Design to Grow

2016-02-23 Business & Economics

Author : David Butler
Release : 2016-02-23
Genre : Business & Economics
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 263/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Design to Grow by : David Butler

Download or read book Design to Grow written by David Butler. This book was released on 2016-02-23. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Expert advice from Coca-Cola's vice president of Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Learn how Coca-Cola uses design to grow its business by combining the advantages of scale with the agility to respond to fast-changing market conditions"--

Design Leadership

2015-12-04 Computers

Author : Richard Banfield
Release : 2015-12-04
Genre : Computers
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 154/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Design Leadership by : Richard Banfield

Download or read book Design Leadership written by Richard Banfield. This book was released on 2015-12-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does it take to be the leader of a design firm or group? We often assume they have all the answers, but in this rapidly evolving industry they’re forced to find their way like the rest of us. So how do good design leaders manage? If you lead a design group, or want to understand the people who do, this insightful book explores behind-the-scenes strategies and tactics from leaders of top design companies throughout North America. Based on scores of interviews he conducted over a two-year period—from small companies to massive corporations like ESPN—author Richard Banfield covers a wide range of topics, including: How design leaders create a healthy company culture Innovative ways for attracting and nurturing talent Creating productive workspaces, and handling remote employees Staying on top of demands while making time for themselves Consistent patterns among vastly different leadership styles Techniques and approaches for keeping the work pipeline full Making strategic and tactical plans for the future Mistakes that design leaders made—and how they bounced back

Real Gardens Grow Natives

2014-09-24 Gardening

Author : Eileen M Stark
Release : 2014-09-24
Genre : Gardening
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 675/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Real Gardens Grow Natives written by Eileen M Stark. This book was released on 2014-09-24. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download sample native plants from Real Gardens Grow Natives For many people, the most tangible and beneficial impact they can have on the environment is right in their own yard. Aimed at beginning and veteran gardeners alike, Real Gardens Grow Natives is a stunningly photographed guide that helps readers plan, implement, and sustain a retreat at home that reflects the natural world. Gardening with native plants that naturally belong and thrive in the Pacific Northwest’s climate and soil not only nurtures biodiversity, but provides a quintessential Northwest character and beauty to yard and neighborhood! For gardeners and conservationists who lack the time to read through lengthy design books and plant lists or can’t afford a landscape designer, Real Gardens Grow Natives is accessible yet comprehensive and provides the inspiration and clear instruction needed to create and sustain beautiful, functional, and undemanding gardens. With expert knowledge from professional landscape designer Eileen M. Stark, Real Gardens Grow Natives includes: * Detailed profiles of 100 select native plants for the Pacific Northwest west of the Cascades, plus related species, helping make plant choice and placement. * Straightfoward methods to enhance or restore habitat and increase biodiversity * Landscape design guidance for various-sized yards, including sample plans * Ways to integrate natives, edibles, and nonnative ornamentals within your garden * Specific planting procedures and secrets to healthy soil * Techniques for propagating your own native plants * Advice for easy, maintenance using organic methods

How to Grow a Playspace

2017-03-31 Architecture

Author : Katherine Masiulanis
Release : 2017-03-31
Genre : Architecture
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 229/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book How to Grow a Playspace written by Katherine Masiulanis. This book was released on 2017-03-31. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Grow a Playspace takes you through a global perspective of the different stages of child development and the environments that engage children in play around the world. From the urbanity of Mumbai; to rainbow nets in Japan; nature play in Denmark; recycling waste in Peru; community building in Uganda; play streets in London; and gardens of peace in Palestine, it proves that no matter where play occurs, it is ubiquitous in its resourcefulness, imagination and effect. Written by international leaders in the field of play including academics, designers and playworkers, How to Grow A Playspace discusses contemporary issues around children and play, such as risk benefit in play, creativity and technology, insights into children’s thinking, social inclusion and what makes a city child-friendly. With its own ‘Potting Shed’, this text is also a practical guide to support playspace projects with advice on teams, budgets, community engagement, maintenance and standards. How to Grow a Playspace is a comprehensive ‘go-to’ guide for anyone interested or involved in children’s play and playspaces.

What Will Grow?

2017-02-14 Juvenile Nonfiction

Author : Jennifer Ward
Release : 2017-02-14
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 303/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book What Will Grow? written by Jennifer Ward. This book was released on 2017-02-14. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * "An enchanting vision." --Publishers Weekly, starred review From the team behind the gorgeous What Will Hatch? comes a companion book all about seeds and the plants that grow from them--and featuring four pull-out gatefolds. Seeds can be big or small, round or pointy, and all sorts of colors. They can become flowers, trees, fruits, or vegetables, and they sprout all times of year, during spring, summer, fall, and winter. But all seeds have one thing in common--inside each is a new plant life waiting to emerge. What kind of plant will bloom? Wait and see what will grow! Including four gorgeous pull-out gatefolds, this lyrical and stunningly illustrated book includes fun facts about starting a garden. Awards for What Will Grow? Texas 2 x 2 List Kansas NEA Reading Circle Blue Crab Honor Award Book, Maryland Wisconsin Cooperative CBC Choice List

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