Design & Decorative Arts

If you've ever wondered exactly what a Zapf is, or if Baskerville has anything to do with Sherlock Holmes, "Type" is the answer to these questions and more. This is the story of the passions, and obsessions of the creator of type; of the influences of wars, persecution, and political upheaval, and t... More

* A cutting edge new textbook for design students and professionals, slated to become the foundation book in the new field of sustainable design for emotional durability-- i.e. "empathetic design"* Compelling, fluid writing, chapter summaries, and easy-to-use design toolboxes of creative strategies ... More

The centrality of this book is the 'vision of the revolutionaries' as manifested in their writings in archival records, their syncretic vision, miraculous modes of communications, the working of their government, and the nature and immensity of this Great War, with its pan Indian extent. The twin go... More

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Drawing on experiences from villagers in Bengal to scientists in Bangalore, this book explores the beauty, adaptability and personality of India's most iconic garment. Banerjee and Miller show why the sari has survived and indeed flourished as everyday dress when most of the world has adopted wester... More

People think and learn visually. Pictures and colour attract and hold people's interest and stick in the memory longer. This book will show how to create graphics that will grab an audience's attention and communicate your point before they look away. With the lessons you will learn, you will create... More

Pocket Advertising is a clear and lively guide to the world and jargon of advertising contains concise essays on the digital revolution and an A-Z of key terms and concepts.... More

The documentary comic books of the For Beginners series deal with complex and serious subjects. They attempt to untimidate and uncomplicate the great ideas and work of great thinkers. The movements and concepts dealt with are placed in their historical, political and intellectual contexts. The books... More

Book DescriptionThis book takes an original approach to engineering design communication by combining traditional engineering graphical communication with design modeling, and incorporating the assistance of a CAD tool. Through the use of practical examples and a straightforward writing style, Engin... More

Winner of France's prestigious Goncourt Prize and runaway international bestseller, I'm Gone has been hailed as 'mesmerizing' by Booklist and 'crisp and erudite' by the Wall Street Journal. For anyone who has yet to discover Echenoz's distinctive literary talents, I'm Gone serves as the ideal introd... More

Beautiful erotic scrolls, manuals, or books were customarily presented in Oriental cultures to couples on the occasion of their marriage. These "pillow books" served to break down barriers and initiate the newlyweds into the aesthetics and techniques of physical love. A variety of artistic styles fr... More

TCS is a treasure house of talent, technology and innovation. Since its formation in 1968, it has blazed the path as a pioneer and leader in providing IT services for global customers from India and ushered in india’s IT revolution. Today, TCS is the world-leading information technology, consultin... More

Walking in the thickets behind her home one morning, young Madhvi stares up at her favourite mango tree . . . and then just spring into action Follow her on an exciting journey of discovery--as she learns how the smallest positive step taken anywhere can bring about magical change.... More

The ninth book in the Interiors series discovers more than 40 homes around the world in which creative people have realized their dreams of living by the sea.... More

From the 1960s to the 1990s, advertising was transformed from a dry and businesslike industry into something exciting, extravagant, and sexy. Learn how advertising came to the forefront of British culture with this innovative history featuring insights into the lives and mad times of the advertising... More