This paper explores various narrative strategies Katherine Paterson uses to 'image childhood' in Bridge to Terabithia, Jacob Have I Loved and Preacher's Boy. It will analyse how aspects such as focalisation, metaphor, ...

It seems relevant that commentators would want to describe how hard a cricketer hits a ball. This may be measured by the ratio of the number of runs achieved to the number of scoring strokes made, within any particular context. ...

This paper outlines a simple particle mechanics model in which a single particle represents the thermodynamic fluid (gas) in a heat engine (exemplified by a piston engine). By mechanics based reasoning the model ...

This conference paper examines the perceptions of a group of employees aged 45 or more about their experiences of age discrimination in the work place. Retaining older workers is one way in which a productive work force ...

Connection to the Internet is a major priority for NSW government schools, with the expectation that students will increasingly participate in online teaming activities. 'Online projects' have emerged as a new learning ...

For many years the authors have coordinated a large engineering design subject, having a cohort of approximately 300+ students. Lectures are supported by tutorials of approximately 32 students which incorporate collaborative ...

As business academics try to ensure that students gain a solid understanding of the theory which is applicable to various business situations, while maintaining "academic standards", there is criticism that Universities ...

E-learning environments are mainly based on a range of delivery and interactive services. Web-based personalized learning recommender systems can, as a kind of services in e-learning environment, provide learning ...