Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award recipient, 2008 Despite attempts to interpret and apply lean product development techniques, companies still struggle with design quality problems, long lead times, and high development costs... Zobraziť viac
Meet five adorable polar bears with bumpy paws, a fluffy tummy and a squashy nose. Babies and toddlers will love exploring the touchy-feely patches, hunting for the little white mouse and cuddling the incredibly soft polar bear toy... Zobraziť viac
Silk has long captured the imagination of people around the globe, inspiring creativity in the making of luxurious textiles. This major new survey draws on the exceptional collections of London's Victoria and Albert Museum and explores... Zobraziť viac
Recent political thought has grappled with a crisis in philosophical foundations: how do we justify the explicit and implicit normative claims and assumptions that guide political decisions and social criticism? ... Zobraziť viac
The world of work is changing - so how do you keep up? You have the ability to make money on our own terms, when and where you want - but where do you start? Zobraziť viac
In April 1988, Valerie Solanas - the writer, radical feminist and would-be assassin of Andy Warhol - was discovered dead in her hotel room, in a grimy corner of San Francisco... Zobraziť viac
Born in 1916 in La Jolla, California, Gregory Peck took up acting in college on a lark that would lead to a career. In his early years, he appeared in a series of summer stock engagements and Broadway shows. He became a star within a year after... Zobraziť viac
Natasha Leonova's beauty saved her life. Discovered on a freezing Moscow street by a Russian billionaire, she has lived for seven years under his protection. Believing his generosity will always keep her safe, Natasha is careful not to dwell... Zobraziť viac
An inspirational and encouraging illustrated guide to the world of bicycles and cycling, with practical information on bike buying, riding, repairs, and maintenance as well as countless suggestions on how to better enjoy your wheels... Zobraziť viac
In the heart of the Amazon, NRI operative Danielle Laidlaw makes an incredible discovery: a translucent Mayan stone generating massive waves of energy while counting down toward the infamous apocalyptic date... Zobraziť viac
Get out! Seasonal activities, information, stories, games and observations to foster engagement with the natural world. The average child can identify over 300 corporate logos, but only 10 native plants or animals―a telling indictment of our modern Zobraziť viac
England, 1348. A gentlewoman flees an odious arranged marriage, a Scots proctor sets out for Avignon and a young ploughman in search of freedom is on his way to volunteer with a company of archers. All come together on the road to Calais... Zobraziť viac
Ran an die Häkelnadel! Denn mit diesem Wunderwerkzeug und ein wenig Garn lassen sich superschicke Kleidungsstücke zaubern, die frischen Wind in Ihren Kleiderschrank bringen. In diesem Buch finden Sie rund 30 kreative Häkelstyles von praktischen ... Zobraziť viac
As humans evolved, we developed technologies to modify our environment, yet these innovations are increasingly affecting our behavior, biology, and society. Now we must figure out how to function in the world we've created... Zobraziť viac
Thirteen of the most distinguished living philosophers - including Donald Davidson, Jurgen Habermas, Hilary Putnam, John McDowell, Jacques Bouveresse, and Daniel Dennett - assess Richard Rorty's arguments for revising our philosophical ... Zobraziť viac
Every significant choice, every important decision we make, is determined by our perception of time. This is the most influential force in our lives, yet we are virtually unaware of it. In this fascinating book, the award-winning past... Zobraziť viac
Fotografická publikace zachycuje punkové období z let 1976-78. Kniha je v angličtině. In 1976, when I moved into the St. James Hotel in London, I bought myself one of the cheapest pocket cameras available. Fully automatic, with no controls... Zobraziť viac
An unprecedented examination of the impact of fashion on society in France throughout the Great War This fascinating exploration of French women's fashion during World War I is the first in-depth consideration of the role that fashion ... Zobraziť viac
From the former president of the Czech Republic comes this first-hand account of his years in office and the transition to democracy following the fall of Communism. A renowned playwright, Vaclav Havel became one of Czechoslovakia's most prominent... Zobraziť viac
