Michael Gorman – författare & böcker

Our Enduring Values Revisited

Librarianship in an Ever-Changing World

Häftad, Engelska, 2015

494 kr

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In the almost fifteen years since Our Enduring Values was published, there has been a sea change in the way much of the world thinks about and uses libraries. Young librarians and seasoned LIS professionals alike are experiencing increasing pressure to adjust to new economic, societal, and technological demands amidst the often-dire rhetoric currently surrounding the future of our institutions. In this stirring manifesto, public intellectual, librarian, and philosopher Gorman addresses head on the “existential panic” among library professionals caused by the radical shift in how libraries are viewed. He reconnects readers with the core values that continue to inspire generations of library professionals and scholars—while making the case that these values are doubly crucial to hold on to in the brave new shifting world of librarianship. Destined to become another classic of library literature, this book explores such contemporary issues as:The growing emphasis of the library as a cultural institution, placing libraries within their cultural context as gathering places for learning, access to information, and communityThe impact of technological innovations on core values such as access and stewardshipLibrary places and spaces of the futureHow the mass digitization of books, archives, and other materials affects the purpose and function of librariesIntellectual freedom and privacy in the era of the PATRIOT Act, Wikileaks, and Edward SnowdenThe role of libraries as both champions and facilitators of social justiceInspirational yet clear-sighted, Gorman emphatically reaffirms the importance of libraries and librarians while proposing a path for future survival and growth.

Spanish Business Situations

A Spoken Language Guide

AvMichael Gorman,Maria-Luisa Henson

Häftad, Engelska, 1995

530 kr

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Spanish Business Situations is a handy reference and learning text for all who use or need spoken Spanish for business.Over 40 situations are simply presented, including* basic phone calls* leaving messages* making presentations* comparing, enquiring, booking* selling techniquesWith full English translations and usage note, Spanish Business Situations will help you to communicate confidently and effectively in a broad range of everyday business situations.

Manual of Business Spanish

A Comprehensive Language Guide

AvMichael Gorman,Maria-Luisa Henson

Häftad, Engelska, 1996

1 111 kr

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Manual of Business Spanish is the most comprehensive, single-volume reference handbook for students and professionals using Spanish.Designed for all users, no matter what level of language skill, it comprises five parts:* A 6000-word, two-way Glossary of the most useful business terms* A 100-page Written Communications section giving models of 50 letters, faxes and documents* An 80-page Spoken Situations section covering face-to-face and telephone situations* A short Reference Grammar outlining the major grammar features of Spanish* A short Business Facts section covering essential information of the country or countries where Spanish is usedWritten by an experienced native and non-native speaker team, this unique volume is an essential, one-stop reference for all students and professionals studying or working in business and management where Spanish is used.

Spanish/English Business Correspondence

Correspondecia de comercio Espanol/Ingles

AvMichael Gorman,Maria-Luisa Henson

Häftad, Engelska, 1997

428 kr

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Covering a wide range of situations, this is suitable for the business user or for students learning the language.

Spanish/English Business Glossary

AvMichael Gorman,Maria-Luisa Henson

Häftad, Engelska, 1997

356 kr

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This is the essential reference companion for all who use Spanish 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-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 Spanish is used.

Del 1 - Cambridge Studies in Palaeography and Codicology

Manuscripts and Libraries in the Age of Charlemagne

AvBernhard Bischoff,Michael Gorman

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

478 kr

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Bernhard Bischoff (1906-1991) was one of the most renowned scholars of medieval palaeography of the twentieth century. His most outstanding contribution to learning was in the field of Carolingian studies, where his work is based on the catalogue of all extant ninth-century manuscripts and fragments. In this book, Michael Gorman has selected and translated seven of his classic essays on aspects of eighth- and ninth-century culture. They include an investigation of the manuscript evidence and the role of books in the transmission of culture from the sixth to the ninth century, and studies of the court libraries of Charlemagne and Louis the Pious. Bischoff also explores centres of learning outside the court in terms of the writing centres and the libraries associated with major monastic and cathedral schools respectively. This rich collection provides a full, coherent study of Carolingian culture from a number of different yet interdependent aspects, providing insights for scholars and students alike.

The Unification of Germany

AvMichael Gorman,Richard Brown

Häftad, Engelska, 1989

271 kr

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The author considers the various factors which helped to forge German unity: the role of Bismarck; the growth of liberalism and nationalism within Germany; the state of European politics prior to 1871; and the impact of a burgeoning German economy.

Effective Stillwater Fly Fishing

An Analytical Approach to Help You Catch More Fish

AvMichael Gorman

E-bok

Engelska, 2014

788 kr

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Top advice from a master stillwater angler and complete hatch information for lakes, ponds, and reservoirs make Effective Stillwater Fly Fishing the perfect resource for fly fishing on stillwaters.

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Contemporary Introduction to Thomistic Metaphysics

AvMichael Gorman

Häftad, Engelska, 2024

378 kr

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A Contemporary Introduction to Thomistic Metaphysics provides the reader with an introductory presentation of key themes in Thomistic metaphysics. There are many such books, of course, but this one is, to use a phrase Michael Gorman has adopted, "analyticfacing," i.e., it presents things in dialogue with analytic philosophy. Sometimes that means disagreeing with analytic proposals (e.g., possible worlds), and sometimes it means agreeing with them (e.g., making ample use of Ryle's notion of "systematically misleading expressions").What's more, it (gently) takes a somewhat deflationary attitude towards many things metaphysicians like to talk about, e.g., accidents, universals, and the like. By "deflationary" Gorman means that such items are taken seriously, but their ontological status is taken down a notch: features, universals, possible worlds, and other such things are understood in terms of what substances are and what substances are. Substances are "basic beings," and other things are what they are only in relation to substances. Of course this is Aristotle 101, but metaphysicians, Aristotelians included, often slip into treating nonsubstances as minisubstances, and Gorman pushes back against this throughout.A Contemporary Introduction to Thomistic Metaphysics begins by explaining what philosophy is, what metaphysics is, and how these relate to other kinds of thinking. It then moves through a series of topics, ending with a brief look at applications of metaphysical thinking in theology.

Handbook of the Psychology of Science

AvGregory Feist,Michael Gorman

Inbunden, Engelska, 2012

1 597 kr

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Highly recommended."--Choice: Current Reviews for Academic LibrariesThis handbook is the definitive resource for scholars and students interested in how research and theory within each of the major domains of psychology√≥developmental, cognitive, personality, and social√≥have been applied to understand the nature of scientific thought and behavior. Edited by two esteemed pioneers in the emerging discipline of the psychology of science, it is the first empirically based compendium of its time. The handbook provides a comprehensive examination of how scientific thinking is learned and evolves from infancy to adolescence and adulthood, and combines developmental and cognitive approaches to show the categorical similarities and differences in thinking between children, adolescents, adults, and scientists. Chapters highlight the breadth and depth of psychological perspectives in the studies of science, from creativity and genius, gender, and conflict and cooperation, to postmodernism and psychobiography. A section on applications offers findings and ideas that can be put to use by educators, policymakers, and science administrators. Contributors examine the importance of mental models in solving difficult technical problems, and the significance of leadership and organizational structure in successful innovation. The final section of the book is devoted to the future of this new field, focusing on how to continue to develop a healthy psychology of science.Key Features: Presents the only empirically based compendium of current knowledge about the psychology of scientific thought and behavior Edited by two pioneers in the discipline of psychology of science Describes how scientific thinking is learned and changes throughout the life span Addresses creativity and genius, gender, conflict and cooperation, postmodernism, and psychobiography Covers applications of the psychology of science that can be used by educators, policymakers, and science administrators

Our Enduring Values

Librarianship in the 21st Century

AvMichael Gorman

Häftad, Engelska, 2000

494 kr

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A veteran of four decades of library service and one of today's leading library thinkers, Michael Gorman opens a discussion on library values--those that are rooted in historical perspective and those that can adapt to changing times. This provocative book takes you through the principles of eight core values as it considers the questions on the minds of most librarians today, including:•What is the role of the library today?•What is librarianship in the 21st Century?•What do patrons and communities want from their libraries?•Will libraries be strengthened or destroyed by new and changing technology?•How can I maintain the core values of librarianship into the future?A must-read for progressive librarians everywhere, Our Enduring Values will help you to define your role in the library of the future.

Broken Pieces

A Library Life, 1941-1978

AvMichael Gorman

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

595 kr

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From his earliest reading memories in wartime Britain through five decades of librarianship, eminent librarian and former ALA President Michael Gorman offers insights from his extraordinary career in this new memoir. Gorman relates his personal and professional journey in prose that is by turns charming, opinioned, and revealing. He made perhaps his most significant contribution to librarianship as editor of the 1978 Anglo- American Cataloguing Rules, a major development that receives detailed attention here. The debates and arguments that would shape professional practice for years to come are dramatically presented, with a vivid cast of characters including leading librarians from two continents. Broken Pieces, Gorman’s account of being on the front lines of many of the most important decisions made in librarianship during his career, is a timely and entertaining read.

1 379 kr

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The hypostatic union of Christ, namely his being simultaneously human and divine, is one of the founding doctrines of Christian theology. In this book Michael Gorman presents the first full-length treatment of Aquinas's metaphysics of the hypostatic union. After setting out the historical and theological background, he examines Aquinas's metaphysical presuppositions, explains the basic elements of his account of the hypostatic union, and then enters into detailed discussions of four areas where it is more difficult to get a clear understanding of Aquinas's views, arguing that in some cases we must be content with speculative reconstructions that are true to the spirit of Aquinas's thought. His study pays close attention to the Latin texts and their chronology, and engages with a wide range of secondary literature. It will be of great interest to theologians as well as to scholars of metaphysics and medieval thought.

Spanish/English Business Glossary

AvMaria-Luisa Henson,Michael Gorman

E-bok

Engelska, 2005

416 kr

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This is the essential reference companion for all who use Spanish 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-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 Spanish is used.

A Spoken Language Guide

AvMichael Gorman,Maria-Luisa Henson

Inbunden, Engelska, 2016

2 502 kr

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Spanish Business Situations is a handy reference and learning text for all who use or need spoken Spanish for business.Over 40 situations are simply presented, including* basic phone calls* leaving messages* making presentations* comparing, enquiring, booking* selling techniquesWith full English translations and usage note, Spanish Business Situations will help you to communicate confidently and effectively in a broad range of everyday business situations.

Spanish/English Business Glossary

AvMichael Gorman,Maria-Luisa Henson

Inbunden, Engelska, 2016

2 255 kr

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This is the essential reference companion for all who use Spanish 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-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 Spanish is used.

Spanish/English Business Correspondence

Correspondecia de comercio Espanol/Ingles

AvMichael Gorman,Maria-Luisa Henson

Inbunden, Engelska, 2016

1 385 kr

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Covering a wide range of situations, this is suitable for the business user or for students learning the language.

Aquinas on the Metaphysics of the Hypostatic Union

AvMichael Gorman

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

464 kr

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The hypostatic union of Christ, namely his being simultaneously human and divine, is one of the founding doctrines of Christian theology. In this book Michael Gorman presents the first full-length treatment of Aquinas's metaphysics of the hypostatic union. After setting out the historical and theological background, he examines Aquinas's metaphysical presuppositions, explains the basic elements of his account of the hypostatic union, and then enters into detailed discussions of four areas where it is more difficult to get a clear understanding of Aquinas's views, arguing that in some cases we must be content with speculative reconstructions that are true to the spirit of Aquinas's thought. His study pays close attention to the Latin texts and their chronology, and engages with a wide range of secondary literature. It will be of great interest to theologians as well as to scholars of metaphysics and medieval thought.

Technical Services

Today and Tommorrow, 2nd Edition

AvMichael Gorman

Inbunden, Engelska, 1998

762 kr

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Focusing on one of the most fundamental areas of librarianship, Gorman and a host of distinguished contributors examine the current state of the field of technical services and offer their views on its future. The book is divided into four sections: acquisitions, bibliographic control, automation, and administration. Within these sections individual chapters address specific aspects of the field (e.g., serials acquisitions, descriptive cataloging, circulation services). The text has been thoroughly updated, with some chapters entirely rewritten and others replaced. Specialized chapters on book gathering plans, preservation, and Slavic technical services have been dropped from this edition and a chapter on global standardization has been added. Offering a stimulating diversity of voices and perspectives, this landmark work is a major contribution to the area of technical services in the tradition of Tauber's Technical Services in Libraries (Columbia University Press, 1954). Valuable as supplementary

Michael Gorman – författare