The twenty-one contributions to About: Designing draw on a rich variety of methodological positions, research backgrounds and design disciplines including architecture, product design, engineering, applied linguistics, communication studies, cognitive psychology, and discourse studies. Collectively these studies comprise a state-of-the-art overview of design thinking research. About: Designing …
Borne from a course on supply chain management taught at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, Supply Chain Management introduces high-level strategy and concepts while giving students the practical tools necessary to solve supply chain problems. The Sixth Edition weaves in compelling case study examples, providing students with clear insight into how good supply chain ma…
The diesel engine is by far the most popular power plant for boats of all sizes, both power and sail. With the right care and maintenance it is twice as reliable as the petrol engine as it has no electrical ignition system, which in the marine environment can suffer from the effects of damp surroundings. Self-sufficiency at sea and the ability to solve minor engine problems without having to al…
Ship style is a lavishly illustrated study o some of the world's most magnificent ocean liners, ferries, and cruise ships.
Piping is one of the major components of any chemical process. In short, piping is what takes chemicals from one stage to another. Without it, there would be no chemical processes. This book covers piping materials, including the selection process, the types of piping materials, and the processes in which they are used