The Creativity Code

Rethinking design through the lens of embodied cognition provides a novel way of understanding human interaction with technology. In this book, Christopher Baber uses embodied cognition as a lens through which to view both how designers engage in creative practices and how people use designed artifacts. This view of cognition as enactive, embedded, situated, or distributed, without recourse to internal representations, provides a theoretical grounding that makes possible a richer account of human interaction with technology. This understanding of everyday interactions with things in the world reveals opportunities for design to intervene. Moreover, Baber argues, design is an embodied activity in which the continual engagement between designers and their materials is at the heart of design practice. Baber proposes that design and creativity should be considered in dynamic, rather than discrete, terms and explores “task ecologies”―the concept of environment as it relates to embodied

In Cognition and Tool Use, anthropologists Janet and Charles Keller provide an account of human accomplishment based on ethnographic study. Blacksmithing, the transformation of glowing iron into artistic and utilitarian products, is the activity they chose to develop a study of situated learning. This domain, permeated by visual imagery and physical virtuosity rather than verbal logic, appears antithetical to the usual realms of cognitive study. For this reason, it provides a new entrée to human thought and an empirical test for an anthropology of knowledge. How does a mind in practice approach a stable, 'sedimented' body of knowledge and create something truly original? What does human tool use say about human thought? What does someone need to know to successfully produce a material artifact and how do they learn it? In addressing these questions, the authors offer an interdisciplinary perspective on the principled creativity of human behaviour.

In Cognition and Tool Use, anthropologists Janet and Charles Keller provide an account of human accomplishment based on ethnographic study. Blacksmithing, the transformation of glowing iron into artistic and utilitarian products, is the activity they chose to develop a study of situated learning. This domain, permeated by visual imagery and physical virtuosity rather than verbal logic, appears antithetical to the usual realms of cognitive study. For this reason, it provides a new entrée to human thought and an empirical test for an anthropology of knowledge. How does a mind in practice approach a stable, 'sedimented' body of knowledge and create something truly original? What does human tool use say about human thought? What does someone need to know to successfully produce a material artifact and how do they learn it? In addressing these questions, the authors offer an interdisciplinary perspective on the principled creativity of human behaviour.

此時此刻的偶像藝術家，流行文化的意念與容顏。韓國頂尖樂評人——金榮大K-POP趨勢觀察最新力作！【曲風解析X作品清單X推薦選歌X產業揭密X幕後紀實】精選K-POP十組藝人、百首名曲全彩印刷 ＋ 隨文QR CODE 邊讀邊聽！我想以此書評價正在韓國流行音樂圈寫下重要歷史的十組偶像。我並沒有選擇記錄歷史上最偉大的K-POP偶像，而是選擇以「此時此刻」的偶像作為本書撰寫重點。因為我相信，能夠讓我們更全面窺探K-POP產業各個層面的，並不是歷史中的K-POP，而是「現在正在蓬勃發展」的K-POP產業。我拒絕使用「偶像與藝術家」、「商品與藝術」這種傳統的二分法，也屏棄侷限於偶像產業理論的狂熱式分析，因為本書最重要的目的，在於讓極度平凡的音樂受眾，同意「偶像作為藝術家」的魅力與意義，讓偶像音樂的藝術價值獲得正當評價。同時也透過「偶像藝術家」這個K-POP產業中戲份最為吃重的角色，深入探討基於眾多因素，而遭到壓抑的韓國大眾音樂評論。＿＿＿金榮大【K-POP十組藝人】NCT／不落俗套且前衛的K-POP先鋒派藝術家 BLACKPINK／用華麗與「態度」武裝的頂級女團 泰民／Base to Ace，聆聽泰民的音樂 本月少女／無法預測的優雅世界 TOMORROW X TOGETHER／某天頭上長出了角 Red Velvet／開拓女團疆域的時尚音樂 DAY6／披著樂團外衣的合聲團體帶來美妙旋律 太妍／太妍的聲音 IU／IU 的音樂，李知恩的心 BTS／七張地圖 【K-POP九大現象】現象1 ＿ 什麼是K-POP？ 現象2 ＿ K-POP是泡泡糖音樂嗎？ 現象3 ＿ 作曲的偶像，是策略還是未來？ 現象4 ＿ 韓美合作所勾勒的K-POP未來 現象5 ＿ 推動K-POP的幕後推手 現象6 ＿ 男孩團體為何被輕視：男孩團體的歷史與貶低男孩團體的脈絡 現象7 ＿ 女團仍在進化中 現象8 ＿ BTS入圍葛萊美獎為何重要？葛萊美獎對我們來說具有什麼意義？ 現象9 ＿ BTS、K-POP，以及後BTS時代【內容簡介】韓國知名樂評家金榮大於這本全新力作中，精選「此時此刻」以獨特音樂美學獲得廣大樂迷熱烈支持、撼動全球娛樂版圖的十組K-POP「偶像藝術家」，自多元視角深度評析其樂曲風格及個人魅力所在。他們無懼偏見，奮力打造自我完成的繽紛舞臺，以藝術實力體證對時代的追問。作者也批判了當前某些不願認同他

Find your baby's face in this delightful new lift-the-flap book with a mirror on every page! One thing is for sure - babies love mirrors! This series of board books aims to enhance early mirror play as very young children will enjoy finding their own face on every page. Featuring large card flaps with friendly animals which are easy for even the littlest hands to grab, babies will enjoy reaching for these books again and again. Scan the QR code on the back cover to join in with the playful rhyming song based on the classic 'Finger Family' rhyme! Other books in the series include: Little Bear, Little Dog, Little Owl, Little Tiger and Little Lamb

Find your baby's face in this delightful new lift-the-flap book with a mirror on every page! One thing is for sure - babies love mirrors! This brand new series of board books aims to enhance early mirror play as very young children will enjoy finding their own face on every page. Featuring large card flaps with friendly animals which are easy for even the littlest hands to grab, babies will enjoy reaching for these books again and again. Scan the QR code on the back cover to join in with the playful rhyming song based on the classic 'Finger Family' rhyme! Other books in the series include: Little Bear, Little Dog and Little Tiger

Written to complement the second edition of best-selling textbook Introductory Econometrics for Finance, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the use of the Regression Analysis of Time Series (RATS) software for modelling in finance and beyond. It provides numerous worked examples with carefully annotated code and detailed explanations of the outputs, giving readers the knowledge and confidence to use the software for their own research and to interpret their own results. A wide variety of important modelling approaches are covered, including such topics as time-series analysis and forecasting, volatility modelling, limited dependent variable and panel methods, switching models and simulations methods. The book is supported by an accompanying website containing freely downloadable data and RATS instructions.

Written to complement the second edition of best-selling textbook Introductory Econometrics for Finance, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the use of the Regression Analysis of Time Series (RATS) software for modelling in finance and beyond. It provides numerous worked examples with carefully annotated code and detailed explanations of the outputs, giving readers the knowledge and confidence to use the software for their own research and to interpret their own results. A wide variety of important modelling approaches are covered, including such topics as time-series analysis and forecasting, volatility modelling, limited dependent variable and panel methods, switching models and simulations methods. The book is supported by an accompanying website containing freely downloadable data and RATS instructions.

This book provides an introduction to Bluetooth programming, with a specific focus on developing real code. The authors discuss the major concepts and techniques involved in Bluetooth programming, with special emphasis on how they relate to other networking technologies. They provide specific descriptions and examples for creating applications in a number of programming languages and environments including Python, C, Java, GNU/Linux, Windows XP, Symbian Series 60, and Mac OS X. No previous experience with Bluetooth is assumed, and the material is suitable for anyone with some programming background. The authors place special emphasis on the essential concepts and techniques of Bluetooth programming, starting simply and allowing the reader to quickly master the basic concepts before addressing advanced features.

Immerse yourself in 30 cute, cozy, tear-out postcard coloring pages, and daydream about the joys and comforts of spring. As the world awakens from its winter slumber, go for a leisurely stroll through a sunny meadow, water the garden to see colorful flowers burst into life, and watch a family of birds as baby birds emerge from their nest to take their first flight. Choose a springtime scene and make it yours with this charming, cozy coloring book full of heartwarming scenes and cute characters that will fill you with hope and cheer. A fantastic mindful activity, Cozy Coloring is the perfect solution for a quiet, rainy day. Cultivating creativity and calm, coloring is also a wonderful alternative to screen-based activities and encourages self-expression and the development of concentration and focus. The fun doesn't stop here! Collect the Cozy Coloring series and fill your year with dreamy seasonal scenes and feel-good fun.

Celebrate the Creator and reconnect with your creative spirit with this one-of-a-kind 30-day women's devotional with bonus craft activities When each day feels like a marathon--between trying to meet the needs of your kids and family to putting out fires for your clients and colleagues--it can feel impossible to allow time just for yourself. But through 30 days of devotionals that include creativity-nourishing, hands-on activities, Crafted in Faith will help you give yourself the space you need to reignite your inner spark and overcome your anxieties as you rejoice in God's loving Word. With each devotional, you'll first reflect upon the day's meaningful Scripture verse and lesson, seeing how God's Word can be applied to real-life experiences. Then, you'll put the day's message into practice as you get creative with the attractive, easy-to-complete projects. Plus: each craft only requires simple materials you can find around the house or at your local craft store. Within each devotiona

In a charming take on a milestone moment, a young girl summons a cowpoke’s courage to tame her intimidating new bicycle.Kayla loves riding her pink pony, a three-wheeled bike, up and down the street, day after day. But then Daddy announces that it’s time for a big-kid bike, one with just two wheels. At the store, Kayla selects her mount, but when she tries to ride it, she is thrown—again and again. Can she tame this intimidating set of wheels? Or is the new blue bike just too wild? Tender and relatable, Wild Blue captures the emotions of moving up in the world through an endearing character with a boundless imagination. Despite falls, bumps, and bruises, Kayla takes her time learning the ropes, until she finally has the confidence to let go of her fear, climb back on, and ride again. Her story will delight and reassure readers transitioning from trikes or training wheels and inspire them to manage setbacks with patience and creativity.

From Joseph Coelho comes a compendium featuring twenty brilliantly illustrated tiny tales, each only ten words long!“Invite me in,” she says, outside my tenth storey window...Is it possible to spin a tale using just ten words? It most certainly is! In this unique and magnificent compendium designed to spark the imagination, Joseph Coelho brings us stories of underwater worlds, demon hamsters, bears in outer space, and portals to places unknown ... all in just ten words! Each tale has been paired with one of the finest illustrators working today – and, together, the words and pictures will create a space for creativity as young readers imagine how the story might unravel. They might even be inspired to pen a ten word tiny tale of their own!Written by former Waterstones Children's Laureate and winner of the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing, Joseph Coelho, and with two creative writing challenges at the back, this is the perfect gift for all those ready to unleash their imaginations.

Introduce your little one to the fun world of paleontology and dinosaurs in this interactive activity book full of fossils! Use the cardboard bone cut outs to build a dinosaur skeleton, identify different species, and pack your field case with all the tools to dig up a fossil!My First Dinosaur Dig is the perfect way for boys and girls to chisel away at dirt and stone and discover the excitement of paleontology. Use your brush to uncover bones, organize your field case, study prehistoric footprints, and more! This uniquely designed sturdy activity book will encourage creativity and hours of fun as kids learn about dinosaur fossils.This interactive book features: Lift-the-flap peekaboo panels and removable cardboard cut-outs that pop up, including bones to assemble a skeleton, chisel and brush for uncovering fossils, and moreSturdy board book style formatMy First Dinosaur Dig is: Perfect for dinosaur lovers, paleontologist, or museum curators who want to introduce their child to the wond

An exploration of echo not as simple repetition but as an agent of creative possibilities.In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, Amit Pinchevski proposes that echo is not simple repetition and the reproduction of sameness but an agent of change and a source of creation and creativity. Pinchevski views echo as a medium, connecting and mediating across and between disparate domains. He reminds us that the mythological Echo, sentenced by Juno to repeat the last words of others, found a way to make repetition expressive. So too does echo introduce variation into sameness, mediating between self and other, inside and outside, known and unknown, near and far. Echo has the potential to bring back something unexpected, either more or less than what was sent. Pinchevski distinguishes echo from the closely related but sometimes conflated reflection, reverberation, and resonance; considers echolalia as an active, reactive, and creative vocalic force, the launching pad of sp

An everyday object (the endlessly versatile rubber band) becomes an invitation to imagine new possibilities in the latest laugh-out-loud picture book from acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake!What can you do with a rubber band? You can do everyday things, like keep it close when you sleep or bring it along at bath time. And you can do exciting, unexpected things, like use it to bungee jump out of a plane or to grab a snack. With a special object of your very own, the possibilities are as limitless as your imagination!Acclaimed Japanese author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake (The Boring Book, There Must Be More Than That!, I Can Be Anything, The I Wonder Bookstore) delivers another laugh-out-loud experience in his latest picture book. With signature humor, wit, and boundless creativity, this charming story celebrates the potential of everyday objects to become catalysts for curiosity and play, at once honoring a child's attachment to favorite objects and opening the door to a

Since the 1980s, when she re-emerged from the peripheries into a more central position in music studies, Clara Schumann (1819–1896) has exerted an enduring fascination over the scholarly and popular imagination. Revisionist biographies, the uncovering of primary sources (diaries, letters, memorabilia), and filmic and literary depictions of Schumann have all brought into sharper focus the details and reception of her life, while simultaneously drawing attention to how much there is still to learn about her creativity. This book brings together a team of leading scholars to reappraise Clara Schumann in three particular respects: first, by delving deeper into her social and musical contexts; secondly, by offering fresh analytical perspectives on her songs and instrumental music; and thirdly, by reconsidering her legacy as a pianist and teacher. In doing so, the volume not only contributes to a rounded picture of Schumann's creative vision, but also opens up new pathways in the wider study

Paint your favorite witches and wizards in this LEGO(R) Harry Potter(TM) book that comes with 16 watercolor paints, a paint brush, and more than 30 stickers This action-packed book is full of iconic magical scenes to paint, including Harry's adventures in the forbidden forest, the Yule ball, Gryffindor quidditch matches, and so much more. With 64 incredible pages to paint, 16 watercolor paints, a paintbrush, and more than 30 stickers of Harry, Ron, Hermione, and tons of other magical characters and creatures, this LEGO(R) Harry Potter(TM) book will conjure your creativity like never before Copyright (c) 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WIZARDING WORLD characters, names, and related indicia are (c) & TM Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights (c) JKR. (s21)LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. (c)2021 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.Manufactured by AMEET Sp. z o.o.under license

Electric vehicles, or EVs, have been around for over 100 years. The first EV that people could buy went on sale in 1894. The "Electrobat" could go 25 miles on one battery charge. Today's EVs are light, speedy, affordable, and can travel far on a single charge. Learn why modern EVs are enticing drivers to "dump the pump" and how EVs have evolved over time! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation. The hands-on STEAM challenge is ideal for makerspace activities, and guides students through every stage of the engineering design process. This book features: • Real-world examples provide insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems• Content that highlights every component of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art, and math• Career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields• Dynamic images and text features e

This original concept board book celebrates what makes our bodies unique—from head to toe and horn to tail. From the bestselling and award-winning Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn creators, author Shannon Hale and illustrator LeUyen PhamAll are welcome in the kitty-corn club! Whether you’re long-tailed or short-tailed, furry or feathered, taloned or tentacled, you are just right.From head to toe and horn to tail, join Kitty and Unicorn—alongside Gecko, Parakeet, and a new Octopus friend—as they demonstrate, with humor and creativity, the many ways our bodies may be different, unique, and amazing.Teeny-tiny mini-mooKitty-corns will read with youSilly-willy hardy-harsLet’s all look at body partsAlso Available in board book:Kitty-Corn Club: Things That GoAvailable in hardcover:Bubbly Beautiful Kitty-CornParty-Hearty Kitty-CornPretty Perfect Kitty-CornItty-Bitty Kitty-Corn

A lyrical story that's perfect for inspiring reluctant readers to find their own style of reading - illustrated by the internationally bestselling Sean Julian. Pip and Bun are two very different bunnies. Pip LOVES reading.Bun does not. Until, one day, Bun opens a book . .. and discovers pages filled with action and adventure!This celebration of creativity and imaginative play is the ideal book to empower kids to write their own story. Just One More Story explores the idea that there are many different ways to read and is ideal for children who have struggled to connect to reading.Just like Open Very Carefully by Nick Bromley and Nicola O'Byrne, Do Not Open This Book by Andy Lee and Heath McKenzie and I Say Ooh, You Say Aah by John Kane, Just One More Story will be loved by budding book lovers and reluctant readers alike.

Snuggle up with a world of cozy cuties in these relaxing coloring pages! The sun is shining and flowers bloom as you grab your markers for your next soothing coloring session in this Coco Wyo and Penguin Random House collaboration. Welcome in the season of color with a brand new coloring book filled with budding gardens, baby animals, and sunny skys! These cozy cuties are the perfect companion for a warm day of coloring with simple, cute pages you can complete in one sitting! Cozy Cutie has sweet and irresistible images for all ages of coloring fans! This coloring book includes: - 45 hand-drawn pages ready for your creativity- Large, bold designs that are easy to color- Convenient 8 x 8-inch size, perfect for relaxing anywhere- Crisp, high-resolution illustrations that bring each page to life

Wrap yourself in the magic of Christmas with your colouring pens and cosiest blanket, as you explore the brand-new Cozy Christmas Colouring Book, a special collaboration between Coco Wyo and Penguin Random House. It’s the perfect gift for anyone looking to unwind and enjoy a little holiday cheer. With simple, cute pages you can complete in one sitting, picture yourself snuggled up, colouring relaxing scenes of snow-covered rooftops, cosy fireplaces, and festive joy.A perfect Christmas gift, or a gift to yourself to help you relax and escape – this beautiful book will delight colouring book lovers of all ages!• 45 hand-drawn pages ready for your creativity• Thick, high-quality paper• Large, bold designs that are easy to colour• Convenient 8 x 8-inch size, perfect for relaxing anywhere• Crisp, high-resolution illustrations that bring each page to life

Use your eyes, ears, and imagination to explore your amazing mind and sharpen your wits. Want to paint like a prodigy, experiment like a scientist, or even invent the next new technology? Put your grey matter to the brain-training test and see how you measure up to some of the greatest thinkers in history. Tackle brain-boggling puzzles, games, and optical illusions and discover what makes your brain work: from why you smile to what is going on inside your head and what side of your brain does what.Learn about neurons, how memory works and how to boost your creativity. This book makes a complex subject fun, accessible and exciting, and is perfect for any child, whether they are intent on becoming a genius or just want to have fun with clever activities at home, on a journey or in school.

'You speak a language that I understand not.' Hermione's words to Leontes in The Winter's Tale are likely to ring true with many people reading or watching Shakespeare's plays today. For decades, people have been studying Shakespeare's life and times, and in recent years there has been a renewed surge of interest into aspects of his language. So how can we better understand Shakespeare? How did he manipulate language to produce such an unrivalled body of work, which has enthralled generations both as theatre and as literature? David Crystal addresses these and many other questions in this lively and original introduction to Shakespeare's language. Covering in turn the five main dimensions of language structure - writing system, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and conversational style - the book shows how examining these linguistic 'nuts and bolts' can help us achieve a greater appreciation of Shakespeare's linguistic creativity.

BCPL is a simple systems programming language with a portable compiler that has been implemented on many machines from large mainframes to mini computers and microprocessors. The book provides an introduction to the language, paying particular attention to programming style. In addition, it covers the more machine-independent parts of the BCPL library and outlines various debugging aids that most implementations provide. The syntax analysis phase of the compiler is described in detail, giving a realistic example of a typical application of the language. This and other substantial examples given in the book will be of interest both to serious users of BCPL and to computer writers. There is a chapter concerned with the portability code generator design. The reference for BCPL appears as the final chapter.

Through rich photography and insightful narratives, this book explores how to cultivate a home that evolves with you, rather than following fleeting trends. From serene Scandinavian retreats to cozy, soulful urban dwellings, Slow Home showcases interiors that tell a story of authenticity and connection. Gain practical tips on designing spaces that encourage relaxation, creativity, and a deeper appreciation for the everyday moments of life.Whether you’re an interior enthusiast or seeking amore intentional way of living, this book offers a wealth of inspiration for creating a home that truly feels like you .A perfect addition to your collection, Slow Home is more than a book—it's an invitation to slowdown, live fully, and find beauty in simplicity

A new title in the Buster Wellbeing series, Mindful Colouring-by-Numbersfor Kids combines creativity with mindfulness. This beautiful collection of scenes to color will help children slow down and find a moment of calm. With over 40 relaxing illustrations to complete, including soothing seascapes and peaceful pandas, kids can dip in and out wherever they are. Text accompanies every other spread, encouraging kids to take a breath, tune into their senses and let go of any worries. Falling Asleep We all struggle to fall asleep sometimes. Thoughts and worries can seem bigger than they really are at night. A warm bath or a gentle stretch can relax your muscles and help you wind down for bedtime.

Discover an underwater wonderland of cheerful creatures!Dive into a bubbly world of lovable marine life! With Mangatopia: Sea Creatures, you can go on an oceanic adventure full of octopus baristas, bashful narwhals, sun-kissed merkittens, cuddly sea slugs, and so much more. Every sunny coloring page overflows with adorable ocean dwellers, all hand-drawn in joyful kawaii and chibi styles. - Immerse yourself in more than 45 pages of coloring art brimming with cuteness- Use crayons, gel pens, and even watercolors to bring each salty scene to life- Easily tear out and share your aquatic art with friends thanks to perforated pages From its dancing jellyfish and dapper lobsters to its curious krakens and mischievous seals, Mangatopia: Sea Creatures is a treasure trove of creativity that travels to the sweetest depths of the sea!

Let your creativity run wild as you color the beautifully-designed, hand-drawn flower illustrations in Bloom!Bloom features:30+ floral illustrations on premium, high quality paperTwo soft black velvet pages that enhance your coloring experience and hide mistakes!Perforated, removable pages--frame your art after you've finished coloring!A gorgeous, hand-illustrated cover with iridescent foil that will look stunning on your bookshelf or coffee table!Instagram sensation, muralist, author, and floral aficionado Alli Koch of @Allikdesign introduced thousands to the basics of modern floral illustrating with her best-selling book, How to Draw Modern Florals. Each page of Alli's new coloring book, Bloom, comes to life with a variety of her signature floral designs. She invites you to get creative as you customize each bloom and bring these pretty blank pages to life!

28 modern stained glass patterns for the beginner through to the experienced crafter. From the author of Kicking Glass, Neile Cooper's next book provides a wide range of beautiful patterns, projects, and tutorials, all accompanied by stunning photography. Whether you're creating your first suncatcher or are ready to dive into intricate 3D designs, this book offers something for every skill level. Starting with simple colourful charms you'll quickly master the copper foil technique and progress to crafting more complex pieces such as a woodland mirror, a forest treasures mini-shelf and magical pendant lampshades. You will work with paint, wire and wax and will learn how to design patterns from your favorite photos. Each project builds on the last, offering clear and supportive step-by-step instructions, tips for mastering the craft and techniques that will bring your stained glass art to life. Unleash your creativity and watch as your skills grow - one beautiful piece at a time.

Make the most of the festive season with this charmingly illustrated book packed full of crafting ideas, baking recipes, and gardening projects, all perfect for enjoying during Christmas! Get ready for fun, wholesome crafting activities, such as how to make a decorative garland from beads and string. Discover the creativity of using recycled materials and learn about how you can reuse old holiday cards to create bookmarks, gift tags, and even your own bunting.Then roll up your sleeves and get your apron ready for the simple, tasty and festive recipes that each make a delicious treat to give away as Christmas gifts. From maple syrup caramels, which need only two ingredients, to deliciously warming cinnamon rolls to share around on Christmas morning, you will be delighted by how easy it is to get involved with the cozy fun.Woven throughout the book are nuggets of nature-themed festive wisdom that encourage you to think about self-sufficiency, written by series author and homesteading tea

A treasure trove of visual delights: examples of the sketchbooks of sixty international illustrators offer new insights into their artistic practice. Intimate and often unseen, the sketchbook means something different to each illustrator. It might be a beautiful object, a work of art in its own right, where every line is painstakingly considered. It might be a pictorial playground, where mistakes can make art. The boundaries between sketchbooks, notebooks and visual journals are often blurred, lending to the creativity that fills their pages. It is likely that you will recognize many of the illustrators featured, including classic childhood favourites Beatrix Potter, Jean de Brunhoff, Edward Ardizzone and Tove Jansson, and established names such as Beatrice Alemagna, Oliver Jeffers and Shaun Tan. Others are up-and-coming, for example Charlotte Ager and Leah Yang. Martin Salisbury draws on decades of experience as an illustrator and educator to shed light on the lives and work of each a

Perfect for fans of Maria Semple and Jennifer Weiner, this smart and witty debut novel follows Ramona through the forty-eight hours after her life has been upended by the discovery of her husband’s affair and an approaching Category Four hurricane.Ramona’s got a bratty boss, a toddler teetering through toilet training, a critical mom who doesn’t mind sharing, and oops―a cheating husband. That’s how a Category Four hurricane bearing down on her life in Savannah becomes just another item on her to-do list. In the next forty-eight hours she’ll add a neighborhood child and the class guinea pig named Clarence Thomas to her entourage as she struggles to evacuate town.Ignoring the persistent glow of her minivan’s check engine light, Ramona navigates police check points, bathroom emergencies, demands from her boss, and torrential downpours while fielding calls and apology texts from her cheating husband and longing for the days when her life was like a Prince song, full of sexy creativity and

From beloved indie musician Andrew McMahon comes a searing, honest, and beautifully written memoir about his childhood and his career, told through the lens of his three pianos. The lead singer and songwriter for such bands as Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin grew up in Southern California as a talented child prodigy, learning to play piano and write songs at a very early age, stunning schoolmates and teachers alike with his gift for performing as well as his unique ability to emotionally connect with his audiences. But behind this incredible pop talent lurked a darker tale, a child dealing with a father prone to opioid addiction and a mother whose own fragility enabled a worsening situation for Andrew and his sister, Kate. Uprooting the family numerous times as a fallout of his own drug abuse, Andrew's father miraculously saved the one treasure that would keep his son connected to hope, creativity, and solace: the family piano. Told through the lens of his connection to three

NOW A MAJOR SERIES 'GENIUS' ON NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, PRODUCED BY RON HOWARD AND STARRING GEOFFREY RUSHEinstein is the great icon of our age: the kindly refugee from oppression whose wild halo of hair, twinkling eyes, engaging humanity and extraordinary brilliance made his face a symbol and his name a synonym for genius. He was a rebel and nonconformist from boyhood days. His character, creativity and imagination were related, and they drove both his life and his science.In this marvellously clear and accessible narrative, Walter Isaacson explains how his mind worked and the mysteries of the universe that he discovered. Einstein's success came from questioning conventional wisdom and marvelling at mysteries that struck others as mundane. This led him to embrace a worldview based on respect for free spirits and free individuals.All of which helped make Einstein into a rebel but with a reverence for the harmony of nature, one with just the right blend of imagination and wisdom to transform

Imagine transforming every event you plan into a groundbreaking success story."Mastering Event Planning with ChatGPT" unveils the future of event organization, where Artificial Intelligence becomes your most valuable asset. This book is not just another guide; it's your gateway to revolutionizing event experiences, leveraging the unmatched power of AI.🔍 What's Inside:Dive deep into practical, innovative use cases that will open your eyes to possibilities you've never considered. From crafting personalized attendee journeys to streamlining operations and enhancing engagement, this book covers the spectrum of event planning with precision and creativity.💡 Why This Book?Unlock AI's Potential: Learn how to apply ChatGPT and AI tools in ways that breathe new life into your events.Data-Driven Strategies: Harness the power of AI for making informed decisions, ensuring your events are not just memorable but also highly effective.Innovative Use Cases: Discover strategies and applications of A

Conversations about climate change at the science-policy interface and in our lives have been stuck for some time. This handbook integrates lessons from the social sciences and humanities to more effectively make connections through issues, people, and things that everyday citizens care about. Readers will come away with an enhanced understanding that there is no 'silver bullet' to communications about climate change; instead, a 'silver buckshot' approach is needed, where strategies effectively reach different audiences in different contexts. This tactic can then significantly improve efforts that seek meaningful, substantive, and sustained responses to contemporary climate challenges. It can also help to effectively recapture a common or middle ground on climate change in the public arena. Readers will come away with ideas on how to harness creativity to better understand what kinds of communications work where, when, why, and under what conditions in the twenty-first century.

Conversations about climate change at the science-policy interface and in our lives have been stuck for some time. This handbook integrates lessons from the social sciences and humanities to more effectively make connections through issues, people, and things that everyday citizens care about. Readers will come away with an enhanced understanding that there is no 'silver bullet' to communications about climate change; instead, a 'silver buckshot' approach is needed, where strategies effectively reach different audiences in different contexts. This tactic can then significantly improve efforts that seek meaningful, substantive, and sustained responses to contemporary climate challenges. It can also help to effectively recapture a common or middle ground on climate change in the public arena. Readers will come away with ideas on how to harness creativity to better understand what kinds of communications work where, when, why, and under what conditions in the twenty-first century.

British judges increasingly now pay attention to foreign case law when deciding domestic cases, and are required to interpret and apply international law in domestic courts and administer an international code of human rights. Tom Bingham examines the consequences of this increasingly internationalist outlook of British courts, including cases which rely on a range of foreign cases, cases where an international convention or principle is interpreted and cases in which human rights cases are decided in reliance on principles established elsewhere.