Smart Swarm: Using Animal Behaviour to Organise Our World

Peter, Miller

Avery Publishing Group

How Understanding Flocks, Schools and Colonies Can Make Us Better at Communicating, Decision Making and Getting Things Done. The modern world may be obsessed with speed and productivity, but twenty-first century humans actually have much to learn from the ancient instincts of swarms. A fascinating new take on the concept of collective intelligence and its colourful manifestations in some of our most complex problems, Smart Swarm introduces a compelling new understanding of the real experts on solving our own complex problems relating to such topics as business, politics, and technology. Based on extensive globe-trotting research, this lively tour from National Geographic reporter Peter Miller introduces thriving throngs of ant colonies, which have inspired computer programs for streamlining factory processes, telephone networks, and truck routes; termites, used in recent studies for climate-control solutions; schools of fish, on which the U.S. military modelled a team of robots; and many other examples of the wisdom to be gleaned about the behaviour of crowds-among critters and corporations alike. In the tradition of James Surowiecki's The Wisdom of Crowds and the innovative works of Malcolm Gladwell, Smart Swarm is an entertaining yet enlightening look at small-scale phenomena with big implications for us all.

Biographies & Memoirs

Professionals & Academics

Collins

What ants, bees, fish, and smart swarms can teach us about communication, organization, and decision-making   The modern world may be obsessed with speed and productivity, but twenty-first-century humans actually have much to learn from the ancient instincts of swarms. A fascinating new take on the concept of collective intelligence and its colorful manifestations in some of our most complex problems, The Smart Swarm introduces a compelling new understanding of the real experts on solving our own complex problems relating to such topics as business, politics, and technology.  Based on extensive globe-trotting research, this lively tour from National Geographic reporter Peter Miller introduces thriving throngs of ant colonies, which have inspired computer programs for streamlining factory processes, telephone networks, and truck routes; termites, used in recent studies for climate-control solutions; schools of fish, on which the U.S. military modeled a team of robots; and many other examples of the wisdom to be gleaned about the behavior of crowds-among critters and corporations alike.  In the tradition of James Surowiecki's The Wisdom of Crowds and the innovative works of Malcolm Gladwell, The Smart Swarm is an entertaining yet enlightening look at small-scale phenomena with big implications for us all.

Harper Collins, UK

Becoming a Writer

Bill Bernhardt

PALGRAVE~MACMILLAN

The Photographer's Almanac

Janet Nelson

Little,Brown & Co

The Master of Ceremonies role at a special event (aka emcee ) is regarded by many as one of the best jobs in the world.Not only do you help a live event succeed you are paid to keep people HAPPY  simply by being organized and entertaining.Besides that, the excellent lifestyle enjoyed by a successful MC is another reason to add UP FRONT IN CONTROL to your bookshelf now. Working as an emcee can significantly raise your personal profile and prestige while offering many new exciting ways to use your public speaking skills for profit.

Up Front in Control : Great Master of Ceremonies Reveal Their Trade Secrets

Ron Tacchi

Humor & Entertainment

Speakers Coach P/L

Designing Model Aircraft covers everything you need to know about designing models, including aerodynamics and structural design. This book contains a complete guide to drawing, scaling plans up and flight testing your own model.

Designing Model Aircraft

Engineering & Transportation

Transportation

Traplet Distribution USA Ltd.

From Welbike to Corgi

FWtoC Publishing

YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC is the first publication to cover every situation a Master of Ceremonies at a wedding might find themselves involved. An instant classic since its release, this easy-to-read handbook is now into its 5th printing and has been updated and expanded each time. It is wildly popular because of its word-for-word TEMPLATES of exactly what to say &amp; when to say it: * word-for-word introductions * how to tell good-taste humorous one-liners * perfect and appropriate announcements * how to reduce nerves and look confident * how to instantly shut-down any hecklers * how to avoid running out of time * straightforward advice on what to wear * the best words to use to create rapport and win the audience s instant approval * insider trade secrets and tricks to get all the guests involved together * how to kick off the event with a wild celebration and the list goes on and on... You have found the ultimate side-hustle and fabulous weekend job. Monetize your speaking skills and help the newly-weds kick off their celebration by being organised and entertaining AT THE SAME TIME. YOU DON T HAVE TO KNOW THE BRIDE AND GROOM PERSONALLY to work as a wedding MC. This is a terrible urban myth and has ruined many wedding receptions. The pro wedding MC market is the fastest growing part of the world wedding industry. It is booming and this book is one of the reasons why. YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC sets out the whole complete story from how to market your services, how to Interview the bride and groom to get the best information, how to wow the audience using the power of your personality, and how to make sure all the reception rituals are performed with class and style. Originally written by Pete Miller as a manual of checklists and templates to train speakers to work as pro wedding MCs at the MC Directory online agency, the book is now the standard worldwide text for all professional and would-be professional Event Host MCs. YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC will give you heaps of confidence plus a simple straightforward structure that ensures you look good, sound right and still keep the bride and groom as the star of their show. Complete documents you can use immediately include run sheets, checklists, word-for-word introductions on how to welcome the guests and bridal party, plus stacks of information on how to perform the important speeches, toasts, announcements &amp; introductions to speakers including a thank you after they have finished. A list of humorous one-liners &amp; telegrams, audience games, advice on ethnic receptions, how to handle external entertainers, acting techniques to help deal with nerves and even guidance on fees and setting up an MC business are all comprehensively covered in this essential guide. 3x awarded MC of the Year Pete Miller has created a system to make MCing a wedding an entirely stress-free affair. This structure is clearly outlined in this practical book that guarantees the Master of Ceremonies will keep the reception running smoothly, keep the guests entertained and give the Bride and Groom lots of time with their guests. Filled with great cartoons and lots of real-life stories, this book will make you a thoroughly prepared wedding MC. The chapter headings are succinct and well indexed with every detail of the MC s role covered.

YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC Everything you need to know as a Master of Ceremonies to ensure the reception runs like clockwork

Humor

Author and photographer Peter Miller, best known for the classics Vermont People and Vermont Farm Women, has now completed his trilogy of books with the November release of Vermont Gathering Places. The book is a collection of 38 stories that highlight the places in the state where Vermonters gather to meet, discuss their towns, and keep the small-town traditions of the state thriving. The stories in Vermont Gathering Places are as varied as the counties and towns themselves. 185 duotone photographs accompany stories that include the Brookfield Ice Harvest, the Brattleboro Farmers’ Market, Moretown Town Meeting, Pawlet Community Church Supper, Fiddlers’ Breakfast at the Bobbin Mill Restaurant in Westfield, Barre’s Thunder Road, and the Fairbanks Museum in St. Johnsbury. In addition to individual stories, Miller has included large spreads of country stores and parades scattered throughout the state. Vermont Gathering Places is a book for all Vermonters, and it comes alive with the interviews and portraits that define Peter Miller’s work and have made his books Vermont People and Vermont Farm Women so popular.

Vermont Gathering Places

History

Americas

Silver Print Press, Inc.

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