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| "Computational Design Thinking : Computation Design Thinking" |
| "The current transition from Computer Aided Design (CAD) to Computational Design in architecture represents a profound shift in design thinking and methods Representation is being replaced by simulation and the crafting of objects is moving towards the generation of integrated systems through designer-authored computational processes While there is a particular history of such an approach in architecture its relative newness requires the continued progression of novel modes of design thinking for the architect of the 21st century This AD Reader establishes a foundation for such thinking It includes multifaceted reflections and speculations on the profound influence of computational paradigms on architecture It presents relevant principles from the domains of mathematics and computer science developmental and evolutionary biology system science and philosophy establishing a discourse for computational design thinking in architecture Rather than a merely technical approach the book will discuss essential intellectual concepts that are fundamental not only for a discourse on computational design but also for its practice This anthology provides a unique collection of seminal texts by authors who have either provided a significant starting point through which a computational approach to design has been pursued or have played a considerable role in shaping the field An important aspect of this book is the manner in which adjacent fields and historical texts are connected Both the source of original inspiration and scientific thought are presented alongside contemporary writings on the continually evolving computational design discourse Emerging from the field of science principally the subjects of morphogenesis evolution and mathematics selected texts provide a historical basis for a reconfigured mindset of processes that generate arrange and describe form Juxtaposed against more contemporary statements regarding the influence of computation on design thinking the book offers advancements of fundamental texts to the particular purpose of establishing novel thought processes for architecture theoretically and practically The first reader to provide an effective framework for computational thinking in design Includes classic texts by Johan W von Goethe D'Arcy Thompson Ernst Mayr Ludwig von Bertalanffy Gordan Pask Christopher Alexander John H Holland Nicholas Negroponte William Mitchell Peter J Bentley & David W Corne Sanford Kwinter John Frazer Kostis Terzidis Michael Weinstock and Achim Menges Features new writing by Mark Burry Jane Burry Manuel DeLanda and Peter Trummer"
Price: 18.99 |
| "Ethics in Practice : An Anthology" |
| "The fourth edition of Ethics in Practice offers an impressive collection of 70 new revised and classic essays covering 13 key ethical issues Essays integrate ethical theory and the discussion of practical moral problems into a text that is ideal for introductory and applied ethics courses A fully updated and revised edition of this authoritative anthology of classic and contemporary essays covering a wide range of ethical and moral issues Integrates ethical theory with discussions of practical moral problems and includes three essays on theory written specifically for this volume Nearly half of the essays are written or revised exclusively for this anthology which now also features eleven essays new to this edition as well as expanded sections discussing theory reproductive technologies war and terrorism and animals Content allows teachers to discuss discrete practical issues (eg euthanasia) focus on the broader grouping of topics (eg life and death) or focus on common themes which bridge sections (sexism moral standing individualism and community) Section introductions not only outline the basic issues discussed in the essays but relate them to theoretical perspectives and practical issues discussed elsewhere in the book Guides students with supporting introductory essays on reading philosophy theorizing about ethics writing a philosophy paper and a supporting web site at wwwhughlafollettecomeip4"
Price: 50.99 |
| "An Introduction to the Archaeology of Ancient Egypt" |
| "This student-friendly introduction to the archaeology of ancient Egypt guides readers from the Paleolithic to the Greco-Roman periods and has now been updated to include recent discoveries and new illustrations Superbly illustrated with photographs maps and site plans with additional illustrations in this new edition Organized into 11 chapters covering the history of Egyptology and Egyptian archaeology; prehistoric and pharaonic chronology and the ancient Egyptian language; geography resources and environment; and seven chapters organized chronologically and devoted to specific archaeological sites and evidence Includes sections on salient topics such as the constructing the Great Pyramid at Giza and the process of mummification"
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| "The Intangibles of Leadership : The 10 Qualities of Superior Executive Performance" |
| "It's the Subtleties that Matter! What is the real difference between competent leader and extraordinary executive? Is it pedigree experience intelligence? The answer is yesand much more Exceptional leadership hinges on a complex interaction between individual psychology and unique business needs At the top rung of the ladder where the dynamics are most complicated subtle adjustments in style can produce outstanding results In his new book The Intangibles of Leadership Management Psychologist Richard Davis PhD uncovers patterns in the attributes that truly distinguish those who succeed at the top What he found was that extraordinary leaders possess certain characteristics that fall between the lines of existing leadership models yet are fundamental to executive success Davis explains each of these qualities the people who exemplify them how to detect them in others and most importantly how to develop the subtle characteristics that will enable them to stand out from the pack Learn why It's often better to aim for silver than for goldPlaying hard to get attracts people to youIt's important to have a slightly inflated view of your abilitiesYour peripheral vision is so importantIt's ok to get angry with your teamSo many extraordinary executives have gone through crises early in their lives"
Price: 11.99 |
| "Wind Energy Handbook" |
| "Named as one of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles of 2012 Every year Choice subject editors recognise the most significant print and electronic works reviewed in Choice during the previous calendar year Appearing annually in Choice's January issue this prestigious list of publications reflects the best in scholarly titles and attracts extraordinary attention from the academic library community The authoritative reference on wind energy now fully revised and updated to include offshore wind power A decade on from its first release the Wind Energy Handbook Second Edition reflects the advances in technology underpinning the continued expansion of the global wind power sector Harnessing their collective industrial and academic expertise the authors provide a comprehensive introduction to wind turbine design and wind farm planning for onshore and offshore wind-powered electricity generation The major change since the first edition is the addition of a new chapter on offshore wind turbines and offshore wind farm development Opening with a survey of the present state of offshore wind farm development the chapter goes on to consider resource assessment and array losses Then wave loading on support structures is examined in depth including wind and wave load combinations and descriptions of applicable wave theories After sections covering optimum machine size and offshore turbine reliability the different types of support structure deployed to date are described in turn with emphasis on monopiles including fatigue analysis in the frequency domain Final sections examine the assessment of environmental impacts and the design of the power collection and transmission cable network New coverage features turbulence models updated to reflect the latest design standards including an introduction to the Mann turbulence modelextended treatment of horizontal axis wind turbines aerodynamics now including a survey of wind turbine aerofoils dynamic stall and computational fluid dynamicsdevelopments in turbine design codestechniques for extrapolating extreme loads from simulation resultsan introduction to the NREL cost modelcomparison of options for variable speed operationin-depth treatment of individual blade pitch controlgrid code requirements and the principles governing the connection of large wind farms to transmission networksfour pages of full-colour pictures that illustrate blade manufacture turbine construction and offshore support structure installation Firmly established as an essential reference Wind Energy Handbook Second Edition will prove a real asset to engineers turbine designers and wind energy consultants both in industry and research Advanced engineering students and new entrants to the wind energy sector will also find it an invaluable resource"
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| "Future Ready : How to Master Business Forecasting" |
| "The recent crisis in the financial markets has exposed serious flaws in management methods The failure to anticipate and deal with the consequences of the unfolding collapse has starkly illustrated what many leaders and managers in business have known for years; in most organizations the process of forecasting is badly broken For that reason forecasting business performance tops the list of concerns for CFO's across the globe It is time to rethink the way businesses organize and run forecasting processes and how they use the insights that they provide to navigate through these turbulent times This book synthesizes and structures findings from a range of disciplines and over 60 years of the authors combined practical experience This is presented in the form of a set of simple strategies that any organization can use to master the process of forecasting The key message of this book is that while no mortal can predict the future you can take the steps to be ready for it Good enough forecasts wise preparation and the capability to take timely action will help your organization to create its own future Written in an engaging and thought provoking style Future Ready leads the reader to answers to questions such as What makes a good forecast?What period should a forecast cover?How frequently should it be updated?What information should it contain?What is the best way to produce a forecast?How can you avoid gaming and other forms of data manipulation?How should a forecast be used?How do you ensure that your forecast is reliable?How accurate does it need to be?How should you deal with risk and uncertaintyWhat is the best way to organize a forecast process?Do you need multiple forecasts?What changes should be made to other performance management processes to facilitate good forecasting? Future Ready is an invaluable guide for practicing managers and a source of insight and inspiration to leaders looking for better ways of doing things and to students of the science and craft of management Praise for Future Ready Will make a difference to the way you think about forecasting going forward Howard Green Group Controller Unilever PLC Great analogies and stories are combined with rock solid theory in a language that even the most reading-averse manager will love from page one Bjarte Bogsnes Vice President Performance Management Development at StatoilHydro A timely addition to the growing research on management planning and performance measurement Dr Charles T Horngren Edmund G Littlefield Professor of Accounting Emeritus Stanford University and author of many standard texts including Cost Accounting A Managerial Emphasis Introduction to Management Accounting and Financial Accounting In the area of Forecasting it is the best book in the market Fritz Roemer Leader of Enterprise Performance Executive Advisory Program the Hackett Group"
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| "Cultivating the Spirit : How College Can Enhance Students' Inner Lives" |
| "Praise for Cultivating the Spirit A groundbreaking study of the spiritual growth of college studentsThe spiritual dimension of higher education has been explored from a variety of angles for the past twenty years but not until now have we had a competent and comprehensive body of data organized around well-defined dimensions of this complex phenomenon This is an essential book for anyone in academia who cares about the education of the whole person Parker J Palmer author The Heart of Higher Education A Hidden Wholeness Let Your Life Speak and The Courage to Teach An extremely important book for layperson and professional alike A stunning wake-up call for higher education highly recommended! Ken Wilber author The Integral Vision Cultivating the Spirit makes a unique and important contribution to one of the least examined yet most fundamental questions about undergraduate education how students acquire the values and convictions that help to give meaning and purpose to their livesThe authors provide a wealth of valuable findings about this vital process and its effects on student achievement well-being and personal growth in collegeDerek Bok former president Harvard University and author The Politics of Happiness The fruit of a decade of elegantly designed and compelling research Cultivating the Spirit provides timely and significant data for reorienting the conversation about the relationships among intellectual inquiry traditional academic values and the formation of the inner life Informative clearly written essential and evocative reading for today's faculty across all institutions public and private secular and religious Sharon Daloz Parks author Big Questions Worthy Dreams and Leadership Can Be Taught"
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| "Teaching for Critical Thinking: Tools and Techniques to Help Students Question Their Assumptions by Stephen D. Brookfield..." |
| "According to AAC&U s 2013 employer survey 93 of employers agree that a candidate s demonstrated capacity to think critically communicate clearly and solve complex problems is more important than their undergraduate major Likewise more than three in four employers say they want colleges to place more emphasis on helping students develop critical thinking skills In Teaching for Critical Thinking Stephen Brookfield builds on his last three decades of experience running workshops and teaching courses on critical thinking to explore how student learn to think this way and what teachers can do to help students develop this capacity He outlines a basic protocol of critical thinking as a learning process that focuses on uncovering and checking assumptions exploring alternative perspectives and taking informed actions as a result Written to address the broad range of disciplines this book fosters a shared understanding of critical thinking and helps to various constituencies adapt general principles to specific disciplinary contexts"
Price: 21.49 |
| "Group Exercises for Addiction Counseling by Geri Miller (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "Created to meet the unique needs of addiction professionals this practical resource offers suggestions for effectively using activities in groups It addresses common issues counselors frequently need to discuss with clients and provides an array of tried and true techniques and exercises designed to help clients develop interpersonal relationship skills and the individual awareness needed to make responsible choices"
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| "Essentials of MMPI-2 Assessment by David S. Nichols (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory Second Edition is used by a broad range of clinicians to assist with the diagnosis of mental disorders and the selection of appropriate treatment methods To use it properly professionals need an authoritative source for use of this test This thoroughly updated and revised second edition of Essentials of MMPI-2 Assessment provides that resource In addition to comprehensive updates to the research and literature throughout the new edition will include information on other versions of the test including the MMPI-2 RC and the MMPI-2-RF Clinical and school psychologists are provided with information on administering interpreting and scoring this most widely used test for assessing personality"
Price: 25.49 |
| "Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant by Kara Burns, Lori Renda-Francis (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant offers a comprehensive guide to the NAVTA-approved curriculum for veterinary assisting programs Written by leaders in the profession and copublished with NAVTA the book covers the complete list of NAVTA Veterinary Assistant Essential Skills Specifically tailored for veterinary assistants and veterinary assistant students the book uses an engaging writing style to provide a concise user-friendly approach to the material With chapters on medical terminology clinical skills office procedures client communication and more the book equips veterinary assistants with all the information they need to succeed A companion website offers interactive multiple-choice questions the figures from the book in PowerPoint teaching activities breed study guides and a sample cover letter Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant is a must-have resource for all veterinary assistant students and those studying for the Approved Veterinary Assistant certification exam and serves as a useful refresher for veterinary assistants in practice"
Price: 34.49 |
| "The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Apartment Buildings by Steve Berges (Paperback, 2004)" |
| "Whether you?re a first-time real estate investor or a seasoned professional The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Apartment Buildings helps you map out your future find apartment buildings at a fair price finance purchases and manage your properties Now revised and expanded this Second Edition includes tax planning advice case studies of real acquisitions and appendixes that add detail to the big picture Plus it includes a handy glossary of all the terms investors need to know helpful sample forms that make paperwork quick and easy and updated real estate forecasts With this comprehensive guide at hand you?ll find profits easy to come by"
Price: 14.49 |
| "Shakespeares Cats" |
| "Painting in her familiar and highly popular style this imaginative artist presents an irresistible array of well-known characters in the great Shakespearean plays from the tragic Romeo and Juliet to the mischievous Titania from the beautiful Cleopatra to the roguish Falstaff In thirty-two entrancing paintings Susan Herbert opens up an unsuspected world of Shakespeare interpreted by cats with all their winning ways Her many devoted admirers will find this collection full of the charm and humor of her earlier books; and newcomers to her art will be surprised and enchanted by the finesse she brings to this portrait gallery of cats in unusual guises 32 color illustrations"
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| "Neanderthals Rediscovered : How Modern Science is Rewriting Their Story" |
| "For too long the Neanderthals have been seen as dim-witted evolutionary dead-enders who looked and behaved completely differently from us but in recent years their story has been transformed thanks to new discoveries and advances in scientific techniques In a compelling narrative this book takes a fresh and engaging look at the whole story of the Neanderthals setting out all the evidence redressing the balance and arriving at a fairer assessment of a species that was closely related to us and in so doing addresses what it is to be human"
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| "Mythomania : Tales of Our Times, From Apple to Isis" |
| "An entertaining rejoinder a look at the hidden structures and unacknowledged tendencies of our day --Kirkus Reviews"
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| "Fifty English Steeples : The Finest Medieval Parish Church Towers and Spires in England" |
| "This book - an astonishing achievement following five years of detailed and original research - presents the first systematic survey of the fifty most important medieval parish church towers and spires in England covering a period of some five hundred years The introduction provides an overview of the technological and aesthetic development of towers and spires and examines the evolution of their major architectural elements The process of medieval steeple construction is also explored The main part of the book is devoted to a richly illustrated survey of the fifty most important medieval steeples in England from renowned Saxon churches such as Earls Barton Northamptonshire to those of almost cathedral-like proportions such as Salle in Norfolk or Chipping Campden in the heart of the Cotswolds With over 250 high-quality photographs and around 175 immaculate explanatory line drawings this book will appeal to the many thousands who visit England's parish churches and who find in them some of the greatest pleasures that buildings can offer"
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| "Fauna : The Art of Jewelry" |
| "A glittering collection of jewelry imitating animals from the nineteenth century to today"
Price: 11.49 |
| "An Independent Study Guide to Reading Greek by Joint Association of Classical Teachers (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "First published in 1978 and now thoroughly revised Reading Greek is a best-selling one-year introductory course in ancient Greek for students of any age It combines the best of modern and traditional language-learning techniques and is used in schools summer schools and universities across the world This Independent Study Guide is intended to help students who are learning Greek on their own or with only limited access to a teacher It contains notes on the texts that appear in the Text and Vocabulary volume translations of all the texts answers to the exercises in the Grammar and Exercises volume and cross-references to the relevant fifth-century background in The World of Athens There are instructions of how to use the course and the Study Guide The book will also be useful to students in schools universities and summer schools who have to learn Greek rapidly"
Price: 21.99 |
| "Quantum Field Theory" |
| "Quantum field theory is the basic mathematical framework that is used to describe elementary particles This textbook provides a complete and essential introduction to the subject Assuming only an undergraduate knowledge of quantum mechanics and special relativity this book is ideal for graduate students beginning the study of elementary particles The step-by-step presentation begins with basic concepts illustrated by simple examples and proceeds through historically important results to thorough treatments of modern topics such as the renormalization group spinor-helicity methods for quark and gluon scattering magnetic monopoles instantons supersymmetry and the unification of forces The book is written in a modular format with each chapter as self-contained as possible and with the necessary prerequisite material clearly identified It is based on a year-long course given by the author and contains extensive problems with password protected solutions available to lecturers at wwwcambridgeorg9780521864497"
Price: 54.49 |
| "Fire and Ice : 4" |
| "The fourth in the fantasy series about children and their spirit animals fighting to save their kingdom Four children separated by vast distances all undergo the same ritual watched by cloaked strangers Four flashes of light erupt and from them emerge the unmistakable shapes of incredible beasts - a wolf a leopard a panda a falcon Suddenly the paths of these children - and the world - have been changed for ever Enter the world of Erdas where every child who comes of age must discover if they have a spirit animal a rare bond between human and beast that bestows great powers to both A dark force has risen from distant and long-forgotten lands and has begun an onslaught that will ravage the world Now the fate of Erdas has fallen on the shoulders of four young strangers and on you Part engrossing book series part action role-playing game - discover your spirit animal and join the adventure"
Price: 5.99 |
| "Shadow House: The Gathering : 1" |
| "Some houses are more than just haunted they're hungry Dash Dylan Poppy Marcus and Azumi don't know this at first They each think they've been summoned to Shadow House for innocent reasons But there's nothing innocent about Shadow House Something within its walls is wickedly wrong Nothing--and nobody--can be trusted Hallways move Doors vanish Ghosts appear Children disappear And the way out? That's disappeared too Enter Shadow House if you dare"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Shadow House: No Way Out : 3" |
| "Shadow House always wins Poppy Dash Azumi and Dylan may have made it out of Shadow House--but the grounds are a whole new nightmare Someone they thought was a friend is hunting them and there's no place that's safe now that they've woken the shadow creature If they want to survive they'll have to figure out once and for all what the house wants from them and what-or who-they'll need to leave behind in order to escape or risk being trapped within Shadow House forever"
Price: 5.49 |
| "The Child" |
| "THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Clever and compelling You'll love THE CHILD' Clare MackintoshTense tantalising and ultimately very satisfying definitely one of the year's must-reads' Lee ChildAn engrossing irresistible story about the coming to light of a long-buried secret An absolutely fabulous read - I loved it!' Shari LapenaThe bestselling author of 2016's breakout debut THE WIDOW returns with her new dark unputdownable thriller When a paragraph in an evening newspaper reveals a decades-old tragedy most readers barely give it a glance But for three strangers it's impossible to ignore For one woman it's a reminder of the worst thing that ever happened to her For another it reveals the dangerous possibility that her darkest secret is about to be discovered And for the third a journalist it's the first clue in a hunt to uncover the truth The Child's story will be told I loved this gripping story that kept me guessing to the end' Liz NugentFiona Barton is a major new talent' M J Arlidge"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Willy And Hugh by Anthony Browne (Paperback, 1992)" |
| "Willy hasn't got any friends and no-one ever lets him join in with their games He is lonelyuntil the day he bumps into Hugh Jape in the park Willy and Hugh are very different but they make a great team!"
Price: 5.99 |
| "The Rasputin Dagger by Theresa Breslin (Paperback, 2017)" |
| "Russia 1916 Nina Ivanovna's world is in turmoil Her only hope is to travel to St Petersburg to escape the past and find a future Stefan Kolodin is a medical student - young and idealistic he wants change for Russia and its people Amidst the chaos of a city in revolt their lives collide And a stormy relationship develops full of passion and politics But soon Nina is drawn in to the glamorous lavish lives of the Russian royal family - where she begins to fall under the spell of their mysterious monk Grigory Rasputin The ruby-studded dagger he carries - beautiful and deadly - could save her and Stefan from a cursed life or condemn them to it An outstanding writer - simply superb' Independent"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Dead Wake : The Last Crossing of the Lusitania" |
| "On 1st May 1915 the luxury ocean liner Lusitania sailed out of New York bound for Liverpool Her passengers were anxious Germany had declared the seas around Britain to be a war zone and its submarines were bringing terror to the Atlantic But the Lusitania's captain William Thomas Turner had faith in the gentlemanly terms of warfare that had for a century kept civilian ships safe from attack He also knew that his ship was the fastest then in service and could outrun any threat Germany was however intent on changing the rules and Walther Schwieger the captain of Unterseeboot-20 was happy to oblige For this would be the ill-fated Lusitania's final crossing"
Price: 8.49 |
| "An Artist of the Floating World (Faber Fiction Classics) Paperback" |
| "It is 1948 Japan is rebuilding her cities after the calamity of World War Two her people putting defeat behind them and looking to the future The celebrated artist Masuji Ono fills his days attending to his garden his house repairs his two grown daughters and his grandson; his evenings drinking with old associates in quiet lantern-lit bars His should be a tranquil retirement But as his memories continually return to the past - to a life and career deeply touched by the rise of Japanese militarism - a dark shadow begins to grow over his serenity If you enjoyed An Artist of the Floating World you might also like Ishiguro&39;s The Remains of the Day now available in Faber Modern Classics"
Price: 5.49 |
| "The Less Deceived" |
| "Philip Larkin's second collection The Less Deceived was published by The Marvell Press in 1955 and now appears for the first time in Faber coversThe eye can hardly pick them out From the cold shade they shelter in Till wind distresses tail and mane; Then one crops grass and moves about - The other seeming to look on - And stands anonymous again from 'At Grass'"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Walking Away (Hardback, 2015)" |
| "As heard on BBC Radio 4 the brilliant sequel to Simon Armitage&39;s acclaimed bestseller Walking Home - the story of his travels on Britain&39;s South West coast Not content with walking the Pennine Way as a modern day troubadour an experience recounted in his bestseller and prize-wining Walking Home the restless poet has followed up that journey with a walk of the same distance but through the very opposite terrain and direction far from home In Walking Away Simon Armitage swaps the moorland uplands of the north for the coastal fringes of Britain&39;s south west once again giving readings every night but this time through Somerset Devon and Cornwall taking poetry into distant communities and tourist hot-spots busking his way from start to finshFrom the surreal pleasuredome of Minehead Butlins to a smoke-filled roundhouse on the Penwith Peninsula then out to the Isles of Scilly and beyond Armitage tackles this personal Odyssey with all the poetic reflection and personal wit we&39;ve come to expect of one of Britain&39;s best loved and most popular writers"
Price: 11.99 |
| Snow |
| "'No breath of wind No gleam of sun Still the white snow Whirls softly down'As the day draws to a close a family prepares for Christmas - decorating the tree hanging stockings by the fire putting out a plate of mince pies Outside the world turns to white"
Price: 9.99 |
