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| INTERPPRESS | |
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accordance with NAI's mission statement, InterpPress publishes
books that improve the profession of interpretation over the long
term. Potential titles include books on planning, contracting,
design, interpretive writing, the history of the field, trends
within the field, management, and interpretive techniques. Creative
contributions and fresh perspectives are especially welcome. Download guidelines on submitting a query to InterpPress. All InterpPress books are available through NAI's association store. |
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Personal Interpretation Connecting Your Audience to Heritage Resources Lisa Brochu and Tim Merriman This is the second edition of the first book published by NAI's imprint, InterpPress. Written in clear, concise language with many examples, Personal Interpretation: Connecting Your Audience to Heritage Resources employs the most current ideas in the interpretive profession. This 100-page book shares traditions back through Freeman Tilden’s principles and Enos Mills’ thoughtful ideas on nature guiding. It will connect you with more in-depth resources developed by authors such as Sam Ham, Bill Lewis, Douglas Knudson, Ted Cable, Larry Beck, and Joseph Cornell. Featuring more than 30 color photos, this resource shares approaches tested and proven by the National Park Service and many other organizations along with research concepts that back up their approaches. Authors Lisa Brochu and Tim Merriman collectively have more than 57 years experience in the interpretive profession as interpreters, consultants, planners and trainers. Publication Year: 2008 ISBN: 978-1-879931-24-4 |
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Applied Interpretation Putting Research into Practice Doug Knapp Applied Interpretation: Putting Research into Practice offers practitioners, managers, and students of interpretation a source for interpretive theory, techniques, strategies, and experiences that have been shown, through research, to be successful in conveying interpretive messages. This resource is the product of 16 years of research that has evaluated traditional programs, school field trips, and visitor center and campfire programs. The findings, offered through vignettes and case studies, are the product of long-term assessments that range from three months to three years following an interpretive experience. Publication Year: 2007 ISBN: 978-1-879931-23-7 |
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Interpretive Writing Alan Leftridge The executive editor of The Interpreter magazine will sharpen your skills for connecting with your audiences. The book introduces you to the strategies promoted by the National Association for Interpretation and the National Park Service for written interpretation, with a focus on developing tangibles, intangibles, universals, and interpretive themes in your writing, while avoiding trite expressions. These strategies and skills apply to your brochures, web sites, exhibits, public service announcements, books, magazine articles and other interpretive projects. Publication Year: 2006 ISBN: 1-879931-21-4 |
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The History of Heritage Interpretation Tim Merriman and Lisa Brochu Where did the profession of heritage interpretation begin? The History of Heritage Interpretation explores significant events in the history of the field, from its origins with the elders of tribal villages through the development of professional organizations around the world, with specific emphasis on the National Association for Interpretation in the United States. Essays are included from noted authors and pioneers in the field including Ted Cable, Cem Basman, Sarah Blodgett, Chris Nelson, Jim Covel and Carolyn Ward. Publication Year: 2006 ISBN: 1-879931-19-2 |
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Management of Interpretive Sites Developing Sustainable Operations Through Effective Leadership Tim Merriman and Lisa Brochu New and experienced managers looking for advice and ideas will find InterpPress's Management of Interpretive Sites: Developing Sustainable Operations Through Effective Leadership helpful in developing managerial and leadership skills. Whether you need to write personnel policies, develop a business plan, conduct meetings, or use interpretive efforts to convince visitors to become stewards of your resource, this book contains specific suggestions based upon the authors’ combined 60 years of experience in running not-for-profit, governmental, and for-profit organizations. Publication Year: 2005 ISBN: 1-879931-18-4 |
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The Nature Center Book How to Create and Nurture a Nature Center in Your Community Brent Evans and Carolyn Chipman Evans The authors of this 216-page book from InterpPress have been studying nature centers since 1996 when they surveyed 100 nature centers and interviewed leaders in the field. The University of Texas Press originally published How to Create and Nurture a Nature Center in Your Community in 1998, when it received first place in NAI’s Media Award Competition. Since then, almost 3,000 copies have sold and traveled as far as Africa, Japan, and South America.This revised edition provides up-to-date information and expanded discussion of topics key to nature center development. It outlines lessons learned since the first edition and important new developments in the field. The new edition includes updated information regarding organizations and resources, as well as expanded coverage of financial and organizational issues and government-based nature centers. The book, printed in full color, features more than 200 photographs. Publication Year: 2004 ISBN: 1-879931-15-X |
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Interpretive Planning The 5-M Model for Successful Planning Projects Lisa Brochu The 5-M Model outlined in this book is drawn from the author’s 25 years of experience in creating interpretive plans, and explains the process she has taught to hundreds of interpreters. This book can be a valuable tool for those wishing to develop an interpretive plan as well as those aspiring to work as a consultant or planner. Lisa Brochu specializes in interpretive master planning, interpretive writing, and training. As associate director for the National Association for Interpretation, she is responsible for planning, development, and supervision of programs, products, and services for the organization. Before joining the NAI staff, Lisa was a freelance consultant and completed more than 150 projects for a wide variety of private, municipal, county, state, and federal agencies. She has taught numerous classes and workshops related to interpretation and is recognized as a leading authority in the field. Lisa co-authored Personal Interpretation: Connecting Your Audience to Heritage Resources, with NAI Executive Director Tim Merriman. She has edited and published a number of newsletters and published a bimonthly magazine about interpretation within federal agencies. Lisa is a Certified Interpretive Planner, and has won numerous awards for her work in the United States and abroad, including the prestigious Fellow Award, the highest honor given by NAI to recognize excellence, innovation, and leadership in the interpretive field. She also headed the task force responsible for initiating an internationally recognized certification program for professionals in interpretation through NAI. Publication Year: 2003 ISBN: 1-879931-12-5 |
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| National Association for Interpretation | 888-900-8283 |