"Ideas are everywhere, but those with the greatest problem-solving, business-transforming, and life-changing potential are often hard to identify. Even when we recognize good ideas, applying them to everyday obstacles—whether in the workplace, our homes, or our civic institutions—can seem insurmountable. According to Matthew Syed, it doesn't have to be this way. In Rebel Ideas, Syed argues that our brainpower as individuals isn't enough. To tackle...

Meet Duggee, a big lovable dog who runs a club for pre-schoolers that inspires children to have fun, be energetic, and - most of all - to do things! Each episode starts with Duggee welcoming the Squirrels, a bunch of curious little characters who are dropped off at the club by their parents. Their often comical adventures encourage young viewers to actively solve a problem by moving, jumping, running and skipping.

"Leaders frequently suffer from tactical overload. They confront a barrage of daily crises, meetings, and other demands on their time. they rarely have time to think beyond their inbox. They rarely have the freedom for creativity. This lecture will provide an explanation for why leaders must break out of this tactical straight-jacket, and it will offer a system for doing just that. Drawing on insights from historical thinking, this lecture will...

"Peg is stuck in a tree. Cat is down on the ground. Peg needs help. Cat wants to help. Cat builds a ladder. Crash! Cat gets stuck in the tree with Peg. Ramone tries to help. He builds a new ladder. Crash! He gets stuck in the tree with Peg and Cat. How will Peg and her friends get down from the tree?" --back cover

On the morning he is to start school, a nervous little boy is reassured by his father's advice to handle problems step by step.

On the day of the town square dance in Nice 'n' Friendly Corners, Sheriff Callie can think of a solution for every problem that comes up, until she has one of her own when one foot gets trapped in a can.

"C.S.I. meets National Geographic in this forensics-filled adventure. Examine the evidence and consider the suspects to put your crime-solving skills to the test. Calling all budding sleuths! Solve your way through each entertaining, imaginary, G-rated mystery to explore the forensic science of investigating and analyzing evidence. You'll study smudges on a computer keyboard, dust for fingerprints, examine bite marks on a discarded snack, analyze...

"How would you face zombies, pirates, and trolls on the way to school? Quick thinking and a sense of humor help Danny face one problem after another, but dealing with his teacher is something else entirely!"--back cover.

Perform various data analysis using statistical functions, filters and histograms! Learn all about pivot tables and pivot charts! Use the Solver and Goal Seek to find optimum results! Perform sales forecasting and various predictions using Excel's built-in functions! Most of you probably know how to use Excel. How many can handle the above functions and features mentioned? This is the book for you if you want to learn the advanced Excel functions. This...

"Mission: count the candy! How many candies are in the jar on Principal Shelton's desk? Molly NEEDS to know! And her best friends, Simon and Rosie, are going to help her find out. Even if it means getting sent to the principal's office!" --book jacket