralogy, wetland soils, and soils and environmental quality. Two appendices on tabular information and designations for soil horizons and layers also are included.
Author : Mary Mortimer
Publisher : TotalRecall Press
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Education
ISBN : 1590958101
LIBRARYSPEAK An Up-to-Date Glossary of 2500 Terms Used in Librarianship And Information Management Librarians now need to understand the terms used by the Information Technology specialists who work in libraries; and IT specialists need to learn the technical terms used by librarians. LibrarySpeak provides simple definitions for all the terms required for each group of library workers to understand the others. It is designed as an accessible and convenient quick reference for students, new library staff, and even old hands as they encounter new terminology. Existing glossaries and dictionaries generally focus on library science or computing, rarely a combination. And they are usually large, heavy, detailed, and expensive. LibrarySpeak provides students especially with an economical, light but comprehensive volume that they can carry with them to class, and get the general idea of specialized vocabulary as they encounter it. LibrarySpeak is an up-to-date glossary of 2500 librarianship and information management terms used especially in North America. It defines and explains essential terminology of library collections, equipment, automated systems, the Internet, and national and international organizations and programs. This is a reference book that should be in the hands of every library student (professional and paraprofessional), and every library and library classroom should have at least one copy. It is also useful for training school media center staff, including in-service training and continuing professional development. Author: Mary Mortimer is a librarian, library and Internet trainer, author, and multimedia developer. She has managed libraries and taught for many years, and has consulted widely with colleagues and students in compiling this glossary.
Author : Nathalie McAndrew Cazorla,Stuart Williams
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2005-08-08
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781134720545
This is the essential reference companion for all who use French for business communication. Containing over 5000 words, this handy two-way A-Z glossary covers the most commonly used terms in business. It will help you to communicate with confidence in a wide variety of business situations, and is of equal value to the relative beginner or the fluent speaker. Written by an experienced native and non-native speaker team working in business language education, this unique glossary is an indispensable reference guide for all students and professionals studying or working in business where French is used.
Author : Chetan Singh
Publisher : Chetan Singh
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2023-10-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
"Unlock the Language of Dentistry with 'Dental Terminology for Health Professionals: Understanding Dental Terms'" Are you a healthcare professional looking to enhance your understanding of dental Jargon? Dental language can be complex and challenging to decipher, but this dental Vocabulary guide book is here to help. In 'Dental Terminology book,' you will embark on a journey to demystify the world of oral health. Whether you're a nurse, physician, dental assistant, or simply someone interested in oral care, this book equips you with the knowledge and vocabulary you need to communicate effectively in the dental field. Empower yourself with the ability to engage in informed discussions with dental professionals, boost your career prospects, and provide better patient care. 'Dental Terminology for Health Professionals' is your key to unraveling the mysteries of the dental world. Start your journey to dental fluency today.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Criticism
ISBN : 9780199208272
Author : National Research Council,Center for Education,Committee on Science and Mathematics Teacher Preparation
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2001-01-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780309070331
Each new headline about American students' poor performance in math and science leads to new calls for reform in teaching. Education Teachers of Science, Mathematics, and Technology puts the whole picture together by synthesizing what we know about the quality of math and science teaching, drawing conclusions about why teacher preparation needs reform, and then outlining recommendations for accomplishing the most important goals before us. As a framework for addressing the task, the book advocates partnerships among school districts, colleges, and universities, with contributions from scientists, mathematicians, teacher educators, and teachers. It then looks carefully at the status of the education reform movement and explores the motives for raising the bar for how well teachers teach and how well students learn. Also examined are important issues in teacher professionalism: what teachers should be taught about their subjects, the utility of in-service education, the challenge of program funding, and the merits of credentialing. Professional Development Schools are reviewed and vignettes presented that describe exemplary teacher development practices.
Author : Silvana Bojanoski,Márcia Almada
Publisher : Fino Traço Editora
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-10
Category : Art
ISBN : 9788580544640
The preparation of specialized glossaries and dictionaries is a fundamental stage in the consolidation of an area of knowledge, since associated with the terms are concepts, which necessarily requires thinking about, assessing, and at times reconsidering the vocabulary used by professionals in a specialized area. The production of a multilingual glossary, in seeking equivalent terms in different languages, is a great challenge, but gains a special dimension by showing the approximations and/or the conceptual variations which exist in different countries. We understand that the precise designation of the physicochemical phenomenon associated with damage is essential for technical and scientific communication. Similarly, the presentation of the most common treatments used by paper conservators, with clear and objective definitions, facilitates communication among professionals. The Illustrated Glossary of Paper Conservation: damages and treatments – English, Portuguese, Spanish, Greek presents equivalences in four languages of terms and definitions related to bidimensional objects on paper, in other words, works of art, manuscripts, and engravings.
Author : Meyer Howard Abrams,Geoffrey Galt Harpham
Publisher : Wadsworth Publishing Company
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Education
ISBN : 1413002188
This text defines and discusses terms, critical theories, and points of view that are commonly used to classify, analyse, interpret, and write the history of works of literature. The Glossary presents a series of essays in alphabetic order.
Author : Michael Levine-Clark,Toni M. Carter
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838911112
The only things librarians seem to encounter more often than acronyms are strings of jargon and arcane technical phrases—and there are so many floating around that even just reading an article in a professional journal can bewilder experienced librarians, to say nothing of those new to the profession! Featuring thousands of revised and brand new entries, the fourth edition of ALA Glossary of Library and Information Science presents a thorough yet concise guide to the specific words that describe the materials, processes and systems relevant to the field of librarianship. A panel of experts from across the LIS world have thoroughly updated the glossary to include the latest technology- and internet-related terms, covering metadata, licensing, electronic resources, instruction, assessment, readers’ advisory, and electronic workflow. This book will become an essential part of every library’s and librarian’s reference collection and will also be a blessing for LIS students and recent graduates.
Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008-09-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264055087
The OECD Glossary contains a comprehensive set of over 6 700 definitions of key terminology, concepts and commonly used acronyms derived from existing international statistical guidelines and recommendations.