Industrial & Manufacturing

Even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure out which light switch or oven burner to turn on, or whether to push, pull, or slide a door. The Design of Everyday Things shows that good, usable design is possible....

Help transform your business and innovate like the world's top tech companies!

Creative Selection recounts the life of one of the few who worked behind the scenes, a highly respected software engineer who worked in the final years of the Steve Jobs era - the Golden Age of Apple....

In April 1956, a refitted oil tanker carried 58 shipping containers from Newark to Houston....

In Stuff Matters, Miodownik entertainingly examines the materials he encounters in a typical morning, from the steel in his razor and the graphite in his pencil to the foam in his sneakers and the concrete in a nearby skyscraper....

The audio edition of this Shingo Prize-winning bestseller provides critical insights and approaches to make any lean transformation an ongoing success.

In this classic text, Taiichi Ohno—inventor of the Toyota Production System and Lean manufacturing—shares the genius that sets him apart as one of the most disciplined and creative thinkers of our time....

This practical guide explains how you can apply key principles in psychology to build products and experiences that are more intuitive and human-centered....

With insights into the cyclical nature of innovation and the indomitable spirit of human ingenuity, Bandwidth is a powerful saga that shines a light on how history may be repeating itself as the AI, quantum, and blockchain Boom cycle is taking hold.

Take a tour with the author inside more than 30 world-class facilities to experience the most remarkable innovations and highly sophisticated robotics and automation in action. Capture a front-row seat to top-brand, big-budget manufacturing in action with complex machines....

Surprising rules for successful monetization....

Conquer the ETA General Communications Technician Exam - Level 1 (GCT1): Your Path to Communication Systems Mastery is a focused and concise study ...

The best-selling author of Inside Steve's Brain profiles Apple's legendary chief designer, Jonathan Ive....

From the humble garden lawnmower to the ear-splitting electric guitar, James May returns with a typically wacky account of what makes these great machines work, one piece at a time....

In this book, authors William McDonough and Michael Braungart challenge the notion that human industry must inevitably damage the natural world....

In User Friendly, Cliff Kuang and Robert Fabricant reveal the untold story of a paradigm that quietly rules our modern lives: the assumption that machines should anticipate what we need....

Whether you're an aspiring or experienced welding professional, this comprehensive guide covers every critical aspect of the CWI Part A exam.

In this New Thought classic, Atkinson looks at the law of attraction in the thought world....

Autodesk Fusion 360: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users (7th Edition) is designed for instructor-led courses and self-paced ...

Wired magazine editor and best-selling author Chris Anderson takes you to the front lines of a new industrial revolution....

Conquer the Industrial Machinery Field: A Comprehensive Guide to Careers as Machinery Mechanics, Maintenance Workers, and Millwrights is your ...

"Understanding Systems Engineering: A Practical Guide to Today’s Technology" explores modern systems engineering with a focus on integrating disciplines to manage complex systems throughout their lifecycle.

K. Eric Drexler is the founding father of nanotechnology - the science of engineering on a molecular level....

Domine el Campo de la Ingeniería Industrial: Su Guía para una Carrera como Tecnólogo y Técnico en Ingeniería Industrial Ayudando a los ...

Did you ever want to start 3D printing but think it might be too difficult to learn? Do you feel that the subject matter is overly technical and possibly out of reach? Or do you believe that it would be just too complicated to even get started?