Mastering Python Design Patterns

For design enthusiasts and those who appreciate a well-phrased aphorism, Brooklyn-based artist Scotty Albrecht matches his quirky affirmations with hand-drawn typography in this original collection of

Respected author and designer Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill’s newest book inspires us to incorporate time-tested design principles into modern living. A noted authority on period homes and historic

Weekend Retreats is a celebration of the intimate narratives of retreat and relaxation—from charming coastal New England houses to restive woodland retreats. Lifestyle meets design know-how and inspir

This inspiring book accompanies the first traveling exhibition about Doris Duke’s estate Shangri La and its influential synthesis of modernist architecture and Islamic art and design. Situated on five

The Competition Bicycle will inspire cyclists and design lovers alike. The evocative, detail-rich photographs display the history of the bicycle, from racing high-wheelers to modern racing bikes with

The son of a Corning Glass Works scientist, Harvey Littleton (born 1922) first studied physics and industrial design, before becoming a teaching ceramicist. In the late 1950s, he turned to glassblowin

Great Houses of Havana celebrates one hundred years of creativity, design, and style that made the city "the Paris of the Caribbean." For four hundred years, Havana was the center of Spanish trade in

Celebrating twenty years of an agenda-setting powerhouse of contemporary style, design, and popular culture. Celebrated for discovering and promoting new artists, musicians, designers, and filmmakers,

Black and white decor is at once dramatic and understated, modern and classic, apparent in the work of iconic designers such as Dorothy Draper and Madeleine Castaing but just as present in design toda

Sweeping, voluptuous, and authoritative, Private Paradise instantly joins an elite collection of great and inspiring garden design books. Charlotte Frieze presents forty-one cutting-edge gardens, all

There is no better time to curl up in a comfortable chair and read than in wintertime. And winter has been a powerful muse for many of America's best loved poets. The elegant patterns of frost on a wi

This fine art book with a design twist identifies, decodes, and explains symbols hidden in Leonardo da Vinci’s works, using die-cut windows to enhance the experience of truly appreciating each masterp

A vibrant study of one of the iconic figures of twentieth-century design, whose Romantic, whimsical, and wholly original style influenced a generation of architects and decorators. Oliver Messel was o

For those who love boldness in design, Los Angeles-based interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard demonstrates his mastery of dramatic environments for a clientele of celebrities. Drawn to glamour, M

As the second volume of Graphic Simplicity, a best-selling PIE BOOKS publication, this collection presents brand-new works which succeed in demonstrating design simplicity.??????

“Beauty meets quality of life.” This is the mantra David Kleinberg adopted from his sixteen-year tenure at the venerable design firm Parish-Hadley, and it is the mantra that guided his own firm, David

Better package design alone will not save the environment; however, improvements in the quality of products may encourage people to shop more healthily, sustainably, and eco-consciously. The concept o

Residential design forms the core of Steven Ehrlich's award-winning architectural practice. Sixteen houses are presented here, designs characterized by the fusion of powerful modernist forms with the

An authoritative visual essay on the relationship between urban politics, large scale design, and architectural form. A plan that addresses Rome’s consular roads, infrastructure, and landscape, togeth

A diagram design collection for visualizing information. This special collection features various kinds of diagram designs including system diagram and organization charts, comparative statistics, an

A collection of the latest in comprehensive design solutions for food retailing such as restaurants, cafes, sweet shops, and fast-food eateries. One of the key to the success of restaurants, bars, an

In May 1787, in an atmosphere of crisis, delegates met in Philadelphia to design a radically new form of government. Distinguished historian Richard Beeman captures as never before the dynamic of the

The cherry blossom is considered a national flower in Japan. It has been celebrated for many centuries and holds a very prominent position in Japanese culture. The Chronicle of Japan, the second oldes

Fond of Fonts? If you like type design, you'll love this journal inspired by vintage type specimen books.

In Plane View: Abstractions of Flight, by Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum photographer Carolyn Russo, redirects our attention to the often-overlooked simple beauty of aircraft design. With p

Founded in Delft in 1984 as a collective for public-housing design, the Mecanoo studio has developed into one of the most significant entities on both the Dutch and international architecture scene. U

An English-language critical anthology on new architecture in China traces the development and maturation of the movement's approach to modern design and urbanism, in a volume that focuses on the work

This book proposes two goals: to analyze the innovations that the twenty-first century is introducing to the world of design, to the passage from the strong and concentrated modernity of the twentieth

Fusing the worlds of art, photography, design, fashion, pop culture, advertising, music, dance, and film, into a glorious magazine unlike anything you've ever seen, powerHouse Magazine showcases artis

Because United Colors of Benetton’s core business is clothing, the contemporary culture of design plays an important role in the group’s activity, including its corporate architecture. Benetton’s int

Michael Graves has been at the forefront of architecture and design since he founded his practice in Princeton, New Jersey, in 1964. Cited by Paul Goldberger, architecture critic for the New Yorker, a

Skira's Library of Architecture Series now includes an entry for one of the standard bearers for modern Italian architecture and design, Gregotti Associati. Founded by Vittorio Gregotti, Gregotti Asso

Complemented by full-color photographs, a collection of traditional holiday crafts and recipes features a host of seasonal drinks and desserts, Christmas decorations, design tips, gift suggestions, cr

Until recently, the effortless "Zone" of peak performance was only within the reach of serious athletes. Now, with Body, Mind, and Sport, anyone can reach the Zone, regardless of fitness level. Design

In Beyond Civilization , Daniel Quinn thinks the unthinkable. We all know there's no one right way to build a bicycle, no one right way to design an automobile, no one right way to make a pair of shoe

As the oldest and largest design firm in Japan, Nikken Sekkei employs over two thousand people and boasts of over fourteen thousand completed projects in forty countries. This volume examines their fi

God's Design for Living in Unity and LoveIn a world divided by political, social, economic, and religious hostility, Paul writes a letter about unity. Jew and Gentile, slave and free--all are to live

"Well-illustrated, undeniably useful, Murray's book is truly welcome." --Architectural Design"Informed in content and concise in style . . . a perfect introduction to the architecture of the Italian R

A one-of-a-kind novel that grapples with the supernatural mysteries of life, death, and human connection—an unprecedented collaboration between the globally acclaimed author of bestselling love stories likeThe Notebookand the renowned writer and director of blockbuster thrillers likeThe Sixth SenseWhen New York architect Tate Donovan arrives in Cape Cod to design his best friend’s summer home, he is hoping to make a fresh start. Recently discharged from an upscale psychiatric facility where he was treated for acute depression, he is still wrestling with the pain of losing his beloved sister. Sylvia’s deathbed revelation—that she can see spirits who are still tethered to the living world, a gift that runs in their family—sits uneasily with Tate, who struggles to believe in more than what reason can explain. But when he takes up residence at a historic bed-and-breakfast on the Cape, he encounters a beautiful young woman named Wren who will challenge every assumption he hasabout his logic

DIY decor for a happy home from the creators of the mega-popular style blog A Beautiful Mess.Step inside the homes of Elsie and Emma, the sisters from A Beautiful Mess, and learn how to paint, craft, and decorate your way to a colorful space with disctinct personality. With more than 100 ideas and brand-new DIY projects—from stamping your own wallpaper to updating vintage cabinents—you’ll never be stumped by an empty room again.With the same upbeat spirit and modern style found on their blog, you’ll find fresh all-new projects including:‧ An inspired geometric-patterned coffee table made of balsa wood‧ A hand-lettered statement wall featuring your favorite quote‧ A quick and easy electrical tape update for your refrigerator‧ Learn to hand print a duvet cover with a colorful designPacked with bonus styling tips from hanging the perfect gallery wall to making mismatched furniture work, Happy Handmade Home is design inspiration for your own space.