Author : Colin Alexander
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 22,14 MB
Release : 2020-02-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1445686228
Explore a fascinating look at the history of one of the most iconic machines of all time - the British steam locomotive.
Author : Will Larson
Publisher : Stripe Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 25,70 MB
Release : 2019-05-20
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1953953336
A human-centric guide to solving complex problems in engineering management, from sizing teams to handling technical debt. There’s a saying that people don’t leave companies, they leave managers. Management is a key part of any organization, yet the discipline is often self-taught and unstructured. Getting to the good solutions for complex management challenges can make the difference between fulfillment and frustration for teams—and, ultimately, between the success and failure of companies. Will Larson’s An Elegant Puzzle focuses on the particular challenges of engineering management—from sizing teams to handling technical debt to performing succession planning—and provides a path to the good solutions. Drawing from his experience at Digg, Uber, and Stripe, Larson has developed a thoughtful approach to engineering management for leaders of all levels at companies of all sizes. An Elegant Puzzle balances structured principles and human-centric thinking to help any leader create more effective and rewarding organizations for engineers to thrive in.
Author : David Gelernter
Publisher :
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 19,99 MB
Release : 1998-01-23
Category : Computers
ISBN :
Called "a brand name in computer science" by "The New York Times Magazine", renowned scientist and visionary David Gelernter offers a fascinating and often humorous discussion of the critical role of beauty, elegance, and aesthetics in computer technology. Print features.
Author : Matthew E. May
Publisher : Crown Currency
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 44,11 MB
Release : 2010-09-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0385526504
What made the Sopranos finale one of the most-talked-about events in television history? Why is sudoku so addictive and the iPhone so darn irresistible? What do Jackson Pollock and Lance Armstrong have in common with theoretical physicists and Buddhist monks? Elegance. In this thought-provoking exploration of why certain events, products, and people capture our attention and imaginations, Matthew E. May examines the elusive element behind so many innovative breakthroughs in fields ranging from physics and marketing to design and popular culture. Combining unusual simplicity and surprising power, elegance is characterized by four key elements—seduction, subtraction, symmetry, and sustainability. In a compelling, story-driven narrative that sheds light on the need for elegance in design, engineering, art, urban planning, sports, and work, May offers surprising evidence that what’s “not there” often trumps what is. In the bestselling tradition of The Tipping Point, Made to Stick, and The Black Swan, In Pursuit of Elegance will change the way you think about the world.
Author : Del Coates
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 43,57 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN :
Using real-life product design cases, the author explains the importance of design in product development, from the secrets of achieving harmony and elegance to the impact of computer-assisted modeling on modern design. Illustrations.
Author : William S. Hammack
Publisher : Bill Hammack
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 47,21 MB
Release : 2011-09-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 0983966109
In over 200 delightful short essays Bill captures the creativity and impact of engineers. He talks of their spectacular achievements - jets, satellites, skyscrapers, and fiber optics - but draws his deepest insights from the everyday, the quotidian. He finds beauty, elegance and meaning in Ferris wheels, Tupperware, Slinkys, mood rings, waterless urinals and Velcro. Delivered originally on public radio between 1999 and 2006, each essay is a small slice of the world created by engineers. The essays also illuminate and inform about the important topics of our day by showing how intertwined engineering and technology are with terrorism, security, intellectual property and our cultural legacy.
Author : James Ryan Leonard
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 28,85 MB
Release : 2019-02-12
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781796547078
Positive Intent isn't about upgrading your skills. It isn't about motivation. This is not a life hack; it's a new life. Living with positive intent means cutting through the noise of negativity and apathy and making a commitment to bring rigorous generosity and unwavering curiosity to every interaction. It's your lifeline when you're feeling overwhelmed, when your relationships falter, when you question yourself or your value or your direction. Living with positive intent means adopting the five principles that will help you become more trusted, more fulfilled and more resilient: 1. Remember Your Audiences (all of them, even when they can't hear you) 2. Ask a Question Instead (because your opinions probably aren't that helpful) 3. Purge Emotional Toxins (which sounds painful but is actually pretty easy) 4. Seek Elegant Solutions (rather than solutions that just solve things) 5. Sustain Your Intent (by taking care of yourself and thinking small) This is not an easy time for anyone, but it doesn't have to be so hard. We can't control our circumstances, but we can control how we respond to them. The future is unpredictable, but we can future-proof ourselves by deciding to live with positive intent.
Author : Albert C. Piccirillo
Publisher :
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 39,15 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Airplanes, Military
ISBN : 9781626830226
Author : Koda, Harold
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 20,60 MB
Release : 2014-05-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1588395227
Charles James, often considered to be America's first couturier, was renowned in the 1940s and 1950s as a master at sculpting fabric for the female form and creating fashions that defined mid-century glamour. Although James had no formal training as a dressmaker, he created strikingly original and complex designs, including intricate ball gowns worn by members of high society in New York and Europe. This lavishly illustrated book offers a comprehensive study of James' life and work, highlighting his virtuosity and inventiveness as well as his influence on subsequent fashion designers. Featuring exciting new photography of the spectacular evening dresses James produced between 1947 and 1955, this publication includes enlightening details of these intricate creations alongside vintage photographs and rarely seen archival items, such as patterns, muslins, dress forms and sketches. A detailed and illustrated chronology of James' life describes his magnetic personality, his unorthodox design processes, his colourful supporters - such as Salvador Dali, Elsa Schiaparelli, Christian Dior, and Cristobal Balenciaga - and profiles of a number of his famous clients, such as Gypsy Rose Lee.
Author : Matthew May
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 12,65 MB
Release : 2008-09-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1847375138
One million. That's how many new ideas the Toyota organization receives from its employees every year. These ideas come from every level of the organization - from the factory floors to the corporate suites. And organizations all over the world want to learn how they do it. Now Matthew May, Senior Advisor to the University of Toyota, reveals how any company can create an environment of every day innovation and achieve the elegant solutions found only on the far side of complexity. A tactical guide for team-based innovation, THE ELEGANT SOLUTION delivers the formula to the three principles and ten practices that drive business creativity. Innovation isn't just about technology - it's about value, opportunity and impact. When a company embeds a real discipline around the pursuit of perfection, the sky is the limit. Dozens of case studies (from Toyota and other companies) illustrate the power and universality of these concepts; a unique 'clamshell strategy' prepares managers to ensure organizational success. At once a thought-shaper, a playmaker, and a taskmaster, THE ELEGANT SOLUTION is a practical field manual for everyone in corporate life.
