Roberto Burle Marx: Landscapes Reflected, Landscape Views 3

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Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx (1909-94) was Latin America's most influential and internationally renowned landscape architect. He produced thousands of gardens and public spaces and was among the first advocates for the protections of the Brazilian rain forest. He has been acclaimed by the American Institute of Architects as the "real creator of the modern garden." This title contains essays by Anita de la Rosa de Berrizbeitia, Rossana Vaccarino, Lelia Coelho Frota, and Silvio Soares Macedo on Burle Marx's work and legacy. "Imposing an aesthetic order on the botanically turbulent, spectacular environmental task. The powerful yet fragile garden art of Roberto Burle Marx is an unsurpassed achievement that has done just this...The scholorship collectedc in this volume...offers hope for sustaining the spirit and preserving the essential outlines of the work of Burle Marx."--William Howard Adams, from his preface.

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Tiny book .......2004-08-13

Roberto Burle Marx is the questionably most seminal figure in contemporary landscape design. His use of tropical foliage and vegetation was of such artistry as to redefine the genrae.

This amazingly small publication, is actually a fair account of his work. The photographs are mostly b&w and not that impressive, however the collection of sketches enclosed are brilliant. The book is also blessed with some of his lesser known projects outside of the city.

No matter how you look at it this book is a bargain, and an excellent complement to a library on landscape design. Don't however let it be your only insight into the talent of Burle Marx.

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Review from PA / FL.......2002-04-18

This is a wonderful book by a special telented person. This is the only book of its kind - not only is it informative but the paintings are delightfully executed - he was my teacher too and since his passing I have not been able to find another teacher to replace him.

The Best Book By The Best Man.......2002-02-06

Dr. Werner Mertz was my teacher and advisor up until last year when he passed away. He was incredibly intelligent and his book showed his extensive knowledge for his love of art. The book really is incredible.

A description of modern water-colour pigments, illustrated with washes of ninety-six colours, graduated by hand on Whatman's drawing paper (One shilling handbooks on art)

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A description of modern water-colour pigments, illustrated with washes of ninety-six colours, graduated by hand on Whatman's drawing paper (One shilling handbooks on art)
J. Scott Taylor
Manufacturer: Windsor and Newton, Limited
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0008C06HM

A descriptive handbook of modern water-colour pigments: Illustrated with seventy-two colour washes skilfully gradated by hand on Whatman's drawing paper, ... controversy (One shilling hand-books on art)

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A descriptive handbook of modern water-colour pigments: Illustrated with seventy-two colour washes skilfully gradated by hand on Whatman's drawing paper, ... controversy (One shilling hand-books on art)
J. Scott Taylor
Manufacturer: Windsor and Newton
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0008BK9HA

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Another Russia: Through the Eyes of the New Soviet Photographers
Daniela Mrazkova , Vladimir Remes , and Ian Jeffrey
Manufacturer: Thames and Hudson Ltd
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0500541140

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This important volume provides an original synthesis and novel overview of Antarctic fish biology, detailing the evolution of these fish in some of the most unusual and extreme environments in the world. Focusing on one group of fish, the notothenoioids, which contain the majority of the current organismal diversity, this book describes a fauna that has evolved in isolation and experienced incredible adaptive radiation by acquiring numerous physiological specializations. Darwin's finches and African cichlids may be joined by Antarctic fishes as exemplars of adaptive radiation.
The books' coverage is detailed and comprehensive, and the author clearly recognizes the fact that these fish are a component of a most interesting and biologically unique ecosystem and environment. Topics in Antarctic Fish Biology include past and present environments, fossil records, taxonomic composition of fauna, systematic relationships, diversification, and physiological adaptations.

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Wise -- and reads like a novel

Both practical and "big vision" ideas

Compelling, well-written, with practical business insights

Worth its weight in gold

Return on Learning: Training for High Performance at Accenture
Donald Vanthournout , Kurt Olson , John Ceisel , Andrew White , Tad Waddington , Thomas Barfield , Samir Desai , and Craig Mindrum
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From one of the world's best-known corporations comes this in-depth, inside story of how Accenture revitalized its fabled corporate training organization in the midst of worldwide economic downturn and major marketplace change. The company did so by focusing on the "return on learning": how Accenture's investments in learning and knowledge management could be planned and managed to deliver measurable business advantage. The Accenture veterans who tell this story take readers deep inside Accenture’s operations and decision making, so other professionals and companies can benefit from these experiences in using training to achieve high performance.

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Wise -- and reads like a novel.......2007-05-09

A great book. I'm sorry that I haven't seen it reviewed in major publications. There's a real wisdom at the heart of this book. Lots of ideas about how to deliver great training that has an impact on the business. Personal reflections from the people who work for the training organization at Accenture, all spun as a story. And then some really provocative, forward-looking ideas. Reading the book is like bringing a Trojan horse of ideas into your company.

Both practical and "big vision" ideas .......2006-10-09

I'm guessing that "Ed" and I (see other review) might have been at the same conference together where we received a copy of this book. I can second much of what he says, and also add that when it comes to one of my personal measures of a book's value--"number of significant ideas per page"--this book scores very high. I liked the "phenomenal learning" stuff in particular, and I also liked the discussion of Accenture's decision support capabilities that it developed as part of its learning management system.

I'd have to classify myself as one of those getting somewhat disillusioned by the big discrepancy between what a company's leaders say about their workforce ("People are our most important asset, yadda yadda yadda") and where they really invest their money. (Guess what budgets get cut first when things get tight?) I don't know enough about Accenture's inner workings from an employee's perspective to know if it's business really rises above that, but it is clear they are wrestling with it, and that certain core leaders really do "get" it.

There are practical ideas in this book and there are some "big vision" kinds of ideas -- something for about everyone.

Compelling, well-written, with practical business insights.......2006-09-29

I finished this book on a cross-country flight this week (the book is admirably short and punchy) and I'm still shaking my head over it. The book is incredibly honest about how business change and a down economy had apparently temporarily weakened Accenture's commitment to its workforce to provide training and development opportunities. (Actual quote from the book, when Accenture's Chief Learning Officer is trying to convince his executives that something had to be done: "The deal we have made with our people has been broken.")

But then the book proceeds to tell an entirely believable story of how they turned things around. Sure, there is the ocasional bit of consulting-speak in here, but most of what you get are practical ideas about how to plan, how to get your executives on board (please give this book to your local CEO/COO/CFO), how to use outsourcing in a smart way, how to use technology, ect., ect. And its not filled with theory but practical experiences of real people. For those with the background/interest, there is also a chapter on the number-crunching. Doubt it if you want to, but these guys proved that Accenture gets a 353 percent return on every dollar it spends on training. From what I can tell by reading that chapter, the real number probably is even higher since the ROI model they created only used a few parameters that they were absolutely sure they could quantify.

The book is really targeted at executives, but there is also a lot of good stuff for learning and HR professionals. One thing I really liked: Accenture's admission that in previous years they're training people had gotten lots of awards for training courses but weren't as good when it came to delivering projects on time and on budget. This new team got the respect of senior executives by saying, "Yeah, we're still going to deliver great training, but we're also going to do it by being good stewards of your investment dollars."

Not everyone is going to have the money Accenture has to throw at problems like this, but they, too, learned to do a lot with a much smaller budget -- and I can't think of a single thing here that another CEO or HR/learning executive like myself couldn't apply in some way to his or her organization.

On top of it all, the book is written in a totally compelling way. Other writers of business books, take note: it's written such that the authors are actually characters in a story. As a reader, your brought along as if you were reading a novel. Even if learning or HR isn't your thing, take a read to see how you can plan any kind of reinvention business program.

A really well done book, and worth the time it took for me to write a few words saying, "Way to go."

Worth its weight in gold.......2006-07-27

It's always challenging to bridge the gap between high-level theory in Human Resources, and the confusing mire of on-the-ground action. It's all very well to `know' that you need your HR and training practices to align with and support your business strategy. But how is this accomplished? When you're faced with convincing executives, with other priorities and little time, to support what are often costly initiatives in Content Management and Corporate Training, and trying to make a good fit between what vendors offer and what your organization needs, when your budget has been cut and your employees have high-standards- it can seem as if you've been asked to juggle cats.

Return on Learning is the story of how one organization, Accenture, managed to successfully align training with business strategy, working on a budget that was cut in half, while maintaining extremely high-standards for the learning delivered to employees. The story is delivered from an in-the-trenches perspective for HR and Training professionals. There are no pat and `easy' answers here, but there are several ideas and innovations about `how' they did it that make this book worth it's weight in gold. Among these innovations are the V-Model (that guides training from goal through design and delivery to measurement), and an award-winning, innovative methodology for measuring the ROI of training that takes you out of the realm of estimates and into the promised land of hard data. Accenture manages to run training like a business, and not just as a catch-phrase. If you want to see how it's done, when it's really done well, this is a good place to start.

The House of Value Creation: How to Increase Company Value Systematically (Edition Accenture)

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The House of Value Creation: How to Increase Company Value Systematically (Edition Accenture)
Karsten Gessner , Hanno Schmidt-Gothan , and Hauke Lubben
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The goal of the series "Edition Accenture" is to leverage the knowledge of leading consultants in order to increase company competitiveness - and this book serves this purpose very well. The House of Value Creation (HVC) methodology, developed by the authors in the course and as a result of their consulting engagements, summarizes and systematizes corporate strategies, which lead to significant and sustainable shareholder value creation. The book offers a practical how-to-guide for focusing management ambitions on increasing capital market value. The examples of the Electronics & High-Tech industries illustrate that some best-in-class companies manage to detach themselves from overall market developments and continuously surpass their peers through superior strategies and business architectures.

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A great preparation tool
Great interview preparation

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ASIN: 1582071136

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What You Will Learn

• How is Accenture similar to/different from the McKinseys and Bains of the consulting world?
• How does Accenture plan to stay at the front of the consulting pack?
• What are the responsibilities of MBAs and undergrads when they go to work for the firm?
• What is "business integration," and how is this concept crucial to the firm's success?
• What are the roles of the four consulting competencies at Accenture?
• What is "behavioral interviewing," and what does it mean for your Accenture interview?
• What should and shouldn't you talk about in your interview?
• Is the firm doing better at retaining experienced hires?

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A great preparation tool.......2003-04-10

This guide was helpful in giving me more than what's on the Accenture corporate website. I really liked getting all of the advice from insiders at the company including recruiters and consultants alike. I wasn't sure at first whether this would give me what I was looking for --which is a broad view of the company, both good and bad. But it did! and I'm glad to see that it is well-rounded. Sure Accenture has had rough times, but who hasn't in the industry? And it's great to hear they're hiring so aggressively for 2003. I'm hoping I'll be one of the candidates to get an offer. I'll certainly call on the tips and info I've gleaned from this guide to hose the competition!

Great interview preparation.......2003-03-04

This guide was packed with information that you can't find anywhere else. I went into my first interview full of information and knowing what to expect, and feel like it all went really well. I've already been called in for a second interview, thanks to my thorough preparation with this guide. I strongly recommend it.

Accenture (outsourcing competitor analysis)

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Accenture (outsourcing competitor analysis)
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Increased competition means that clients are less willing than they were in the 1990s to pay a brand premium in many parts of the IT services market. Accenture faces challenges in managing its prices and its brand as it juggles a mixture of traditional premium-price services with a new generation of low-cost services. These challenges are tough but not insurmountable. Accenture expects to continue its record of double-digit growth and operating margins in 2007, and we don’t disagree.

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Accenture (WetFeet Insider Guide)
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Looking for a top-notch consulting and technology services firm with a youthful culture and a high-end client roster? You'll find that and more at Accenture. Insiders say that having the Accenture name on your resume opens countless doors later on and that they have the distinct pleasure of working with the best minds in the business. Hiring is competitive and once in, you'll be expected to work hard, but if you aspire to be involved in massive projects for the nation's largest Fortune 500 companies, Accenture is the place to be.

Accenture Acquires Capgemini's Healthcare Consulting Practice in North America - A Bonus for Accenture, a Reorganization Fund for Capgemini

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Accenture Acquires Capgemini's Healthcare Consulting Practice in North America - A Bonus for Accenture, a Reorganization Fund for Capgemini
IDC , Stephanie M. Torto , Daniel O'Boyle Kelly , Marianne Hedin , and Alexander Motsenigos
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This IDC Flash examines Accenture's acquisition of Capgemini's healthcare consulting and system integration business in North America.

Accenture CEO Joe Forehand Steps Down with the Company Set for Growth

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Accenture CEO Joe Forehand Steps Down with the Company Set for Growth
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This document is about Accenture CEO Joe Forehand Steps Down with the Company Set for Growth

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Accenture Communications Solutions
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Binding: Digital

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This IDC Flash reviews an analyst briefing held by Accenture on Accenture Communications Solutions (ACS) in Sophia-Antipolis, France, in July 2004.

Accenture Helps VF in RFID Tagging for Wal-Mart Compliance

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Accenture Helps VF in RFID Tagging for Wal-Mart Compliance
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Binding: Digital

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This IDC study describes how VF Corp. (VF) is working with Accenture to incorporate RFID into its existing operations as well as to create a long-term strategy. It describes the project phases, time line, and project teams. The document also shares some of the lessons learned, challenges, and benefits based on VF's experience so far and in looking forward. This study answers the following questions:

How is Accenture working with VF to ensure it meets the Wal-Mart compliance January 2005 deadline for tracking pallets and cases with RFID?
What are the lessons learned based on Accenture and VF's experience?
What are the benefits and challenges that manufacturers are facing as they implement RFID into their supply chains?

"RFID is an enabling technology, not a solution unto itself. When coupled with an EPC, RFID provides the potential for greater visibility into the supply chain by identifying, tracking, and tracing individual goods. How companies gather and analyze data, and how they make decisions based on this new level of data gathered from the edges of their networks across the supply chain, will determine the business value of their RFID deployment," said Chris Boone, program manager for IT Opportunity: Retail.

Accenture HR Services continues Northern European Expansion with Sandvik HR BPO contract

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Accenture HR Services continues Northern European Expansion with Sandvik HR BPO contract
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Manufacturer: IDC Research
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Dos and Don'ts in India: The Traveler's Guide to Culture (WonderWorks) paperback book is no longer supported or available directly from Wilson Learning Corporation. Thank you for your interest.

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Dos & Don'ts in India: The Traveler's Guide to Culture.......2000-06-24

This "book" is a rip-off masquerading as high-level cross-cultural insight. Eleven sheets of paper stapled inside a cover featuring such advice as "Be patient when locals speak their own language. Ask for a translation."

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