The Jazz Process: Collaboration, Innovation, and Agility

Build Software the Way Jazz Musicians Play Great Music! Experienced jazz musicians apply specific principles to collaborate, execute, and manage change in real time--delivering extraordinary innovation in the face of non-stop pressure and risk. Now, jazz musician and collaboration expert Adrian Cho shows how you can use the same principles to dramatically improve any team’s performance.

The Teacher´s Magazine Nº 103 (June 2008)

This edition presents two troublesome topics for most students: the different forms of the verb "to be" and the expressions used for telling the time in English.

In additional, very interesting reading material on classroom management, a charming puppet play for students to celebrate World Environment Day, and activities to welcome the winter season.

Universal Principles of Design

Universal Principles of Design is the first comprehensive, cross-disciplinary encyclopedia of design. Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, it pairs clear explanations of every design concept with visual examples of the concepts applied in practice. From the "80/20 rule to chunking, from baby-face bias to Ockham's razor, and from self-similarity to storytelling, every major design concept is defined and illustrated for readers to expand their knowledge.
 

Architects Sketches: Dialogue and Design

Concepts from architects' minds evolve through sketches and as a mode of transference are conveyed to the finished building. This book compares qualities of sketches to reveal unique approaches to the instruments of thinking in which all architects engage. It provides new insight into the relationship between architectural sketches and the process of creative manipulation.
 

A brilliant collection of dreamy photography and illuminating text, this coffee-table book celebrates fine design from Dallas to Austin and throughout the state of Texas. Envisioned and executed by prominent interior designers, these unique bedrooms and baths span the complete spectrum of design styles. Transformative design elements and their uses are explained and include antiques, fine art, cabinetry, draperies, linens, furnishings, accessories, lighting, custom finishes, and textiles. For casual readers and design experts alike, this showcase is both inspiring and entertaining.