Challenges preconceived notions about creativity and provides valuable tools that will help unlock this skill to help you generate better ideas faster. Creativity is not an external force or a rare skill; it's a habit that can be learned and exercised every day. This course challenges preconceived notions about creativity and provides valuable tools that will unlock this skill to help you generate better ideas faster. Let Stefan Mumaw help you identify...

"Although we learn the fundamentals of counting and measuring in our early years, these concepts form the foundation of complex processes, from mountain climbing and skydiving to video game design. This title examines the seemingly simple ideas of number and quantity and shows how they are used in real life"--Provided by the publisher.

"Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." These simple words go to the heart of food journalist Pollan's thesis. Humans used to know how to eat well, he argues, but the balanced dietary lessons that were once passed down through generations have been confused and distorted by food industry marketers, nutritional scientists, and journalists. As a result, we face today a complex culinary landscape dense with bad advice and foods that are not "real."...

Written thirty years after his epic novel "Brave New World, " a thoughtprovoking sequel describes the shocking scientific devices and techniques available to any group in a position to manipulate society.

A collection of essays celebrating the cultural heritage of history and home argues that arrogance must be adandoned in favor of respect and care for oneself, one's neighbors, and the land.

"Less stuff" during this most stressful and expensive time of year can mean "less busy" and leave you with "more peace". Meg Nordmann will guide you through shifting your mindset towards accumulation, having hard conversations, clearing your calendar, and holiday-specific decluttering, with a focus on intentionality and presence to make room for what really matters in life.--From back cover.

If you want to be proficient in Spanish, you have to master its grammar. The best way to perfect your grammar skills is through drills, drills, and more drills. Covering all facets of Spanish grammar--from prepositions and pronouns to verbal forms and tenses--Spanish Grammar Drills helps you learn often-perplexing topics through hands-on experience.

"X: The number ten. An unknown quantity. A mistake. A cross. A kiss. X: The shortest entry in Webster's Unabridged. Derived from Greek and Latin and commonly found in science, medicine, and religion. The most graphically dramatic letter. Notoriously tricky to pronounce: think xylophone. X: The twenty-fourth letter in the English alphabet. Sue Grafton's X: Perhaps her darkest and most chilling novel, it features a remorseless serial killer who leaves...

Learn how to create highly accurate 3D and 2D quantity takeoffs using the Navisworks Quantification dialog and built-in and custom catalogs. Quantification is a core piece of functionality of Navisworks. Using a 3D model, you can create a highly accurate quantity takeoff that ties it physically to the model. This allows you to see items that have been accounted for—and those that have not—and make more accurate material estimates. If you don't...