In recent years, oil refining in Western Europe has experienced a period of intense contraction. Discussed are the nature of the crisis, defensive strategies that have been adopted, the spatial consequences of the strategies, and how effective they have been in combatting the root causes of crises. (RM)

Religion and crime were the dominant themes of many important Supreme Court decisions of the 1984-85 term. The cases are described (RM)

The history of country music, from Appalachian folk music to today's bluegrass festivals, is discussed. (RM)

Born in Russia in 1894, Nicholas Slonimsky founded the Chamber Orchestra of Boston and was the editor of the latest three editions of Baker's "Biographical Dictionary of Music." In this interview he talks about his life in music and his love of teaching music. (RM)

Provides a bibliography of references focusing on computers and the handicapped. Each of the 17 items includes author(s), title, source, and annotation. (JN)

Ellen Zwilich was the first young woman to earn a doctorate in composition from the Juilliard School, and in 1983, she was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for music. In this interview, she discusses many topics, including her music and what she looks for in an audience. (RM)

A handbook focused towards students and parents can be one of a music director's most useful tools. The handbook should include sections on: philosophy and objectives; courses; guidelines for behavior; evaluation; and practice habits. Field trips, festivals, contents, awards, and scholarships should also be discussed. (CS)

Discussed is the case of a warrantless in-house arrest of a man accused of drunk driving. Various points of view are presented. (RM)

Law is central to Islamic civilization. The classical law (the Shari'a) is the standard by which political action is measured. The history of the Shari'a and how it has influenced the world view and the cultural identity of Arab countries are examined. (RM)

This annotated listing of resource materials for teaching elementary and secondary students about Japan describes videotapes, a film series, an activity booklet, a computer program, and units of study. (RM)

Described are some of the resources generally available to social studies teachers from the various offices of local government. (RM)

Gives a listing of reference books that provides spanish names and that trace the source of the name, note its diffusion and explains the Spanish system of naming. (Author/AM)

A report on the computer based resource unit project originally sponsored by the United States Office of Education, Cooperative Research Program, and developed at the State University of New York at Buffalo. (Author/ER)

This article describes sources of occupational information available to the counselor in the field and indicates the advantages of each. The importance of career counseling in today's uncertain job market is discussed. Major schemes of classification in the world of work are identified. (Author)

Intended for use by those conducting research in Spanish literature, this guide lists selected reference materials in literature from Spain, in Spanish, Galician, and Catalan languages. Annotations in the guide are divided into the following sections: (1) General Encyclopedias (1 annotation); (2) Guides to the Literature (4 annotations); (3)…