Review:This is an essential for any designer's library. It squarely puts the ownice of design on the designer, and explains through example why that does not always happen, even though it should.

Some examples are dated but the concepts remain unblemished by time. Read more

Review:This is an essential for any designer's library. It squarely puts the ownice of design on the designer, and explains through example why that does not always happen, even though it should.

Some examples are dated but the concepts remain unblemished by time. Read more

Review:I ordered this book hoping to gain an insight into the Japanese mindset. It did this admirably. Obviously, an island culture is insular, and around 800 AD CE they lapsed into a culture that glorified the warrior, and not the scholar. This background is still apparent in Japanese culture. If you are interested in Bushido, and the attendant culture that goes with it, I recommend. Read more

Review:Simply fascinating! An underexplored story of courage in the worst situations. McGovern is another representative of this age that produced men who did not think of themselves first. A rarity these days. Read more

Review:The ideas are interesting, and I believe the steps that need to be followed to get the goggles of your dreams are explained quite well and detailed, however I did not realise that a fully equipped garage with hecksaws, welding tools and other heavy equipment for metal cutting and processing are necessary. So, I have to say, unfortunately, it is quite useless for me. Read more

Review:An absolute classic. Everything you ever wanted to know about design with human well-being at the core. I continually use it for reference. If only our architects and planners used this as their bible!! Read more

Review:This book introduced so many new concepts to me that it is hard to sum it all up. Thinking about the world in terms of materials is never a thing I’ve done, but one that o now catch myself doing. This book really will change the way you look at everything around you and will inspire a desire to learn more about the material world. Read more

Review:Just what any prepper needs to defend themselves and family if the SHTF. A wide variety of items that can be made with common items. WARNING: many of these items can be lethal to both the builder and any enemy. Read more

Review:If you are serious about making music & committed to spending the time to actually learning about the theory behind music then this is the book for you.
Where as other books with titles like 'Best ever secrets of dance music revealed' try to pretend they have information that no one else does, Rick tells it like it is.
Whether you are a beginner or have been making music for a while put cant just seem to get that polished sound, this book will help. Everything you could need to know is... Read more

Review:I know Ann Louise professionally, and I know that she is usually at the leading edge of health information. She sent me an advance copy of ZAPPED, and it's a book that I suspect some people would prefer to not know about. Is ignorance bliss? I don't think so.

Well-written and informative, ZAPPED focuses on the electronic pollution in our world and its health consequences. Before you scratch your head and wonder what I'm talking about, consider the fact that all sorts of microwaves and oth... Read more