The author, a professional sociologist who lost his sight, provides practical advice and information to people who are becoming blind or who have recently become blind, and others who know or work with blind persons. (Author/IM)

This study consists of four parts: (1) an analysis of business dictionaries; (2) a list of the dictionaries reviewed according to which audience (novice or advanced user) the dictionary can better serve; (3) a table listing the dictionaries and the percentage of the vocabulary list contained in each source; and (4) the vocabulary list used to aid…

Explores the Internet's actual and potential uses in relation to child care issues with specific reference to adoption and fostering. Examines both advantages and drawbacks for social workers of this particular development in technology. Cautions that while celebrating the enormous potential of the Internet we should never allow electronic…

Surveys a national sample of users and non-users of corporate style guides. Finds that corporate style guides are an economical quality tool that benefits both the user and the corporation because they generate consistency in documents, create a professional look in documents, and save time in generating documents. (TB)

Presents an annotated list of best articles on young adult literature from 1912 to the present. Divides the articles into sections on the rationale for young adult literature, the dimensions of young adult literature, using young adult literature in the classroom, and censorship and the young adult novel. (TB)

Discusses how to teach students about the music of Richard Rodgers in an effort to educate them about music in the twentieth century. Explores his work over the years, particularly in association with other composers. Includes a collection of resources and a lesson plan that focuses on "The Carousel Waltz." (CMK)

Discusses the process of creating small ensembles in the choral classroom addressing various issues such as how to develop the groups, choose the music for the groups, and rehearsals and performances. Explores the benefits of small ensembles. Includes a bibliography of resources and information on evaluation. (CMK)

Discusses children's tastes in music and reviews children's books that have music as a theme. Presents a creative activities sampler for younger and older children as well as a list of resources, including books and films. (LRW)

The development and validation of professional development resource materials for teachers by the National Council on Measurement in Education and associated professional groups is described. The developed module contains a context-orienting vignette, instruction, practice exercises, hands-on experiences, small group topics, and homework problems.…

Lists 17 resources that may serve as a springboard to help teachers familiarize themselves with a wide variety of literature and teaching strategies to include cultures from around the globe in the classroom with responsibility and respect. (SR)

Offers reviews of resource materials, software, and websites intended to help teachers make sense of integrating technology in the classroom. Presents reviews of five resource books; four instructional software programs that purport to teach phonics; three software programs of interactive literature on CD-ROM; an interactive, multimedia CD-ROM…

Provides suggestions to help choral directors avoid creating unhealthy singing habits in their choir members. Focuses on topics such as the importance of a well planned repertoire, signs of unhealthy singing, and listening to student thoughts about their singing. (CMK)

Offers selected resources that educators can use to increase their knowledge of ways to help girls and young women succeed in mathematics, integrate information into classroom instruction, and bring self-help opportunities to their female students' awareness. (KHR)

Discusses the value of series romance novels that are written for adults but that teen readers enjoy. Highlights include defining series romances; characteristics of series romances; collection development issues for libraries; sensuality levels; resources, including books and Web sites; and an annotated list of 100 appropriate titles. (LRW)

Reviews "Through White Men's Eyes," six volumes of documentary evidence, arranged chronologically, covering Navajo history from early historic times to the treaty of 1968. Discusses the complicated interrelationships among rich and poor Navajos, Anglos, Hispanics, Pueblos, and other tribes. (SV)