creative thinking

This book pays tribute to the American civil engineer responsible for designing and constructing Grand Central Terminal, following William J. Wilgus as he creates the underground train station that would become an iconic New York landmark.

"Encyclopedia of Design Thinking Tools explains the most important tools and methods over the Design Thinking cycle. Based on the largest international survey on the use of Design Thinking Tools and Methods, the most popular methods are described on four pages each, by an expert from the Design Thinking community. Simple instructions, expert tips, templates and images of the application make the Encyclopedia valuable reading, especially for Design Thinking beginners. It is suitable for design thinkers who want to quickly and comprehensively familiarize themselves with the tools and try out new tools. It helps readers with: selecting the right tools and finding new tools planning training/workshops on design thinking practical application tips This is an encyclopedia that is the perfect complement to the bestselling, The Design Thinking Playbook"--.

"Emma the dog leaves the vet with a giant plastic lampshade on her head. . . . One thing is clear--the cone is not good, and the only thing left to do is sulk. When Emma's human tries to cheer her up with a game of fetch, Emma discovers that the cone miraculously catches every ball she fumbles! Emma realizes the cone has other surprising advantages too, from serving as a helmet during her hallway hurtles to helping her dig at triple-speed. Best of all, the cone plays a pivotal role in Emma's master plan to scare off the sneaky neighborhood squirrel, Keith. Eventually, the cone comes off and Emma is free, but the important lesson she learned from her cone days remains: cone or no cone, it's Emma's inventive spirit that make her the Best. Dog. Ever"--Provided by publisher.

As the smallest of five brothers, Tyson is used to being left out; but when the family's pet gerbil, Swish, escapes, Tyson's creative thinking and mathematical skills save the day.

"A little creature and five friends find creative ways to get to a party"--Provided by publisher.

"A story about a nonbinary kid who is constantly coming up with bigger and better ideas for every problem or opportunity they encounter"--Provided by publisher.

A group of friends are invited to a party, but they face a few obstacles along the way. With some creative thinking and imagination, the group makes it to the party on time.

"Discover some of the many ways you can get creative with paper tubes, rubber bands, and yarn. Get inspired by example projects featuring these materials . . . construct your own toys, gifts, and more"--Back cover.

"Sir Ladybug never shies away from a quest, even when he'd rather be playing a video game or baking a cake. So when a caterpillar needs rescuing from a 'monster' (a hungry chickadee), Sir Ladybug and his trusty friends--his herald, a roly-poly named Pell, and his squire, a snail named Sterling--hatch the perfect (delicious) plan"--Provided by publisher.

"Sir Ladybug--the duke of the dandelion patch, champion of truth and justice--is on a new quest! With his herald, Pell, and his trusty squire, Sterling, he will have to be extra-clever to outwit the mean Queen Bee"--Back cover.