Proceedings of an August 2000 conference, highlighting effects of communication technology in design and manufacturing in both major industries and small-to-medium scale enterprises. Material is in se
Make lightning in your room! Keep paper dry under water! Lose weight by going upstairs! See colors that aren't there! Experience the magic of science with these quick, easy experiments and activities
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
The often-intimidating art of chairmaking isexplained in this book of expert patterns and tips for creatingseven elegant chairs. Through each project, craftspeople learn increasingly comp
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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
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 explo
This absorbing book provides a unique perspective on how the three major elements of the computer triangle--hardware, software, and people--work together for the advancement and sometimes debasement
Based on the latest direct-to-video Barbie movie, this new board book retells the exciting story and comes with a bracelet for girls to wear.Barbie takes on a big challenge in her new movie—she plays
As concerns about climate change and the environment mount, so designers are striving to make sure that the products and buildings they createare port of the solution rather than port of the problem,
From the New York Times bestselling authors of The Passion Test comes a book that will teach readers to harness the power of ritual to unlock their unique gifts and create a life of love, wealth, and
Light for Visual Artists is the first book to look at the way light can be used to create realistic and fantastical effects in a wide range of visual media. It is a valuable resource for animators, di
This study is primarily concerned with computer-generated reconstruction models of architecture. It offers a collection of possible methodologies for dealing with individual problems concerning visual
Researchers, practitioners, instructors, and students all welcomed the first edition of Heat Exchangers: Selection, Rating, and Thermal Design for gathering into one place the essence of the informati
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
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
Mechanical Engineers' Handbook, Third Edition, Four Volume Set provides a single source for all critical information needed by mechanical engineers in the diverse industries and job functions they fi
The only complete guide to passive solar design and constructionThe Passive Solar Design and Construction Handbook is an unbeatable guide for architects and building contractors who want to satisfy th
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
A guide to programming Symbian OS smartphones using OPL (The Open Programming Language): a simple to learn, open-source scripting language, ideal for fast-track development of enterprise applications.
The complete and user-friendly introduction to graphic design--in a new editionNow with information on Web site design, plus examples, exercises, and more!Today, anyone with a good basic computer setu
For engineers, students, and technicians or hobbyists concerned with real-world implementation of complete digital systems whether they involve a desktop computer or a car's engine controller electric
A reliable, concise guide to computer-aided design and manufacturingPositioned to be the leading book of its kind in the field, Digital Design and Manufacturing explains the ins and outs of CAD/CAM te
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
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
This set of more than 430 flash cards offers both review and practice for the AP Computer Science A exam. The cards include string manipulation, list handling, Java keywords, inheritance, and polymorp
A visionary book when it was first published in the late 1970s, The Network Nationhas become the defining document and standard reference for the field of computer mediatedcommunication (CMC). This re
Design and develop Java-based, data-driven applications using Spring and Hibernate technology Spring 4 and Hibernate 4: Agile Java Design and Development covers real-world applications for developing
This book provides a synoptic introduction to the key fundamental and operational principles of MRI for medical physicists, radiologists,biochemists, and students. It addresses basic NMR principles,
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
Objects of Desire looks at the appearance of consumer goods in the 200 years since the introduction of mechanized production, whether in Josiah Wedgewood's use of neo-classicism for his industrially m
Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a high end quarterly magazine for hobbyists, student and professional character designers, concept artists and illustrators looking for inspiration and methods to i
A beautiful collection of verse--both light and dark, elegiac and affirmative--from one of our most admired poets.The title Nothing by Design is a phrase taken from Salter's villanelle "Complaint for
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
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
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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
Whether you want a wall or a pond, a new look for your lawn or an inventive way to pave your patio, Garden Design Details is packed with hundreds of images and ideas.With practical information about w
Experiments in innovation, design, and democracy that search not for a killer app but for a collaboratively created sustainable future. Innovation and design need not be about the search for a kille
