Charming illustrations and photographs accompany helpful tips on how to improve soil, fight off pests, and make all your flowers bloom with radiant color. Lewis and Nancy Hill will guide you through every aspect of flower gardening. With this complete reference book, you’ll find: Advice on planning and preparing your site Inspirational designs for 23 gorgeous theme gardens An encyc…
The study of human body measurements on a comparative basis is known as anthropometrics. Its applicability to the design process is seen in the physical fit, or interface, between the human body and the various components of interior space. Human Dimension and Interior Space is the first major anthropometrically based reference book of design standards for use by all those involved with the …
Baby likes to build, Engineers do, too! Find out how they both use physics to build strong, stable structures.
Even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure out which light switch or oven burner to turn on, or whether to push, pull, or slide a door. The fault, argues this ingenious -- even liberating -- book, lies not in ourselves, but in product design that ignores the needs of users and the principles of cognitive psychology. The problems range from ambiguous and hidden controls t…
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE for YOUNG FASHION LOVERS! Includes hours of fun activities for the next generation of fashion designers. Fashion Design School for Kids and Teens is a fun and creative guide for all budding Fashion Designers! The book is packed with activities and information, teaching you everything you need to know about working in the fashion industry. Discover the many jobs in fa…