Art & Photography Books
Yale University Press Black Artists in America
Book SynopsisThe second book in a three-volume series on Black American artists, featuring work from the 1950s to the 1970s that responded to the cultural, political, and social concerns of the era
£33.25
Yale University Press The Metalwork of Samuel Yellin
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£150.00
Yale University Press Brilliant Exiles
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£42.75
Yale University Press Munch and Kirchner
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£28.50
Yale University Press Aldo Rossi and the Spirit of Architecture
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£38.00
Yale University Press How Photography Became Contemporary Art
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£23.75
Yale University Press Stanley Tigerman
£47.50
Yale University Press The Vanguard
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£57.00
Yale University Press Sea of InkForest of Pens
Book SynopsisA spectacular study of calligraphy, the most esteemed form of visual and textual expression in the Islamic world, through a storied collection of Qur'an manuscripts
£28.50
Yale University Press Celadon on the Seas
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£19.00
Yale University Press Wall Power
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£28.50
Yale University Press Manga
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£27.00
Yale University Press Christo and JeanneClaude
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£47.50
Yale University Press On Loss and Absence Textiles of Mourning and Survival
£28.50
Yale University Press Filippino Lippi and Rome
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£28.50
Hachette Books ConArtist
Book SynopsisThe world’s most renowned art forger reveals the secrets behind his decades of painting like the masters—exposing an art world that is far more corrupt than we ever knew while providing an art history lesson wrapped in sex, drugs, and Caravaggio. The art world is a much dirtier, nastier business than you might expect. Tony Tetro, one of the most renowned art forgers in history, will make you question every masterpiece you’ve ever seen in a museum, gallery, or private collection. Tetro’s “Rembrandts,” “Caravaggios,” “Miros,” and hundreds of other works now hang on walls around the globe. In 2019, it was revealed that Prince Charles received into his collection a Picasso, Dali, Monet, and Chagall, insuring them for over 200 million pounds, only to later discover that they’re actually “Tetros.” And the kicker? In Tony’s words: “Even if some tycoon finds out his Rembrandt is a fake, what’s he going to do, turn it in? Now his Rembrandt just became motel art. Better to keep quiet and pass it on to the next guy. It’s the way things work for guys like me.” The Prince Charles scandal is the subject of a forthcoming feature documentary with Academy Award nominee Kief Davidson and coauthor Giampiero Ambrosi, in cooperation with Tetro. Throughout Tetro’s career, his inimitable talent has been coupled with a reckless penchant for drugs, fast cars, and sleeping with other con artists. He was busted in 1989 and spent four years in court and one in prison. His voice—rough, wry, deeply authentic—is nothing like the high society he swanned around in, driving his Lamborghini or Ferrari, hobnobbing with aristocrats by day, and diving into debauchery when the lights went out. He’s a former furniture store clerk who can walk around in Caravaggio’s shoes, become Picasso or Monet, with an encyclopedic understanding of their paint, their canvases, their vision. For years, he hid it all in an unassuming California townhouse with a secret art room behind a full-length mirror. (Press #* on his phone and the mirror pops open.) Pairing up with coauthor Ambrosi, one of the investigative journalists who uncovered the 2019 scandal, Tetro unveils the art world in an epic, alluring, at times unbelievable, but all-true narrative.
£22.50
Hachette Books Into Every Generation a Slayer Is Born
Book SynopsisOver the course of its seven-year run, Buffy the Vampire Slayer cultivated a loyal fandom and featured a strong, complex female lead, at a time when such a character was a rarity. Evan Ross Katz explores the show''s cultural relevance through a book that is part oral history, part celebration, and part memoir of a personal fandom that has universal resonance still, decades later.Katz-with the help of the show''s cast, creators, and crew-reveals that although Buffy contributed to important conversations about gender, sexuality, and feminism, it was not free of internal strife, controversy, and shortcomings. Men-both on screen and off-would taint the show''s reputation as a feminist masterpiece, and changing networks, amongst other factors, would drastically alter the show''s tone.Katz addresses these issues and more, including interviews with stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Charisma Carpenter, Emma Caulfield, Amber Benson, James Marsters, Anthony Stewart He
£20.90
Hachette Books Truckload of Art
Book SynopsisThe definitive, authorized, and first-ever biography of Terry Allen, the internationally acclaimed visual artist and iconoclastic songwriter who occupies an utterly unique position straddling the disparate, and usually distant, worlds of conceptual art and country music. “People tell me it’s country music,” Terry Allen has joked, “and I ask, ‘Which country?’” For nearly sixty years, Allen’s inimitable art has explored the borderlands of memory, crossing boundaries between disciplines and audiences by conjuring indelible stories out of the howling West Texas wind. In Truckload of Art, author Brendan Greaves exhaustively traces the influences that shaped Allen’s extraordinary life, from his childhood in Lubbock, Texas, spent ringside and sidestage at the wrestling matches and concerts his father promoted, to his formative art-school years in incendiary 1960s Los Angeles, and throug
£25.20
Three Rivers Press Vogue Living
Book SynopsisIconic photographers such as Mario Testino and Annie Leibovitz guide readers through an exclusive tour of 36 world-famous celebrities' houses and gardens.
£67.49
National Academies Press Achieving HighPerformance Federal Facilities
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£999.99
Zondervan The Storied Life
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£13.49
Zondervan Welcome Home
Book SynopsisDecorating your home for each season doesn''t have to be stressful, overwhelming, or expensive—just ask The Nester! In Welcome Home, New York Times bestselling author Myquillyn Smith guides you through a minimalist process of creating and enjoying a seasonally decorated home with more style and less stuff.No matter what the world says, embracing the seasons doesn''t require endless bins of factory-made decor or loads of time. In fact, your home can be festive, stylish, and cozy with minimal effort and a limited budget.With engaging how-tos and inspiring photos, Welcome Home will help you create a home that''s fresh, meaningful, beautiful, and (bonus!) always ready for guests. Myquillyn guides you step by step through purposeful design decisions to cu
£17.00
Zondervan Morning Has Broken
Book SynopsisSoothe the stresses of your day by coloring nature-inspired illustrations, and meditate on quotes and Bible verses in Morning Has Broken, a beautifully designed adult coloring book from artist Jennifer Tucker that will quiet your mind and fill your spirit.
£999.99
Little, Brown & Company Norman Rockwell Behind The Camera
Book Synopsis Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera is the first book to explore the meticulously composed and richly detailed photographs that Norman Rockwell used to create his famous artworks. Working alongside skilled photographers, Rockwell acted as director, carefully orchestrating models, selecting props, and choosing locations for the photographs -- works of art in their own right -- that served as the basis of his iconic images. Readers will be surprised to find that many of his most memorable characters -- the girl at the mirror, the young couple on prom night, the family on vacation -- were friends and neighbors who served as his amateur models. In this groundbreaking book, author and historian Ron Schick delves into the archive of nearly 20,000 photographs housed at the Norman Rockwell Museum. Featuring reproductions of Rockwell''s black-and-white photographs and related full-color artworks, along with an incisive narrative and quotes from Rockwell models and family members, this book will intrigue anyone interested in photography, art, and Americana.
£34.00
Little, Brown & Company Ansel Adams in the National Parks
Book SynopsisFor many people images of the major national parks in th US exist in the mind''s eye as Ansel Adams photographs. A dedicated environmentalist as well as renowned artist, he was one of the 20th century''s most ardent champions of the parks system. Through his photos, essays and letter-writing campaigns, he helped create new parks and better protect existing ones. He worked in more than 40 national parks over 50 years - including Shenandoah, the Great Smoky Mountains and Acadia in the East - and his work in the California High Sierra resulted in some of the most indelible images of the natural world ever made with a camera. 50 of the images in this volume have not been published in any authorized Ansel Adams book previously; many more are rarely seen. A substantial essay by photographic critic and historian Richard B. Woodward lays out Adams'' significant role tracing the history of American conservation. The selection of photographs was made by Andrea G. Stillman, Adams'' assistant late in life and a foremost expert on his work. A group of thumbnail images with brief narratives, enlivened by quotations from Adams, appears at the back of the book.
£34.00
Little, Brown & Company Radiant Child
Book SynopsisWinner of the Randolph Caldecott Medal and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award! Jean-Michel Basquiat and his unique, collage-style paintings rocketed to fame in the 1980s as a cultural phenomenon unlike anything the art world had ever seen. But before that, he was a little boy who saw art everywhere: in poetry books and museums, in games and in the words that we speak, and in the pulsing energy of New York City. Now, award-winning illustrator Javaka Steptoe's vivid text and bold artwork echoing Basquiat's own introduce young readers to the powerful message that art doesn't always have to be neat or clean—and definitely not inside the lines!—to be beautiful.
£17.90
Little, Brown & Company The Queens of Animation The Untold Story of the
Book Synopsis From the bestselling author of Rise of the Rocket Girls, the untold, 'richly detailed' story of the women of Walt Disney Studios, who shaped the iconic films that have enthralled generations (Margot Lee Shetterly, New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Figures). From Snow White to Moana, from Pinocchio to Frozen, the animated films of Walt Disney Studios have moved and entertained millions. But few fans know that behind these groundbreaking features was an incredibly influential group of women who fought for respect in an often ruthless male-dominated industry and who have slipped under the radar for decades. In The Queens of Animation, bestselling author Nathalia Holt tells their dramatic stories for the first time, showing how these women infiltrated the boys' club of Disney's story and animation departments and used early technologies to create the rich artwork and unf
£22.50
Pearson Education (US) Work for Money Design for Love
Book SynopsisA self-employed graphic designer from Northern Ireland, David Airey writes three of the most popular graphic design blogs on the Internet: www.davidairey.com, www.logodesignlove.com, and www.identitydesigned.com. David's blogs have attracted hundreds of thousands of loyal fans who read and are inspired by his writing every day. Airey is also the author of the popular book, Logo Design Love.Table of ContentsChapter One: Design as a Career What makes a good designer? On selling (the importance of sales) Ongoing education What design schools lack Self-teaching (never-ending) Finding your niche (we don't need another generalist) Working as an independent designer Sub-contractor Freelancer Working as an employee (team dynamics, limitations) Working as an employer (less design, more managing) Chapter Two: Starting-out Experience required (more helps, but its possible with little) Planning (creating a modern business plan) Home office vs rented workspace Choosing your brand name Designing your brand identity Launching your online presence Marketing tips and finding new clients Ethics in design Chapter Three: Pricing When to say no (be selective) Talk about money early The importance of clarifying expectations Knowing what to charge Handling payment Avoiding project creep How and when to raise your rates (and why it benefits your clients) On discounting (not for new clients, but for old clients) Alternatives Pro bono Collaboration and outsourcing Chapter Four: Communicating with your Clients You're the designer (the client isn't) Discover the problem (don't assume there is one) Highlight the importance of strategy Beware requests for spec Avoid the big reveal by involving the client throughout Design by committee is unavoidable The importance of showing your design in context Common presentation mistakes Chapter Five: Legalities Terms and conditions Why working without a contract costs thousands (Clemente case study) What to include in your contract Intellectual property Chapter Six: Before I Go Be proud of your skills Useful business tips Useful books
£27.54
Hodder & Stoughton Sold to the Man With the Tin Leg
Book SynopsisMore tales of antiques, strangeness and charm from the country auctioneerTrade Review'Marvellous . . . forget about car boot sales and eBay: this is the real thing.' * Independent on AN AUCTIONEER'S LOT *'Philip Serrell's gentle tales are redolent of a vanishing, if not already vanished, way of life.' * Daily Express *
£10.44
John Murray Press Making Money from Property
Book SynopsisThe ONLY book you need if you want to get into property, written by Martin Roberts, presenter of BBC TV's Homes under the Hammer and one of the UK's most knowledgeable property experts.Table of Contents : Introduction : 1. Why Do You Want To Be A Property Investor? : 2. Understanding Your Objectives - Beginning With The End In Mind. : 3. Where To Find Properties To Buy : 4. Location, Location, Location - The Golden Rule And How To Break It : 5. Rental Strategy - Looking After The Golden Goose : 6. Capital Growth Strategy : 7. The Price Is Right - Negotiating The Best Deal : 8. Project Management - Putting Together The Dream Team : 9. Renovation Projects - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly : 10. Buying At Auction - Top Tips From The Expert : 11. Buying Commercial Property : 12. Buying Overseas Property : 13. Raising Finance : 14. Riding The Storm : 15. Sources Of Information, Help And Useful Resources
£999.99
Little, Brown Book Group Golem Girl
Book Synopsis''A hymn to life, love, family, and spirit'' DAVID MITCHELL, author of Cloud AtlasThe vividly told, gloriously illustrated memoir of an artist born with disabilities who searches for freedom and connection in a society afraid of strange bodies.***WINNER OF THE BARBELLION PRIZE***In 1958, amongst the children born with spina bifida is Riva Lehrer. She endures endless medical procedures and is told she will never have a job, a romantic relationship or an independent life. But everything changes when as an adult Riva is invited to join a group of artists, writers, and performers who are building Disability Culture. Their work is daring, edgy, funny, and dark, and it rejects tropes that define disabled people as pathetic, frightening or worthless, instead insisting that disability is an opportunity for creativity and resistance. Riva begins to paint their portraits - and her art begins to transform the myths she''s been told her whole Trade ReviewLuminous; a profound portrait of the artist as a young-and mature-woman; an unflinching social history of disability over the last six decades; and a hymn to life, love, family, and spirit * David Mitchell *Riva Lehrer is a great artist and a great storyteller. This is a brilliant book, full of strangeness, beauty, and wonder * Audrey Niffenegger *This searing personal history expands Lehrer's project of looking at our bodies inside and out, in all their queerness, fragility, and strength, into a stunning new dimension * Alison Bechdel *Vivid . . . unforgettable . . . It is the story of how someone who is fundamentally different made not a life that transcends that difference, but a life that lionizes it. This book expands our notion of what constitutes the human experience, and it does so with generosity and open-heartedness * Andrew Solomon *With deft painter's prose, Riva Lehrer helps us discover what it is to be human when others see us as broken. In Golem Girl, Lehrer gives us the gift, at long last, of our own crip beauty * Nicola Griffith, author of HILD *One of the most dedicated, stalwart, witty, funny people that I've ever met * Mat Fraser *Not your typical memoir about 'what it's like to be disabled in a non-disabled world . . . Lehrer tells her stories about becoming the monster she was always meant to be: glorious, defiant, unbound, and voracious. Read it! * Alice Wong, founder and director, Disability Visibility Project *Lehrer's story is a revelation of an inner subjective life-full of tragedy, love, and creativity-pushing against the external social stigmas, cultural narratives, and prejudices surrounding disability. She admits a felt kinship with other 'monsters' because their bodies were also 'built by human hands', but unlike them, she is her own purpose, her own meaning, her own unstoppable golem * Stephen Asma *Oy, what a story: Job, eat your heart out! In Riva Lehrer's life chronicle, an appalling fate (and I don't just mean the circumstances of her birth) gets visited upon an invincible character, and the result is a wincing-wise tale, by turns harrowing and hilarious, cut clean through with flecks of grace and beauty. Lehrer is one wry mensch, and an extraordinary kinstler to boot * Lawrence Weschler *Readers will be sucked into Lehrer's powerful memoir * Publishers Weekly *A chronicle of a free spirit who finds solace and purpose in creating art that represents the socially challenged body... [readers] will respond to Lehrer's remarkable resilience and robust sense of humor * Booklist (starred review) *Every bit as powerful as Lucy Grealy's Autobiography of a Face ... An extraordinary memoir suffused with generosity, consistent insight, and striking artwork * Kirkus Reviews (Starred) *An extraordinary memoir in which Riva Lehrer charts with great humour and intimacy her life story, growing up in America with the spina bifida condition . . . Throughout this powerful book - which took her six and a half years to write - Lehrer draws the reader in, giving the sense of what it is like to be on the margins of society, and having metaphorically to shriek to get the mainstream to pay attention * Jewish Chronicle *This astonishing, heart soaring and often shocking memoir of a Jewish woman with spina Bifida born in the 50's is bright and dark, terrifying and wonderful. An ode to art and the beauty of disability * Cerrie Burnell *
£11.69
Little, Brown Book Group Leonardo da Vinci The First Scientist
Book SynopsisThis book is both a revelatory biography and an accessible study of Leonardo''s life and multi-faceted work as a scientist and engineer. It covers all aspects of the man''s life but is also a re-interpretation of the voluminous evidence to paint an original picture of Leonardo da Vinci not only as the archetypal polymath, but as the first true scientist. Topics include:* A detailed investigation of how Leonardo''s manuscripts and notebooks were lost to the world and kept secret during his own lifetime and how this altered the progress of science.* A thorough analysis of his work as a scientist and how he predated many of the great figures of the 16th and 17th centuries, including Galileo, Kepler, William Harvey, Francis Bacon and Isaac Newton.* Leonardo''s legacy -- what did Leonardo leave in his notebooks and how may they be viewed in the light of modern scientific understanding? What did he achieve in science?Trade ReviewWhite's level-headed assessments of the scientific content of Leonardo's surviving works are characteristically clear and easy to follow . . . [White] sifts fact from opinion in the works of his predecessors, and conveys his own enthusiasm and admiration for his subject * LITERARY REVIEW *A lively and often informative book * SUNDAY TIMES *By focusing on the motivational aspects of science, White successfully expands the definition of the term "scientist" . . . [Leonardo's] spirit is present in White's careful scholarship and independence of mind * TES *Wholly fascinating. * INDEPENDENT *
£11.69
Little, Brown Book Group Through The Looking Glasses
Book Synopsis''Elegant and multi-focal. Glorious!'' Simon Garfield''It will make you look at specs with fresh eyes'' New Statesman''Lively, engaging and admirably wide-ranging'' The Times''Fascinating'' ObserverThe humble pair of glasses might just be one of the world''s greatest inventions, allowing millions to see a world that might otherwise appear a blur. And yet how much do many of us really think about these things perched on the ends of our noses?Through the Looking Glasses traces the fascinating story of spectacles: from their inception as primitive visual aids for monkish scribes right through to today''s designer eyewear and the augmented reality of Google Glass. There are encounters with ingenious medieval Italian glassmakers, myopic Renaissance rulers and spectacle-makers, as well as the silent movie star Harold Lloyd, the rock''n''roller Buddy Holly and the full-screen figure of Marilyn MTrade ReviewElegantly framed and multi-focal, this is a gloriously panoptical survey... As a history of restored sight it is instructive, and as a narrative of facial furniture it is fascinating * Simon Garfield *This is a thorough, entertaining and thoroughly entertaining history of life through a lens * David Quantick *It will make you look at specs with fresh eyes * New Statesman *A fascinating journey through the history of eye glasses... a rich and detailed account of technology, fashion, medicine and society... encyclopaedic historical and cultural range, intriguing insights and jocular prose * Hackney Citizen *Fascinating... [An] exuberant history of spectacles and those who wear them -- Victoria Segal * Sunday Times *Elborough is an elegant writer who moves easily between high art, tricky optics and celebrity culture... This is a lively, engaging, admirably wide-ranging history of everything you could possibly want to know about glasses -- Laura Freeman * The Times *[A] brilliantly enjoyable survey... Elborough brings his own experience as a lifelong myope beautifully to bear on his subject -- Kathryn Hughes * Guardian *Fascinating -- Rachel Cooke * Observer *Witty, enjoyable and illuminating... the sort of book that makes you wonder why nobody has ever written it before... Elborough is an erudite cultural historian -- Andrew Lynch * Business Post *[An] exhaustive, illuminating celebration of eyewear... Elborough proves to be an endlessly entertaining and informative guide * Islington Tribune *
£10.44
Little, Brown Book Group Beyond the Footpath Mindful Adventures for Modern
Book Synopsis''A treasure-trove of inspiration . .. [Beyond the Footpath] shows us how to make the most of the calm beauty of the natural world that surrounds us, as well as offering practical guidance on where to find - and how to travel to - those special places'' Raynor Winn, bestselling author of The Salt Path''Inspirational yet practical. With mindful exercises and tracks to take. Discover the benefits of being a modern pilgrim'' Country Living''A brilliant solution to restoring balance and rediscovering meaning'' The Simple ThingsAN INSPIRING GUIDE TO WALKING MINDFULLY TO PLACES OF MEANINGA pilgrimage - long, short, secular or religious - gives you the opportunity to step out of your day-to-day routine and follow a path that promises meaning, a little magic and the space to breathe.Beyond the Footpath will take you on a journey to places of spiritual or personal significance - and show you hTrade ReviewWalk off your worries with the help of Clare Gogerty's new book Beyond the Footpath . . . Proof that you don't need to sit still to be mindful. Just put one foot in front of the other * Scotsman *Beyond the Footpath is a treasure-trove of inspiration, whether you simply love to visit beautiful places or seek the solace of a long-distance walk. It shows us how to make the most of the calm beauty of the natural world that surrounds us, as well as offering practical guidance on where to find - and how to travel to - those special places * Raynor Winn, bestselling author of The Salt Path *Inspirational yet practical. With mindful exercises and tracks to take. Discover the benefits of being a modern pilgrim * Country Living *A brilliant solution to restoring balance and rediscovering meaning. Clare rekindles a connection with the world of nature and a sense of stillness * The Simple Things *[Beyond the Footpath] serves up a rare secular view on France's Lourdes or Mount Kailash in Nepal, as well as challenges that tug at the soul, such as tracing a river to its headwaters or even exploring a city at lunch. Wherever your heart calls is a pilgrimage, its author seems to say, and we heartily concur * Wanderlust *
£13.49
Little, Brown Book Group AFTER The Graphic Novel Volume One
Book SynopsisFall in love all over again in volume one of the graphic novel adaptation of the global phenomenon AFTER! Uncover Tessa and Hardin''s love story as you''ve never seen it before . . . Anna Todd''s original story comes to life with breathtaking illustrations by Pablo Andres. Featuring twelve pages of behind-the-scenes and character profile bonus content, After: The Graphic Novel is a great introduction to the bestselling series for new readers and the ultimate collector''s item for fans everywhere!There was the time before Tessa met Hardin, and then there''s everything AFTER . . .Tessa is a good girl with a sweet, reliable boyfriend back home. She''s got direction, ambition, and a mother determined to keep her on course. But she''s barely moved into her freshman dorm when she runs into Hardin Scott, with his tousled brown hair, cocky British accent, and tattoos. Good looking, confident, and rather rude, even a bit cruel. For all his attitud
£15.29
Little, Brown Book Group AFTER The Graphic Novel Volume Two
Book SynopsisFrom the No. 1 international bestselling author, film producer and Wattpad platform icon Anna Todd - the continuation of her bestselling love story AFTER in Volume Two of After: The Graphic Novel.Fall in love all over again in volume two of the graphic novel adaptation of the global phenomenon AFTER! Uncover Tessa and Hardin''s love story as you''ve never seen it before . . .GOOD INTENTIONS . . . BAD HABITS . . . SOMETHING UNMISTAKABLE . . . AND EVERYTHING AFTER. As Freshman year continues, Tessa and Hardin''s chemistry is impossible to ignore. After taking a leap and ending things with her boyfriend from back home, Tessa desperately wants to make something work with Hardin, whose troubled eyes and tattooed arms make her swoon. The magnetism between them is undeniable, and now they have nothing standing in their way.Despite their new freedom, the road is bumpy. The closer they become, the quicker Hardin''s walls come up and block Tessa out. But no matter how angry they get at each other, how many times he pushes her too far and she is disappointed by him, they are still drawn to one another. Their romance has consumed them both, and their passion is hot enough to burn everything down.Anna Todd''s original story comes to life with breathtaking illustrations by Pablo Andres. Featuring twelve pages of behind-the-scenes and character profile bonus content, Volume Two of After: The Graphic Novel is the ultimate collector''s item for fans everywhere!
£13.49
Taylor & Francis Ltd Data Sketches
Book SynopsisIn Data Sketches, Nadieh Bremer and Shirley Wu document the deeply creative process behind 24 unique data visualization projects, and they combine this with powerful technical insights which reveal the mindset behind coding creatively. Exploring 12 different themes â from the Olympics to Presidents & Royals and from Movies to Myths & Legends â each pair of visualizations explores different technologies and forms, blurring the boundary between visualization as an exploratory tool and an artform in its own right. This beautiful book provides an intimate, behind-the-scenes account of all 24 projects and shares the authorsâ personal notes and drafts every step of the way.The book features: Detailed information on data gathering, sketching, and coding data visualizations for the web, with screenshots of works-in-progress and reproductions from the authorsâ notebooks Never-before-published technical write-ups, with beginner-friendly exTrade Review"The Data Sketches collaboration is a glorious tour de force: two people spur each other along a remarkable spiral of visualization creativity, and let the rest of us come along for the ride! Nadieh and Shirley share their sketches and code, experiments and explorations, reflections and realizations, eurekas and backtracks, and infectious enthusiasm. They each bring a unique vector, voice, and style to the 12 project topics; what unites them is deep technical chops and a superlative eye for design." --Tamara Munzner, Professor of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia, Chair of the Executive Committee of IEEE Visualization, Author of Visualization Analysis and Design "What a rare treat it is for Shirley and Nadieh to share their process so openly! We see not only the technical work—prototyping with real data, riffing from examples—but the circuitous emotional journey from rough concept to polished final product. Shirley and Nadieh are honest, entertaining, and insightful in their retrospectives. For anyone interested in visualization, their stories are a powerful lesson of how designs can be shaped to communicate effectively and with intent. And their openness and humility make the practice less intimidating, inviting newcomers to get started." --Mike Bostock, Creator of D3.js and Founder of Observable "The work of Nadieh Bremer & Shirley Wu is some of the most beautiful and exciting data visualization work being done today. They bring incredible aesthetics to complex data to enlighten and evoke joy in their audiences. In Data Sketches we get to see some of their best, most personal work and, more than that, we get their explanation of what inspired them and how they accomplished such amazing work. This book is a treat for both the eye and the mind." --Elijah Meeks, Executive Director of the Data Visualization Society and Author "This book brings the perfect blend of ingredients together for a nourishing recipe of inspiration and knowledge beneficial to beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Nadieh and Shirley are generational talents. Through their data visualisation work they relentlessly exhibit a wide spectrum of capabilities across the creative, editorial, analytical, and technical dimensions. Above all, they are wonderful communicators. They know how to skilfully communicate to audiences through data. And now, through this book, they share detailed stories of their process giving us the privilege of learning what, why and how they do what they do." --Andy Kirk, Data Visualisation Specialist, Author, and Editor of visualisingdata.com "Nadieh Bremer and Shirley Wu are wondrous eccentrics. Their splendid book is the product of a collaborative experimental project, Data Sketches, that might be one of the first exponents of an emerging visualization orthodoxy in which uniqueness is paramount and templates and conventions are viewed with scepticism." --Alberto Cairo, Knight Chair at the University of Miami and Author - from the Foreword "Nadieh Bremer and Shirley Wu’s Data Sketches collaboration is a great example of what you can do with data visualization beyond a standard chart. They show that visualization can be both useful and beautiful. They show the many possibilities when you put thought into the data and the visuals. The best part of Data Sketches is that Bremer and Wu documented their processes, so that you can learn the tools they used, the messiness of the data, and how they get over the bumps along the way." --Nathan Yau, Creator of FlowingData and Author "Written in an approachable, first-person angle, this book is a delightful behind-the-scenes look at the process for creating any sophisticated data visualization. It provides many personal tips for every stage of development, from data collection and analysis, to sketching and final production. The authors have done a tremendous job in demystifying a normally opaque practice. They made it seem so easy you will want to start on your own project right away." --Manual Lima, Design Lead, Author, Mentor, and Lecturer. RSA Fellow. TED Speaker. Founder of VisualComplexity.com. "As an educator focused on computational media, I consistently point students towards Shirley and Nadieh's work for inspiration. I am so thrilled and excited that they've synthesized years of hard work and exploration into Data Sketches, which is now my go-to resource for coders interested in creative expression and storytelling with data!" --Dan Shiffman, Author, Director of The Processing Foundation, Associate Arts Professor at ITP/IMA, Tisch School of the Arts, NYU "A visual duet to savor! This tag-team visualization bonanza is a total knockout!" --Jim Vallandingham, Data Visualization Designer and Data Scientist at Zymergen "The Data Sketches collaboration is a glorious tour de force: two people spur each other along a remarkable spiral of visualization creativity, and let the rest of us come along for the ride! Nadieh and Shirley share their sketches and code, experiments and explorations, reflections and realizations, eurekas and backtracks, and infectious enthusiasm. They each bring a unique vector, voice, and style to the 12 project topics; what unites them is deep technical chops and a superlative eye for design." --Tamara Munzner, Professor of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia, Former Chair of the Executive Committee of IEEE Visualization, Author of Visualization Analysis and Design "What a rare treat it is for Shirley and Nadieh to share their process so openly! We see not only the technical work—prototyping with real data, riffing from examples—but the circuitous emotional journey from rough concept to polished final product. Shirley and Nadieh are honest, entertaining, and insightful in their retrospectives. For anyone interested in visualization, their stories are a powerful lesson of how designs can be shaped to communicate effectively and with intent. And their openness and humility make the practice less intimidating, inviting newcomers to get started." --Mike Bostock, Creator of D3.js and Founder of Observable "The work of Nadieh Bremer & Shirley Wu is some of the most beautiful and exciting data visualization work being done today. They bring incredible aesthetics to complex data to enlighten and evoke joy in their audiences. In Data Sketches we get to see some of their best, most personal work and, more than that, we get their explanation of what inspired them and how they accomplished such amazing work. This book is a treat for both the eye and the mind." --Elijah Meeks, Executive Director of the Data Visualization Society and Author "This book brings the perfect blend of ingredients together for a nourishing recipe of inspiration and knowledge beneficial to beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Nadieh and Shirley are generational talents. Through their data visualisation work they relentlessly exhibit a wide spectrum of capabilities across the creative, editorial, analytical, and technical dimensions. Above all, they are wonderful communicators. They know how to skilfully communicate to audiences through data. And now, through this book, they share detailed stories of their process giving us the privilege of learning what, why and how they do what they do." --Andy Kirk, Data Visualisation Specialist, Author, and Editor of visualisingdata.com "Nadieh Bremer and Shirley Wu are wondrous eccentrics. Their splendid book is the product of a collaborative experimental project, Data Sketches, that might be one of the first exponents of an emerging visualization orthodoxy in which uniqueness is paramount and templates and conventions are viewed with scepticism." --Alberto Cairo, Knight Chair at the University of Miami and Author - from the Foreword "Nadieh Bremer and Shirley Wu’s Data Sketches collaboration is a great example of what you can do with data visualization beyond a standard chart. They show that visualization can be both useful and beautiful. They show the many possibilities when you put thought into the data and the visuals. The best part of Data Sketches is that Bremer and Wu documented their processes, so that you can learn the tools they used, the messiness of the data, and how they get over the bumps along the way." --Nathan Yau, Creator of FlowingData and Author "Written in an approachable, first-person angle, this book is a delightful behind-the-scenes look at the process for creating any sophisticated data visualization. It provides many personal tips for every stage of development, from data collection and analysis, to sketching and final production. The authors have done a tremendous job in demystifying a normally opaque practice. They made it seem so easy you will want to start on your own project right away." --Manuel Lima, Design Lead, Author, Mentor, and Lecturer. RSA Fellow. TED Speaker. Founder of VisualComplexity.com. "The story behind the magic is sometimes the most magical. Data Sketches is a landmark event in data visualization. Finally, Shirley Wu and Nadieh Bremer reveal how they brought it to life. Go with two of the world’s best interactive makers deep behind-the-scenes. See how it works—and all the drafts it took to get there. Learn from many comparisons: between Wu and Bremer and across the trajectory of their twenty-four stories. After immersing yourself in Data Sketches you will emerge inspired." -- RJ Andrews, Data Storyteller, Author, and Creator of Info We Trust. "As an educator focused on computational media, I consistently point students towards Shirley and Nadieh's work for inspiration. I am so thrilled and excited that they've synthesized years of hard work and exploration into Data Sketches, which is now my go-to resource for coders interested in creative expression and storytelling with data!" --Dan Shiffman, Author, Director of The Processing Foundation, Associate Arts Professor at ITP/IMA, Tisch School of the Arts, NYU "A visual duet to savor! This tag-team visualization bonanza is a total knockout!" --Jim Vallandingham, Data Visualization Designer and Data Scientist at Zymergen “Lay-chart readers cannot appreciate the expertise and thousands of decisions that go into a single visualization, but this wonderful behind-the-scenes peek reveals how there is never just one ‘right’ answer, but many possible answers — each of them beautiful, provocative, and shaped by the unique lens of its creator.”--Scott Murray, Author and Designer, O'Reilly media Table of ContentsForeword by Alberto Cairo. About Data Sketches. 1. July: Movies 2. August: Olympics 3. September: Travel 4. October: Presidents & Royals 5. November: Books 6. December: Music 7. January: Nostalgia 8. February: Nature 9. March: Culture 10. April: Community 11. May: Myths & Legends 12. June: Fearless
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Parker Lopez and Stones The Book of Mormon
Book Synopsis''Hasa Diga Eebowai''In 2011, a musical full of curse words and Mormon missionaries swept that year's Tony Awards and was praised as a triumphant return of the American musical. This book explores the inherent achievements (and failures) of The Book of Mormonone of the most ambitious, and problematic, musicals to achieve widespread success. The creative team membersMatt Parker, Trey Stone and composer Robert Lopezwere collectively known for their aggressive use of taboo subjects and crude, punchy humor. Using the metaphor of boxing, Granger explores the metaphorical punches the trio delivers and ruminates over the less-discussed ideological wounds that their style of shock absurdism might leave behind. This careful examination of where The Book of Mormon succeeds and fails is sure to challenge discussion of our understanding of musical comedy and our appreciation for this cultural landmark in theatre.Table of ContentsPreface: The Biggest Man-Balls on Broadway Introduction: Fit for the Ring—A Training Montage 1. Tradition versus Originality: Musical Theatre’s Titleholder and Its Number One Challenger (A Win) 2. The Fight America Wanted: Faith as Creative Self-Guidance Versus Faith as Dutiful Collective Obedience (A Win) 3. Cheap Shots: Western Representations of Africa Versus African Diaspora Realities (A Loss) 4. A Caution: Putting LGBTQ Advocacy on Queer Street Conclusion: Split Decision—Defending the Offending Champions
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CRC Press Elementary Structural Analysis and Design of Buildings
Book SynopsisThis overview of the analysis and design of buildings runs from basic principles and elementary structural analysis to the selection of structural systems and materials, and on to foundations and retaining structures. It presents a variety of approaches and methodologies while featuring realistic design examples. As a comprehensive guide and desk reference for practicing structural and civil engineers, and for engineering students, it draws on the author's teaching experience at The City College of New York and his work as a design engineer and architect. It is especially useful for those taking the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying SE exam.Trade Review"The book serves as an effective reference on the design of lateral systems in buildings for experienced structural engineers and advanced students."-- M. Roberts, Southern Utah University in Choice."The book serves as an effective reference on the design of lateral systems in buildings for experienced structural engineers and advanced students."-- M. Roberts, Southern Utah University in Choice.Table of Contents1. Minimum Design Loads for Buildings 1.1 Loads 1.2 Dead Loads1.3 Live Loads1.3.1 Reduction in Uniform Live loads 1.4 Snow Loads1.4.1 Flat roof Snow Loads1.4.2 Minimum Snow Load1.4.3 Snow Drifts on Lower Roof1.5 Thermal Loading 1.6 Forces and Loads Due to Soil Pressures 1.6.1 Active and Passive Lateral Pressure1.6.2 Static Lateral Soil Pressure1.6.3 Hydrostatic Pressure1.6.4 Bearing Pressure 2. Wind and Seismic Forces Applied to Buildings 2.1 Lateral Loads2.2 Wind Loads2.3 Horizontal Seismic Loads2.4 Vertical Seismic Load Effect 3. Lateral force Distribution 3.1 Wall Rigidities3.2 Relative Rigidity Force Distribution (Rigid Diaphragm Analysis) 3.2.1 Center of Mass3.2.2 Center of Rigidity 3.2.3 Polar Moment of Inertia 3.2.4 Eccentricity 3.2.5 Wall Shears (Direct and Torsional)3.2.6 Design Wall Shears 3.3 Flexible Diaphragms 3.4 Seismic Static Force Procedure 3.4.1 Equivalent Lateral Force Method 3.5 Horizontal and Vertical Irregularities 4. Methods4.1 Frame Analysis by Approximate Methods 4.1.1 Analysis of Building Frames for Vertical Loads 4.1.2 Analysis of Building Frames for Lateral Loads5. Design and Detailing of Structures5.1 Lateral Force Resisting Systems 5.1.1 Bearing Wall Systems 5.1.2 Building Frame Systems 5.1.3 Moment Resisting Frame Systems5.1.4 Dual Systems with Special Moment Frames5.1.5 Dual Systems with Intermediate Moment Frames5.1.6 Cantilever Column System5.2 Load Combinations 5.3 Building Drift5.4 Redundancy Factors 5.5 Overstrength 5.6 Structural systems Integration 6. Steel6.1 Introduction to Lateral Steel Design6.2 Special Concentrically Braced Frames6.2.1 Brace Design 6.2.2 Frame Design 6.2.3 Column Design 6.2.4 Beam Design 7. Concrete7.1 Introduction to Lateral Concrete Design 7.2 Shear Wall Systems7.3 Moment Frame Systems 8. Wood 8.1 Introduction to Lateral Wood Design 8.2 Plywood Diaphragm Design 8.3 Shear Walls and Collectors 9. Masonry9.1 Introduction to Lateral Masonry Design 9.2 Building Wall Design for In-Plane Loads9.3 Building Wall Design for Out-of-Plane Loads10. Foundations and Retaining Structures10.1 Types of Foundations10.2 Spread Footings 10.2.1 Concentrically Loaded Footings 10.2.2 Eccentrically Loaded Footings 10.3 Mat-Slab Foundations 10.3.1 Combined Footing10.4 Deep Foundations 10.4.1 Pile Caps10.5 Retaining Structures 10.5.1 Foundation Walls10.5.2 Free Standing Cantilevered Retaining Walls 11. Structural Review of Construction11.1 Construction Administration 11.2 Special Inspections and Structural Observations
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Taylor & Francis Designing for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Book SynopsisWinner of the 2017 IDEC Book Award, 2017 EDRA Great Places Award (Book Category), 2017 American Society of Interior Designers Joel Polsky Prize and the 2016 International Interior Design Association TXOK Research AwardDesigning for Autism Spectrum Disorders explains the influence of the natural and man-made environment on individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other forms of intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). Drawing on the latest research in the fields of environmental psychology and education, the authors show you how architecture and interior spaces can positively influence individuals with neurodiversities by modifying factors such as color, lighting, space organization, textures, acoustics, and ventilation. Now you can design homes, therapeutic environments, work environments, and outdoor spaces to encourage growth and learning for the projected 500,000 children with ASD (in the United States alone) who are expected to Table of ContentsDedications. List of Figures. Acknowledgments. Part 1: Beginnings 1. Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) 2. Theories Influencing Design for ASD 3. Human-Environment Interaction 4. Perception, Cognition, and Sensation Part 2: Designing for the Senses 5. Sight 6. Auditory 7. Touch/Tactile 8. Proprioception/Vestibular Part 3: Designing Realistic Environments 9. Design Considerations for Autism Spectrum Disorders 10. Learning Environments 11. Home Environments 12. Work Environments 13. Therapeutic Environments 14. Connections to the Outdoors Glossary. Bibliography. Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Frantic Assembly Routledge Performance
Book SynopsisFrantic Assembly have had a powerful and continuing influence on the popularisation of devising practices in contemporary theatre-making. Their work blends brave and bold physical theatre with exciting new writing, and they have collaborated with some of the leading theatre-makers in the UK. The companyâs impact reaches throughout the world, particularly through their extensive workshop and education programmes, as well as their individual and collective impact as movement directors on landmark, internationally successful productions such as Black Watch and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. This volume reveals the background to, and work of, a major influence on twentieth and twenty-first century performance. Frantic Assembly is the first book to combine: an overview of the history of the company since its foundation in 1994 an analysis of the key ideas underpinning the companyâs work a critical commentary on two key productions â Hymns by Chris OâConnell (1999) and Stockholm by Bryony Lavery (2007) a detailed description of a Frantic Assembly workshop, offering an introduction to how the company works. As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners offer unbeatable value for todayâs student.Table of Contents1. Biographical and Artistic Content: A ‘Frantic Method’?; 2. Key Writings, Principles, and Ideas: ‘Always Forward, Never Back'; 3. Ideas in Production: Hymns and Stockholm; 4. Practical Work: A Frantic Assembly Workshop; Conclusion
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Taylor & Francis Radical Sensing and Performer Training
Book SynopsisThis exciting new book explores the pioneering radical sensing work of Elsa Gindler (1885â1961) and the practices of five women inspired by her. It re-considers a range of trajectories of influence across the established canons of twentieth-century performer training practices and challenges conventions of performer training historiography. Moving from the early twentiethâcentury Physical Culture movement through Modern and Postmodern dance training in Europe and North America to contemporary devised theatre in the UK, this is the first bookâlength study of Gindlerâs pedagogy in relation to performance. It allows trainers, arts practitioners, theatre, dance and art historians, and students to understand previously untold stories in performance, Somatics and philosophies of knowledge. Bringing Gindlerâs unique practice into dialogue with philosophies drawn from pragmatism and phenomenology, the book explores concepts of concentration and Gelassenheit, situation, gestalts
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Taylor & Francis Dreams Disillusions
Book SynopsisDreams + Disillusions explores the plethora of ideas and ideologies that have shaped and reshaped cities in profound ways. However, unlike a conventional title on the history of urbanism and architecture, its research fluctuates between the world of concrete reality and the multiple universes that exist in lucid prose, poetic visions, and the outrageous imaginations of historyâs greatest and most (in)famous minds. In their thoughts are the foundations for political trends and new civilisations, alternative mappings and unlikely phenomena. The six chapters reveal dreams that were fundamental to the origin of great cities, underpinning the stories of the many lives within; and how, through circumstance or manipulation, fortunate coincidence or planned perfection, desires are sometimes left defeated and disillusioned.Myth and belief. Tradition and logic. Revolution and marginalisation. Ignorance and hubris. Sins and excess. Seasons and climate. Continuously interacting, shifting to enlighten and to enrage, these themes combine critical thinking with deep-rooted influences and new agencies that are a true sign of the times. The 18 illustrated speculations provide an abundance of curious imaginings, diverse provocations and satirical criticism. While there are distinctions between dreams and disillusions, could virtues be made of sins, or sensitivity be borne from hubris? Could progress advocate tradition, or should we re-attempt revolutions formerly experienced as disillusionments? Whether by bold gestures or by subtle attrition, cities are continually re-written crucibles for the human condition. In this book, we develop a better understanding of the discourse of cities tailored to the determining factors of climate, resources, and humanityâs idiosyncrasies to address a world in crisis.
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Taylor & Francis Renaissance And Renascences In Western Art
Book SynopsisRenaissance and Renascences in Western Art spans the period from the 10th to the 15th century, including discussion of the Carolingian renaissance and the 12th century proto-renaissance. Erwin Panofsky posits that there were reanscences prior to the widely known Renaissance that began in Italy in the 14th century. Whereas earlier renascences can be classified as revivals, the Renaissance was a unique instance that led to a wider cultural transformation.Table of Contents* RenaissanceSelf-Definition or Self-Deception? * Renaissance and Renascences * I Primi Lumi: Italian Trecento Painting and Its Impact on the Rest of Europe * Rinascimento dell Antichit: The Fifteenth Century
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Taylor & Francis Baroque
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Taylor & Francis Television Production
Book SynopsisGain the skills you need to succeed in the television industry and master the production process, from shooting and producing, to editing and distribution. This new and updated 17th edition of Television Production offers a thorough and practical guide to professional TV production techniques. Learn how to anticipate and quickly overcome commonly encountered problems in television production as author Jim Owens details each role and process, including the secrets of top-grade camerawork, persuasive lighting techniques, and effective sound treatment, as well as the subtle processes of scenic design, directing, and the art of video editing. Updated throughout, containing a range of new figures and diagrams, the 17th edition of this classic text includes: A discussion of the changing definition of television and how new technology alters viewing habits; Interviews with professionals in the industry about the challenges they face during the production process and the advice they would give to those trying to break into the production and television industries; A review of production practices and techniques for VR; A description of the latest cameras and equipment, including LED lighting and remote production; Guidance and techniques for low-budget, DIY-style productions; A comprehensive resource page for instructors, containing slides and testing materials to aid in the learning process can be found at www.routledge.com/cw/owens. Table of Contents1. An Overview of Television Production2. The People Who Make it Happen3. The Television Production Facility4. The Production Process5. The Script and Production Plan6. What the Camera Can Do7. Using the Camera8. The Persuasive Camera9. Creating an Effective Image10. Television Graphics11. Lighting for Television12. Backgrounds and Sets13. Makeup and Costumes14. Audio for Television15. Recording the Story16. Editing the Production17. Production Practices18. The Studio Production19. Directing Talent20. Production Style21. Remote Production22. Distributing Your ProductionGlossaryIndex
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TAYLOR & FRANCIS ADAPTIVE THERMAL COMFORT VOLUME 3
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Taylor & Francis Research Methods for Interior Design
Book SynopsisInterior design has shifted significantly in the past fifty years from a focus on home decoration within family and consumer sciences to a focus on the impact of health and safety within the interior environment. This shift has called for a deeper focus in evidence-based research for interior design education and practice. Research Methods for Interior Design provides a broad range of qualitative and quantitative examples, each highlighted as a case of interior design research. Each chapter is supplemented with an in-depth introduction, additional questions, suggested exercises, and additional research references. The bookâs subtitle, Applying Interiority, identifies one reason why the field of interior design is expanding, namely, all people wish to achieve a subjective sense of well-being within built environments, even when those environments are not defined by walls. The chapters of this book exemplify different ways to comprehend interiority through clearlyTable of ContentsIntroduction Dana E. Vaux and David Wang 1. Focus Groups: Interiority at the Scale of Neighborhoods: Exploring the health experiences of three cultural groups Tasoulla Hadjiyanni 2. Design ethnography: Understanding User Experience Within Flexible Workplaces: An Ethnographic Approach Isil Oygur, Ozgur Gocer and Ebru Ergoz Karahan 3. Narrative inquiry: Narratives of Healing: The Records of the Visiting Nurse Service of New York in the Era of the Great Depression Erin Cunningham 4. Applied historic preservation: A Local Meeting Place: The Adaptive Reuse of the Huffman House Lisa Tucker 5. Oral histories: Living and Moving, Thingly (Interior) History Bryan D. Orthel 6. Philosophical method: Interior Design in the Common Sense David Wang 7. Logical argumentation: Understanding Place Meaning through Ethos Intensive Objects Dana E. Vaux 8. Mixed methods: Validating ‘feeling at home’: Developing a Psychological Construct Pattern to aid in the Design of Environments for the Homeless Jill Pable 9. Correlation: Correlating Interior Lighting with Teacher Productivity Levels in the Public preK-12 Classroom Alana Pulay 10. Scale Creation: Measuring the "Thirdplaceness" of Social Media Platform. Michael R. Langlais and Dana E. Vaux 11. Virtual simulation: Biometric Data and Virtual Response Testing in a Classroom Design. Saleh Kalantari 12. Creative scholarship: Computational design: organic growth and research tactics. An interview with Andrew Kudless by David Wang and Dana E. Vaux Index
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