Bøger af Michael Holland

Did you know that the rubber in your shoes came from a tree? Ever wondered where your breakfast cereal is grown? Have you remembered to thank a bee today for the food you ate for dinner last night?

Lækker bog om planter og måden, vi bruger dem på overalt i vores liv. Fuld af sjove aktiviteter og masser af lærdom til børn i alle aldre.En bog, som gør naturen, i dette tilfælde planter og blomster, tilgængelig og håndgribelig for yngre læsere, med pædagogiske forklaringer, entusiastiske tekster, letforståelige illustrationer og ikke mindst en række aktiviteter og gør det selv-eksperimenter, hvor børn selv kan lære for eksempel at gro planter i gamle plasticflasker i vindueskarmen. "Så fuld af blændende, lækre billeder, at det er som at åbne en førsteklasses have med sine hænder." – The Guardian

Whether you have a big garden or a small windowsill, you can still make the world a greener place.This beautiful book is the perfect introduction to gardening. Whether you''re planting a seed in your garden or making a terrarium in a jar in your bedroom, The Little Gardener''s Handbook encourages readers to put on their gardening gloves and explore the world around them. Readers will learn about how plants work, how to grow their own vegetables and the importance of protecting the natural world. With vibrant artwork by illustrator Maria Dek, this book aims to inspire little gardeners everywhere.

Great leaders leverage opportunities to create deep self-awareness of their personal leadership style and build cohesive teams through trusted relationships. The Leadership Learning Moments contained in this book will prompt leaders at all levels of maturity to think about their leadership style, their relationships, and the impact they could have within their organization. As you read through these pages, take the time to reflect on your core management behavior, and consider the tweaks you could make in your leadership habits that would make you more effective.

Great leaders leverage opportunities to create deep self-awareness of their personal leadership style and build cohesive teams through trusted relationships. The Leadership Learning Moments contained in this book will prompt leaders at all levels of maturity to think about their leadership style, their relationships, and the impact they could have within their organization. As you read through these pages, take the time to reflect on your core management behavior, and consider the tweaks you could make in your leadership habits that would make you more effective. Michael Holland unravels the mysteries of leadership. Michael is a professional executive coach and trusted advisor to executives who seek to become better leaders and build cohesive teams. Michael's wisdom and insight are the product of 25 plus years of leadership experience and an uncanny, natural ability to perceive the questions that need to be asked. Michael is the author of Leadership Learning Moments, a weekly inspiration - or reminder - regarding the critical role leaders play in the lives of employees. In 2012 he published the book Leadership Learning Moments for the New & Maturing Leader providing insights to those in their first season of leadership.

Growing plants inside your home is not only a wonderfully rewarding hobby and an easy way to bring some of the great outdoors inside, but houseplants can also provide health benefits and homegrown food. This book will give you the confidence and knowledge to be a successful houseplant expert for years to come. It'll give you tips and tricks to help you care for your plants and even teach you how to make more plants from your collection. It won't be long before there's a jungle in your living room!

Wann gilt ein Tier als intelligent? Und was genau bedeutet eigentlich intelligent? Unsere besondere Intelligenz erlaubte uns Menschen, jeden Winkel der Erde und sogar das Weltall zu erobern. Doch wir sind längst nicht die einzigen schlauen Lebewesen auf diesem Planeten. Manche Tiere sind sogar klüger als wir denken, denn uns ist noch nicht mal ein Bruchteil ihrer Fähigkeiten bekannt.Wie spielen Tiere? Nutzen sie Werkzeuge? Können sie knifflige Probleme lösen? Wie verständigen sie sich? Wie funktioniert ihr Gehirn? Und haben sie Gefühle wie wir?Smart Animals zeigt auf, wie Kraken den Weg durch ein Labyrinth finden, wie Ratten Experimente lösen, wie Orang-Utans Rätsel lösen, dass Delfine sich beim Namen rufen, dass sich Elefanten auch noch nach Jahren an Streit erinnern und vieles mehr. Komm mit auf eine Reise zu den erstaunlichsten Superhirnen im Reich der Tiere!