If you have ever wanted to create a comic graphic novel animation film television series or even a book then Create Your Own Universe is here to help you get started A fun imaginative & interactive guide to creating your own characters & worlds this is a great starting point for producing your own stories Be inspired & collect information on all your characters locations & background story with everything you need to know about the world or place in which your story is set Start with fun ways to think about making up characters then pick your favourites & create worlds
- maps of towns illustrations of where your characters will live
- using words drawings or even scrapbooking You'll finally be able to combine this all together & start bringing your stories to life Created by the BAFTA award-winning animation team The Brothers Mc Leod

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Noel Due has produced a hugely important work into the biblical theme of worship demonstrating the centrality of worship for human existence He traces the theology of worship in the Bible & shows its significance for all the people of God There is a comprehensive analysis of ' Worship' from Genesis to Revelation investigating captivating areas from worship in the letters of Paul & Peter to Jesus & the transformation of worship As Christians we should aspire to worship God with all of our being & Noel Due reveals to us the intensity of the battle for true worship & sheds invaluable light on the issues informing our understanding of worship ...

Creating a Brand Identity is a fascinating & complex challenge for the graphic designer It requires practical design skills & creative drive as well as an understanding of marketing & consumer behaviour This practical handbook is a comprehensive introduction to this multifaceted process Exercises & examples highlight the key activities undertaken by designers to create a successful brand identity including defining the audience analyzing competitors creating mood boards naming brands designing logos presenting to clients rebranding & launching the new identity Case studies throughout the book are illustrated with brand identities from around the world including a diverse range of industries
- digital media fashion advertising product design packaging retail & more
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Forest gardening is a novel way of growing edible crops
- with nature doing most of the work for you A forest garden is modelled
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Winner of a Shingo Research & Professional Publication Award The new edition of this Shingo Prize-winning bestseller provides critical insights & approaches to make any Lean transformation an ongoing success It shows you how to implement a sustainable successful transformation by developing a culture that has your stakeholders throughout the organizational chart involved & invested in the outcome It teaches you how to successfully navigate the politics in cross-functional process improvement projects & to engage executives in ways that are personally meaningful to them If you are a leader at any level in an organization undergoing or considering a Lean transformation this is where you should start & finish & start again Read the Reviews This book became an instant classic in the literature of professional operations In this third edition David Mann updates & expands his teaching with five additional years of valuable experience & expertise derived from his very active multi-industry consultancy I have benefitted greatly from his writing & wholeheartedly recommend this book to be top-of-the desk of any serious Lean practitioner or performance transformation leader- Raymond C Floyd two-time Shingo Prize Winner President & CEO Plasco Energy Group David Mann builds substantially on his seminal work on the Lean management system The book is full of new insight & polishes the most important ideas about Lean management The new chapter on engaging executive leadership alone is worth the price of the book- Peter Ward Richard M Ross Professor & Chair Department of Management Science Fisher College of Business The Ohio State University This book has long been my go-to' guide on Lean management practices that help create a culture of continuous improvement & excellence I have recommended the book to countless healthcare leaders who rave about how helpful it is in translating Lean principles into daily management behaviors The healthcare examples make it even more relevant as a must read for any hospital leader who aims to move beyond Lean tools-Mark Graban author of Lean Hospitals co-author of Healthcare Kaizen & The Executive Guide to Healthcare Kaizen As more companies outside the manufacturing sector pursue Lean transformations Creating a Lean Culture is as critical a resource as ever Breaking down silos & navigating tricky internecine politics remain a momentous challenge & Mann's case-based insights are an invaluable tool- Peg Pennington Executive Director Center for Operational Excellence Fisher College of Business The Ohio State University David has once again taken the topics that trip us up & put structure & guidance around them His new work on executive involvement is worth the price of the book all by itself Many of us have struggled with this topic & David provides a path to success- Elizabeth M King Vice President Organizational Effectiveness ESCO Corporation New in the Third Edition Contains new chapter on engaging executives in Lean initiatives
Includes: 21 new case studies Presents new examples from the healthcare & process industries
Includes: additional gemba worksheets for learning & teaching Lean Provides expanded coverage of Lean applications in complex cross functional value stream process improvement projects Watch David Mann discuss how the latest edition of Creating a Lean Culture can help you & your organization succeed httpwwwyoutubecomwatch?vz X7jrt V3c BA&featureyoutube

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If you're familiar with Python you're ready to start building Android apps with the Kivy graphical interface framework This hands-on book introduces Kivy through a series of easy-to-digest stages beginning with the most basic example & then building on it step-by-step You'll learn how to create multi-touch gestures & other input methods for Android devices & build a working app that you can distribute through Google Play Kivy is the only viable way to to run Python on Android & i OS devices Creating Apps in Kivy is prefect for beginning to intermediate Python programmers who may have trouble with the official Kivy documentation Get started with Kv Kivy's language for designing custom widgets Access Android features from Python Use Kivy Events & Properties Learn how to deploy your Kivy application to Android devices Overcome potential stumbling blocks & get debugging advice ...

There is much talk today of 'new ways of being church' & 'new monastic spirituality' As Simon Reed explored the Celtic roots of the Christian faith in community with others who drew inspiration from our spiritual ancestors in the British Isles he came to realise that the third millennium church has much in common with the first millennium church & more importantly much to learn from it In Creating Community he introduces us to a new but at the same time very old way of being church which is based upon three core elements a Way of Life a network of Soul Friends & a rhythm of prayer The book shows how the rediscovery of these elements by Christians today offers a vital key that opens up an ancient way for modern churches one which not only helps to bring believers to lasting maturity but creates genuine & much-needed community in an increasingly fragmented world ...

Become an effective adult educator by approaching teaching systematically As the author describes at the beginning of Creating Courses for Adults The big idea of this book is that education for adults has to be designed Whether in basic skills training English language classes professional development workshops personal interest courses or formal degree programs good teaching tends to conceal all the planning & decisions which had to be made in order to present participants with a seamless & coherent process for learning The author posits that nobody is a completely intuitive teacher & that everybody has to make a series of choices as they put courses together The decisions they make are important & far-reaching & deserve to be considered carefully Starting with the three core factors which must be taken into account when creating courses Creating Courses for Adults walks readers through a manageable process for addressing the key decisions which must be made in order to design effective learning Instructor factors are what the teacher brings to the teaching & learning process such as experience & preferences Learner factors are the influences that students bring with them including their past experiences & expectations for the class Context factors include the educational setting whether in-person or online as well as the subject matter Readers of Creating Courses for Adults will learn a systematic approach to lesson & course design based on research into the ways adults learn & the best ways to reach them along with pointers & tips for teaching adults in any setting ...

Creating Couture Embellishment offers a step-by-step guide to manipulating fabric & making & applying a rich variety of embellishments Chapters cover fabric-manipulation techniques of pleating quilting tucking ruffling shirring & smocking as well as the fabrication & application of feathers beading embroidery flowers decorative ribbons & bows bias bindings & piping fringe braids & passementerie The heirloom quality created by the insertion or application of lace is also explored A comprehensive sourcebook of ideas for the student professional & home sewer alike ...

This practical book gives students the fundamental knowledge & skills necessary to communicate more effectively & interact more productively in the small group setting With the help of this book any group member can learn the skills necessary to participate in & lead a task group in an effective productive & healthy manner This third edition features all new sections on " The Power of Diversity" " Critically Thinking About Yourself As A Communicator" " Defensive vs Supportive Climates" " Ethical Communication" " Time Management" " Impromptu Speaking" " The Spirit of Collaboration" As well as new end chapter exercises in several chapters focusing on Online Resources & Social Media ...