Example sentences of "an introduction to [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Published in association with English Heritage , Robert Adam : Architect of Genius by Julius Bryant offers an introduction to Adam 's architecture by exploring the thoughts and personal ambitions behind his designs , and looking at some of the sources of his inspiration .
2 ‘ We could have given you an introduction to Professor Vanchetti in Rome , ’ said Gervase Fairfax , who was Penelope 's other neighbour , ‘ but unfortunately he dropped down dead the other day . ’
3 Help may be found in a number of places , the most generally useful probably being in Appendix Eight to McKerrow 's An Introduction to Bibliography where he analyses with admirable clarity , and with illustrations of all the minuscules and capitals , a letter written by Thomas Kyd , the Elizabethan dramatist , to Sir John Puckering , Lord Keeper of the Great Seal .
4 This chapter provides an introduction to evaluation in library user education .
5 to give children experience of the creative arts including : picture making using a wide range of media model making using traditional ‘ waste ’ and ‘ found ’ materials fabric and collage work dance and drama , formal and ‘ free ’ music — singing and an introduction to notation through instrumental work ( eg using recorder , clarinet and violin ) poetry — listening , choral speaking , writing
6 An introduction to construction , modelling and carving sculpture , using a variety of materials such as wood , clay , plaster and ciment fondu .
7 An Introduction to Computer Manipulation of Images — 3 March , 12 May
8 Text books are impaled on the barbed wire : ‘ A history of the Communist Party ’ , ‘ An Introduction to Marxism-Leninism ’ .
9 An introduction to Becka and her calf Kitty prompts several questions to Mrs Castle the following day — when she makes a return visit to the children at the Church of England Junior School in Wantage .
10 There is also an Introduction to Dewey Decimal Classification for British schools , third edition , compiled by B A J Winslade and published in 1977 .
11 The course starts with an introduction to gold deposition and environmental considerations ; it then teaches how to use a goldpan .
12 Four further mandatory modules cover learning and information skills , and provide an introduction to literature and social sciences .
13 The wildlife habitat course , led by Trina Barrett , will form an introduction to management of grassland and woodland and one indoor meeting will be followed by four evening field visits at sites including Thrislington Plantation and Hamsterley Forest .
14 The book opens with an introduction to materials , and discusses types of pastels , papers and grounds , and then there are two general chapters — Techniques , and interpreting the Subject .
15 It also involves an introduction to forms of discourse which were powerful in the past and from which our own culture has developed .
16 I think this book is worth having for a professional needing some facts in a hurry and for a student wanting an introduction to intersection control .
17 As an introduction to guitar synthesis it is a dream , because of its immediacy .
18 As well as placing a strong emphasis on singing throughout this time , the Music Department also offers all pupils structured tuition on percussion and recorder , as well as an introduction to keyboard and guitar , and encourages the development of their creative abilities through practical group projects using material related to classroom topics .
19 The claims for English as an introduction to life are " unfounded " , the " implicit educational creed in theory mistaken and in practice pernicious " .
20 This serves as an introduction to Part II , and more particularly as a prelude to Chapter 6 , because it deals with the subject of fiction itself : something which is strictly not a matter of style , but which is presupposed by the study of style in fiction writing .
21 An option in one language includes an introduction to specialist translation , machine translation techniques and interpreting .
22 Stanley Sadie , vol. xi , 1980 ; idem , ‘ An Introduction to Ludford ’ , Musica Disciplina , vol. xiv , 1960 , pp. 105–31 ; idem ( ed . ) ,
23 From the highly personalised work of Alexis Hunter and Maggie Jennings to the business of print making by Sylvie Turner and an introduction to women and print making by Pat Gilmour ( who introduced us to the innovative work of June Wayne ) .
24 Training , ensuring staff and customers safety , relating to fire , food hygiene , and health and safety , will also be covered on induction , as well as an introduction to company policy with regard to these .
25 All students attend a computer familiarisation course offering an introduction to word processing .
26 J. F. Stein 's An Introduction to Neurophysiology is a very good introduction because the chain of argument from observation to explanation is maintained .
27 For further information about inheritance tax , see booklets Inheritance Tax ( IHT 1 ) and An Introduction to Inheritance Tax ( IHT 3 ) , obtainable from any tax office .
28 An Introduction to Capital Gains Tax ( CGT 14 )
29 Introductory reading : B. Lewis , The Arabs in History ; G. Endress , An Introduction to Islam .
30 LANGUAGE FOR BANKING : AN INTRODUCTION TO TERMINOLOGY FOR EFL STUDENTS Collins 2984 128 pp Preparation for qualifications in the field of banking ( the AIB stages 1 & 11 ) to handle complex data and source material .
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