?The Java? landscape is littered with libraries, tools, and specifications. What?s been lacking is the expertise to fuse them into solutions to real?world problems. These patterns are the intellectual
Following over ten thousand copies sold of Patterns in Design, Art and Architecture, the next volume,Patterns 2, presents even more extraordinary works by leading firms, artists, designers and archite
Patterns Across Cultures is a rhetorically-organized reader driven by the principle that as the world gets smaller, students should be exposed to a wide variety of cultural perspectives--both from wit
A comprehensive survey of sex offenders and sexual offenses This succinct and highly accessible text provides a comprehensive overview of a wide range of sexual behaviors and sex crimes, thoroughly a
This timeless book explores major, minor, and mixolydian scales in a clear and informative way that is perfect for every guitarist. Fingering diagrams and exercises detail the subtle differences and s
This book is about fundamental questions in normative ethics. It begins with the idea that we often respond to ethical theories according to how principled or pragmatic they are. It clarifies this con
Sport fishermen who tie their own flies ─ or who want to learn this fascinating art ─ will love this boxed set of cards. Each presents a step-by-step series of captioned color photos that
"Learn all the steps necessary, from the ground up you might say, to create wonderful art with gourds. Over 220 clear color photos and concise text explain how to create gourd bird houses, bowls, appl
"In their fascinating analysis of the recent history of information technology, H. Peter Alesso and Craig F. Smith reveal the patterns in discovery and innovation that have brought us to the present t
Praise for "Design Patterns in Ruby"""Design Patterns in Ruby" documents smart ways to resolve many problems that Ruby developers commonly encounter. Russ Olsen has done a great job of selecting class
Both Harmes and Diaz work as front-end and interface engineers for leading search engine companies, and they have collaborated on this guide to using Pro JavaScript programming for web development tas
If you want to speed up the development of your .NET applications, you're ready for C# design patterns -- elegant, accepted and proven ways to tackle common programming problems. This practical guide
Set your imagination free with this mesmerizing gallery of full-page illustrations. Thirty Art Nouveau?inspired patterns are ready to color and feature the dynamic, undulating, and flowing characteris
Many of the most stunning textile designs in Japan are produced by stenciling, either to apply color or as paste-resist. Stencils are repeatable and thus lend themselves to modern designers looking fo
Software patterns have revolutionized the way developer’s and architects think about how software is designed, built and documented.This new title in Wiley’s prestigious Series in Software
Patterns is one of the most comprehensive drum methods available. Covering a wide range of materials, the books can be used in any order, or in any combination with one another. They are a must for de
Would you like to learn to crochet? Already know the basics, but would like to stretch your crocheting skills? From scarves and sweaters to hats and handbags, you can create beautiful, useful designs
Have you always wanted to knit? Know the basics, but you’re looking to stretch your knitting skills? Knitting Patterns For Dummies is chock-full of simple instructions and easy-to-follow patter
Explains why some animals migrate, describes how monarch migration was first studied, and discusses how these butterflies make the long journey and what they do when they reach their wintering grounds
Written by well-respected experts, this how-to guide provides patterns for the design of human computer human interaction (HCHI). An increasing number of applications are currently designed for use by
This book is for readers with backgrounds in science engineering who have experience in computer programming but who lack training in software engineering. It teaches object-oriented design patterns i
The purpose of Professor Isaac's study is to determine how five women leaders from male-dominated colleges and five from female-dominated fields achieved and maintained their roles. Specifically, Prof
When people communicate, they often adapt their interaction styles to one another. This highly interesting book examines the numerous ways in which people do this verbally and nonverbally. It reviews theories that try to explain and predict interaction patterns and examines issues involved in conducting this kind of research. It concludes with a proposed theory, Interaction Adaptation Theory, and considers how different interaction patterns can lead to positive or negative outcomes.
From traditional Chinese graphics to Japanese flower graphics and Asian religious graphics, different colours evoke different effects. This book will show you how to recreate the designs with the use
Grow a glass garden—and beautify any space with the exquisite decorative items you’ve created. George W. Shannon and Pat Torlen, two master teachers and artists who run the On The Edge Gl
"Giant skyscrapers, checkered taxi cabs, and stretching sidewalks all have patterns. Search high and low to find repeated shapes, colors, and other fun patterns in the city."
