Before his deployment in the field, he is given exhaustive training in the art of self-defense, an introduction to martial arts and the use of technical espionage devices.

The students were given their first crash course in the art of the schmooze as they mixed with industry officials.

The few lessons Talaban had given him in the art of sword play had kept him alive, and he had already killed two Almecs.

President Sarkozy was given a masterclass in the art of pointedly making people wait, says Nigel Farndale.

Ms. Hoffman was giving a hands-on lesson, not in the art of performance, but in the art of the audition.

That experience had tempered Harkness, had given him his baptism in the art of politics.

Anthea helps them by giving tips in the art of housekeeping, homemaking and hostessing.

This academy works to preserve traditional Indian magic, give recognition to street magicians and train students in the art of illusion.

Grandchamp obeyed; he consoled himself by giving Germain, Louis, and Etienne lessons in the art of reconnoitring a country by night.

The White House's keenest public relations expert was giving a lesson in the fine art of lowering expectations.