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1	Engineering Drawing and Design more books like this by Cecil H Jensen add to wishlist "Engineering Drawing and Design" prepares students for drafting careers in a modern, technology-intensive industry. Technical drafting, like all technical areas, is constantly changing; the computer has revolutionized the way in which drawings and parts are made. This text covers the most current technical information available, including graphic ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.96! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Invention by Design: How Engineers Get from Thought to Thing more books like this by Henry Petroski add to wishlist In this book, Petroski delves deeper into the mystery of invention, to explore what everyday artifacts and sophisticated networks can reveal about the way engineers solve problems. Engineering entails more than knowing the way things work. What do economics and ecology, aesthetics and ethics, have to do with the shape of a paper clip, the tab of a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.41! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Small Things Considered: Why There Is No Perfect Design more books like this by Henry Petroski add to wishlist Henry Petroski, who has celebrated many small things in print (including the pencil and his 1950s' paper route), here considers the way design works, and the compromises engineers have to make in the process as they try to balance aesthetics, cost, and usefulness. In the process, he considers duct tape, the E-Z pass, faucets, vegetable peelers, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Materials Selection in Mechanical Design more books like this by Michael F Ashby add to wishlist Understanding materials, their properties and behavior is fundamental to engineering design, and a key application of materials science. Written for all students of engineering, materials science and design, this book describes the procedures for material selection in mechanical design in order to ensure that the most suitable materials for a ... see all copies from $6.59! new only from $44.93! \| first editions \| SVS
5	To Engineer is Human: The Role of Failure in Successful Design more books like this by Henry Petroski add to wishlist How did a simple design error cause one of the great disasters of the 1980s - the collapse of the walkways at the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel? What made the graceful and innovative Tacoma Narrows Bridge twist apart in a mild wind in 1940? How did an oversized waterlily inspire the magnificent Crystal Palace, the crowning achievement of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.29! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Engineering Design of Systems: Models and Methods more books like this by Dennis M Buede add to wishlist The ideal introduction to the engineering design of systems - now in a new edition. "The Engineering Design of Systems", Second Edition compiles a wealth of information from diverse sources to provide a unique, one-stop reference to current methods for systems engineering. It takes a model-based approach to key systems engineering design ... see all copies from $11.29! new only from $18.90! \| SVS
7	Engineering Design Graphics AutoCAD 2007 more books like this by James H Earle add to wishlist For courses in Engineering Graphics and Technical Drawing. Offering a flexible format, Engineering Design Graphics, 12th Edition has the best integration of design and computer graphics of any book on the market. It places an emphasis on the fundamentals of design and explores concepts via sketching, instrument drawings and the computer. It ... see all copies from $52.19! new only from $65.00! \| SVS
8	Engineering Design: A Project-Based Introduction more books like this by Clive L Dym, Patrick Little add to wishlist Focus on the Methods and Techniques Needed for Conceptual Design Engineering Design: A Project-Based Introduction by Clive L. Dym and Patrick Little introduces conceptual design methods and project management tools in the context of a team working on a design project initiated by a client. Two design projects are consistently drawn upon to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.00! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Measure of Man and Woman: Human Factors in Design more books like this by Henry Dreyfuss Associates, Henry Dreyfuss add to wishlist This is a revised and expanded version of "The Measure of Man". The new title is the product of twenty years of new research by the designers at Henry Dreyfuss Associates. It contains updated information and new data on anthropometric factors that is not yet available to the design community: new factors on differently abled people (wheelchair ... see all copies from $29.99! new only from $58.39! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Tools and Tactics of Design more books like this by Peter G Dominick, John T Demel, William M Lawbaugh add to wishlist This book is about the process of design and the skills that individuals should develop in order to execute that process. Its focus is on explaining the engineering design process but the authors have also tried to provide an experiential resource. In this regard the book provides the reader with guidance on how to use a variety of tools and ... see all copies from $8.95! new only from $66.86! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Engineering Design more books like this by Rudolph J Eggert add to wishlist For design project courses in Mechanical, Aerospace, and Manufacturing Engineering. This comprehensive text is a consistent, clear, and orderly presentation of the best engineering design methods and practices. Topics are presented in a timely and orderly fashion; each new topic progressively builds on the concepts and terminology introduced in ... see all copies from $63.41! new only from $63.41! \| SVS
12 view cover	Success Through Failure: The Paradox of Design more books like this by Henry Petroski add to wishlist Design pervades our lives. Everything from drafting a PowerPoint presentation to planning a state-of-the-art bridge embodies this universal human activity. But what makes a great design? In this compelling and wide-ranging look at the essence of invention, distinguished engineer and author Henry Petroski argues that, time and again, we have built ... see all copies from $3.88! new only from $11.90! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Engineering Design: An Introduction more books like this by John R Karsnitz, Stephen O'Brien, John P Hutchinson add to wishlist With an innovative approach that uses projects and student exploration as key learning tools, "Engineering Design: An Introduction" offers an overview of the basic engineering principles and concepts that shape today's modern world. These concepts are presented in a flexible, two-part format. Part I describes the process of engineering and ... see all copies from $56.00! new only from $59.00! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	In the Bubble: Designing in a Complex World more books like this by John Thackara add to wishlist We're filling up the world with technology and devices, but we've lost sight of an important question: What is this stuff for? What value does it add to our lives? So asks author John Thackara in his new book, In the Bubble: Designing for a Complex World. These are tough questions for the pushers of technology to answer. Our economic system is ... see all copies from $4.78! new only from $12.46! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Design Concepts for Engineers more books like this by Mark N Horenstein add to wishlist This book teaches the principles of design, and how they apply to engineering design projects and future job activities. Updated in response to reviewer feedback, this edition features even more design projects and increased coverage of team skills. This title is part of the ESource series. ESource--Prentice Hall's Engineering Source -- provides a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.08! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Design Paradigms: Case Histories of Error and Judgment in Engineering more books like this by Henry Petroski add to wishlist From ancient Greek temples to twentieth century towers, engineers have learned more about design from failure than success. The concept of error, according to the author, is central to the design process. As a way of explaining the enduring aspects of engineering design, he relates stories of some of the greatest engineering successes and failures ... see all copies from $6.79! new only from $26.00! \| first editions
17 view cover	Design for Electrical and Computer Engineers: Theory Concepts and Practice more books like this by Ralph M Ford, Chris S Coulston add to wishlist This book is written for students and teachers engaged in electrical and computer engineering design projects, primarily in the senior year. It guides students and faculty through the steps necessary for the successful execution of design projects. The objective is to provide a treatment of the design process with a sound academic basis that is ... see all copies from $25.00! new only from $53.78! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Best of Ciarcia's Circuit Cellar more books like this by Steve Ciarcia add to wishlist A collection of 37 articles from "Ciarcia's Circuit Cellar" column, which ran for 14 years in "BYTE" magazine. Included are articles such as "Communicate on a Light Beam", "Build a Low-Cost Logic Analyzer", "Build a Computerized Weather Station" and "Keep Power-Line Pollution Out of Your Computer". see all copies from $17.50! new only from $39.24!
19 view cover	Engineering Design Methods: Strategies for Product Design more books like this by Nigel Cross add to wishlist Written in a clear and readable style by an experienced author of teaching texts, "Engineering Design Methods" is an integrated design textbook that presents specific methods within an overall strategy from concept to detail design. It also outlines the nature of design thinking, and sets it within broader contexts of product development and ... see all copies from $2.24! new only from $27.50! \| SVS
20	Engineering Design: Reliability, Maintainability, and Testability more books like this by James V Jones add to wishlist see all copies from $15.00! first editions
21 view cover	Vectorworks 10 for Windows and Macintosh Visual QuickStart Guide more books like this by Tom Baer add to wishlist The best-selling CAD software on the Mac and an industry-standard on Windows, VectorWorks 10 includes a slew of new enhancements to its robust 2D drafting and 3D modeling tools, including a streamlined interface, new tools to help you draw faster, advanced presentation features, improved VectorScripting, native Mac OS X support, and integrated 3D ... see all copies from $23.00! new only from $23.00! \| SVS
22 view cover	Engineering by Design more books like this by Gerard Voland add to wishlist For courses in Engineering Graphics and Design.Engineering By Design introduces students to a broad range of important design topics. The engineering design process provides the skeletal structure for the text, around which is wrapped numerous cases that illustrate both successes and failures in engineering design. The text provides a balance of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $33.74! \| SVS
23 view cover	Quality Engineering Using Robust Design more books like this by Madhan S Phadke add to wishlist This book shows how to design high-quality products and processes at low cost -- using a unique approach that makes product/process engineering much more efficient and systematic. see all copies from $5.77! new only from $32.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	The Invisible Computer: Why Good Products Can Fail, the Personal Computer Is So Complex, and Information Appliances Are the Solution more books like this by Donald A Norman add to wishlist This futuristic view of the high-tech industry recommends the development of a new user interface--beyond what the author sees as the overly complicated personal computer--that reflects the way people actually live and work. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.13! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Engineering Design: A Systematic Approach more books like this by G Pahl add to wishlist Effective engineering design must be carefully planned and systematically executed. In particular, engineering design methods must integrate the many different aspects of designing and the priorities of the end-user. This proven and internationally recognized text teaches the methods and ideas of engineering design as a condition of successful ... see all copies from $33.55! new only from $33.55! \| SVS

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