It is generally accepted that people are either left brained or right brained. Engineers are considered left brain creatures, analytical and methodical. That's why we are called propeller heads and wear white socks. Conversely, those that are the "more creative types", like poets are considered to be right brained. They wear sandals and no socks. This leads us to the question: Would you rather drive over a bridge designed by a poet? Or read a poem written by an engineer? This book contains many poems written by an engineer. Will you like them all? I doubt it. Will you dislike them all? I doubt that also. But what you will be happy to find out (as of course you already know) is that engineers in general are equally as creative as poets. Many of the poems in this book have won recognition in poetry contests. Of those that haven't, many should have but didn't because they were judged by poets rather than by engineers. Enjoy,

It is generally accepted that people are either left brained or right brained. Engineers are considered left brain creatures, analytical and methodical. That's why we are called propeller heads and wear white socks. Conversely, those that are the "more creative types", like poets are considered to be right brained. They wear sandals and no socks. This leads us to the question: 1. Would you rather drive over a bridge designed by a poet?2. Or read a poem written by an engineer? This book contains many poems written by an engineer. Will you like them all? I doubt it. Will you dislike them all? I doubt that also. But what you will be happy to find out (as of course you already know) is that engineers in general are equally as creative as poets. Many of the poems in this book have won recognition in poetry contests. Of those that haven't, many should have but didn't because they were judged by poets rather than by engineers. 

"In this book you'll find 248 poems about science, technology, engineering, math-- and all your favorite topics! If you like learning about animals, machines, Earth and space, famous scientists, science projects, and how things work...you'll find a ton of poems to inspire you. Read about being a citizen scientist, an inventor, an engineer, a video game programmer, and astronaut & more!"--

There is value in taking poetry to work, and finding the poetry that's already there. Publications like "Harvard Business Review" and "FastCompany" are starting to write about the power of poetry-noting poetry's effectiveness in building creative thinkers and problem solvers. Yet there is no single source to guide those who are *at work* every day, with little direction for how to explore the power of poetry in the workplace. Glynn Young's "Poetry at Work" is that guide. From discussions about how poetry is built into the very fabric of work, to practical suggestions on how to be a poet at work, this is a book that meets a very real need. Altogether-a landmark book that moves beyond David Whyte's seminal book on poetry and the corporate world. More than just philosophy, this book brings the hope of practice and surprising discovery, the benefits of stress relief and increased accomplishment. *** The Masters in Fine Living Series is designed to help people live a whole life through the power of reading, writing, and just plain living. Look for titles with the tabs "read, write, live, play, learn, " or "grow"-and join a culture of individuals interested in living deeply, richly.

New York Times Bestseller Rosie may seem quiet during the day, but at night she’s a brilliant inventor of gizmos and gadgets who dreams of becoming a great engineer. When her great-great-aunt Rose (Rosie the Riveter) comes for a visit and mentions her one unfinished goal—to fly—Rosie sets to work building a contraption to make her aunt’s dream come true. But when her contraption doesn’t fly but rather hovers for a moment and then crashes, Rosie deems the invention a failure. On the contrary, Aunt Rose insists that Rosie’s contraption was a raging success: you can only truly fail, she explains, if you quit. From the powerhouse author-illustrator team of Iggy Peck, Architect comes Rosie Revere, Engineer, another charming, witty picture book about believing in yourself and pursuing your passion. Ada Twist, Scientist, the companion picture book featuring the next kid from Iggy Peck's class, is available in September 2016.!--?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /-- Praise for Rosie Revere, Engineer"Comically detailed mixed-media illustrations that keep the mood light and emphasize Rosie’s creativity at every turn."—Publishers Weekly "The detritus of Rosie’s collections is fascinating, from broken dolls and stuffed animals to nails, tools, pencils, old lamps and possibly an erector set. And cheddar-cheese spray." —Kirkus Reviews "This celebration of creativity and perseverance is told through rhyming text, which gives momentum and steady pacing to a story, consistent with the celebration of its heroine, Rosie. She’s an imaginative thinker who hides her light under a bushel (well, really, the bed) after being laughed at for one of her inventions." —Booklist Award 2013 Parents' Choice Award - GOLD 2014 Amelia Bloomer Project List ReadBoston's Best Read Aloud Book