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David Harrison

    After Dark
    When languages die
    Place to Start a Family
    Now You See Them, Now You Don't
    The Research Man
    A Century of Colour in Design
    • 2023

      Parrotnoia

      A Psychoanalyst's Guide to Common Australian Birds

      • 136 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Featuring a blend of poetry, illustrations, and a mystery novelette, this work explores the vibrant and quirky nature of Australian birds. The unique format invites readers to delve into the eccentricities of these avian characters, offering both an artistic and narrative experience that celebrates their charm and complexity. Through this creative lens, the book provides insights into the relationship between nature and human psychology.

      Parrotnoia
    • 2023

      Your body is busy, busy, busy! Learn how it works in this funny-but-informative book. I want an apple. Smart brain, help me find one. Sniffy nose, smell the apple. Bright eyes, help me see it. Legs, feet, arms, teeth, tongue, tummy . . . and long intestine too . . . all snap into action when a child decides she wants an apple. A clever and humorous introduction to body parts and their function. David Harrison is a beloved, award-winning author. The David Harrison Elementary School in Springfield, Missouri was named in his honor. The illustrator, David Catrow, is known for his humor and hyperbole. Honors include a New York Times Best Illustrated Award.

      I Want an Apple
    • 2023

      15 fun and fact-filled poems about soil--what makes it and who lives in it! This book unearths some of the glorious mysteries that lie beneath our feet! A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year Spectacular vertical panoramas illustrating life underground accompany 15 funny, fascinating poems that explore dirt and the many creatures that make their homes underground. Spiders, earthworms, ants, chipmunks and more crawl across the pages, between stretching roots and buried stones. Chipmunk, for such a little squirt you sure do move a lot of dirt, you sure do dig your tunnels deep, you sure do find some nuts to keep, you sure do know your underground. Chipmunk, you sure do get around. This unique celebration of dirt-- what makes it, what lives in it, and the many wonderful things the soil does to support life on our planet-- is a whimsical, cleverly-illustrated pick for kids who love animals... or who just love playing in the mud. From the creators of And the Bullfrogs Sing, a Bank Street Best Book of the Year, this intriguing, uniquely charming nature book has been vetted by experts and includes an author's note with more information about all the featured creatures, as well as a bibliography. An NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students An NCTE Notable Poetry Book

      The Dirt Book
    • 2021

      Along Hadrian's Wall; c.1

      • 216 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Selected for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. It is recognized by scholars for its importance in understanding historical and societal contexts, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the evolution of human thought and culture.

      Along Hadrian's Wall; c.1
    • 2021

      Capitalism and the Dark Forces of Time and Ignorance

      Economic and Political Expectations

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Examining the formation and evolution of expectations within capitalism, this book delves into the consequences of events like financial crises that disrupt these expectations, revealing the economic system's fragility. Focusing on the UK and USA, it discusses how public policy and institutions can redirect focus from speculation to enterprise, offering insights into stabilizing the economy.

      Capitalism and the Dark Forces of Time and Ignorance
    • 2021

      Workshop Machining

      A Comprehensive Guide to Manual Operation

      • 474 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      Focusing on the fundamental principles of manual machining, this textbook covers techniques for shaping various materials while connecting traditional toolmaking skills with modern CNC machine operation. It serves as a valuable resource for those looking to understand both hands-on machining processes and the programming aspects essential for production environments.

      Workshop Machining
    • 2021

      'One sits more comfortably on a colour that one likes.'-Verner Panton The allure of colour is undeniable, but its wholesale use in product design is a relatively recent development. Perhaps more than any other object, the Eames Chairs of the 1950s symbolise the cultural intersection of design, technology and colour that continues to influence designers to this day. Suddenly, post WWII, pigment-imbued moulded fibreglass allowed buyers to express their individuality through coloured seating, forever changing the way we think about furniture. From the pale blue Anglepoise lamp to Marimekko's hot-red poppy print and the wine-red Bookworm Bookshelf, this book includes classics, future classics and equally exciting new pieces that will be a discovery for readers. Broad in its scope, A Century of Colour in Design delivers a snapshot of 20th-century history through the lens of design, exploring the origins and rationale behind the design and colouration of some of the century's most iconic furniture and objects.

      A Century of Colour in Design
    • 2021

      Everything that is going to happen already has. During a disruption in the timeline of a sleepy Lake District village, the erratic and strung-out artist Haruki Kensagi cannot help but feel that he's been here before, either in his past or in his future.

      Recursion
    • 2020

      The Right Start

      Build Your Brand to Survive and Thrive in Corporate America

      • 186 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Finally! A book for the corporate newbie that sheds light on the strange and mysterious world of Corporate America… Often the difference between the hot-shot "brand builders" who rise to corporate success and the "brand burners" who crash and burn early in their careers is seldom about intelligence or even hard work. That would be too straightforward. Corporate survival and ultimate success are more often about who understands the Unwritten Rules of Corporate America. Who knows- How to play the game properly? What stupid mistakes to avoid? When to raise their hand at the right time and in the right way to claim that shining, brand-building opportunity? With 70+ years of combined corporate experience, Harrison and Heart share their stories of success and failure in order for the rest of us-corporate newbies and anyone who could use a primer on corporate culture-to best navigate around the common pitfalls and stumbling blocks of the early corporate years.

      The Right Start
    • 2020

      Price and Financial Stability

      Rethinking Financial Markets

      • 118 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Exploring the interplay between uncertainty and economic processes, this book integrates the theories of Frank Knight and John Maynard Keynes with Karl Popper's insights on expectation formation. It delves into how uncertainty influences capital investment and production, emphasizing the importance of trial and error in shaping economic expectations. The work provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the dynamics of decision-making in the face of an unpredictable future.

      Price and Financial Stability