Points out the importance of coalitions for effectively developing and utilizing political power. Describes two basic steps in coalition building, discusses basic requirements and advantages/disadvantages for coalitions, and defines several types of coalitions. (RH)

Presents examples of the craft of paper weaving on three types of paper looms. (SJL)

Offers guidelines for providing day care services for children who accompany their parents to conferences. Costs, planning, location, insurance, center activities, staff, safety and health, food, equipment and supplies, publicity and preregistration, parents' roles, and evaluation and replanning are briefly discussed. Recommendations are included.…

A humorous review of frequent errors in English usage is followed by suggestions for communicating with simplicity, clarity, and grace. (Author/WD)

Tips for the traveling musician on the safe transportation of his/her musical instrument. (SJL)

The authors provide tips for creating pleasing bulletin boards for the elementary classroom. Mood, lettering, materials, and design are considered. In addition, they suggest ideas for a thematic bulletin board for each month of the school year. (SJL)

Briefly describes the process of textbook selection and offers some guidelines to help board members who may serve on selection committees. (IRT)

Points out that it is not necessary and is sometimes undesirable for a school yearbook to have a theme. Provides guidelines for choosing and using a theme. (TJ)

Rather than focusing on specific brands of timpani, these guidelines for repair cover mechanical problems of a general nature: pedals, dents, unclear tone, and squeaking. Preventive maintenance is discussed. (Author/SJL)

Separates the foolishness (such as the idea that "creative writing" should be emphasized and that lots of writing makes for good writers) from the wisdom (for instance, that all teachers who must teach writing must thoroughly understand the principles of writing well). (IRT)

Discusses the art of being an accompanist, including rehearsal techniques, coordination with the vocalist, and stage appearance. (SJL)

Explains how students should dress for school if they are to be comfortable when the schools conform to the 65-degree maximum temperature setting ordered by the government. (IRT)

Argues that school yearbooks need not have themes. Suggests that if a theme is to be used, the staff should consider what a theme is, where it should be used, and which particular themes to avoid. Describes a few themes that have been used successfully. (TJ)

Presents program guidelines for training library staff in the operation and use of automated library circulation systems. Advice is given on the qualificatons of the training coordinator, levels of training, training and training aids, vendor responsibilities and time frame. (RAA)

Provides a suggested approach for planning and conducting a patterned exit interview of employees leaving the company. (IRT)