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Computer aided design (CAD) is the rendering of architectural drawings using the computer, which today plays a central role in almost all architectural firms. This volume explains the principles and f

Acclaimed by IEEE Control Systems Magazine as "a welcome addition" to books in the field, this self-contained treatment is appropriate for courses in nonlinear system analysis. Geared toward advanced

A new edition of the #1 text in the Human Computer Interaction field! Hugely popular with students and professionals alike, Interaction Design is an ideal resource for learning the interdisciplinary s

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In 2008 a pseudonymous computer programmer going by the name Satoshi Nakamoto published a white paper titled Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System” and invented the first workable, completely

Across the design disciplines, drawing by hand has largely become a lost art. With digital tools at their disposal, the majority of designers create while sitting at their computer screens. Attitudes

Windows 10 in Easy Steps provides full-color and comprehensive coverage of the new operating system and shows how to get the most out of it, whether you are using a desktop computer or a mobile device

Business failure is not limited to start ups. Industry Watch (published by BDO Stoy Hayward, an accounting firm) 'predicts that 17,043 businesses will fail (in the UK) in 2006, a further 4 per cent increase from 2005'. In America between 1990 and 2000, there were over 6.3 million business start-ups and over 5.7 million business shut-downs.Risk of failure can be greatly reduced through effective organisational design that encourages high performance and adaptability to changing circumstances. Organisation design is a straightforward business process but curiously managers rarely talk about it and even more rarely take steps to consciously design or redesign their business for success.This new Economist guide explores the five principles of effective organisation design, which are that it must be: driven by the business strategy and the operating context (not by a new IT system, a new leader wanting to make an impact, or some other non-business reason). involve holistic thinking about th

Lionel products are today more technologically advanced than ever, thanks to such innovations as FasTrack and the Legacy control system. Author and hobby veteran Bob Schleicher updates his classic

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Harry Shutt argues our world is coming under threat from forces that the ruling elite is increasingly unable to control. Our present economic system is inherently unstable and heading not just for rec

Drawing on recent computer and cognitive science, Mitchell (architecture, Harvard) explores the languages of architectural form and graphic composition to illuminate the underlying concepts of design.

A series of lectures on the role of nonlinear processes in physics, mathematics,electrical engineering, physiology, and communication theory.From the preface:"For some time I havebeen interested in a

The second edition of Steven W. Blume's bestseller provides a comprehensive treatment of power technology for the non-electrical engineer working in the electric power industryThis book aims to give non-electrical professionals a fundamental understanding of large interconnected electrical power systems, better known as the “Power Grid”, with regard to terminology, electrical concepts, design considerations, construction practices, industry standards, control room operations for both normal and emergency conditions, maintenance, consumption, telecommunications and safety. The text begins with an overview of the terminology and basic electrical concepts commonly used in the industry then it examines the generation, transmission and distribution of power. Other topics discussed include energy management, conservation of electrical energy, consumption characteristics and regulatory aspects to help readers understand modern electric power systems. This second edition features:New sections

Exhibition Design 2 describes the skills needed to become an exhibition designer, including: developing a brief and working with clients; design principles for graphics, circulation, lighting, and acc

Welcome to today’s most useful and practical one-volume introduction to computer security. Chuck Easttom brings together up-to-the-minute coverage of all basic concepts, terminology, and issues, along

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WEB DESIGN: INTRODUCTORY, 5th Edition explains the connection between a detailed design plan that considers audience expectations, sound design principles and various technical considerations to creat

This simple yet comprehensive guide to using the ancient Chinese system of horoscopes has a classic beauty of design yet is supple enough to embrace the multiplicity of modern human experience. Gerry

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Introduces readers to the circulatory system; the functions of the heart, arteries and veins; the different types of blood cells; and common problems and diseases that affect the circulatory system.

The Aldens, while testing the latest version of their favorite computer game, are surprised to find messages directed specifically at them.

This series is for people—adults and teenagers—who are interested in computer programming because it's fun. The three volumes use the Logo programming language as the vehicle for an exploration of com

In Great Ideas in Computer Science: A Gentle Introduction, Alan Biermann presents the "great ideas" of computer science that together comprise the heart of the field. He condenses a great d

An anthology collecting 18 essays from Design Issues volumes 3-10 surveying unique conceptual and methodological topics in design history. The discussions focus on the categories of graphic design,

"Ascertain the meaning before consulting this dictionary," warns the author of this collection of deliberately satirical misdefinitions. New computer cultures and their jargons have burgeoned since th

For anyone interested in the issues arising from computer malfunctions and, moreperniciously, from misuse, this new edition of Computer Ethics is right on the mark. Widelyacclaimed for its readability

This survey chronicles the major advances in computer music that have changed the way music is composed, performed, and recorded.

In Do Design, artist, designer, and entrepreneur Alan Moore delivers wisdom on how good design can transform our lives—whether it's a carefully constructed table, innovative typography, or a tho

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Kids can take their first steps toward becoming expert computer programmers with this fully updated guide to coding for beginners.They'll master Scratch 3.0, the brand-new version of the world's most