World Design

Written and read by the man whose resumé boasts "Inventor of the World Wide Web," Weaving the Web is the not-to-be-missed story of how the Internet came to be and where its creator thinks it's going.

1919 New York City: World War I is over and the world tries to recover and start fresh. The ladies of the dress store, Unruffled--Annie, Edna, Maude and Henrietta--have been friends for years. Their bond has grown, as has their dedication to their families, their business, and their desire to make their lives matter. Join these amazing women in this satisfying conclusion to the Pattern Artist Series.Annie Culver: Annie and Sean have two young daughters. But Sean hasn't returned from the war; he is missing. Annie tries to remain hopeful, and focuses on their dress store. She is caught off ...

Witold Rybczynski takes us on an extraordinary odyssey as he tells the story of designing and building his own house. His project began as a workshed but through a series of "happy accidents" the structure gradually evolved into a full-fledged house. In tracing this evolution, he touches on matters both theoretical and practical, writing on such diverse topics as the ritualistic origins of the elements of classical architecture and the connections between dress and habitation. He discusses feng-shui and considers the theories of such architects as Palladio, Le Corbusier, and Frank Lloyd Wright.

Dana Wright-Wasson, president of Take Action Inc. and renowned speaker, shares the components necessary for leaders to design an exceptional employee experience. Using design thinking, studies, and stories from more than 20 years of facilitating employee engagement within teams and organizations, Dana will show you how to develop your leadership strengths, recognize good ideas, and give voice to your teams. She also uses examples from admired global corporations that are creating real impact, including Zappos, Google, Netflix, and Mars, Incorporated.

The standard text on innovation advises would-be innovators to conduct creative brainstorming sessions and seek input from outsiders - users or communities. This kind of innovating can be effective at improving products but not at capturing bigger opportunities in the marketplace. In this book, Roberto Verganti offers a new approach - one that does not set out to solve existing problems, but to find breakthrough experiences. There is no brainstorming - which produces too many ideas, unfiltered - but a vision, subject to criticism.

Christian Dior's career, a veritable fairy tale, is set in a rich tapestry of Paris cultural life before, during, and after the war. Much of Dior's daily inspiration emanated from the world of the intellectual and artistic elite, in which he moved with such people as Erik Satie, Francis Poulenc, Henry Sauguet, Jean Cocteau, and Raoul Dufy.

Transform Your Stories. Transform Your Audience. What if your stories could do more than entertain? What if they could immerse, captivate, and inspire profound transformation? Transcending Narratives invites you to explore the powerful intersection of hypnotic techniques and storytelling, crafting performances that resonate across the senses and deeply engage the subconscious. Built on a year of dynamic exploration and insights from leading a hypnotic writers’ group, this guide provides step-by-step strategies to turn linear handwritten narratives into immersive multimodal performances. ...

What is the key to a good life? It is a question that preoccupies us all and one that the longest and most successful study of happiness ever conducted strives to answer. In this groundbreaking audiobook, directors of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz, bring together over 80 years of research to reveal the true components of a happy, fulfilled life.

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....

A father cleans up after his toddler and imagines a cup that won't spill. An engineer watches people using walkie-talkies and has an idea. A doctor figures out how to deliver patients to the operating room before they die. By studying inventions like these—the sippy cup, the cell phone, and an ingenious hospital bed—we can learn how people imagine their way around "impossible" problems to discover groundbreaking answers. Pagan Kennedy reports on how these enduring methods can be adapted to the twenty-first century.

In today’s world, children are immersed in a **digital culture that rewires their brains, weakens attention spans, and replaces real-life relationships with virtual interactions.** Parents and educators are witnessing a troubling trend—**meltdowns when screens are taken away, declining academic performance, and a generation struggling with anxiety, depression, and social isolation.**

In this fascinating and illuminating work, Leonard Mlodinow guides us through the critical eras and events in the development of science, all of which, he demonstrates, were propelled forward by humankind's collective struggle to know. From the birth of reasoning and culture to the formation of the studies of physics, chemistry, biology, and modern-day quantum physics, we come to see that much of our progress can be attributed to simple questions - why? how? - bravely asked.

Changemakers is an essential playbook for designers and nondesigners who want to drive change at work, at home, and in their communities. Groundbreaking designers Maria Giudice and Christopher Ireland-armed with insights from some of today's top minds in business, tech, and social justice-offer a pragmatic, people-centered approach to change.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of game creation with "Game Design Unleashed," a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of video game design. This enthralling eBook delves deep into the captivating realm of game design, explaining the core aspects and intricate details in an engaging and straightforward manner. Begin your journey with an enlightening introduction to game designing, tracing its roots while defining the role of a game designer. From there, immerse into the heart and soul of game making - The Mechanics. Understand game mechanics, different game modes, and the art of...

In "The Power of Network Effects," readers are thrust into the heart of modern business dynamics, where connections aren't just beneficial—they're the lifeblood of success. This groundbreaking book peels back the layers of our interconnected world, revealing how the simple act of users joining a platform can spark exponential growth and create unassailable market positions. From the rise of social media giants to the dominance of tech ecosystems, the authors illuminate the hidden forces that turn good products into unstoppable juggernauts. But this isn't just a theoretical exercise. ...

Brimming with rich, electrifying tales of the precious dye and its ancient heritage, Indigo is also the story of a personal quest: Catherine McKinley is the descendant of a clan of Scots who wore indigo tartan; Jewish "rag traders"; a Massachusetts textile factory owner; and African slaves - her ancestors were traded along the same Saharan routes as indigo, where a length of blue cotton could purchase human life.

Step into the world of "Eternal Elegance," where the essence of timeless design is unfurled across 20 compelling chapters, each a tribute to the enduring beauty of well-crafted design. Imagine holding a compendium of knowledge that unlocks the secrets to creating work that defies the ephemerality of trends, work that holds its ground in the shifting sands of time. Embark on a journey through the bedrock principles of enduring design. From the defining traits that have crowned certain aesthetics as timeless to understanding the intricate dance of simplicity and elegance, the opening chapter ...

Ronne Rock is a good person to ask. In this stirring book, she takes you on a global adventure to discover your divine design as a woman of influence and impact. Through powerful and personal stories of women in Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Caribbean, you'll learn what it means to lead in a world where leadership isn't easy, how to serve with grace in cultures that aren't always graceful, and how to embrace your God-given physical, emotional, and spiritual DNA.

The renowned and highly influential architect, furniture-maker, interior designer and photographer Eileen Gray was born in Ireland and remained throughout her life an Irishwoman at heart. An elusive figure, her interior world has never before been observed as closely as in this ground-breaking study of her work, philosophy and inner circle of fellow artists. Jennifer Goff expertly blends art history and biography to create a stunning ensemble, offering a clear beacon of light into truly understanding Gray – the woman and the professional. Gray was a self-taught polymath and her work was ...

Dive into the electrifying world of "High-Frequency Heroes," the must-have eBook for enthusiasts and professionals eager to master the pulse of modern communication technologies. In an age where wireless devices dictate the tempo of our lives, understanding the underpinnings of RF and microwave engineering has never been more critical. This digital tome is your comprehensive guide to the universe of high-frequency transistors—the backbone of contemporary wireless systems. Step into "The Dawn of High-Frequency Communication," and traverse the evolution from vacuum tubes to sophisticated ...