For romantic dinners, family meetings or business lunches, restaurants have always functioned as venues of social interaction. Their interior designs are as varied as the types of food served and the
As more and more companies struggle with in-house product improvement in today's competitive market, Computer Aided Product Design Using Six Sigma for Greatest Value provides an opportunity to reduce
Norway and New York City-based interior designers Bernt Heiberg and Bill Cummings of Heiberg Cummings Design bring both an eye for Scandinavian minimalism and an appreciation for a traditional America
This book presents for the first time a concise, single volume reference to network service protection with p-cycles. Written by Wayne D. Grover, a founding inventor of restorable network design and o
This book is for advanced users, familiar with clay techniques and tools. You should also be comfortable working in Photoshop or similar program. The book takes you step by step through designing yo
Scientists and engineers conducting research for military applicationsshare their findings on the semiautomation of the functionalities ofcognition, comprehension, and projection so that machines can
China is on the verge of a design revolution. A "third generation" of thePeople's Republic of China that came of age during China's "opening up" period of the1980s now strives for fame, fortune, and s
The bestselling guide to interior design updated and expanded for a new generationFor over three decades, Francis D.K. Ching's integrated, comprehensive approach to presenting the elements of architec
TEACHING IN TODAY'S INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS is a concise, accessible, and current main text for the Introduction to Inclusive Teaching course. It is the only inclusion textbook available with a consisten
LIFE BY DESIGN is a brief introduction to biology for non-major undergraduate students and advanced secondary level students. It departs from a tedious encyclopedic approach to biology in favor of sta
THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO HVAC DESIGNThis practical manual describes the HVAC system design process step by step using photographs, drawings, and a discussion of pertinent design considerations for diff
The Milan-based interior design and architectural firm Studio Peregalli presents for the first time their breathtaking environments that capture the classic elegance of the past. Studio Peregalli is t
This document contains Lecture Notes and supplements, primarily PowerPoint presentations, for the class X422 Introduction to Information Systems Analysis and Design at the University of California Ber
With a focus on designing applications, this book presents a step-by-step architectural approach to learning and mastering design patterns using C#. The author provides guidance for the architecture a
Comprehensive coverage of the background and design requirements for plastic and seismic design of steel structuresThoroughly revised throughout, Ductile Design of Steel Structures, Second Edition, re
In Decorate, the world's top designers and leading d cor experts including Kelly Wearstler, Amy Butler, Jonathan Adler, and many others come together to share over 1,000 professional tips, ideas, and
If you want to knit sweaters that look good and fit the way you want them to, let Sweater Design in Plain English come to your rescue. In this latest edition, completely updated and revised for today’
Designers are used to working for clients, but there is nothing better than when the client is oneself. Graphic and product designers, who are skilled with the tools and masters aesthetics, are now in
With its unique ability to transfer heat over large distances with minimal loss, the heat pipe has emerged as a proven environmentally friendly, energy-saving solution for passive thermal control. How
"Process Management" is a compendium for modern design of process-oriented companies. A hands-on approach to introducing, realizing and continually administering process management is presented with a
Highlights issues in site assessment, design, installation and maintenance of working platforms. This title provides design calculations and worked examples.
Insiders’ Tips on Your Favorite Design and How to Enjoy and Make ProfitAdam Lindemann’s previous book for TASCHEN, Collecting Contemporary, has been an unprecedented success, intro
Companies and organisations deal with many problems that may seem difficult to solve at first sight: ??? In which order should customers be visited for delivery so that the total distance travelled b
Alvin Lustig was modern before it was cool. But there has never been a monograph devoted to his work—until now. A genius best known for his book covers and interior design, his theories on desi
A Harvard Graduate School of Design professor explores the influence and potential of digital technology on architecture and urban landscape projects, explaining how advances in strategic planning are also enabling significantly improved approaches to city architecture.
This comprehensive guide is a delightful introduction to a fun and fascinating craft-and it's perfect for designers, illustrators, and hobbyists. Duncan Birmingham's accessible and logical approach to
If the words "British design" make you think of Victorian wallpaper patterns and crocheted tea cozies, wake up. You've been asleep for decades. From the postwar years on, innovative designers from
Biointegration is essential for the successful performance of implanted materials and devices within the human body. With an increasing number and wide range of implant procedures being performed, it
Fossil-fuel power plants account for the majority of worldwide power generation. Increasing global energy demands, coupled with issues of aging and inefficient power plants, have led to new power plan
As cheaper fossil fuel resources are exhausted and emissions criteria are tightened, utilities are turning to power plants designed with performance in mind to satisfy requirements for improved capaci
The 2010 Asian Conference on Intelligent Information and Database Systems (ACIIDS) was the second event of the series of international scientific conferences for research and applications in the field
The 2010 Asian Conference on Intelligent Information and Database Systems (ACIIDS) was the second event of the series of international scientific conferences for research and applications in the field
This book intends to provide answers to most of the real-time design issues and "items to know" in the CPU world, while acting as a quick, easy-to-use reference. For fast access, the book is divided i
This is one of the most comprehensive books on Planting Design. It is a Book of the Year Winner for ForeWord Magazine.It fills in the blank in this field and introduces poetry, painting and symbolism
Following on from their hugely successful first book, Outdoors, Diarmuid Gavin and Terence Conran collaborate once again to create PLANTING, a stunning and imaginative resource of planting schemes tha
This book examines the trends and innovations at the cutting edge of office design in the UK today. Selected from British Council for Offices Award winners since 2002 and interpreting empirical analys
David Hicks is acknowledged as one of the most important interior designers of the late twentieth century, in the company of Albert Hadley and Billy Baldwin. Known for his bold use of color, eclectici
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
Functioning as a manual for professionals (rather than a primer), this reference assumes knowledge and experience in the field. It is distributed by McGraw-Hill for the Water Environment Federation an
