Best Selling Books by Douglas Wood

Offers an alternative technique in forecasting to the traditional techniques used in trading and dealing. The book explains the shortcomings of traditional techniques and shows how neural networks overcome many of the disadvantages of these traditional systems.

Management development guide on the close relationship between management forecasting and decision making - focuses on forecasting techniques, (notably statistical analysis, linear programming and network analysis), and presents applications to specific forecasting problems (benchmark forecasting, causal models, economic forecasting for the UK, etc.). Graphs, references and statistical tables.

"How does your garden grow is Douglas Wood''s celebration of growing things, and a meditation on the beauty we can all create"--P. [4] of cover.

Perhaps you''d like to know a secret, one of the happiest ones of all. You will surely find it for yourself one day. You''ll discover it all on your own, maybe when you least expect it. If you''ve not yet discovered the secret of saying thanks, it''s waiting for you. The secret can be found in the sunrise that offers promises full for the day ahead, or in the gentle shade of a tree sheltering you from the hot rays of the sun, or on the rock that offers rest from a long walk. In the inspirational text that made him a bestselling, internationally acclaimed author, Douglas Wood offers a spiritual homage to nature and the world. Greg Shed''s stunning portraits of the natural world tenderly portray all of the many ways in which we can say thanks for the wonders we sometimes take granted in life.

For best-selling author Douglas Wood, trees have always been teachers and sources of inspiration. They have bared witness to so much and have weathered so many storms. In The Things Trees Know, through insightful text and lovely pen and ink illustrations, Doug presents a whispering grove full of wisdom. His brief meditations portray the parallels between trees'' lives and ours, as well as the knowledge we can gain from them. Walk this wooded trail and find a shaft of sunlight, a ray of hope, a living landmark, and perhaps the answer to a question or two. The Things Trees Know could change your outlook on life.

"Through luminous text and illustrations, Douglas Wood explores the magic of birds, and their mysterious connection with the human spirit."--Dust jacket.

Learn how the Jesuits and Spaniards located, worked and then hid their mines after being exiled from New Spain by the King of Spain. Maps, coordinates and trails that were used in the State of Arizona.

A compelling account of sport after 70 that gives an inspiring message for athletes of all disciplines. Renaissance Triathlete encapsulates the thrill, excitement and lifestyle delivered through sport at any age. Having competed in triathlons around the world, the author combines reflections, anecdotes and practical experiences of his route into triathlon. From starting out to entering into the ranks of competitive age group racing, he charts his inspiring journey. Whether you''re new to the sport of triathlon or you''re driven to search and achieve your own personal best, here you will discover the mindset you need. For everyone - younger or advancing in age - true enjoyment of sport is gained from achieving the best performance within the context of your capabilities. Renaissance Triathlete addresses the physical and mental challenges the older athlete will face. It explores how you can learn to get the best out of yourself as capabilities change, compensating for slowing down in some areas by making improvements in others. Whatever your ability or experience it''s possible to look ahead, keep going and enjoy sport. While there''s something here for athletes of all ages and stages, this book will particularly appeal to anyone over 50 who is into sport.

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Douglas Wood, bestselling author of Old Turtle, takes readers on a trip around the world to show how each living person is making an impact. Emphasizing the beauty of nature and the constant motion on Earth, Making the World shares the intimate secret of how our unfinished world is continuously being built by each person who lives in it. With examples such as how the waves continuously crash into the shore and turn pebbles into sand, this book will help teach your young reader about the beauty of our ever-shifting environment.

The Chickadee''s song brightens even the darkest day, but have you ever wondered why that lovable little bird sings? Master storyteller Douglas Wood provides the answer, recounting a cheerful and timeless Native American folktale, brought to life by Elly Van Diest''s striking watercolors. Chickadee''s Message reminds us of the world''s goodness and beauty. It is a message that children of all ages should hear, time and again.

There are lots of things regular people can do, but grandmas can''t. Grandmas can''t bake your favorite cookies by themselves. And sometimes they can''t laugh without tears coming out of their eyes. Grandmas can''t let you go to bed without reading you a story -- or six. But of all the many things grandmas can''t do, there''s one thing that they can''t do best of all; they can''t possibly love you more than they already do!

China''s plan to build a military base on the Moon is side-lined when robots take command and scientists on the mission start to disappear. The only option left is for the United States and China to work together to battle Artificial Intelligence (AI) and prevent a nuclear incident on Earth.

Simple text and pictures describe the wonders available through reading.

The whole of Treetopolis is getting ready to celebrate Sap Day and Tom and his friends are super-excited. But the Mushas want to spoil things, so they create Stink Day instead! Can Tom save Sap Day? Join him as he tries to stop the stink!

When Twigs finds a magical pebble that grants his every wish, he can''t believe his luck! The trouble begins when the mischievous Mushas steal the pebble and wish for a flood of stinky slime to swamp Treetopolis. Can Big World Magic help to save the kingdom? It''s time for Tree Fu!

This book is a heartfelt recitation of 101 things a father wants to say to his son on graduating college. It includes nurturing advice that every father gives as their child matures but advice that is all too often forgotten as time passes and the distance between parent and child or father and son grows. Laced with humor as well as poignant observations, the book is an easy read that brings back memories and fosters conversations. It''s a book that every father and son should read together.

As a wilderness guide for more than 20 years, from the Boundary Waters to the Northwest Territories, the author has wandered the North, exploring the hidden meanings of canoe travel. In his poetic prose and illustrations, he gave gentle advice that applies to both canoe travel and other journeys in life.

According to the author, a canoe guide for 20 years and Minnesota''s "renaissance man", the best medicine is simply a sunset, a cane pole and a bobber.

This text aims to provide in-depth treatment of the law and procedure relevant to the entire range of construction industry claims. Building on the established reputation of three previous editions, it offers practitioners a one-stop reference on an important subject. The text has been extensively revised to incorporate a series of major developments since publication of the previous edition, including the Arbitration Act 1996, the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, the Civil Procedure Rules, and a number of new construction industry standard forms and contracts.

The Annenberg Rural Challenge represents a large national effort to transform rural schools and communities. Among its dominant themes are that students should come to know their local communities well, that communities should see schools and students as critical assets, and that communities and schools need to become more integrated. As part of a 4-year longitudinal evaluation, this report focuses on student work in schools receiving Rural Challenge grants and the connection of student work to local communities. The first section conceptualizes a pedagogy of place and examines the range and diversity of student work seen in Rural Challenge sites. This range and diversity is defined around the following characteristics: connection to place; complexity; students'' development of expertise as technologists, as environmental scientists, and as genuine citizens; and importance to the community in terms of response to community needs, development of student leadership, work with enduring qualities, and changes in community expectations of schools. A section on mutuality describes how diverse groups in Rural Challenge communities are coming together around common goals and working to enhance quality of life and a local future for young people. A section on expanding the "work of place," discusses barriers to expanding the role of local context in the curriculum and the ways in which some sites have changed these constraints into opportunities. Appendices include the evaluation plan, methodology, and a list of Rural Challenge sites. (SV)

A young son teaches his busy father a lesson about spending time together.

The research question address in this capstone is: How prepared are Minnesota''s nonprofit science, nature and environmental learning centers to handle an executive transition? The methodology to answer the question was an online survey sent out to executive directors of such organizations. Literature supporting the need for a sound transition plan and integral components for a successful executive transition are presented along with the numerical data collected during the research study. Two conclusions can be found from this study: 1) Minnesota''s science, nature and environmental learning centers are well prepared for an executive transition in several necessary areas 2) Minnesota''s science, nature and environmental learning centers are ill prepared for an executive transition in several necessary areas also. Due to these findings it is not possible to say that overall, Minnesota''s nonprofit science, nature and environmental learning centers are either well prepared or unprepared to handle an executive transition.