He who reigns in Spain

Article Abstract:

British historian Paul Preston is widely-acclaimed in Spain for his publications, including a biography of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco, and is well-respected for his political and historical views. He remains keenly interested in the subject of the Spanish civil war, and is also working on a biography of Benito Mussolini. Preston believes the Spanish are continuously seeking to rediscover their history after Franco's regime sought to portray the losers as worthless. His book 'Conrades!' won the 1998 Asi Fue literary prize.

Biography, Authors, English, English writers, Bibliography, Franco, Francisco, Preston, Paul

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Off the blocks and into the class

Article Abstract:

Sports science has now gained widespread acceptance within the academic community in the UK. Indeed, it is also attracting strong interest from potential students. Academics played a key role in establishing the study of sports science, but practitioners, who recognized its potential in improving the performance of leading athletes, were also a driving force. There has also been growing interest in the study of sports history, and a number of serious publications have served to establish this as viable academic subject.

Study and teaching, Sports sciences

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Goodbye to kipper ties and sideburns

Article Abstract:

The Open University's (OU) course-related television program made obsolete by advanced technology went off air in December 2006, nearly 36 years from its launch in January 1971. The OU programs broadcast on BBC Two at prime time were very popular at the time, and incidents about the format, the efforts taken for presentation and highlights of the association between the BBC and the OU personnel are presented.

Contracts & orders received, Management dynamics, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Radio & TV Broadcasting, Contracts & orders let, United Kingdom, Management, British Broadcasting Corp., Contracts, Open University, Technology application, Broadcasting industry, Contract agreement, Company business management, Media programs, Media programs (Education)

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