Designed to equip those doing research with the knowledge and tools they need to inform their methodological decisions when planning and conducting studies, this book describes both commonly used meth
A guide to self-empowerment and success for urban readers, providing practical solutions using examples from hiphop and urban culture. Features true stories from the lives of Jay-Z, Akon, Lil Wayne,
What does it mean to be a designer, and what does it take to be a good designer? Understanding Design stimulates designers to think about what they do, how they do it, and why they aim for a certain e
This is a revolutionary book that explains in simple and direct language the basic principles and uses of the Human Design astrological system. The system, created in the mid-20th century by the late
The highly anticipated second edition of Understanding by Design poses the core, essential questions of understanding and design, and provides readers with practical solutions for the teacher-designer
Aimed at teachers in grades K-16, this text presents a framework for the design of curriculum, assessment, and instruction that is focused on developing and deepening student understanding of importan
For new boating enthusiasts--even if they've been at it awhile--there are scores of burning questions. If one boat has a round bottom and another's is veed, what difference does it make in the way the
Author and design expert Steven Heller has revisited and revised the popular classic Design Literacy by revising many of the thoughtful essays from the original and mixing in thirty-two new works. Eac
This update to the first book to provide explicit case histories of the successful marriage of form and content in graphic design explores more than 125 classic and contemporary works-30 of them brand
This follow-up to the best-selling Part One delves deeper into personal development and self-empowerment, exploring business success, community development and social change. Over 120 practical lesson
A sequel to its popular forerunner, this edition casts the net even further in examining the reasons and history behind various objects of design that have had a significant impact on our culture. The
Beautifully structured, clear, and well-illustrated (with photos by the author, and technical illustrations), this guide for architects represents the distillation of Boake's roughly 30 years of exper
This book is based on the intersection of design thinking and human experience. It draws from philosophy, psychology, object studies, and design theory. Dasein is a German word commonly translated as
The optimisation of systems and processes is an enduring topic for research, development and manufacturing in all sectors of industry. Improvements can be made to specific performance characteristics
Divisions between design disciplines (spatial, physical, digital) are breaking down as technology extends beyond the screen and into our products and environments. This book reframes long-standing pri
How do cities transform over time? And why do some cities change for the better while others deteriorate? In articulating new ways of viewing urban areas and how they develop over time, Peter Bosselma
How do cities transform over time? And why do some cities change for the better while others deteriorate? In articulating new ways of viewing urban areas and how they develop over time, Peter Bosselma
How can educators leverage neuroscience research about how the human brain learns? How can we use this information to improve curriculum, instruction, and assessment so our students achieve deep learn
Designed to equip those doing research with the knowledge and tools they need to inform their methodological decisions when planning and conducting studies, this book describes both commonly used meth
Climate change, economic crises, migration, and terrorism are among the many problems that challenge public governance in modern societies. Many of these problems are spanning political and administra
This "mini-tutorial" for designers describes basic principles for good mold design. The volume does not provide schematics of existing molds, but rather discusses the many factors to be considered whe
For anyone trying to communicate in a new language, one has to first gain a complete understanding of its fundamentals; the ABC’s of that language—definitions, functions, and usage. New in paperback,
For K-16 teachers, graduate and undergraduate students, administrators, curriculum directors, and others, Wiggins, a former teacher and an educational consultant who specializes in reform, and McTighe
Argues that failures in structural engineering are not necessarily due to the physical design of the structures, but instead a misunderstanding of how cultural and socioeconomic constraints would affe
A highly illustrated textbook explaining the fundamentals of structural analysis, materials and design in one integrated volume. This integrated approach enables the student to tackle realistic design
This introductory guide provides a fresh approach to integrating design and statistics in a hands-on fashion that incorporates the power of SPSS software to solve real-world problems. It explores the
When planes crash, bridges collapse, and automobile gas tanks explode, we are quick to blame poor design. But Petroski, known for his masterly explanations of engineering successes and failures, says
Understanding Cities is richly textured, complex and challenging. It creates the vital link between urban design theory and praxis and opens the required methodological gateway to a new and unified fi
