Engineering Design

In this little book, you can explore proven Augmented Reality (AR) design practices, by experiencing it first hand in this AR interactive book. So get ready, download the Zappar AR app to your phone or tablet, and drive into the world of AR. We share best practices and techniques learning professionals can use to develop low-cost AR learner experiences that pack a punch.Augmented Reality gives you the power to create an immersive learning experience. With AR, you can combine various media and explode them across the learner's physical world, revealing invisible stories around products, ...

You may think you don’t have the time or the money to start a big permaculture project. But permaculture doesn’t need to be overwhelming. You can start as small as you like, and you can move at a pace that suits you. Don’t feel you have to learn everything in one go and rush out to transform a whole wilderness in a year. Just deal in manageable chunks, and you’ll do just fine. Even if all you have done is tend to a few tomato plants on your window ledge, you can become an expert gardener; all it takes is a little time, patience, and practice.

Onshape 2025: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users is a comprehensive textbook for instructor-led training and self-paced learning. It is an essential resource for students, professionals, hobbyists, engineers, and designers seeking to master Onshape for 3D mechanical design. Tailored for new users and ideal for classroom instruction, this guide spans 10 chapters and 602 pages, thoroughly covering core Onshape environments, including Sketching, Part Studio, Assembly, and Drawing. With step-by-step instructions, it walks users through creating parametric 3D solid components, ...

The Upcycle is the eagerly awaited follow-up to Cradle to Cradle, the most consequential ecological manifesto of our time. Now, drawing on the lessons gained from 10 years of putting the cradle-to-cradle concept into practice with businesses, governments, and ordinary people, William McDonough and Michael Braungart envision the next step in the solution to our ecological crisis: We don't just reuse resources with greater effectiveness, we actually improve them as we use them.

FULL COLOUR 30th ANNIVERSARY RECORD EDITION Rosco McGlashan is an icon of drag racing and an Australian land speed record holder. This book tells the unbelievable and remarkable story of his life, one of the best motorsports biographies and land speed record books you will ever read. The Kindle version comprises 370 action-packed pages, featuring 160 incredible colour photos of Rosco's life, cars, and racing career. His early years were very tough. He spent time in state-run homes and remand centres, eventually driving away from his home and school at twelve after a run-in with his family ...

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 need knowledge to accomplish can be accomplished only by someone who has that knowledge.

Master Photoshop without any previous knowledge with this easy-to-follow audio course. Listen to this expert-taught Photoshop audio tutorial, and learn image editing, retouching, and color correcting for beginners. Find out how to use Photoshop shapes and layers, how to retouch photos, and more.

Solar Power for Beginners uses stepwise instructions, tons of real-life examples, and various schematics that make your solar learning life easier. DIY Source authors have consulted with numerous mobile solar power DIYers, electrical and photovoltaics engineers, and off grid solar professionals to prepare a solar guide to power your adventures.

A big source of tension between the US and China at the moment is technology. And one very small component is now at the centre of this battle for global dominance: the microchip. Controlling chip manufacturing in the 21st century may well prove to be like controlling the oil supply in the 20th. The country that controls this manufacturing can throttle the military and economic power of others. At the heart of this battle is ARM Holdings. The Everything Blueprint describes the titanic power struggle for control of the microchip.

Best-selling author Simon Winchester writes a magnificent history of the pioneering engineers who developed precision machinery to allow us to see as far as the moon and as close as the Higgs boson. Precision is the key to everything. It is an integral, unchallenged and essential component of our modern social, mercantile, scientific, mechanical and intellectual landscapes. The items we value in our daily lives - a camera, a phone, a computer, a bicycle, a car, a dishwasher perhaps - all sport components that fit together with precision and operate with near perfection....

Signs are meant to point us toward something: Jesus. Story in the Stars takes an in-depth look at the Bible and all the signs God mapped out through constellations, planets, and even the way the Earth is tilted. We are uniquely designed by God, and he loves us so much that he ensured a way for all inhabitants of the Earth, through all of time, to see the messages of salvation and redemption that he painted in the stars.

"Unlock the Future of Sustainable Living: From the Roots of Geodesic Design to Building Your Own Three-Story Dome Home and Greenhouse!" 🌿 Ever wondered about living in a home that's not just beautiful but also sustainable and efficient? Dive into the fascinating world of geodesic dome homes—a revolutionary concept that combines architectural brilliance with eco-friendly living!Why This Book is a Must-Read: 🌟 Historical Journey: Trace the origins of geodesic designs back to the visionary architect Buckminster Fuller. Discover how a concept born in the 20th century is more relevant ...

In The Design of Future Things, best-selling author Donald A. Norman presents a revealing examination of smart technology, from smooth-talking GPS units to cantankerous refrigerators. Exploring the links between design and human psychology, he offers a consumer-oriented theory of natural human-machine interaction that can be put into practice by the engineers and industrial designers of tomorrows thinking machines.

Building Your Permaculture Property offers a revolutionary holistic method to overcome overwhelm in the complex process of resilient land design. It distills the authors' decades of experience as engineers, farmers, educators, and consultants into a five-step process complete with principles, practices, templates, and workflow tools.

RAISE Your Value is the ultimate guide to elevating Architecture and Engineering firms out of the trap of commoditization. Learn how to Uncover Hidden Value, Design a Winning Advantage, and Charge More. As your firm pursues business, your staff must navigate difficult conversations around fees and pricing every day. Pressures from existing and potential new clients to lower fees often force your team to give away profits and avoid asking for change orders to get the work and “be competitive.”

Unveil the mastery within you and command the building blocks of industry with "Mastering the Elements," a groundbreaking new eBook that offers a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic world of chemical plant design and operations! Embark upon an enlightening journey through the rich historical tapestry of chemical plants and unfold the critical role played by these formidable titans of industry. Discover how they shape the modern landscape while grappling with intricate design and operational challenges. Dive deep into the fundamentals of chemical engineering, with lucid explanations of ...

"Bird Cloud” is the name Annie Proulx gave to 640 acres of Wyoming wetlands and prairie and 400-foot cliffs plunging down to the North Platte River. On the day she first visited, a cloud in the shape of a bird hung in the evening sky. Proulx also saw pelicans, bald eagles, golden eagles, great blue herons, ravens, scores of bluebirds, harriers, kestrels, elk, deer and a dozen antelope

Dive into the intricate world of collaborative design with "United By Design," a comprehensive eBook meticulously crafted for those who find themselves at the crossroads of creativity and cooperation. Whether you are a seasoned professional in the fields of architecture and engineering, an emerging leader, or an enthusiast intrigued by the power of collective genius, this compelling read is your gateway to mastering the art of interdisciplinary synergy. "United By Design" presents an insightful exploration into the foundations of collaborative design, laying the groundwork with a look into ...

Step into a world where precision meets creativity, and history comes to life on a miniature scale. "Tracks of Imagination" beckons you to embark on a journey through the riveting realm of prototype-inspired model railroading—a craft where artistry and a reverence for the past merge to create something truly transcendent. From the first whistle sound in your miniature universe, you are not just constructing a layout; you are curating an evolving tale of steel and steam, of landscapes traversed, and horizons conquered. With an introduction to model railroading's wonder and a thorough ...

If you’ve always wanted to turn pressure into progress but find yourself freezing the moment things get messy, then keep reading… Are you sick and tired of watching deadlines slip while your mind spins in circles? Have you tried every productivity hack on the internet but nothing sticks once real-world chaos hits? Do you finally want to say goodbye to paralysis and discover a system that actually works for you? If so, this book is for you. You see, moving from overwhelm to decisive action doesn’t have to be complicated. Even if you’ve bounced between apps, planners, and pep talks ...