This beautifully illustrated book provides an inspirational and practical introduction to the traditions of Japanese Zen gardens, using natural materials such as wood, bamboo, rocks and pebbles. Empha
In his powerful new book, bestselling author and world-renowned executive coach Marshall Goldsmith examines the environmental and psychological triggers that can derail us at work and in life. Do you
At the end of the day, what better place is there to kick back, chill out and make the world go away, than in your own backyard garden? Plant and cocktail lover C. L. Fornari shows how easy it is to c
Today, the economic environment is global, highly sophisticated, and in continuous flux. Thus, the challenge for business leaders is to stay ahead of, rather than follow, market flow and change, in or
Born in an explosive boom and built through distinct economic networks, San Francisco has a cosmopolitan character that often masks the challenges migrants faced to create community in the city by the
PhotoshopR is the cornerstone of the graphics industry and understanding its 3D capabilities is becoming a requirement for graphic designers, photographers, and creatives alike.Starting with the funda
How many senior executives get to the top with little or no formal financial training? They may have been appointed to the executive board as a result of their expertise in marketing, HR, sales or IT,
Cities can be seen as geographical imaginaries: places have meanings attributed so that they are perceived, represented and interpreted in a particular way. We may therefore speak of cityness rather t
A guide to collaborative impact for leaders in industry, government, and social change networksOur world is facing unsustainable global trends—from climate change and water scarcity to energy insecuri
In this book, Jackson Galaxy, star of Animal Planet's hit show My Cat from Hell, and Kate Benjamin, cat design wizard, teach cat guardians everywhere how to design their homes in a way that solves com
(Book). This book is a complete course in the art of drum programming and the concepts and technologies behind it. It takes the reader from the earliest steps in using a digital audio workstation, thr
Through 19 chapters based on presentations from the Fall 2012 Creating Public Value conference organized by the Center for Integrative Leadership at the U. of Minnesota, public affairs, public adminis
The rewarding value-delivery process does not rely only upon the effort of an organisation or its entrepreneur. Stakeholders, the most important associates of a value-delivery network, and their signi
The opening of this vital new book centers on a series of graves memorializing baboons killed near Amboseli National Park in Kenya in 2009--a stark image that emphasizes both the close emotional conne
In this ambitious volume, leading legal and educational scholars examine San Antonio Independent School District v. Rodriguez (1973), the landmark US Supreme Court decision that held that the Constitu
Tell captivating stories in fabric and thread! Acclaimed quilting artist Jennifer Day invites you to create realistic portrait quilts. Turn your photos of people and animals into one-of-a-kind story q
You can design the future!In a post-apocalyptic alien landscape, starfighters crash land in desert terrain, dino riders rear up, rusted crab walkers litter the horizon and men work with--or fight agai
As contrary as it sounds, planning” as we traditionally understand the termcan be the worst thing a company can do. Consider that volatile weather events disrupt trusted supply chains, markets, and pr
Dive into the ultimate handcrafted, fun way to bring the natural world indoors!Terrariums are back and better than ever! If you haven't seen this virtually foolproof and no-fuss way to bring nature in
The service sector has grown to become 80% of the US economy, yet it's poised for a revolution in personalization, big data, and complexity. The authors begin by reviewing their own foundational work,
The service sector has grown to become 80% of the US economy, yet it's poised for a revolution in personalization, big data, and complexity. The authors begin by reviewing their own foundational work,
"Synthetic biology" is the label of a new technoscientific field with many different facets and agendas. One common aim is to "create life", primarily by using engineering principles to design and mod
The service sector—any company not involved in the production of products—is now 80% of the US economy, and growing part of the world economy. Written by the three leading scholars of service sector m
Creating the Ultimate Racquetball Player In order to reach your true potential you need to be at your optimal physical and mental condition and in order to do this you need to start an organized plan
Creating the Ultimate Squash Player. In order to reach your true potential you need to be at your optimal physical and mental condition and in order to do this you need to start an organized plan that
Discover a new world of creative possibilities with on-loom bead weaving! It’s fun and easy to make elegant loom jewelry in unique, fascinating designs.Beautiful Bead Weaving shows you how to use eith
For companies, unethical business practices like bribery and corruption pose major business risks, and can result in fines, reputational damage, lost business opportunity and, increasingly, criminal o
This book provides inservice teacher educators with a design process developed especially for them, in-depth knowledge of the research foundation of the process, and the confidence to use that process
This book provides inservice teacher educators with a design process developed especially for them, in-depth knowledge of the research foundation of the process, and the confidence to use that process
This book delves into two divergent, yet parallel themes; first is an examination of how educators can design the experiences of learning, with a focus on the learner and the end results of education;
Artful and inspirational, this delightful guide to home decorating offers a gentle nudge to those of us struggling to pull together an interior design scheme for our homes. In it, home decor and magaz
A legal judgment is first and foremost a story, a narrative of facts about the parties to the case.Creating Legal Worlds is a study of how that narrative operates, and how rhetoric, story, and style f
This collection of essays examines how sport has contributed to shaping and expressing Native American identity—from the attempt of the old Indian Schools to “Americanize” Native Americans through spo
The Ambitious Crafter's Guide to a Profitable Etsy Shop More than a marketplace, Etsy is a community--and being an active, informed member can lead to lucrative results. This book provides actionable
