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How big things get done : the surprising factors that determine the fate of every project, from home renovations to space exploration and everything in between / by Flyvbjerg, Bent,author.; Gardner, Dan,1968-author.;

Includes bibliographical references and index."Nothing is more inspiring than a big vision that becomes a triumphant reality. Think of how the Empire State Building went from sketch to the jewel of the New York skyline in twenty-one months; how Amazon started in a garage and became a global retail giant in five years; how, when coronavirus broke out in the city of Wuhan, the Chinese goverment built a 1,500-room hospital in under a week. These grand visions make for inspiring stories. But even for endeavors of far smaller and more modest scales, turning a vision into a plan and a plan into reality isn't easy. Whether it's delivering a key report to a client, organizing a big event, implementing a department-wide process, launching a small business, inventing a product, or renovating a home, many of our everyday projects are in fact complex feats of planning and coordination. Understanding what distinguishes the triumphs from the failures has been the life's work of Oxford professor Bent Flyvbjerg, dubbed "the world's leading megaproject expert" by KPMG. In Big Plans, he identifies the errors in judgement and decision-making that lead projects to fail, and offers research-based strategies for avoiding common pitfalls. For example: Think slow, act fast: It may seem obvious that we should spend less time planning and more time executing, but in practice this is exceedingly difficult. Plan backwards: Start with your goal, then identify the steps to get there. Eliminate the unpredictable: when a project gets derailed, we often cite "unforeseen problems." However, most problems can be foreseen, through a method called reference-class forecasting. Full of vivid examples ranging from the building of the Sydney Opera House to the making of Pixar's first film, Big Plans reveals how to get any ambitious project done: on time and on budget"--

Subjects: Project management; Project management;

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Tokyo revengers. [graphic novel] / by Wakui, Ken,author,illustrator.; Harkins, Robert,letterer.; Latherow, Jessica,translator.; translation of:Wakui, Ken.Tokyo ribenjazu.English.;

The time has come for Takemichi's final showdown--a battle between the reformed Tokyo Manji Gang and Mikey's own ruthless Kanto Manji. As the fighting slowly begins to drift into Mikey's favor, Takemichi is horrified by a sudden vision of the future. Even while his friends fall around him, he's haunted by images of an even worse outcome, unless he grabs hold of fate with his own hands. Just what is behind the "dark impulse" that's taken hold of Mikey, and is there any hope for Takemichi's feelings to break through?Older teen (15+).

Subjects: Action and adventure comics.; Graphic novels.; Manga.; Shōnen manga.; Time-travel comics.; Gangs; Motorcycle gangs; Time travel;

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Dust to Dust. by Sekine, Kôsai,film director.; Nakazato, Yuima,actor.; Magnet Film (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;

Yuima NakazatoOriginally produced by Magnet Film in 2024.Renowned Japanese fashion designer Yuima Nakazato is a key figure in the ethical manufacturing movement. As the second Japanese designer ever invited to Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week, Nakazato is dedicated to merging his unique artistic vision with sustainable, green technology. Kosai Sekine's film DUST TO DUST chronicles Nakazato's journey towards socially responsible fashion, from the landfills of Kenya to the Paris runway. Through his ethereal designs, Yuima Nakazato offers a radical reimagining of the fashion industry, emphasizing a future where creativity and care for the world go hand in hand.Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Business.; Science.; Economic development.; Fashion.; Asians.; Foreign study.; Environmental sciences.; Documentary films.; Women's studies.; Artists.; Current affairs.; Sustainability.; Environmental economics.; Japan.; Women artists.; Ethics.; Fashion designers.; Kenya.; Art and architecture.;

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Wild Mountain Thyme. by Patrick Shanley, John,film director.; Walken, Christopher,actor.; Molloy, Dearbhla,actor.; Blunt, Emily,actor.; Dornan, Jamie,actor.; Hamm, Jon,actor.; Elevation Pictures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;

Christopher Walken, Dearbhla Molloy, Emily Blunt, Jamie Dornan, Jon HammOriginally produced by Elevation Pictures in 2020.John Patrick Shanley, who created the classic Moonstruck, brings his sweeping romantic vision to Ireland with WILD MOUNTAIN THYME. The headstrong farmer Rosemary Muldoon (Emily Blunt) has her heart set on winning her neighbor Anthony Reilly’s love. The problem is Anthony (Jamie Dornan) seems to have inherited a family curse, and remains oblivious to his beautiful admirer. Stung by his father Tony's (Christopher Walken) plans to sell the family farm to his American nephew (Jon Hamm), Anthony is jolted into pursuing his dreams in this comedic, moving and wildly romantic tale.Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Romance.; Ireland.;

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Desolation mountain : a novel / by Krueger, William Kent,author.;

"New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger delivers yet another "punch-to-the-gut blend of detective story and investigative fiction" (Booklist, starred review) as Cork O'Connor and his son Stephen work together to uncover the truth behind the tragic plane crash of a senator on Desolation Mountain and the mysterious disappearances of several first responders. This is a heart-pounding and devastating mystery the scope and consequences of which go far beyond what father or son could ever have imagined. There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy. To Stephen O'Connor, Hamlet's dour observation is more than just words. All his life, he has had visions of tragedies to come. When he experiences the vision of a great bird shot from the sky, he knows something terrible is about to happen. The crash of a private plane on Desolation Mountain in a remote part of the Iron Lake Reservation, which kills a United States senator and most of her family, confirms Stephen's worst fears. Stephen joins his father, Cork O'Connor and a few Ojibwe men from the nearby Iron Lake reservation to sift through the smoldering wreckage when the FBI arrives and quickly assumes control of the situation. What seems like the end of the O'Connors' involvement is, however, only the beginning of a harrowing journey to understand the truth behind the Senator's death. As he initiates his own probe, Cork O'Connor stumbles upon a familiar face in Bo Thorson, a private security consultant whose unnamed clients have hired him to look quietly into the cause of the crash. The men agree to join forces in their investigation, but soon Cork begins to wonder if Thorson's loyalties lie elsewhere. In that far north Minnesota County, which is overrun with agents of the FBI, NTSB, DoD, and even members of a rightwing militia, all of whom have their own agendas, Cork, Stephen, and Bo attempt to navigate a perilous course. Roadblocked by lies from the highest levels of government, uncertain who to trust, and facing growing threats the deeper they dig for answers, the three men finally understand that to get to the truth, they will have to face the great menace, a beast of true evil lurking in the woods--a beast with a murderous intent of unimaginable scale"--

Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; O'Connor, Cork (Fictitious character); Ojibwa Indians; Private investigators;

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The first 21 : how I became Nikki Sixx / by Sixx, Nikki,1958-author.;

"Nikki Sixx is one of the most respected, recognizable, and entrepreneurial icons in the music industry. As the founder of Mötley Crüe who is now in his twenty-first year of sobriety, Sixx is incredibly passionate about his craft and wonderfully open about his life in rock and roll, and as a person of the world. Born Franklin Carlton Feranna on December 11, 1958, young Frankie was abandoned by his father and partly raised by his mother, a woman who was ahead of her time in some ways and deeply troubled in others. Frankie ended up living with his grandparents, bouncing from farm to farm and state to state. He was an all-American kid-hunting, fishing, chasing girls, and playing football-but underneath it all, there was a burning desire for more, and that more was music. He eventually took a Greyhound bound for Hollywood. In Los Angeles, Frank lived with his aunt and his uncle-the president of Capitol Records. But there was no short path to the top. He was soon on his own. There were dead-end jobs: dipping circuit boards, clerking at liquor and record stores, selling used light bulbs, and hustling to survive. But at night, Frank honed his craft, joining Sister, a band formed by fellow hard-rock veteran Blackie Lawless, and formed a group of his own: London, the precursor of Mötley Crüe. Turning down an offer to join Randy Rhoads' band, Frank changed his name to Nikki London, Nikki Nine, and, finally, Nikki Sixx. Like Huck Finn with a stolen guitar, he had a vision: a group that combined punk, glam, and hard rock into the biggest, most theatrical and irresistible package the world had ever seen. With hard work, passion, and some luck, the vision manifested in reality-and this is a profound true story finding identity, of how Frank Feranna became Nikki Sixx. And it's a road map to the ways you can overcome anything, and achieve all of your goals, if only you put your mind to it."--Provided by publisher.

Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Sixx, Nikki, 1958-; Rock musicians;

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Creative projects using everyday materials : 33 innovative ideas for your home, yard, or back 40 / by Weinstein, Noah(Editor),editor.; Instructables (Firm);

'Creative Projects Using Everyday Materials' features more than thirty projects designed by the users of instructables.com. These users have repurposed and reused everyday items they've found around their homes, in their backyards, or even in local junkyards to create unique furnishings and decorations for their homes and meaningful gifts for others. Equipped with the vision to not only see the latent potential and beauty in common items, but also the skills necessary to transform those objects into creative and new applications, these projects are at the core of the maker movement and can inspire us all.

Subjects: Handicraft.; Upcycling (Waste, etc.);

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Memphis. by Ashley, Christopher,film director.; Roy King, Don,film director.; Kimball, Chad,actor.; Baskin, Derrick,actor.; Monroe Iglehart, James,actor.; Glover, Montego,actor.; Terry Steiner International (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;

Chad Kimball, Derrick Baskin, James Monroe Iglehart, Montego GloverOriginally produced by Terry Steiner International in 2011.His vision. Her voice. The birth of rock 'n' roll. The 2010 Tony Award®-winning Best Musical MEMPHIS delighted audiences at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre over some 1,200 performances and this Direct From Broadway® presentation was awarded the 2012 Emmy® for Outstanding Technical Direction. Set in the underground clubs of the segregated 50’s, a young white DJ named Huey Calhoun (Tony® nominee Chad Kimball) falls in love with everything he shouldn’t: rock and roll and an electrifying black singer (Tony® nominee Montego Glover). MEMPHIS is an original story about the cultural revolution that erupted when his vision met her voice, and the music changed forever. Bursting off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a tale of fame and forbidden love, this emotional journey is filled with laughter and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll. MEMPHIS features a Tony®-winning book by Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change) and a Tony®-winning original score with music and lyrics composed by David Bryan, Grammy Award® winning keyboard player and founding member of Bon Jovi. MEMPHIS was directed by Tony® nominee Christopher Ashley (Xanadu) with choreography by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys).Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Subjects: Documentary films.; Performing arts.; Arts.; Documentary films.; Artists.; Musicals.;

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Secrets of Mary Magdalene [videorecording (DVD)]. by Berenson, Marisa,1942-; Fruchtman, Rob.; Hidden Treasures (Corporation); KOCH Vision (Firm);

Narrated by Marisa berenson.Strips away the veil of history to reveal the woman who served as Jesus' foremost apostle and possibly the love of his life. Based on Dan Burstein's and Arne De Keijzer's upcoming book about one of the world's most controversial religious figures.E.DVD, region 1; Dolby Digital.

Subjects: Jesus Christ; Mary Magdalene, Saint; Apostles; Christian women saints; Women in Christianity.;

© c2006., Koch Vision,

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Days of rage [videorecording] : The Rolling Stones' road to Altamont / by Jagger, Mick,on-screen participant.; Jones, Brian,1942-1969,on-screen participant.; Richards, Keith,1943-on-screen participant.; Taylor, Mick,on-screen participant.; Taylor, Dick,on-screen participant.; Watts, Charlie,on-screen participant.; O'Dell, Tom(Director),film director.; Vision Films,production company,film distributor.;

Rolling Stones.The decade that began with vibrant optimism and the Summer of Love was shattered in the late 1960s amidst riots, assassinations, and a war that would not end. The Rolling Stones emerged as a prominent voice of this new era and became the band which unwittingly played a leading role in the fall of the decade, coming to a horrific close with the Hells Angels at the Altamont music festival.E.DVD ; full screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0.

Subjects: Biographical films.; Documentary films.; Historical films.; Feature films.; Nonfiction films.; Rolling Stones.; Hell's Angels.; Altamont Festival (1969 : Tracy, Calif.); Rock groups; Rock musicians; Rock music; Music festivals; Peace movements;

For private home use only.

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