Some manuscripts have been produced for the personal use of their scribe only; whereas a number of them are valued as autographs, most have been ephemeral and were discarded. Personal manuscripts were not written for a patron, commissioner, or client. They are personal copies, anthologies, florilegia, personal notes, excerpts, drafts and notebooks, as well as family books, accountancy notebooks and many others; these forms often being mixed with one another. This volume introduces a number of such manuscripts in a comparative perspective, from Japan to Europe through the Middle East, with a focus on the Near and Middle East. The main concern is the possibility of identifying typical features of such manuscripts in terms of materials, visual organization and content. In attempting this, both the conditions of production and traces of the manuscripts’ use are taken into consideration, with particular attention to their material aspects.

This book explores multilingualism and multiscriptism in a great variety of writing cultures, offering an in-depth analysis of how diverse languages and scripts seamlessly intertwine within written artefacts. Insights into scribal practices are particularly illuminating in that respect, especially when exploring artefacts originating from multicultural communities and regions where distinct writing traditions intersect. The influence of multilingualism and multiscriptism on these writing cultures becomes evident, with essays spanning various domains, from the mundane aspects of everyday life to the realms of scholarship and political propaganda. Scholars often relegate these phenomena, despite being frequently encountered, to the status of exceptions compared to the more prevalent monolingualism and monoscriptism. However, in daring to challenge this viewpoint, this book emphasises the profound significance and relevance of multilingualism and multiscriptism in shaping the development of languages, cultures, and societies across Asia, Africa, and Europe. It caters to a diverse readership keen on delving into the intricacies of these phenomena within this rich tapestry of writing cultures.

Mary Ellen Lepionka brings her 20 years of experience helping editors and authors achieve commercially successful college textbooks to this useful guide for those wishing to write or revise their own college textbook. With helpful, step-by-step guidelines on how to find a publisher and develop a quality manuscript, this book will empower academic authors or textbook writers to produce their own successful textbook. Contents: How college textbooks get published Interest a publisher in your manuscript Use the signing process to your advantage Development and why your textbook needs it Write to reach your true audience Establish an effective authorial voice Heading structure and why it matters Pedagogy and what it does for your textbook Create a truly useful chapter apparatus Develop successful feature strands Make drafting and revising easier on you Control length and manage schedule Do permission right Enhance your textbook's value visually.

This full-color 8th Edition covers the administrative and clinical skills medical assistants need to know to carry out their duties. The 8th Edition integrates all of the topics and skills competencies required by the American Association of Medical Assistants entry-level Medical Assisting Curriculum. It features chapter outlines and learning objectives as well as lots of pertinent information such as personal qulities, skills, responsibilities, types of patient education, and legal and ethical isues. Also included are real-life examples, quizzes and answers. A free interactive CD-Rom ispackaged in the book.

Burke explains the professional techniques employed by archivists and manuscript curators, describing what they do and why, so the beginning researcher has a foundation for understanding how to search and access personal papers. Burke surveys problems of organization, access, alternative sources, and legal issues with amusing anecdotes and examples.