The Book Of Circles

Author : Kay Pranis
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-27
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781680990416

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Little Book of Circle Processes by Kay Pranis Pdf

Our ancestors gathered around a fire in a circle, families gather around their kitchen tables in circles, and now we are gathering in circles as communities to solve problems. The practice draws on the ancient Native American tradition of a talking piece. Peacemaking Circles are used in neighborhoods to provide support for those harmed by crime and to decide sentences for those who commit crime, in schools to create positive classroom climates and resolve behavior problems, in the workplace to deal with conflict, and in social services to develop more organic support systems for people struggling to get their lives together. A title in The Little Books of Justice and Peacebuilding Series.

Author : Manuel Lima
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-02
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781616895846

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The Book of Circles by Manuel Lima Pdf

In this follow-up to his hugely popular The Book of Trees and Visual Complexity, Manuel Lima takes us on a lively tour through millennia of circular information design. Three hundred detailed and colorful illustrations from around the world cover an encyclopedic array of subjects—architecture, urban planning, fine art, design, fashion, technology, religion, cartography, biology, astronomy, and physics, all based on the circle, the universal symbol of unity, wholeness, infinity, enlightenment, and perfection. Clay tokens used by ancient Sumerians as a system of recording trade are juxtaposed with logos of modern retailers like Target; Venn diagrams are discussed alongside the trefoil biohazard symbol, symbols of the Christian trinity, and the Olympic rings; and a diagram revealing the characteristics of ten thousand porn stars displays structural similarities to early celestial charts placing the earth at the center of the universe. Lima's introduction provides an authoritative history of the circle, and a preface describes his unique taxonomy of the many varieties of circle diagrams, rounding out this visual feast for infographics enthusiasts.

Author : Brad Montague
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-18
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780593323182

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The Circles All Around Us by Brad Montague Pdf

The debut picture book from the creator of the viral sensation Kid President is a moving take on how we can create bigger and bigger circles of community and connections as we grow—now a New York Times bestseller! In the circles all around us, everywhere that we all go, there's a difference we can make and a love we can all show. This is the story of a circle. When we're first born, our circle is very small, but as we grow and build relationships, our circle keeps getting bigger and bigger to include family, friends, neighbors, community, and beyond. Brad Montague originally created Circles as an Instagram video adorably narrated by his kids, and now this picture book adaptation is the perfect way to start a conversation about how to expand our worlds with kindness and inclusivity—even if it seems scary or uncomfortable. This book makes an ideal new-baby, first-day-of-school, or graduation gift, or any milestone that celebrates someone's world getting bigger.

Author : Norman G. Lavery
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498281355

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The Power of Circles by Norman G. Lavery Pdf

Communication is the key to all successful human interactions. In light of the expanding use of texting and other forms of electronic communication, we risk losing the personal, face-to-face meetings that have been the mainstay of positive relationships between individuals and groups for thousands of years. Lavery shows how the circle process is a powerful tool for overcoming this worrisome situation, as it offers a way to enhance communications, build and rebuild relationships, and improve problem-solving capabilities within families, neighborhoods, schools, corporations, and civic organizations. Narratives by participants in the Community Circles program attest to the capacity of people and groups to work together to resolve contentious issues, especially when they are provided with a safe place in which to tell their stories and be listened to by others--without judgment. The circle process has been used successfully for thousands of years in indigenous cultures. With the help of the insights in this book, we now have the opportunity to use circles today to resolve many of the challenging issues that confront our society. The Power of Circles is a valuable guide for the journey ahead.

Author : Manuel Lima
Publisher : Princeton Architectural Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-08
Category : Art
ISBN : 1616892188

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The Book of Trees by Manuel Lima Pdf

Our critically acclaimed bestseller Visual Complexity was the first in-depth examination of the burgeoning field of information visualization. Particularly noteworthy are the numerous historical examples of past efforts to make sense of complex systems of information. In this new companion volume, The Book of Trees, data viz expert Manuel Lima examines the more than eight hundred year history of the tree diagram, from its roots in the illuminated manuscripts of medieval monasteries to its current resurgence as an elegant means of visualization. Lima presents two hundred intricately detailed tree diagram illustrations on a remarkable variety of subjects—from some of the earliest known examples from ancient Mesopotamia to the manuscripts of medieval monasteries to contributions by leading contemporary designers. A timeline of capsule biographies on key figures in the development of the tree diagram rounds out this one-of-a-kind visual compendium.

Author : Kerry Armstrong
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008-05-06
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781416568032

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The Circles by Kerry Armstrong Pdf

Kerry Armstrong's The Circles is an indispensable guide Kerry Armstrong to help you sort through your feelings. Creating a spiritual journey of self-reflection, The Circles gives you the opportunity to examine -- without judgment -- how you feel about the people in your life and where they fall within your seven circles, or seven tribes. The wonderful thing about The Circles is that they are yours and yours alone, acting as a map of your heart as it is in constant motion. Learn to empower yourself and to find self-enlightenment through The Circles.

Author : Yusuke Yonezu
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9789888240678

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Circles by Yusuke Yonezu Pdf

This board book full of circles and clever cut-outs is a wonderful way to introduce babies and toddlers to shapes. Is it a balloon? An apple? A piece of candy or a flower? Read aloud and create a clever guessing game about shapes that will delight and stimulate the youngest readers. Circles are everywhere, and the shapes and colors found in everyday objects come to life when the pages of the book are turned. Learning shapes is a lot of fun when there are surprises involved—this die-cut board book from master artist and designer Yusuke Yonezu is full of them.

Author : Maureen T. Carroll,Elyn Rykken
Publisher : American Mathematical Soc.
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-20
Category : Geometry
ISBN : 9781470448431

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Geometry: The Line and the Circle by Maureen T. Carroll,Elyn Rykken Pdf

Geometry: The Line and the Circle is an undergraduate text with a strong narrative that is written at the appropriate level of rigor for an upper-level survey or axiomatic course in geometry. Starting with Euclid's Elements, the book connects topics in Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry in an intentional and meaningful way, with historical context. The line and the circle are the principal characters driving the narrative. In every geometry considered—which include spherical, hyperbolic, and taxicab, as well as finite affine and projective geometries—these two objects are analyzed and highlighted. Along the way, the reader contemplates fundamental questions such as: What is a straight line? What does parallel mean? What is distance? What is area? There is a strong focus on axiomatic structures throughout the text. While Euclid is a constant inspiration and the Elements is repeatedly revisited with substantial coverage of Books I, II, III, IV, and VI, non-Euclidean geometries are introduced very early to give the reader perspective on questions of axiomatics. Rounding out the thorough coverage of axiomatics are concluding chapters on transformations and constructibility. The book is compulsively readable with great attention paid to the historical narrative and hundreds of attractive problems.

Author : Dave Eggers
Publisher : Knopf Canada
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780345808608

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The Circle by Dave Eggers Pdf

LONGLISTED 2015 – International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award The Circle is the exhilarating new novel from Dave Eggers, bestselling author of A Hologram for the King, a finalist for the National Book Award. When Mae Holland is hired to work for the Circle, the world’s most powerful internet company, she feels she’s been given the opportunity of a lifetime. The Circle, run out of a sprawling California campus, links users’ personal emails, social media, banking, and purchasing with their universal operating system, resulting in one online identity and a new age of civility and transparency. As Mae tours the open-plan office spaces, the towering glass dining facilities, the cozy dorms for those who spend nights at work, she is thrilled with the company’s modernity and activity. There are parties that last through the night, there are famous musicians playing on the lawn, there are athletic activities and clubs and brunches, and even an aquarium of rare fish retrieved from the Marianas Trench by the CEO. Mae can’t believe her luck, her great fortune to work for the most influential company in the world—even as life beyond the campus grows distant, even as a strange encounter with a colleague leaves her shaken, even as her role at the Circle becomes increasingly public. What begins as the captivating story of one woman’s ambition and idealism soon becomes a heart-racing novel of suspense, raising questions about memory, history, privacy, democracy, and the limits of human knowledge.

Author : Signe Sturup
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1927018188

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Circles of Round by Signe Sturup Pdf

Despite the odd bump in the road, all the Circles in the town called Round live happy lives. Until, one day, an obtuse stranger comes to visit, with an even stranger machine. Called the Corner Transformer, the stranger boasts that it will give them all a new angle on life, and a better shape, too. All the circles eagerly try it out... but changing from Circles to squares and triangles isn't quite what they expected... Simply yet strikingly illustrated with photos of three-dimensional shapes made of paper, this story is a great way to introduce children to the powers of advertising.

Author : Jim Schnabel,Kerry Weinberg
Publisher : Promtheus
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2002-09
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1591021103

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Round in Circles by Jim Schnabel,Kerry Weinberg Pdf

Examines the history and mysterious nature of crop circles around the world and those who are drawn to them.

Author : Pamela Ribon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 143916925X

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Going in Circles by Pamela Ribon Pdf

Charlotte Goodman has had enough surprises. In fact, she reached her life’s quotient when her husband of five months walked out on her, only to abruptly change his mind a few weeks later and move back in. Stung by a whiplash of grief, resentment, and confusion, Charlotte calls a time-out, taking a small apartment where she can figure out what she wants. Instead, the thought of making even the simplest choices triggers an anxiety attack. In order to get out of bed in the morning, she must concoct a to-do list for each day, The Plan, one with absolutely no surprises. “Without The Plan, horrible things can happen. I’m likely to end up sitting on a curb beside a taco truck on Sunset Boulevard, crying over a carne asada burrito, wondering where my marriage went. I can’t handle being the Weeping Burrito Girl.” Charlotte knows all this self-absorbed introspection isn’t good for her, but she’s running out of people to turn to, as seemingly everyone in her life is pressuring her to make an immediate decision about her future. Then her new friend Francesca—an impulsive, smartass co-worker—offers Charlotte salvation in the unlikeliest of places: the fast-paced, super-tough, bump-and-bruise-filled world of roller derby. Sure, it’s dangerous. Yeah, she could get hurt. But what’s a little physical pain when healing your soul is at stake? The question is: whether she’s on or off the track, will Charlotte be strong enough to stand on her own two feet?

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1391176442

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All My Life's a Circle by Anonim Pdf

Author : Kay Pranis,Barry Stuart,Mark Wedge
Publisher : Living Justice Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781937141011

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Peacemaking Circles by Kay Pranis,Barry Stuart,Mark Wedge Pdf

Author : Nathan Olson
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0736863680

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Circles Around Town by Nathan Olson Pdf

Provides an introduction to circles by identifying things having this shape within a city. Includes an activity.