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....

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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....

Under the aegis of machine learning in our data-driven machine age, computers are programming themselves and solving an extraordinary range of problems....

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.

Surprising rules for successful monetization....

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

The World in a Grain is the compelling true story of the hugely important and diminishing natural resource that grows more essential every day, and of the people who mine it, sell it, build with it - and sometimes, even kill for it....

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

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

"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.

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

"Conquer the CWI Part A Exam: Your Guide to Passing the Certified Welding Inspector Fundamentals Exam" is a concise and high-level resource ...

"Conquer the CWI Part C Exam: Your Guide to Passing the Certified Welding Inspector Code Book Exam" is a concise summary designed to introduce ...

In Trade-Off, Kevin Maney shows how conflicting forces determine the success, or failure, of new products and services in the marketplace....

"Conquer the HVAC Exam: Your Guide to Success in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning" is a comprehensive study guide tailored for aspiring ...

One of Michiko Kakutani's (New York Times) top 10 books of 2016. A funny thing happened on the way to the digital utopia. We've begun to fall back in love with the very analog goods and ideas the tech gurus insisted that we no longer needed....

Rare Earth Frontiers is a work of human geography that serves to demystify the powerful elements that make possible the miniaturization of electronics, green energy and medical technologies, and essential telecommunications and defense systems....

Leaders on projects should be the chief people officers (CPO) of their teams. This position does a less physical work and more mentoring of others ...

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

During all these years of my professional career in warehouse logistics, I have read many excellent books on this subject of how to organize the ...

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....

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?

First, businesses discovered quality as a key competitive edge; next came science....