The Unexpected Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia
fter the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s, the timing appeared perfect to bring Sesame Street to millions of children living in the former Soviet Union. With the Muppets envisioned as ideal ambassadors of Western values, no one anticipated just how challenging and dangerous this would prove to be.
A unique exploration of how mental illness is portrayed in classic and contemporary films. The study of classic and contemporary films can provide a powerful avenue to understand the experience of mental illness. In Madness at the Movies, James Charney, MD, a practicing psychiatrist and long-time cinephile, examines films that delve deeply into ......
In Upskill, adaptive skills specialistChris Watson delivers a dynamic snapshot of easy-to-access development possibilities - providing you with:
840 user-friendly tools and techniques reflecting the latest thinking on how to extend capability, boost professional growth and take charge of your career.
Harnessing the Creative Potential of Social Design
As homo sapiens' entry in any intergalactic design competition, industrial civilization would be tossed out at the qualifying round.a ' David Orr, Earth in Mind
Design has built global brands, disrupted industries, and transformed our lives with technology. It has also contributed to the complex challenges we face ......
By 2050, we will have ten billion mouths to feed in a world profoundly altered by environmental change. How can we meet this challenge? In How to Feed the World, a diverse group of experts from Purdue University break down this crucial question by tackling big issues one-by-one. Covering population, water, land, climate change, ......
The only complete look at the history of the iconic London bus. Published by London Transport Museum. The author is Associate Proffesor at London University and Research Fellow at LTM.
Evaluate, Patent, Trademark, and License Your New Invention
New inventors are often afraid to talk to anyone about their idea for fear that it will be stolen. They have only a vague understanding of patents and trademarks. They don't know if, when, or how to hire a patent attorney. They may also lack the knowledge on how to successfully market their idea. As a new, independent inventor, this book will ......
In Yellow Steel, the first overarching history of the earthmoving equipment industry, William Haycraft examines the tremendous increase in the scope of mining and construction projects, from the Suez Canal through the interstate highway system, made possible by innovations in earthmoving machinery. Led by Cyrus McCormick's invention in 1831 of a ......
A Person-Centred Approach to Touch and Relationships
Meaningful touch is an essential part of truly person-centred dementia care, yet its value is often viewed as secondary to its perceived risks. This book restores trust in the power of touch, demonstrating the vital role it plays in supporting personhood, relationships and wellbeing, and challenging the barriers preventing staff from using ......
