'If there is one thing we can learn from John Ruskin, it is that each age must find its own way to beauty' writes Lars Spuybroek inThe Sympathy of Things, his ground-breaking work which proposes a rad
Los Angeles, 1937. Lillian Frost has traded dreams of stardom for security as a department store salesgirl . . . until she discovers she's a suspect in the murder of her former roommate, Ruby Carroll.
Providing a step-by-step, practical guide to designing and developing useful and meaningful web and mobile applications, this book utilizes several approaches to the creation of web and mobile applica
This edition serves as a resource for field practitioners in the planning, performance, and analysis of slug tests that will produce more reliable parameter estimates. It updates the previously presen
This totally new and accessible approach to pop-up theory and practice distills the numerous mechanisms into a logical set of 18 underlying shapes. Simple ways to build these shapes are explained with
In recent years the sneaker scene has exploded with artist and designer collaborations. These specialist shoes are produced as short runs, using innovative or luxury materials, and often have bespoke
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 book brings together in one volume a vast body of information on controlling transmission of airborne pathogens based on years of teaching this material from all around the world. The book presen
Turn your scrappy mess into a quilting success! Armed with the easy-to-use S.C.R.A.P.S. system (style, contrast, repetition, accent color, palette, and selvages), you’ll sew extraordinary quilts from
In the newest in the USA Today bestselling mystery series, Jessica Fletcher visits New York City during fashion week, only to discover someone has rather fatal designs... Je
Though at first glance the natural world may appear overwhelming in its diversity and complexity, there are regularities running through it, from the hexagons of a honeycomb to the spirals of a seashe
(Guitar Educational). Take your lap steel guitar playing to the next level with this great package that will teach you how to play solos, licks and backups, all over the fretboard, in any key, plus te
Packed with more than 200 colour illustrations, Visual Research explores a range of research methods that can be used by graphic designers and visual communicators in the development of clear and purp
Peterson's ACT® offers students the essential information they need to prepare well and score high on their ACT® exam. Inside this new guide, students will find:ACT test-taking strategies, plus other
Peterson's ACT Prep Guide Plus offers all of the information students need to prepare well and score high on the ACT, including thorough subject matter reviews and practice questions for each question
Industrial manufacturing facilities have always been an own category in architecture. Ever since the development of factories in the 17th century this type of buildings have first of all served to imp
This book is a concise, practical treatise for the student or experienced professional aircraft designer. This first volume comprises key fundamental subjects for aerodynamic performance analysis: the
Specific hazards associated with the construction of tunnels in metropolitan areas exist, including poor ground conditions, water tables higher than the level of tunnels, and subsidence leading to dam
Flexure hinges hold several advantages over classical rotation joints, including no friction losses, no need for lubrication, no hysteresis, compactness, capacity to be utilized in small-scale applica
This book is the first to be published on "Materiality of Interaction" in the field of human-computer interaction. While there have been a great number of papers published on this fa
There’s Rill Raccoon-Fox, who is fond of toasting caterpillars and worms over the camp fire, son of the great raconteur Cyril Squirrel and the delightful Rita Raccoon. Meet Beryl the Bold, a lover of
Sri Lanka Style showcases 30 of the finest traditional and modern dwellings in Sri Lanka.Reflecting its location and status as a hub of Indian Ocean trade from time immemorial, the tropical island of
Middle school is like a maze. But if you have a friend or, better yet, two friends who can cheer you on, middle school starts to feel less like a maze and more likeamaaaze. This guide, written by two
In this new book from Leonie Morgan you'll discover a delightful collection of hexagons to crochet in bright and inspiring colorways. With 75 original designs to choose from, a further 50 vibrant colo
Admired and honored Japanese designer, quilter, author, and teacher Yoko Saito goes back to some of the original patchwork blocks that she fell in love with when she began quilting. Ms. Saito brings h
