Nick Robinson

An action-packed little box that contains all you need to learn the folding patterns for 16 different aircraft and printed origami paper to make 100 models. Models include fighter jets, passenger planes, drones and spaceships Includes printed sheets of folding paper that feature camouflage grids and stealth patterns Pre-printed folding lines are included to get your machines ready for immediate take-off Start folding right from the box and create your own squadron of tiny flying machines.

A charming little box that contains all you need to learn the folding patterns for 18 different flowers, together with colorful origami paper to make 200 models. Models range from a simple rose to a stunning sunflower Contains printed sheets of folding paper that feature floral patterns and leaf shapes The flowers can be combined together with the foliage models to create your own arrangement in whichever colors you choose Start folding right from the box and create a tiny bouquet of paper models that can sit in the palm of your hand.

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 thoroughbred racehorses. From the Jockey Club to Kentucky, from Royal Ascot to Belmont Park, high society and new money celebrated a horsebreeders’ bonanza as hundreds of millions of dollars were waged in the ultimate racing gamble. Horsetrader is the thrilling, compulsive story of the rise and spectacular crash of the Sport of Kings. Robert Sangster was the man responsible for the boom. Together with Irishmen Vincent O’Brien, the world’s finest trainer, and stallion master John Magnier, Sangster undertook the revolutionary policy of buying ‘baby’ stallions – the world’s most expensive yearlings. And the man who could win at this game, they decided, was the man who bought them all. They sent prices through the roof in bidding wars fought with breathtaking daring. Top stallions became worth three times their weight in gold – the breeding rights to them became a licence to print money. This book traces the gripping story of how Sangster and his little band of Irish horsemen ransacked the world’s most prestigious bloodstock auction, the Keeneland Sales in Kentucky. It witnesses too the terrible crash – the bankruptcies and the ruined thoroughbred farms. Written with the full co-operation of Sangster himself, Horsetrader is the inside track on an awesome bid to corner the thoroughbred market.

This stunning gift book from the National Trust features enticing paper-cut artwork from Clover Robin, alongside simple instructions to make 13 different origami plants and flowers, poems about nature, as well as 50 sheets of origami paper!Read the poem, enjoy the picture ... and then make the origami figure! From blossom to beech leaves and clovers to carnations, these amazing origami figures are all inspired by nature.Featuring clear instructions for 13 nature-themed pieces across three different difficulty levels, and fifty pull-out sheets of beautifully patterned origami paper so crafters can create their own distinct versions of each nature-inspired piece.Includes three different difficulty levels to suit both beginners and experts, as well as a handy QR code linking to rewatchable how-to videos that cover all pieces and steps.Easy step-by-step origami instructions.Ideal for children (and grown­ups!) to follow and learn.A handy QR code linking to how-to videos that show beginners through each step.50 sheets of patterned origami paper included.Now available in this creative series: Nature Origami and Blossom Origami.

This book is for anyone who has experienced a difficult person at work. Revealing the 9 different types of difficult people, there's a quick quiz so you can work out the personality type you're dealing with, and how to communicate with them effectively. Decode the warning signs through stories of each type Discover practical tools and techniques for dealing with each type Find short exercises to help you build the right mindset for success Boost workplace relationships with videos and an online quiz

Explore 100 years of British History through key broadcasting moments illuminated by images from the BBC archive. Created 100 years ago, on 18 October 1922, the BBC transformed people's lives at the turn of a dial, bringing voices out of the ether and conjuring the magic community of radio. Now, our lives are inextricably linked to broadcasting. It is how we remember where we come from and who we are - from the Moon Landing to the 9/11 attacks, from Monty Python to EastEnders, from Live Aid to London 2012.Head of BBC History Robert Seatter charts the story of a broadcaster and a nation, reflecting the story of all our lives across ten tumultuous decades. Broadcasting Britain: 100 years of the BBC is a vivid, thought-provoking and, most of all, entertaining celebration of a global cultural icon.Discover the BBC's central role in reflecting our ever-changing world: - Concise, essay-style text gets to the heart of each carefully chosen topic- Organized chronologically year by year, decade by decade, for ease of reference- "In this year..." timeline tracks significant events and BBC programmes- Biography boxes on key broadcasters and writers- Quotes from fans and broadcasters summarize chosen programmes' impactIn 2022, the BBC will be the first broadcaster globally to mark 100 years of continuous broadcasting, launching a special year of content: events, bespoke commissioning, special programmes, publishing, and much, much more, celebrating UK culture, education, and climate and sustainability. Created with exclusive access to the BBC's archives, Broadcasting Britain is a unique celebration of British culture, with authoritative text by an acknowledged expert in the field. Carefully curated stories reflect the story of the BBC in all its breadth and diversity, whilst tapping into public memory and the many ways that people have experienced the BBC as part of their own lives.A must-have volume for adults aged 30+ interested in modern and social history and current affairs, alongside fans of classic BBC programming, both on radio and TV.

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.

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 kit has everything you need, including a full-color instruction book, 54 high-quality, double-sided folding papers and an online video tutorial for each model.This origami 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 todayMichael LaFosse — An internationally renowned master folder, teacher, paper maker and author who has been designing pieces inspired by nature for over 40 yearsDavid Brill — An award-winning British folder who has produced a series of groundbreaking designs that seem to come to life in the closing stagesPaul Jackson — A Tel Aviv-based origami instructor, author and longtime artist known for an unorthodox approach to folding and his pleated and tessellated modelsJun Maekawa — A Japanese origami artist known for popularizing the use of crease patterns in designing origami modelsNick Robinson — A renowned British origami artist and prolific author known for his wide range of modelsPaula Versnick — A Dutch folder who started designing origami when she couldn't find the model she wantedAnd 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 designerThe "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 subjectPlus many others — perfect for giving as gifts or decorating your home and office

Family businesses are the most common business form in the world, ranging from the millions of small local businesses to giants such as Walmart. This book showcases the crucial contribution that family businesses make to the world economy and informs students of the existing and potential research in this area.Drawing upon global academic research and case studies, theories of family businesses are explained and prevailing myths and assumptions are tested. Features including exercises linked to case studies develop skills in applying theories in practice.This concise textbook is essential reading for students of family business and useful additional reading for those interested in entrepreneurship more broadly.

Family businesses are the most common business form in the world, ranging from the millions of small local businesses to giants such as Walmart. This book showcases the crucial contribution that family businesses make to the world economy and informs students of the existing and potential research in this area.Drawing upon global academic research and case studies, theories of family businesses are explained and prevailing myths and assumptions are tested. Features including exercises linked to case studies develop skills in applying theories in practice.This concise textbook is essential reading for students of family business and useful additional reading for those interested in entrepreneurship more broadly.

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.

Origami master Nick Robinson presents 20 delightful butterfly models for folders at every level of experience. In this easy-to-follow guide, he offers fold-by-fold instructions that are fully illustrated with color photos and diagrams. Models include such real-life species as the Maniola jurtina, or meadow brown. You'll also find a butterfly bursting from its cocoon, a caterpillar, an envelope with a butterfly, and other imaginative possibilities. Each project is graded according to difficulty.

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-colour 64-page origami book with step-by-step instructions 20 enjoyable aquatic origami projects 60 two-sided sheets of colourful patterned origami papers 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 wonderful fish!

Du är Ensamma Vargen - den sista av Kais krigarmunkar. Ditt löfte att återupprätta Kai-orden till dess forna storhet för dig till det sägenomspunna Dessi ett land bebott av monster och magiker. Någonstans djupt inne i Slottet Död finns en Kunskapssten med dina anfäders visdom. De Äldre Magerna hjälper dig dit, men du måste själv betvinga de mörka krafterna i Khazan-Oud. Mången djärv utforskare har tidigare fallit offer för de fasor som hemsöker detta slott. Böckerna om Ensamma Vargen är moderna klassiker för alla som är intresserade av fantasy och spel. Läsupplevelsen påminner om de bästa datorspelen när det gäller interaktivitet och spelvärlden Magnamund är färgstark och detaljerad. Joe Dever berättar här en historia i korta sekvenser, där varje ny sekvens leder vidare till nästa. De flesta ger dig som läsare flera olika valmöjligheter. Flera av sektionerna har även specialritade illustrationer. I bonusäventyretDen Allseende spelar du krigaren Tavig, som är fast besluten att övervinna Khazan-Ouds fasor för att rädda sin bortrövade syster.

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.

Since the first edition was published in 1992, Nick Robinson's The Planting Design Handbook has been widely used as a definitive text on landscape architecture courses throughout the world. It remains one of the few titles written by a practicing landscape architect and educator who is also a horticulturalist and accomplished plantsman, and which deals with the application of planting design on a large scale in landscape architecture and urban design projects. The Planting Design Handbook is distinctive for its elegant integration of an ecological approach with an understanding of visual and spatial composition. It emphasizes the role of vegetation layers and designed plant communities in complex and diverse plant assemblages for all kinds of sites and uses. This expanded and comprehensively updated third edition still provides a complete examination of principles and practice of design for public, institutional and private landscapes. It takes account of developments in theory and practice, especially in the use of perennials, and reflects a variety of media and approaches current in landscape architecture and design. All chapters have been revised and re-written to ensure updated references and new references have been added. Many new photographs of planting and projects around the world have been included, with examples of current professional drawings to illustrate the design process. It is generously illustrated, including a colour section and the beautifully detailed line drawings of the Chinese architect and painter Jia-Hua Wu.

Just after ten o'clock on Thursday, 7 May 2015 Nick Robinson stared down the lens of camera 5 in the BBC's Election Night Studio to explain to millions the significance of an exit poll that shocked the country and heralded an earthquake in British politics. This book deals with Nick Robinson's life and work.

The seated meditating Buddha is a popular sculptural figurine, conveying an ambience of sacred peace and love. Such an ornament is a perfect reminder, for tabletop or mantelpiece, of life's higher values. Rendered in origami, a seated Buddha gives you the added satisfaction of being the product of your own mindful workmanship. It's an ambitious project. But if you build up to this level gradually, by way of crafting simple Buddhist symbols such as the parasol, the dream flag and the lotus flower, then it should be well within your capabilities. Including 15 sheets of origami paper and detailed instructions, as well as inspiring photographs, this unique book equips readers to make 15 Buddhist symbols simply through artful paper folding. The book offers something new to seekers of inner peace and wisdom and to the many fans of origami worldwide. The author, a renowned origami artist, begins by explaining the spiritual dimension of origami, showing how this connects with Zen principles in releasing the possibilities inherent in paper. He describes basic origami techniques before presenting 15 projects, which progress from simple symbols suitable for beginners to the piece de resistance - the Buddha! Each project comes with clear step-by-step artworks and photography to guide you. Uplifting quotations and superb photography will inspire all wishing to use their completed Buddhist sculptures for meditation.