Posted by Christopher Melba | Posted on 23-01-2012
On May 16, 2011, we published Gerald Danzers book Illinois: A History in Pictures, which gathers drawings, engravings, photographs, maps, and other illustrations to illuminate the growth and changes in the Prairie States history. Dr. Danzer, a professor emeritus of history at the University of Illinois at Chicago and former director of the Chicago Neighborhood History Project, recently answered some questions about the book.
Q. You have written a great deal on American history. Wh
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Posted by Christopher Melba | Posted on 16-01-2012
As the IRS expands its search for delinquent tax filers, the guilty parties should not delay filing returns for missed years. Financial troubles for some individuals in recent years caused them to skip submitting tax returns until they recovered from hard times. The elapsed time now creates complications for gathering accurate income figures as well as the correct tax forms.
Fortunately, paid tax preparers can help. They possess tax software for prior years plus knowledge about qualifications for various tax credits that have changed frequently. An experienced tax practitioner has completed tax preparer continuing education each year.
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Posted by Christopher Melba | Posted on 09-01-2012
Information and communications technology has been transforming education at different levels. One level where the ICT has been playing a key role for over the last three decades is in the management and allocation of educational resources and providing data on students and teachers often referred to as Education Management Information System (EMIS).
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Posted by Christopher Melba | Posted on 31-12-2011
The Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary is a world best-seller. And its now available as an app, with the full A-Z dictionary, real voice audio, and My View to customize your screen. It has been developed by the same editors from Oxford University Press who created the printed dictionary, working together with Paragon Software, a leading software developer for mobile devices.
Find out how you and your students can learn on the go with the Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary app. Look up words, hear them spoken, and listen to example sentences!
Available for download at or more information at .
Available for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.
Posted by Christopher Melba | Posted on 12-12-2011
Todays Shelf Awareness for Readers newsletter includes a small news item on New Yorks Comic Con:
New York Comic Con, the East Coasts largest comic, graphic novel and manga festival, opens this Thursday at the Javits Center in New York City. Day one is restricted to industry professionals, press and VIP ticket holders. Fans can purchase tickets at the door on Friday or Sunday (Saturday-only tickets are already sold out) for $45. The show features expert panels, autograph sessions, previews for upcoming releases and social events. Guests include Frank Miller, Stan Lee, David Cross, H.
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