Making Sense of Change Management: A Complete Guide to the Models, Tools and Techniques of Organizational Change
Customer Review: Spot on for what it is trying to be
As one would hope from authors writing about change management, this book is well thought out and executed.
It’s not trying to be a massive, fully comprehensive tome on everything and anything to do with change management. Rather, it offers up some interesting theory and background on change, then follows it up with some practical chapters which are useful in many ways.
Even if you eschew the theory, it’s well worth the purchase price. However, the theory is interesting reading in its own right, and will assist you to inform your ideas about change and how it can be deal with.
Customer Review: Nothing as practical as good theory
I think this text is a fine attempt at bringing together a huge subject area in a readable format. The mix of theory from many parts of management thinking and discussion on application make it more than just an academic text book. Change is hard to implement, but sound theory well applied will be successful in most cases. This text provides a great grounding in both. Recommended for thoughtful change managers, not the ones who shoot first and aim later.
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Customer Review: Good, eminently practical, introduction
This is very much a hands-on book. It follows the American East-coast tradition of rural timber framing. The techniques are described with reference to a simple project, a small toolshed. For once, the seemingly-mandatory section on the trivial basics of the tools is thankfully short. Some knowledge is assumed, but not much. If you have a modicum of skill and this book, then you can build yourself a toolshed. It’s nice to see a framing book that doesn’t stop at the frame. Options for cladding and roofing are described, both from a historical perspective and also some of the more modern and better insulated options. It assumes you’re building an unheated shed though, and doesn’t describe the issues of chimneys and habitable windows that would be needed for full-blown housebuilding. The book has its failings. It isn’t a historical review of the techniques, it’s inaccurate in its description of pre-colonial European framing, and it entirely ignores Japan. It’s a book for the D-I-Y framer, not the historian. There’s a lot more to framing than just the American Square system, and if this were the only book you read, then you might get that impression. One omission is that of detailed calculations for loading, deflections and ultimate strengths. The author’s assumption is that we’ll only ever want to build a shed, and can simply follow their designs. Some discussion of how to go beyond this would have been welcome, even if it’s just enough to stop the floors bouncing. This isn’t the only book that a serious framer will need, but it’s a very good start for the amateur.
Customer Review: Off to a good Start.
” Timber Frame Construction ” provides a good basis of knowledge for the expeirenced builder intrested in learning post and beam joinery , from the history of the craft to tools and joints. I found the book a valuable source for my project. On the down side I could have used more explanation on what joints to use, the best cutting sequence and a greater description of where not to use them. Overall though I recommend it.
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Grounds for Improvement helps homeowners solve those landscaping problems and make over their outdoor space in style. Jackie Taylor and Dean Hill, hosts of DIY Network’s Grounds for Improvement, teach techniques ranging from basic landscaping to intricate hardscaping. They demonstrate how to lay sod, plant shrubs, trim trees, install water features, construct arbors, erect fences, create pathways, and much more. All this knowledge is put to use on some of the most practical, beautiful, and luxurious projects ever—all presented with vivid illustrations and detailed instructions. Any home can get an uplift from the tiled patio and retaining wall, pergola, courtyard with stone planters, waterfall, or outdoor kitchen. And who wouldn’t love having their own putting green and hot tub right in their own backyard? Throughout the book, dozens of photos capture the amazing difference between “before” and “after”—a difference that anyone can make when they do it themselves.
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Customer Review: Landscape design for real people!
This beautiful book is a joy to read for anyone dreaming about improving their home’s landscape. I’m a big fan of the TV show and am delighted they’ve come out with a book that captures the projects so well. Its premise is that everyone deserves good design and you don’t have to be rich to get it. There are so many great ideas packed into the book with before and after photos, lists of materials, and clear instructions on installation techniques. I’ve purchased many residential garden design books only to be left disappointed by pretty pictures of plants and boring text. This book takes a step back and starts with a client’s problem and how good design can solve it. Dean Hill is a very talented designer and Jackie Taylor is an enthusiastic co-conspirator. Together, they’ve created an interesting and informative book about real projects belonging to real people.
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Customer Review: Essential reading,
A beautiful and tradtional story of magic, freindship & growing up. Adored by my children, loved by me. Every school shelf should be stocked with this classic and every home shelf too. When the trend for books is to ‘gross out’ young readers, this story reminds us that there is and always will be space for beautifully written well told enchanting stories.
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A guide to basic maintenance and repairs around the home, such as mending cracks in floors, putting up coving or crown moulding, replacing window glass, fitting doors, clearing gutters, repointing brickwork, repairing gravel paths, insulating roofs, and f 
Bow WOW! Man’s best friend deserves a home of his own. Build one good enough to prove to your puppy that being in the doghouse can be a wonderful thing. The experts on the Barkitecture series have two dozen fabulous options, plus lots of advice on choosing the best one for your particular dog. They ask the smart questions, so owners can do right by their pet: How large is the animal? Does it stay indoors or out? Does the doghouse need to provide protection from extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow? And the styles are smashing, including a rustic log cabin, exotic pagoda, or adorable tent. Each project appears in color, with meticulous instructions, how-to photos, and tips on customizing the designs. 