New Releases by Nick Robinson

Essere obbligati a lavorare con un collega difficile è un''esperienza che tutti proviamo almeno una volta nella vita e che, data la quantità di tempo che trascorriamo in ufficio, ha un impatto decisamente elevato sulla nostra esistenza. Non sapere come gestire una persona dal carattere complesso ci fa spesso passare la voglia di averci a che fare e, talvolta, ci porta addirittura a volerla mandare al diavolo. Tutto questo, oltre ad avere un risvolto negativo sul nostro umore, è anche estremamente dannoso per la nostra produttività lavorativa. Quanto tempo ed energie perdiamo perché non riusciamo a costruire delle relazioni proficue con i nostri colleghi più complicati? Piccolo manuale di sopravvivenza ai colleghi difficili offre la soluzione a questi annosi problemi. Rivelando i 9 diversi tipi di personalità difficili e mettendo a disposizione un rapido quiz per capire il tipo di persona che si ha di fronte, l''autore fornisce consigli e buone pratiche per riuscire a trovare il filo di una comunicazione efficace anche quando sembra impossibile.

Asi se nenajde nikdo, kdo by ve svém okolí neměl nějakého toho "obtížného" jedince. Nejraději bychom se jim samozřejmě vyhnuli a vůbec se s nimi nebavili, jenže to často není možné. A právě proto je tu tahle kniha - dozvíte se z ní, co má dotyčný problémový jedinec zřejmě za problém a jak s ním jednat tak, abyste si nezničili nervy a dostali od něj to, co potřebujete.

Mehr als nur Papiertiger Wollten Sie schon immer die uralte Kunst des Origami meistern? Dann ist dieses Buch genau das Richtige für Sie. Verständliche Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen, bestehend aus Abbildungen und begleitendem Text, helfen Ihnen dabei, ein langweiliges Stück Papier in die verschiedensten Origami-Modelle zu verwandeln. Egal ob Anfänger oder Fortgeschrittener - für jeden ist das richtige dabei. Dabei gibt der Autor auch allgemeine Tipps zur perfekten Faltung, zum Erstellen eigener Modelle und verrät, was zu tun ist, wenn Sie mal nicht weiterwissen. So werden auch Sie zum Origami-Meister. Sie erfahren Wie Sie Grundformen falten und Papier einteilen Wie Sie neue Origami-Modelle entwerfen Wie Sie auch knifflige Modelle meistern Wie Sie mithilfe von Origami Spinnen lebend aus Ihrer Wohnung entfernen

Discover how to identify the nine types of difficult people, what they do, and how to deal effectively with them.

Learn to fold original paper models designed by the world''s leading origami masters! In Origami Masters Kit, origami artist and author Nick Robinson presents 20 delightful designs by master paper folders from around the globe. This book includes full-color instructions, as well as accompanying online video tutorials for each model. Origami Masters Kit features original designs by the following famous artists: Akira Yoshizawa -- The late Japanese origami grand master who was largely responsible for creating and popularizing the art of origami as we know it today Michael LaFosse -- An internationally renowned master folder, teacher, paper maker and author who has been designing pieces inspired by nature for over 40 years David Brill -- An award-winning British folder who has produced a series of groundbreaking designs that seem to come to life in the closing stages Paul Jackson -- A Tel Aviv-based origami instructor, author and longtime artist known for an unorthodox approach to folding and his pleated and tessellated models Jun Maekawa -- A Japanese origami artist known for popularizing the use of crease patterns in designing origami models Nick Robinson -- A renowned British origami artist and prolific author known for his wide range of models Paula Versnick -- A Dutch folder who started designing origami when she couldn''t find the model she wanted And 10 other world-renowned origami masters! The 20 original designs include: The incredible "Kawasaki Rose" -- an intricate model that established Toshikazu Kawasaki as a world-class origami designer The "Triskelion" -- Robert Foord''s mesmerizing modular model with a spiral center that resembles the swirl of a blossom "Yoshizawa''s Baby Rabbit" -- a delightfully simple model from Japan''s greatest master that perfectly captures the essence of the subject Plus many others -- perfect for giving as gifts or decorating your home and office

Eight easy-to-make origami boxes of varying shapes and sizes, suitable for all skill levels, come with 200 sheets of colorful two-sided origami paper. Includes full-color photos, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions.

The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) is a sweeping and generally under-enforced public disclosure statute. Enacted in 1938, FARA was used during World War II to target Fascist propaganda, but by the 1960s its enforcement had shifted to lobbyists and public relations'' firms for foreign governments. After the 2016 Presidential election, FARA has gained favor among policymakers and prosecutors as a central tool to respond to a range of foreign influence in U.S. politics, including foreign lobbying, electioneering, and disinformation.This article argues that FARA''s breadth creates substantial risk that it will be used in a politicized manner. In the past decade, analogous transparency laws in other countries--often justified on FARA--have been weaponized to target dissenting voices with the stigma and burden of registering as a “foreign agent”. This article undertakes an analysis of FARA to show how its broad and unclear provisions make FARA susceptible to being similarly used in the United States, especially against nonprofits, the media, and public officials. It examines three cases in which FARA was arguably enforced in a politicized manner, explains why strengthening the Act''s enforcement would likely exacerbate this problem, and discusses the Act''s potential constitutional deficiencies under the Supreme Court''s recent First Amendment jurisprudence. The article ends by weighing the merits of using FARA to address different types of foreign influence. It posits that transparency provisions like those in FARA are most appropriate, and on strongest ground, when applied to (1) those who clearly are acting at the direction or control of a foreign government or political party; and (2) when the covered activity involves core democratic processes, such as lobbying or electioneering. It warns that using FARA to target disinformation is generally unlikely to be effective and presents a high risk of politicized abuse. Based on these insights, it suggests three potential strategies for FARA reform.

This title was first published in 2000. A timely look at the politics of agenda setting in relation to the car, under both the Conservative and Labour governments since the late 1980s.

We live in a profoundly challenging era for journalists. While the profession has historically taken on the mantle of providing clear, sound information to the public, journalists now face competition from dubious sources online and smear campaigns launched by public figures. In The Power of Journalists, four of the United Kingdom’s foremost journalists—Nick Robinson, Barbara Speed, Charlie Beckett, and Gary Gibbon—give on-the-ground accounts of how they’ve weathered some of the most significant political events of the past five years, including the referendum on Scottish independence and Brexit. These monumental political decisions exposed each journalist to the dangerous vicissitudes of public opinion, and made them all the more certain of their mission. In describing the role of the journalist as truth-teller and protector of impartiality as well as interpreter of controversial facts and trusted source of public opinion, they issue a clarion call for good journalism.

No two dogs are the same, and this winsome collection of canine origami models offers a fun-filled variety of pooches, each with a distinctive personality. Twenty original designs include such familiar breeds as a hound, a bulldog, and an Alsatian as well as plenty of lovable mutts. As with most origami projects, these figures allow for a virtually limitless number of variations — with a little tweaking, you can customize your origami dogs to give them unique characteristics. Along with step-by-step directions, easy-to-follow diagrams, and links to video tutorials, each model features a full-color image of the finished dog. Projects are rated according to difficulty by means of a one-to-five paw rating, and a brief introductory chapter explains folding techniques and suggestions for how to choose the most appropriate origami paper. In addition to your own pack of playful pups, you can create charming handmade gifts for friends and family.

Twenty projects feature cats in various poses, from a grinning Cheshire cat to walking and sleepy felines. Includes step-by-step instructions, illustrated with color photos and diagrams.

Five contemporary origami masters contributed to this collection of easy-to-make figures. The eight original designs include a blue whale, penguin, shark, common eagle ray, squid, and both a deep-sea fish and a "simple" one, plus a small boat. Each model is accompanied by full-color photos, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions. They''re suitable for origamists of all skill levels, from beginner to expert, and links to helpful video tutorials are included. As a special bonus, 200 colorful sheets of high-quality origami paper, featuring many different patterns in a wide range of colors, will help folders set sail immediately.

Nearly a quarter of all workers in the United States are currently in a job that requires an occupational license. As the prevalence of occupational licensing has grown, so have claims that its overuse is causing increased consumer costs and impairing labor mobility and economic freedom. To address these concerns, many policymakers and academics argue that licensing restrictions should be more closely tailored to the goal of protecting the public from harm and that, to guard against capture, practitioners should not regulate their own licensing. Federal courts, in turn, have drawn on this vision of the proper role of occupational licensing to significantly limit when and how licensing can be used through their interpretation of antitrust law and the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the Constitution.This Article takes a step back to argue that these critiques of occupational licensing, and the federal jurisprudence based on them, embrace a narrow view of the role of licensing in the economy that is grounded in both an embrace of economic libertarianism and an antagonism towards professional self-regulation. While this view generally recognizes licensing as justified to protect the public from harm in limited situations, it disregards a range of other values that occupational licensing has historically been viewed to promote. This Article draws on social science literature to categorize these other justifications as (1) fostering communities of knowledge and competence; (2) developing relationships of trust; and (3) buffering producers from the market.The Article uses specific examples from the judiciary''s occupational licensing jurisprudence to show how acknowledging this broader set of justifications should constrain the courts from imposing a narrow view of licensing''s role in the economy. It ends by suggesting that if the federal government is to shape occupational licensing policy, Congress and the Executive are better placed than the judiciary to take the lead.

Twenty projects for folders at every level of experience feature butterfly models inspired by real-life species as well as a caterpillar, envelope butterfly, and more. Includes step-by-step instructions, illustrated with color photos and diagrams.

Everything you need to fold a school of 60 origami fish! Origami Fish and Other Sea Creatures Kit presents this collection of 20 delightfully fishy designs by some of the world''s most famous origami artists including Robert Lang, John Montroll, Marc Kirschenbaum, Steven Palmer, Rob Snyder, Viviane Berty and many others. The book''s diagrams and instructions accompanied with the step-by-step videos are detailed enough for even origami beginners to have the guidance needed to create a virtual aquarium full of beautiful paper fish. This origami kit includes everything you need to get started: A full-color 64-page origami book with step-by-step instructions 20 enjoyable aquatic origami projects 60 two-sided sheets of colorful patterned origami papers available for free download Step-by-Step online video folding instructions for each model Give as gifts to family and friends, or decorate your home or office with these 20 original designs, including: The versatile "Multiform Fish," which allows you to create a variety of fish based on one model by adjusting variables as you fold The 3-D "Bubblefish" and "Puffer Fish," which assume their rounded forms when you inflate their bodies in the final step The playful "Clownfish," with its distinctive stripes The action-model "Swimming Fish," which can swish from side to side when you shift its tail between your fingers The unusual "Manta Ray," with its realistically graceful form And many other beautiful fish!

The perfect beginner''s kit for the art of origami. This cute package contains everything needed to get started in the popular craft of paper folding, including 120 sheets of plain and patterned origami papers in a tear-out pad and a removable 64-page guide to making over 20 imaginative origami creations. The core origami techniques, from the most basic mountain and valley creases to more complex folds, are explained clearly with step-by-step illustrations. With this new kit, beginners of all ages will get a head start on this engaging handcraft. Fun to give or receive, this pretty pack contains everything you need to get started in this versatile and popular craft. A selection of decorative papers are beautifully presented together with a step-by-step guide to making more than 20 exciting origami creations. Key techniques are clearly explained, from basic mountain-valley crease to more complex folding sequences. Each project includes easy-to-follow diagrams and fold-by-fold instructions, and features a detailed photograph of the completed design. Includes 120 sheets of patterned and plain origami paper in a handy integrated pad.

A collection of poems and artwork inspired by birds and the wild places of the North.

Create your own individually colored origami creations by coloring in beautiful designs and patterns and following the instructions to create intricate works of art. Featuring 24 tear-out sheets of bonus patterns for you to color and fold, you won''t need any origami or coloring-expertise as this simple, step-by-step instruction book will teach you everything you need to get started.

Are you ready to flip out? Hexaflexagons are six-sided, flat paper models that can be made to reveal hidden images through a series of flexes and folds. Flexagons were first introduced in a column written by Martin Gardner for Scientific American. From there, people started folding and figuring out creative ways to craft these interesting origami-like objects. Included in this delightful book are instructions and material to create hexaflexagons, tri-tetra flexagons, cubes, flexacubes, and more! Flexing kaleidocycles are shapes formed by taking several tetrahedra (four-sided 3D shapes) and joining their edges to form a ring, which can then be rotated so that it turns inside out to display a multitude different colors, shapes, and designs! This book contains: • A brief introduction on the history of hexaflexagons • Instructions on how to make 13 different fun flexagon models • 40 pages of easy tear-out pages with pieces to assemble your hexaflexagons People are still discovering new ways to innovate with these enjoyable creations—so with some study and practice, you may be able to come up with a unique design and enter the pages of flexagon history! All you need to do is to cut out and assemble the various models in this book to create the most intriguing and entertaining designs available. Start folding your flexagons now!

A valuable, fully illustrated guide to the folded-paper arts, The Encyclopedia of Origami Techniques provides the reader with easy-to-follow instructions for creating their own paper sculptures. Suitable for beginners as well as experienced artists, all the basic folds and bases are included as well as over 30 projects, all explained through simple step-by-step diagrams. By the end of this book the reader will learn to master traditional forms, like the Printer''s Hat and Masu Box, as well as modern masterpieces such as the Square Bear and Elias Figure Base.

Create fun and adorable origami projects in a few minutes with the origami papers and simple instructions in this easy origami kit! Beginning Origami Kit presents 20 of world renowned origami artist Nick Robinson''s original designs along with easy step-by-step instructions for beginners. Free streamable or downloadable video tutorials explains everything in detail. These delightful origami projects include: A tiny reptilian dinosaur that is actually cute! A serene and stately Buddha''s Head sculpture Two charming Snails in Love who snuggle An decorative paper box ideal for tiny gifts and much more!

Create fun and adorable origami projects in a few minutes with the origami papers and instructions in this easy origami kit! Learning the Japanese art of paper folding enables you to make enchanting 3D origami objects from simple pieces of paper. World-renowned origami artist and author Nick Robinson''s goal is to make this art available to everyone! His philosophy is that each fold has to be carefully executed and the finished model must be elegant, thoughtful and clean. This kit presents 20 of Robinson''s original designs along with easy step-by-step instructions for beginners. Join the millions of people around the globe who enjoy folding origami and learn how to make the following delightful objects: A tiny reptilian dinosaur that is actually cute! A serene and stately Buddhas Head sculpture Two charming Snails in Love who snuggle An decorative paper box ideal for tiny gifts and much more! The detailed 64-page origami book in this kit explains everything and free video instructions are also includes along with 72 colorful sheets of double-sided folding papers.

During the boom years of the 1980s, the massed oil wealth of the princes of Dubai and Saudi Arabia were pitted against British millionaire Robert Sangster in a battle for control of one of the world’s rarest, most precious and most unpredictable commodities: top-pedigree thoroughbread racehorses.

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Videogames matter and they matter for world politics. The aim of this book is to demonstrate the way in which games contribute to the evolution of global politics and to show how global politics contributes to the development of games. Robinson seeks to achieve this in two ways. First, he offers a ¿macro-approach¿ which explores the political economy of videogames, their role in the militarisation of society and politics, and their soft power role as a source of both cultural attraction and repulsion. Second he offers a ¿micro-approach¿ which applies theory to the reading of key games so demonstrating both the politics within videogames but also the impact of politics on the very understanding which we have of the games we play. This book makes a compelling case that videogames matter for politics and that politics matters for videogames. Given the global reach and value of the videogame industry this is highly important. More specifically, this book departs from the existing literature in two ways. First, it argues that in order to understand the implications of videogames for popular culture and world politics we need a clear sense of the importance of the way in which games resonate around the world. At present too many accounts of cultural globalisation and/or soft power overemphasise the centrality of North American-centric pressures (frequently termed ¿Hollywoodisation¿). This study of games makes it clear that flows from East to West are potentially just as important as those from the West and that such flows are very different in character. Second, in terms of the literature on understanding the messages within games, the book contends that such literature plays insufficient account to the need for a clear understanding of the link between macro-level developments (e.g. militarisation, the political economy of games and cultural flow), and how those developments are mediated by the player within individual games. Seeking to develop a new understanding of gaming and global politics, this work will be of great interest to students and scholars of international relations, military and security studies, videogame studies and popular culture.