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classic W. W. Denslow illustrations from first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz are skillfully adapted in colorful postcard form.

'Weather Central, Ted Kooser's latest book, reinforces his title as poet laureate of Nebraska, whether the governor has gotten around to making the appointment or not...His poems have the beauty and wisdom of something closely tied to the soil...perfect combinations of imagery and music, American poetry, the real thing.'--Reagen Upshaw, The Bloomsbury Review

The report describes the development and testing of an adaptive training model for optimizing path sequencing in computer-aided instruction so as to minimize training time. The model was applied to a block of the Programming Specialist Course given at Sheppard AFB, Texas. Computer program implementation of the model and CAI course materials was done through use of the PLATO IV CAI system. Trial of the resulting course materials on-line by expert instructors was performed.

Distinctive brushwork, peculiar viewpoints, and subjects featuring faces and places dear to the particular artist are all hallmarks of Impressionism. This essay heightens Impressionism's focus on the individual by bringing in the artists' words as an organising rubric. By now, many of these artists' names - such as Monet, Renoir, Degas -- and their individual styles are recognisable. Giving voice to their thoughts and observations provides an even greater sense of familiarity with the creative person behind the works of art.