New Releases by Nick Robinson

Essere obbligati a lavorare con un collega difficile è un''esperienza che tutti proviamo almeno una volta nella vita e che, data la quantità di tempo che trascorriamo in ufficio, ha un impatto decisamente elevato sulla nostra esistenza. Non sapere come gestire una persona dal carattere complesso ci fa spesso passare la voglia di averci a che fare e, talvolta, ci porta addirittura a volerla mandare al diavolo. Tutto questo, oltre ad avere un risvolto negativo sul nostro umore, è anche estremamente dannoso per la nostra produttività lavorativa. Quanto tempo ed energie perdiamo perché non riusciamo a costruire delle relazioni proficue con i nostri colleghi più complicati? Piccolo manuale di sopravvivenza ai colleghi difficili offre la soluzione a questi annosi problemi. Rivelando i 9 diversi tipi di personalità difficili e mettendo a disposizione un rapido quiz per capire il tipo di persona che si ha di fronte, l''autore fornisce consigli e buone pratiche per riuscire a trovare il filo di una comunicazione efficace anche quando sembra impossibile.

Asi se nenajde nikdo, kdo by ve svém okolí neměl nějakého toho "obtížného" jedince. Nejraději bychom se jim samozřejmě vyhnuli a vůbec se s nimi nebavili, jenže to často není možné. A právě proto je tu tahle kniha - dozvíte se z ní, co má dotyčný problémový jedinec zřejmě za problém a jak s ním jednat tak, abyste si nezničili nervy a dostali od něj to, co potřebujete.

Discover how to identify the nine types of difficult people, what they do, and how to deal effectively with them.

Learn to fold original paper models designed by the world''s leading origami masters! In Origami Masters Kit, origami artist and author Nick Robinson presents 20 delightful designs by master paper folders from around the globe. This book includes full-color instructions, as well as accompanying online video tutorials for each model. Origami Masters Kit features original designs by the following famous artists: Akira Yoshizawa -- The late Japanese origami grand master who was largely responsible for creating and popularizing the art of origami as we know it today Michael LaFosse -- An internationally renowned master folder, teacher, paper maker and author who has been designing pieces inspired by nature for over 40 years David Brill -- An award-winning British folder who has produced a series of groundbreaking designs that seem to come to life in the closing stages Paul Jackson -- A Tel Aviv-based origami instructor, author and longtime artist known for an unorthodox approach to folding and his pleated and tessellated models Jun Maekawa -- A Japanese origami artist known for popularizing the use of crease patterns in designing origami models Nick Robinson -- A renowned British origami artist and prolific author known for his wide range of models Paula Versnick -- A Dutch folder who started designing origami when she couldn''t find the model she wanted And 10 other world-renowned origami masters! The 20 original designs include: The incredible "Kawasaki Rose" -- an intricate model that established Toshikazu Kawasaki as a world-class origami designer The "Triskelion" -- Robert Foord''s mesmerizing modular model with a spiral center that resembles the swirl of a blossom "Yoshizawa''s Baby Rabbit" -- a delightfully simple model from Japan''s greatest master that perfectly captures the essence of the subject Plus many others -- perfect for giving as gifts or decorating your home and office

Since the first edition was published in 1992, Nick Robinson''s The Planting Design Handbook has been widely used as a definitive text on landscape architecture courses throughout the world. It remains one of the few titles written by a practicing landscape architect and educator who is also a horticulturalist and accomplished plantsman, and which deals with the application of planting design on a large scale in landscape architecture and urban design projects. The Planting Design Handbook is distinctive for its elegant integration of an ecological approach with an understanding of visual and spatial composition. It emphasizes the role of vegetation layers and designed plant communities in complex and diverse plant assemblages for all kinds of sites and uses. This expanded and comprehensively updated third edition still provides a complete examination of principles and practice of design for public, institutional and private landscapes. It takes account of developments in theory and practice, especially in the use of perennials, and reflects a variety of media and approaches current in landscape architecture and design. All chapters have been revised and re-written to ensure updated references and new references have been added. Many new photographs of planting and projects around the world have been included, with examples of current professional drawings to illustrate the design process. It is generously illustrated, including a colour section and the beautifully detailed line drawings of the Chinese architect and painter Jia-Hua Wu.

Eight easy-to-make origami boxes of varying shapes and sizes, suitable for all skill levels, come with 200 sheets of colorful two-sided origami paper. Includes full-color photos, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions.

In the origami world, cats were traditionally under-represented, and the few existing models were rather flat and lifeless. But thanks to modern folding techniques, it''s possible to recapture the true charm of our feline companions. This book for origamists of all skill levels offers 20 original designs that range from a grinning Cheshire cat and a snoozing feline to a walking cat, a seated cat, a Halloween cat, and the smug cat that got the cream, as well as cats on an envelope, a bookmark, a greeting card, and other figures. Along with step-by-step directions and diagrams, each model features a full-color image of the finished cat. Projects are rated according to difficulty, and a brief introductory chapter explains folding techniques and suggestions for how to choose the most appropriate origami paper. These cute kitties, in addition to being fun to fold, make great little gifts for cat-fanciers.

Twenty projects for folders at every level of experience feature butterfly models inspired by real-life species as well as a caterpillar, envelope butterfly, and more. Includes step-by-step instructions, illustrated with color photos and diagrams.

The perfect beginner''s kit for the art of origami. This cute package contains everything needed to get started in the popular craft of paper folding, including 120 sheets of plain and patterned origami papers in a tear-out pad and a removable 64-page guide to making over 20 imaginative origami creations. The core origami techniques, from the most basic mountain and valley creases to more complex folds, are explained clearly with step-by-step illustrations. With this new kit, beginners of all ages will get a head start on this engaging handcraft. Fun to give or receive, this pretty pack contains everything you need to get started in this versatile and popular craft. A selection of decorative papers are beautifully presented together with a step-by-step guide to making more than 20 exciting origami creations. Key techniques are clearly explained, from basic mountain-valley crease to more complex folding sequences. Each project includes easy-to-follow diagrams and fold-by-fold instructions, and features a detailed photograph of the completed design. Includes 120 sheets of patterned and plain origami paper in a handy integrated pad.

A collection of poems and artwork inspired by birds and the wild places of the North.

Create your own individually colored origami creations by coloring in beautiful designs and patterns and following the instructions to create intricate works of art. Featuring 24 tear-out sheets of bonus patterns for you to color and fold, you won''t need any origami or coloring-expertise as this simple, step-by-step instruction book will teach you everything you need to get started.

Create fun and adorable origami projects in a few minutes with the origami papers and simple instructions in this easy origami kit! Beginning Origami Kit presents 20 of world renowned origami artist Nick Robinson''s original designs along with easy step-by-step instructions for beginners. Free streamable or downloadable video tutorials explains everything in detail. These delightful origami projects include: A tiny reptilian dinosaur that is actually cute! A serene and stately Buddha''s Head sculpture Two charming Snails in Love who snuggle An decorative paper box ideal for tiny gifts and much more!

The Traditional Japanese Origami kit is designed for paper folding novices providing everything you need to create beautiful and original origami art. Carol Guzowski provides stunning papers that feature delicate patterns recalling the traditional designs used in Asian art and in Japanese kimono fabrics. A unique gift, this all-inclusive kit is a great value! Perfect to get you started in a lifetime hobby of origami folding. Includes: - 32 page full-color instruction book - 75 pieces of gorgeous, illustrated origami paper Enjoy the classic tradition of folding paper into beautiful and decorative creations.

"This is a superb book with lots of different designs to have a go at making. The instructions are easily followed and there are a wide range of different designs. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in origami as it is relatively easy to follow and uses recycled materials rather than expensive origami papers. On top of all that it is great fun!" — Splashes Into Books "A delightful book that features a number of enchanting projects to teach you how to do origami." —Erisea Mag "One man''s trash is another man''s treasure" was never truer! With this remarkable book, you can recycle throwaways into origami art. Twenty-nine well-illustrated projects explain how to make an autumn leaf from a lotto ticket, a 3-D heart from aluminum foil, a flower from a tea bag wrapper, and other unusual keepsakes and charming gifts. Each item includes a brief introduction with suggestions for the paper''s color and texture, and every step of the numbered instructions features simple text accompanied by a clear diagram. You''ll discover how to transform brown wrapping paper into a fox, a supermarket receipt into a dachshund, and other ordinary bits of paper into an arrowhead, jumping frog, pill box, rocking cradle, koala, and other treasures.

"En trente ans de pliage du papier, mes créations ont été toujours plus loin dans la quête de la sobriété. Chaque pli doit avoir sa raison d''être, pour aboutir à un résultat élégant, réfléchi, épuré. L''origami consiste, selon moi, à réduire un sujet à ses éléments fondamentaux, pour saisir son essence avec aussi peu de plis que possible. La technique ne devrait jamais constituer un obstacle à l''expression artistique ! Ce livre présente une sélection de mes réalisations qui illustrent ma vision de l''origami. J''apprécie un grand nombre de styles, mais je pense qu''il faut toujours suivre son instinct pour créer et ne pas céder à la tentation de créer pour impressionner les autres. Vous découvrirez inévitablement beaucoup de modèles qui vous sembleront inhabituels. Mettez-les de côté, pour y revenir éventuellement plus tard. Seule une sérieuse remise en question permet de s''améliorer. Avec l''âge, j''ai passé plus de temps à réfléchir et parler d''origami qu''à plier. Un sujet fréquemment évoqué est celui de l''origami en tant que processus ou résultat final. En d''autres termes, doit-on concevoir l''origami comme un cheminement ou comme une destination ? Pour les origamistes, le processus de pliage est directement lié au papier. Une fois achevé, on ne peut pas faire grand-chose du modèle, hormis l''exposer ou l''offrir. Il constitue d''une certaine manière un sous-produit du pliage. Voilà pourquoi j''accorde beaucoup d''attention au processus. J''évalue les différentes façons d''accomplir chaque étape, en choisissant celle qui rend le pliage plus fascinant, plus élégant, plus gracieux. Ce n''est pas toujours possible, mais je me tiens à ce principe. Je pense également que le travail des créateurs devrait refléter des aspects de leur personnalité et de leur vie. Il n''y a aucune raison pour qu''un modèle ne puisse pas exprimer quelque chose, de l''humour ou une passion quelconque. Mon objectif est de concevoir des modèles qui " parlent " aux gens, pour les faire sourire, leur rappeler une expérience vécue, ou tout simplement leur faire profiter d''un moment d''humanité partagée". Nick Robinson.

English Unlimited is a six-level (A1 to C1) goals-based course for adults. Centred on purposeful, real-life objectives, it prepares learners to use English independently for global communication. Through universal topics and activities, and a focus on intercultural competence as a ''fifth skill'', this international coursebook helps learners become more sensitive, more effective communicators. Teaching natural, dependable language, and with CEFR goals at its core, it brings real life into the classroom and gives learners the skills and strategies to communicate confidently outside it. The ''Explore'' sections provide the extra ingredients for enhancing communicative ability, from further development of speaking skills to independent learning strategies. The English Unlimited Starter B Combo includes Coursebook and Self-study Pack Units 6 to 10, as well as the e-Portfolio and Self-Study DVD-ROM.

English Unlimited is a six-level (A1 to C1) goals-based course for adults. Centred on purposeful, real-life objectives, it prepares learners to use English independently for global communication. Through universal topics and activities, and a focus on intercultural competence as a ''fifth skill'', this international coursebook helps learners become more sensitive, more effective communicators. Teaching natural, dependable language, and with CEFR goals at its core, it brings real life into the classroom and gives learners the skills and strategies to communicate confidently outside it. The ''Explore'' sections provide the extra ingredients for enhancing communicative ability, from further development of speaking skills to independent learning strategies. The English Unlimited Pre-intermediate A Combo with DVD-ROMs includes Coursebook Units Intro to 7 as well as the e-Portfolio and Self-Study DVD-ROM.

English Unlimited is a six-level (A1 to C1) goals-based course for adults. Centred on purposeful, real-life objectives, it prepares learners to use English independently for global communication. Through universal topics and activities, and a focus on intercultural competence as a ''fifth skill'', this international coursebook helps learners become more sensitive, more effective communicators. Teaching natural, dependable language, and with CEFR goals at its core, it brings real life into the classroom and gives learners the skills and strategies to communicate confidently outside it. The ''Explore'' sections provide the extra ingredients for enhancing communicative ability, from further development of speaking skills to independent learning strategies. The English Unlimited Elementary B Combo includes Coursebook Units 8 to 14 as well as the e-Portfolio and Self-Study DVD-ROM.

More than 20 projects, illustrated with photos and 2-color diagrams, range from easy to fiendishly challenging. Models include black cats, a tombstone, fangs, witches galore, and other familiar Halloween figures.

Discover new and interesting online content based on your interests! StumbleUpon helps you discover new and interesting content on the Internet based on your specific interests. With this helpful For Dummies guide, you will learn to complete a profile that alerts StumbleUpon what topics interest you and assists in making your online perusing interesting and productive. Coverage explains how the Stumble button allows StumbleUpon to learn more about you and what type of content you like to view and it also helps that particular piece of content turn up higher in other users'' searches. Gets you started with setting up a profile, using the site and mobile app, and installing the browser Offers guidance for Stumbling and sharing content on other social networks Explains how to create a channel and use Paid Discovery Shows you how to install a Stumble button on your site to encourage people to Stumble your content With StumbleUpon For Dummies, you''ve stumbled upon the ideal guide to get you started with this exciting engine!

The relationship between politicians and broadcasters has always been fraught with tension. Today, every word and act of those who wield power is instantly broadcast and dissected on 24-hour rolling news channels, blogs and Twitter. But in the past, broadcasters were banned by law from debating anything newsworthy and Parliament imprisoned those who dared to report what MPs had said. Since that censorship ended, the two sides have clashed repeatedly. Live From Downing Street takes us on an absorbing journey through the history of this power struggle, dwelling in fascinating detail on the charismatic key players from radio and television - the Dimblebys, Day, Frost, Walden, Paxman, Humphrys - and those who fought back - Churchill, Wilson, Thatcher and Blair. As the BBC''s Political Editor, Nick Robinson is uniquely placed to add his own perceptive insights into the controversial issue of impartial reporting, providing a colourful and gripping account of the hard-fought battles for the right to tell the public about the decisions taken on their behalf.

Origami Kit For Dummies gives you all the material you need to get started in origami. Included in the kit is an expert guide book to origami, covering the different bases and techniques you need to create a huge variety of models. Illustrations and detailed instructions show you how to make 75 unique models, such as a frog, a settee, fantastic geometric shapes and even a festive Santa! There are also 25 sheets of 5x5" origami paper in five fun colours. So get folding, and show off your creations in style! Discover How To: * Get prepared to start folding * Understand the international language of origami * Fold all the basic bases * Source your paper * Design creations and draw your own diagrams About the author Nick Robinson is a professional origami artist, and has been "folding paper" for 25 years. He has been a member of the British Origami Society for over 20 years, and currently he edits their magazine, as well as maintaining their website.

English Unlimited for Spanish Speakers is a six-level goals-based course for Spanish-speaking adult learners. Centred on real-life objectives, it prepares learners to use English independently and confidently for global communication. The Self-study Pack (Workbook with DVD-ROM and Audio CD) enables learners to consolidate and build upon work done in class including extra ''Explore Writing'' tasks and a complete ''Explore Reading'' syllabus. ''Over to you'' exercises personalise the practice. ''Get it right!'' pages give Spanish-speaking learners practice of the language explored in the Coursebook Tips. A self-study Audio CD features Spanish speakers using the language in context as well as pronunciation models. The DVD-ROM features a range of practice activities, video interviews with international speakers, a self-recording and playback tool, animated clips offering speaking practice in everyday situations, and customisable ''QuickCheck'' tests.

The Spinward Marches awaits your exploration in this huge poster map, featuring every system, trade link and starbase in the sector. Beautifully illustrated in full colour, this map is the first in a series that will allow you to explore the entire Third Imperium and beyond, joining posters together to form one gigantic map! Includes a full key to aid navigation.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it''s the BIGGEST book of paper air planes ever made, the greatest origami air show on earth, the supersized collection of models for your paper hangar. Paper planes hold a stratospheric appeal for every generation and for all ages from a child enjoying the wonder of folding his or her first model to a grandparent streamlining the latest record-breaking creation. And there''s no shortage of books on paper planes out there, but they''re all so, well... small! THE BIGGEST EVER BOOK OF PAPER PLANES changes all that. It''s the jumbo of the paper plane world, with giant templates for instant monster models. Designed to supersize your paper plane passion, it contains everything you need to create the Vulcans and Stealth bombers of the paper plane world. There is a manual of full folding instructions, with step-bystep illustrations, folding and flying tips, performance stats and charts, plus a dozen dazzlingly designed templates, not to mention the giant poster photographs. So, start folding, look to the skies, and beware of disrupting local air traffic. If you think the book looks impressive, wait till you see the planes! To enormity, and beyond!

face2face is a six level general English course for adults and young adults. It goes from Starter level through to Advanced. The Teacher''s Book offers comprehensive support including teaching notes, answer keys, photocopiable activities, extra teaching ideas plus useful classroom techniques and activities for advanced classes. The photocopiable activities include 10 Vocabulary Plus worksheets to teach additional lexis, 10 Progress Tests, 10 Help with Listening worksheets and over 30 Class Activities for extra communicative language practice. The Teacher''s Book also contains a description of the face2face methodology and an easy-to-use reference showing how face2face Advanced relates to the requirements of level C1 of the CEF. It also includes photocopiable instructions for the Student''s Book CD-ROM/Audio CD.