From food and fashion to home furnishings and architecture, Scandinavian style has come to dominate the global design sphere. Highlighting traditional Swedish embroidery techniques and featuring easy
The P-NP problem is the most important open problem in computer science, if not all of mathematics. "The Golden Ticket" provides a nontechnical introduction to P-NP, its rich history, and its algorith
Identifies 160 plants that can be grown in the West's varied climates, reveals tips for maintaining a garden in twenty minutes per day, includes regional gardening calendars, and features design proje
The most comprehensive reference to solenoid theory, design, control, testing, and troubleshootingDescribes the operating principles and control methods of solenoid actuators, valves, electric clutche
The word lightning conjures up many different thoughts, depending on who you are. For instance, an engineer might wonder, "How can I protect this building?" A computer manager might ask, &qu
Matlab® is a high-performance technical computing language with an incredibly rich variety of functions and enormous programming capabilities, and Simulink is a software package for modeling,
Summarises design advice and highlights key points. This title clarifies standards for cycle facilities. It outlines the legal processes necessary to introduce cycling facilities and provides sources
The interplay between optimization and machine learning is one of the most importantdevelopments in modern computational science. Optimization formulations and methods are proving tobe vital in design
This volume demonstrates the power of the Markov random field (MRF) in vision,treating the MRF both as a tool for modeling image data and, utilizing recently developedalgorithms, as a means of making
With an innovative and attractive two-colour design and an experienced author (one of the editors of the best-selling Fundamentals of Anaesthesia), this book aims to present an often-dry topic in a f
Terence Conran's name is synonymous with stylish home design. In this book, he presents a wide range of options for designing and decorating rooms and spaces in the modern home for babies and toddlers
This visually stunning volume on lighting and stage design for rock music performances showcases the work of Andi Watson, a leading expert in the field and the designer for prominent acts such as Radi
This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for readers to keep handy and reference often. The stylish design of this book, along with the interior photographs, ill
Wheelie and Bumblebee are normally good friends. But when a silly disagreement turns into a fight, suddenly they're not so friendly anymore. It's up to Sam and Mikaela to help them patch things up.
For the true bibliophile and design-savvy book lover, here is the next set of Penguin's celebrated Great Ideas series by some of history's most innovative thinkers. Acclaimed for their striking and el
The ultimate guide to visual storytelling! How to make the audience "feel" the story while they are "reading" the story. Using his experiences from working in the comic book industry, movie studios an
Sought after for her innovative use of color and pattern, professional t-shirt designer Jennifer Cooke has created 20 do-it-yourself projects--many can be completed in under and hour--for turning you
Essential Bathrooms presents a wide range of options for designing and decorating the bathroom in the modern home. How-to information and inspiring visual examples demonstrate that whatever your req
Just because your house or apartment is limited in scale, it does not have to be limited in style. Essential Small Spaces lays out a range of strategies for maximizing the comfort, usability, and vis
The first book to present excellent design for children’s rooms, these unique spaces are created by well-known designers, parents, and often even the kids themselves.Proving that good design
Since 1946, Facility Design and Management for Health, Fitness, Physical Activity, Recreation, and Sports Facility Development has been a cornerstone resource for facility designers, users, and manage
If we are to capitalise on the potential that a design approach might bring to innovation in business and society, we need to build a better understanding of the evolving skill-sets that designers wil
In recent yearswe haveseen considerableadvances in the development of - manoid robots, that is robots with an anthropomorphic design. Such robots should be capable of autonomously performing tasks for
Explaining how to create a fun, stylish, and comfortable living space, this no-hassle handbook simplifies home decorating with innovative tricks and affordable style for every room in the house, in a
Why does society allow, or even encourage, private appropriation of inventions? When do patents encourage competition, when do they hamper it? How should society design the compromise between the inte
This book takes a real-world, in-depth journey through the game-design process, from the initial blue sky sessions to pitching for a green light. The author discusses the decision and brainstorming ph
What a thrill for any musician: playing a fine-sounding instrument that he or she has lovingly crafted from scratch. With this richly illustrated manual, well-known luthier and guitarist John Bogdanov
This handbook offers a practical guide to the principles of quantitative analysis in biological experiments. The material is primarily aimed at working molecular biologists, but the scope and clarity
July 29,1981—The Royal Wedding of HRH Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer is one of the iconic moments of the twentieth century. It remains a day embedded in the memory of millions of peopl
The rapid changes that companies need to make today in order to drive their competitors into the desert to starve are business, not computer problems, says Findelstein. A pioneer of information engine
In today's increasingly health-conscious world, homeowners are paying more attention to creating spaces conducive to a fit lifestyle. The possibilities available go far beyond building a home gym that
Focusing on basic aspects of future reusable space transportation systems and covering overall design, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, flight dynamics, propulsion, materials, and structures, this report
Offers professional-level instruction in Web page design in a unique visual format, with most tasks demonstrated on self-contained two-page spreads Key tasks covered include setting up a Web page, re
An introduction to the drafting software covers every aspect of this program, from the basics to more advanced applications, and furnishes the latest features, including Internet-driven design capabil
Designers are working these days in a complex web of technologies. This practical reference provides the essential resources every good designer needs at their fingertips. From how to get the best res
One of the most important schools for architecture, design, and art in the 20th century, the Weimar Bauhaus included in its distinguished membership Moholy-Nagy. This book, a valuable introduction to
The ultimate guide to next-generation network systems and network design With the explosive growth in RF and wireless technologies, there is a critical shortage of skilled engineers to design and ope
Here's the book you need to prepare for the Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure exam (70-297).This Study Guide was developed to meet the exacting requ
