Swann, Alan
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1995
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 659.132 SWASummary: Fractal geometry - the revolutionary new branch of mathematics - has changed the way we see the world and opened up a vast new territory to scientific analysis and understanding. NOVA explores the work of Benoit Mandelbrot, who discovered one of nature’s biggest design secrets - an odd looking, jagged repeating shape, which occurs all over biology and has greatly influenced computer design...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Summary: As technology progresses, printed circuit boards or PCBs are becoming ever more central to daily life. As such, an understanding of basic circuitry and how to apply it to PCB assembly is vital to almost any engineer or technical designer. This program highlights the importance of PCBs and follows their industrial manufacture from design brief to completion. It illustrates the benefits of new...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Petroski, Henry.
Summary: 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 affect the structures.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Belknap Press of Harvard University Press 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 620 PETSummary: In graphic design, says Marian Bantjes, injecting your individuality into a project is heresy. But Bantjes built her career doing just that, bringing her signature delicate illustrations to storefronts, valentines, even genetic diagrams. The result is a stunning body of work created at the intersection of word and form. In this TEDTalk, Bantjes discusses the processes through which she develops...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Wansink, Brian
Summary: "In Slim by Design, leading behavioral economist, food psychologist, and bestselling author Brian Wansink introduces groundbreaking solutions for designing our most common spaces--schools, restaurants, grocery stores, and home kitchens, among others--in order to make positive changes in how we approach and manage our diets. Anyone familiar with Wansink's Mindless Eating knows this is not a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.25 WANNardo, Don
Summary: In the 600s CE, a new religious faith swept out the vast deserts of southern Arabia. A merchant named Muhammad built a following of true believers who steadily grew in numbers and eventually became the worlds second largest faith. The religions beginnings are discussed, along with core beliefs, common practices, and challenges for the future.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ReferencePoint Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 297 NARBlohm, Craig E.
Summary: The Jewish faith is an ancient religion filled with a remarkable history, meaningful rituals, and a mandate from God to do good in the world. Although small in number, Jews have influenced events in world history for almost four thousand years. The religions beginnings are discussed along with core beliefs, common practices, and challenges for the future.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ReferencePoint Press, Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 296 BLOSummary: What makes a good design? What must a designer do to develop a fresh, original approach to a product? This program explores those questions as it investigates one of the main factors that influence design: innovation. Identifying the basic concepts of innovation with help from an engaging host, the video visits design studios and workshops to see innovative practices at work. Viewers meet the...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011
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Hiner, Ed
Summary: "A Navy SEAL veteran's proven, battle-tested guide for developing grit and resilience, overcoming obstacles, and living life to the fullest. What does it take to set a goal or have a dream, and then actually achieve it? What does it take to turn fear and stress into foresight, motivation, and action? It takes GUTS. No one knows this better than decorated Navy SEAL veteran Brian "Iron Ed" Hiner....
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Publisher / Publication Date: McGraw Hill 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158.1 HINDean, Angela M.
Contents: Design intent -- Design process -- Design stratgies -- Design specifics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gibbs Smith 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 728.37 DEASummary: Working on schedule and within a budget is crucial in the fast-paced world of design, where success often depends on timing and products must be priced affordably. This program shows how the factors of time and money affect the design process. Case studies for the Apple iPad wall-mount and a go-kart sticker manufacturer highlight cost issues in the design process, including productivity,...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011
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Sharp, Sarah Elizabeth
Summary: Sew (and design!) graphic paper-pieced patterns! Learn about every stage of the process with piecing basics, a guide to pattern design, and choose-your-own-adventure design prompts to create your own FPP patterns. With an annotated overview of the best FPP methods, countless tips, and 30+ paper-pieced quilt blocks plus 7 design exercises to put your skills to the test, you'll have the tools you...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Craft Sew SharpEllis, Lee
Summary: "Grounded in statistical research and supported by data from millions of clients and more than 45 years of workplace experience, Lee Ellis and Hugh Massie reveal their behavioral assessment process as well as personal stories on how they've successfully helped organizations achieve their goals by applying practical insights on human design. Readers are empowered to: Grow by capitalizing on...
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Publisher / Publication Date: FreedomStar Media 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 658.4 ELLAranya.
Summary: In this unique book, Aranya leads you through the design process from beginning to end, using clear explanations, flowcharts and diagrams. Linking theory to practice, he places the ethics, principles, philosophies, tools and techniques directly into the context of the process itself. While written for anyone with a basic grasp of permaculture, this book also has plenty to offer the more...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Permanent Publications 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 630 ARAAxe, Douglas
Summary: Throughout his distinguished and unconventional career, engineer-turned-molecular-biologist Douglas Axe has been asking the questions that much of the scientific community would rather silence. Now, he presents his conclusions in this brave and pioneering book. Axe argues that the key to understanding our origin is the “design intuition”—the innate belief held by all humans that tasks we would...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperOne 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 210 AXESummary: This program looks at the creation of two products as it explores the visual, tactile, and aesthetic factors that inform the design process. The 321 Water filter is an attractive personal water purifier aimed at health-conscious women. Tear Lab is a non-invasive medical tool for measuring salt levels in tears. Sharing prototypes and drawings with the camera, the designers of these products talk...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011
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Summary: What do herringbones and flowers have to do with the dome of the Florence Cathedral, a structure that has seemed to defy both gravity and the principles of engineering for centuries? Drawing on the research of Massimo Ricci, who has devoted his life to understanding the design of that amazing dome, and the insights of structural engineer Cecil Balmond, art historian Timothy Verdon, and others,...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Brown, Tim
Summary: Shows how the techniques and strategies of design belong at every level of business, in the first book to detail IDEO's internationally recognized Design Thinking process.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Business 2009
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: In this video, Brandi Hagen, the award-winning principal designer at Eminent Interior Design, gives viewers insight into the process, pitfalls, and professional touches involved in designing an amazing master bathroom. From studio and showroom to final tour, Brandi focuses on client service while giving a glimpse of career opportunities open to interior designers. Correlates to all applicable...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Rusick, Jessica
Summary: "In this title, readers learn common symptoms and behaviors of blindness and how it affects kids at school and in relationships. Text includes suggestions on how to be a kind and respectful friend to someone who is blind and appropriate activities kids can enjoy together. A famous person who has overcome the challenges of blindness is highlighted."--Amazon.com
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Publisher / Publication Date: Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 362.41 RUSCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J616.85 RUSRusick, Jessica
Summary: "In this title, readers learn common symptoms and behaviors of deafness and how it affects kids at school and in relationships. Text includes suggestions on how to be a kind and respectful friend to someone who is deaf and appropriate activities kids can enjoy together. A famous person who has overcome the challenges of deafness is highlighted."--Amazon.com
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Publisher / Publication Date: Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 362.42 RUSCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J616.85 RUSRusick, Jessica
Summary: "In this title, readers learn common symptoms and behaviors of dyslexia and how it affects kids at school and in relationships. Text includes suggestions on how to be a kind and respectful friend to someone who has dyslexia and appropriate activities kids can enjoy together. A famous person who has overcome the challenges of dyslexia is highlighted."--Amazon.com
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Publisher / Publication Date: Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 371.914 RUSRusick, Jessica
Summary: "In this title, readers learn common symptoms and behaviors of autism and how it affects kids at school and in relationships. Text includes suggestions on how to be a kind and respectful friend to someone with autism and appropriate activities kids can enjoy together. A famous person who has overcome the challenges of autism is highlighted."--Amazon.com
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Publisher / Publication Date: Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2022