Books with author Stevenson

From the New York Times–bestselling author of Where Good Ideas Come From and Farsighted, a new look at the power and legacy of great ideas.In this illustrated history, Steven Johnson explores the history of innovation over centuries, tracing facets of modern life (refrigeration, clocks, and eyeglass lenses, to name a few) from their creation by hobbyists, amateurs, and entrepreneurs to their unintended historical consequences. Filled with surprising stories of accidental genius and brilliant mistakes—from the French publisher who invented the phonograph before Edison but forgot to include playback, to the Hollywood movie star who helped invent the technology behind Wi-Fi and Bluetooth—How We Got to Now investigates the secret history behind the everyday objects of contemporary life. In his trademark style, Johnson examines unexpected connections between seemingly unrelated fields: how the invention of air-conditioning enabled the largest migration of human beings in the history of the species—to cities such as Dubai or Phoenix, which would otherwise be virtually uninhabitable; how pendulum clocks helped trigger the industrial revolution; and how clean water made it possible to manufacture computer chips. Accompanied by a major six-part television series on PBS, How We Got to Now is the story of collaborative networks building the modern world, written in the provocative, informative, and engaging style that has earned Johnson fans around the globe.

Are you looking for detailed information about walkthroughs, quests, skills and abilities in order to step up your God Of War game? Then this guide book is for you! After his vengeance against the gods of Olympus has passed, Kratos now lives as a man in the lands of Norse Gods and monsters. In this dangerous setting he must protect his son, fight to survive and teach his son too. This unofficial God Of War Strategy Guide provides fans and newcomers with a good introduction to the game as well as many useful advice during this journey. You will be able to learn all the Skills you need, read detailed walkthroughs, side quests included and even thorough info about the regions and realms of the game. Fighting to make up for the mistakes he's made in the past, Kratos fights in different settings such as untamed forests, mountains, and realms of Norse lor. You will learn about different strategies for defeating your enemies and, last but not least, there are some tips and tricks along with Easter eggs detailed among the pages of this God Of War Game Guide. Grab your copy today and enjoy playing the game!

From commune to ecovillage — an in-depth look at the past, present and future of the world’s best-known intentional community In the Summer of Love in San Francisco's Haight-Asbury, a charismatic young hippie by the name of Stephen Gaskin launched "Monday Night Class"—a weekly event which drew together an eclectic mix of truth-seekers and flower children. Soon the class became a caravan, and after touring the country this colorful crew decided to seek a plot of land and found a commune based on their shared values. Thus was born The Farm in Summertown, Tennessee. The Farm Then and Now presents the story of a group that has defied the odds, blending idealism with a practical approach to intentional community and creating a model for sustainable living. Just as the Monday Night Classes taught students to open their hearts and minds, The Farm continues as a School of Change, demonstrating ways to operate collectively in terms of: Land, water, and stewardship Health care, building, and infrastructure Cooperation, compassion, and spiritual values For humans to survive as a species, we must relearn the skills needed to work together; the lessons of The Farm can be applied in any community or organization. The Farm Then and Now addresses both the successes and shortcomings of this unique ongoing social experiment, showing how what was once the largest commune in the world has evolved into an exceptional example of living lightly on the earth. Douglas Stevenson has been a member of The Farm Community for forty years. His company Green Life Retreats hosts the Farm Experience Weekend and other instructional seminars about sustainable living.

How to draw AnimalsLearn to draw animals today with the number one how to draw animals book currently on Amazon.#1 BestsellerLearn to Draw AnimalsDoes your child, tween, or teen love animals and drawing animals? This book will teach them in an easy way how to draw animals of all kinds. It starts with the basics and teaches them step by step the process of drawing animals in a fun way.This book will teach your child how to draw, step by step, with the easiest approach possible...by using simple shapes. Each tutorial makes learning how to draw animals as simple as possible.Joseph Stevenson has been teaching kids how to draw for almost ten years now, and his drawing techniques really work! With this no-tears strategy, learning how to draw is fun for children as young as 5 years old, but also works for adults and teens. Learning to draw animals is fun for kids, but even more fun when it comes easy to them.This book does just that...makes drawing fun and easy for everyone. This book will turn your child into the artist that he or she wants to be. Each animal drawing lesson is a step by step process. Each tutorial is broken down into the simplest of steps that can be followed by most people.This book is for both boys and girls, and is good for kids of most age ranges, but is best for kids aged 9-12 - but if your kids are 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, etc, they will all have fun trying these drawing tutorials out. Have fun drawing the day away! Find detailed instructions inside on how to draw:CatsDogsElephantsSquirrelsFrogsGiraffesLionsBears and many more! Learn how to draw animals with step by step guides. You will learn to draw animals using shapes, templates, lines and many more. Some animals are easy and others are harder. Great for yourself or as a gift! Frequently Asked Questions How Long Will it Take to Learn to Draw Animals? Student’s abilities are different and learning to draw animals can take some time. We have found though with daily practice that most students can learn to draw animals within 1 - 2 months of starting with our learn to draw animals book. What drawing tools will I need? We recommend a set of colored pencils and a drawing pad. However learning to draw can be done with a basic pencil and copy paper as well. If you are just getting started we would suggest getting basic tools to make sure you enjoy drawing first. Is this book for beginners or advanced artists? This book will be a great tool for beginners or advanced artists looking to get better at drawing animals. The drawings do have some detail to them but that is always on the last step making it easy for beginner students to start out with the simpler version and then work to get better at the advanced versions. Are there any other books I can buy that will help me? Yes! Joseph Stevenson has multiple books on how to draw everything from anime to people. You can find all of Joseph’s books on Amazon or other major bookstores. Joseph has been teaching people how to draw for the last 25 years and has a lot of great content out there. What if I’m just not good at drawing? Everyone can draw! It may take time and practice but we have never met anyone that couldn’t get better at drawing with a little guidance and practice! If you buy the book however and still feel like you just can get it please feel free to return it for a full refund no questions asked. This book is an official Joseph Stevenson Drawing product from Golden Valley Press. Not approved to be copied in any way digital or otherwise.

A classic about real-life WWII espionage, as conducted by its modern master * A Man Called Intrepid is the classic true story of Sir William Stephenson (codenamed Intrepid) and the spy network he founded that would ultimately stall the Nazi war machine and help win World War II. Ian Fleming, bestselling author of the James Bond novels, once remarked, “James Bond is a highly romanticized version of a true spy. The real thing is William Stephenson.” Illustrated with thirty-two pages of black-and-white photographs, this book describes the infamous “Camp X” spy training center in Ontario, Canada; the breaking of the Ultra Code used by Enigma; and countless tales of assassinations, clandestine activities, guerrilla armies, resistance support, and suicide missions. This modern classic, which reads like fiction, was a national bestseller when first published in 1976.