Most writing books dwell on common issues of style and grammar. Yet most writers also confront complex problems of story design. This fifty-rule guide by Francis Flaherty, a New York Times editor, off
"This fourth edition of a bestselling textbook has been extensively rewritten and expanded in line with the current Eurocodes. It presents the principles of the design of concrete elements and of comp
A systematic overview of design theory and practice in contemporary building for industry: A systematic section presents the typology, the technical and logistical elements of industrial building. In
Color in Three-Dimensional Design explores all of color's facets, from associative elements and mechanics to psychology and color's impact on form and identity. The emphasis is on integration of color
Chemical structure and bonding. The scope of the series spans the entire Periodic Table and addresses structure and bonding issues associated with all of the elements. It also focuses attention on new
Presents a reworking of the 1994 Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software , which contained C++ patterns that changed the landscape of object-oriented software engineering. This
This book shows you how to design great shopfronts, from planning to design principles according to type of store, location, the product, and architectural elements. This delightful book features late
Explore the Art and Science of Geometric DesignThe Geometric Design of Roads Handbook covers the design of the visible elements of the road—its horizontal and vertical alignments, the cross-section, i
The second edition of The Fundamentals of Interior Design provides a thorough introduction to the key elements of interior design and the ideas that underpin them. The book describes the entirety of t
An updated, comprehensive introduction to the key elements and concepts of interior design. It explores the design process from first ideas to creating final projects.
Guides artists and designers through the fundamentals of their fields. This book covers the elements that can fill a blank page - points and lines, shapes, textures and colours - to create a sense of
Detail in Contemporary Staircase Design provides a revealing insight into this most sculptural of architectural elements. Featuring many of the world's most highly acclaimed architects, as well as eme
Update the visual design of your course in pedagogically sound waysVisual Design for Online Learning spotlights the role that visual elements play in the online learning environment. Written for both
Understanding the elements of two-dimensional design and the infinite options available in organizing choices made are at the core of this book. Wong surveys all concepts of forms and structures, cove
This third edition of The Fundamentals of Fashion Design by Richard Sorger and Jenny Udale offers a fully-illustrated introduction to the key elements of fashion design, from the initial concept of a
Graphic Design in Urban Environments introduces the idea of a category of designed graphic objects that significantly contribute to the functioning of urban systems. These elements, smaller than build
