Thursday, August 31, 2006

August 2006

Architecture

Drawing as a means to architecture

Lockard, William Kirby

A drawing workbook for practicing architects and architectural students

720.284/LOCK

Designing exhibitions

Bertron, Aurelia

A compendium for architects, designers and museum professionals

725.91/BERT

The modernist home

Benton, Tim

The author uncovers the elements of the Modernist home, from electric lighting to tubular steel furniture and new construction materials

728.370904/BENT

User-responsive design : reducing the risk of failure

Mitchell, C. Thomas

This book outlines ways to assess needs of users to help avoid unsatisfied clients

721.0688/MITC

Art history

Street art; the spray files

Bou, Louis

An overview of the street art movement, from its beginnings in New York in the late 1960s

751.73/BOU

Civilization

Daily life in the medieval Islamic world

Lindsay, James E.

953.02/LIND

Australia

The Lonely Planet travel guide to Australia

994/AUST

Mesopotamia : the mighty kings

An illustrated archeological guide to Mesopotamia

935/MESO

From the Wright Brothers to the Treaty of Versaillers

Sheehan, Sean

Modern eras uncovered, the early 1900s to 1919

909.821/SHEE

From Speakeasies to Stalinism

Levy, Pat

Modern eras uncovered, the early 1920s to the mid 1930s

909.822/LEVY

From Jesse Owens to Hiroshima

Sheehan, Sean

Modern eras uncovered, the mid 1930s to 1945

909.823/SHEE

From Television to the Berlin Wall

Levy, Pat

Modern eras uncovered, the mid 1940s to the early 1960s

909.825/LEVY

From Beatlemania to Watergate

Sheehan, Sean

Modern eras uncovered, the early 1960s to the mid 1970s

909.826/SHEE

From Punk Bork to Perestroika

Levy, Pat

Modern eras uncovered, the mid 1970s to the mid 1980s

909.8277/LEVY

From Compact Discs to the Gulf War

Levy, Pat

Modern eras uncovered, the mid 1980s to the early 1990s

909.828/LEVY

From the World Wide Web to September 11

Levy, Pat

Modern eras uncovered, the early 1990s to 2001

909.829/LEVY

Commerce

Principles of finance with Excel

Benninga, Simon

An Excel-based corporate finance textbook

332.0285/BENN

Computing

Mastering Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition

Mueller, John Paul

An ideal solution for small enterprises and individual web developers to build high-functionality, low maintenance websites

006.76/MUEL

Detect and protect from spam and destructive software

Ford, Natalie

Includes practical activities and self-check questions

005.8/FORD

SQL demystified: a self-teaching guide

Oppel, Andy

005.7565/OPPE

Learning programming in Java

Self paced interactive multimedia training in Java programming

CDROM 005.133/JAVA

SQL server 2000 for developers, part one [videorecording]

Baron, Andy

Three-part video set

VIDEO 005.7585/BARO

SQL server 2000 for developers, part two [videorecording]

Baron, Andy

Six-part video set

VIDEO 005.7585/BARO

SQL server 2000 for developers, part three [videorecording]

Baron, Andy

Five-part video set

VIDEO 005.7585/BARO

Windows 2000 network infrastructure design [videorecording]

Storm, Michael

Five-part video set

VIDEO 005.4476/STOR

Cisco ACRC [videorecording]

Crothers, Gary M.

Seven-part video set

VIDEO 004.6/CROT

C# for developers [videorecording]

Liberty, Jesse

Eight-part video set

VIDEO 005.133/CSHA

ASP NET [Part one] [videorecording]

Getz, Ken

Six-part video set

VIDEO 006.76/GETZ

ASP NET [Part two] [videorecording]

Getz, Ken

Seven-part video set

VIDEO 006.76/GETZ

JavaScript

Gunn, Campbell

Three-part video set

VIDEO 005.133/JAVA

Adobe Illustrator 10 what’s new with Adobe integration tips [videorecording]

One-part video set

VIDEO 006.6869/ADOB

Learning Visual Basic [ videorecording]

Fagundes, Jim

Three-part video set

VIDEO 005.262/MICR

Windows 2000 clustering services administration [videorecording]

Storm, Michael

Four-part video set

VIDEO 005.4476/STOR

Learning crystal reports [videorecording]

Three-part video set

VIDEO 651.78/LEAN

Visual basic 6.0 to VB. NET [videorecording]

Horn, Shannon

Two-part video set

VIDEO 005.2768/HORN

Outlook 2000 [videorecording]

Meyers, Michael

Three-part video set

VIDEO 005.57/MEYE

CIW site designer [videorecording]

Anderson, Andy

Four-part video set

VIDEO 006.7/ANDE

Windows 200 planning & preparation [videorecording]

Spurlock, Aaron

One-part video set

VIDEO 005.446/SPUR

Enhancing web pages with JavaScript [videorecording]

Heines, Jesse M.

One-part video set

VIDEO 005.133/HEIN

Programming a Microsoft SQL server 2000 database : class pack

Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft training and certification manual for course number 2073A

005.7585/MICR

Creating a web site with Flash 8

Morris, David

006.6869/MORR

Access the internet

Ford, Natalie

How to make use of the information on the World Wide Web

004.678/FORD

Sams teach yourself XML in 24 hours

Morrison, Michael

Write an abstract

006.74/MORR

Construction

Green building materials; 2nd ed

Spiegel, R & Meadows, D

A guide to product selection and specification

691.02973/SPIE

The complete guide to ceramic & stone tile

Techniques and projects with ceramic, natural stone and mosaic tiles

698.9/COMP

The complete guide to decks

Black & Decker

A step-by-step manual for building decks

690.893/COMP

Best practices guide to residential construction : materials, finishes and details

Bliss, Steven

A comprehensive guide to material selection & installation

690.837/BLIS

The complete guide to home masonry

Black & Decker

Step-by-step projects and repairs using concrete, brick, block and stone

693.1/COMP

Fundamentals of residential construction; 2nd ed

Allen, Edward & Thallon, Rob

A textbook for general courses in construction technology

690.837/ALLE

Design

How designers think: the design process demystified; 4th ed

Lawson, Bryan

Helpful advice on how to develop an understanding of design

745.4/LAWS

Typography

Rabinowitz, Tova

An in-depth guide to the art and techniques of designing with type

686.22/RABI

Inspired shapes : contemporary designs for Japan’s ancient crafts

Koyama, Ori

A celebration of fine workmanship, heritage and creativity

745.50952/KOYA

Casas Grandes and the ceramic art of the ancient Southwest

A lavishly illustrated catalogue of ceramic works of the Casa Grandes region of northwest Mexico

738.09721/CASA

Arts of Southeast Asia

Sumner, Christina

Examples of objects from the Southeast Asian Collection of the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney are illustrated in this book

709.59/SUMN

Product concept design

Keinonen, Turkka

A review of the conceptual design of products in history

658.5852/RODD

Who showing

Mollerup, Per

A guide to environmental signage principles & practices

741.6/MOLL

Tiles and tilework

Graves, Alun

An illustrated survey of the productions and use of tiles in architecture and interiors from the Middle Ages to the present

738.6/GRAV

Innovative promotions that work : a quick guide to the essentials of effective design

Cyr, Lisa L.

How to create distinct promotional initiatives that inspire, motivate and produce an effective response

741.60688/CYR

30 essential typefaces for a lifetime

The editors define thirty of the most versatile and classic typefaces for all design needs and occasions

686.221/THIR

Type, image, message

Skolos, Nancy

A graphic design layout workshop

741.6/SKOL

Oz graphix [5]

A showcase of work from top Australian design studios

741.60994/OZGR/2005

Designing the 21st century

Fiell, Charlotte & Peter (editors)

An illustrated catalogue of contemporary designers

745.20905/DESI

Fantastic folders and exceptional envelopes : a designer’s guide to custom carriers that open conversations and seal deals

Belyea, Patricia & Sullivan, Jenny

Includes technical information and inspiring designs

741.6/BELY

Handmade prints

Desmet, Anne & Anderson, Jim

An introduction to creative printmaking without a press

760.28/DESM

Drawing

Freehand drawing for architects and interior designers

Delgado Yanes, Magali

A course of instruction for acquiring and fine-tuning the essential architectural skills

720.284/DELG

Education & Training

Transforming training : a guide to creating a flexible learning environment: the rise of the learning architects

Mackey, D & Livsey, D

658.312404/MACK

Teach! The art of teaching adults

Meyer, Leo

Covers basic teaching techniques, lesson plans, presentation skills, testing, and tips for discipline in the classroom

374.1102/MEYE

Electronics

Modern microwave and millimetre-wave power electronics

Barker, Robert J.

A comprehensive study of microwave vacuum electronic devices and their current and future applications

621.3813/MODE

Furniture

New furniture design

A catalogue of the works of contemporary furniture designers

749/NEWF

Design secrets : furniture : 50 real-life projects uncovered

Saville, Laurel

Some of today’s most influential furniture designers share a rare behind-the –scenes look into their inspirations and creative process

749.320904/SAVI

Glass and glazing

Glass and print

Petrie, Kevin

The combination of glass and printmaking is examined, with case studies, plus methods and materials needed.

748.6/PETR

Glass throughout time

The history and technique of glassmaking from the ancient world to the present

748.209/GLAS

Interior decoration

Provence interiors

Lovatt-Smith, Lisa

747.249/LOVA

Seaside style

Saeks, Diane

Photographic depictions from around the world of seaside interior decoration and architecture

747.09146/SAEK

Using colour : creating colour harmony [DVD]

This DVD teaches the basics of creating colour harmony and colour schemes for interiors, wardrobes and wherever colour matters

ILOD 747.94/USIN

Tuscany interiors

Rinaldi, Paolo

A luxuriously illustrated look at very fine examples of interior decoration in the Tuscan region of Italy

747.25/RINA

Wallpaper in interior decoration

Saunders, Gill

An account of the social history of wallpaper and the part it has played in domestic lives

747.3/SAUN

Designing interiors with tile

Kasabian, Anna

Creative ideas with ceramic, stone and mosaic

747.3/KASA

Land use

Green infrastructure : linking landscapes and communities

Benedict, Mark A. & McMahon, Edward T.

The authors provide innovative approaches to conservation-minded land use

333.73/BENE

Language

Cambridge English pronouncing dictionary; 17TH ed

Daniel Jones classic pronouncing dictionary is the ultimate guide to pronunciation in English

L.C. 421.52/CAMB

The Melbourne Cup [Videorecording]

This video and booklet are number five the Easynews series, which has been produced for new migrants who may have difficulty in understanding local news and current events.

LCV 428.34/MELB

Management

Built to change

Lawler, Edward & Worley, Christoper

How to achieve sustained organizational effectiveness

658.406/LAWL

Quality management demystified : a self-teaching guide

Kemp, Sid

A practical guide to the basic terms, concepts and tools for defining, measuring and managing quality

658.4013/KEMP

Materials

Transmaterial : a catalog of materials that redefine our physical environment

A reference guide to new materials available, whether for designing a building or a toaster

620.11/TRAN

Material ConneXion

Beylerian, George M. & Dent, Andrew

A global resource of new and innovative materials for architects, artists and designers

620.11/BEYL

Telecommunications

IP telephony : deploying voice-over-IP protocols

Hersent, Olivier

Addresses the technical aspects of real-time communication over IP

621.38212/HERS

3G mobile networks : architecture, protocols and procedures

Kaesera, Sumit

An exploration of the UMTS 3G mobile communications protocol and the networks on which it runs

621.38456/KASE

Textiles

Fabrics; a guide for interior designers and architects

Yates, Mary Paul

Illustrates and describes all types for fibres and yarns, fabric structures and designs, dye and printing processes, finishes and treatments, with different styles and applications of cloth for furniture, window, wall and floor coverings

677/YATE

Woodwork

Wood magazine home storage solutions

A step-by-step guide to making ingenious and functional storage solutions

684.16/WOOD

Table saw techniques: use your saw like a pro

Marshall, Chris

684.083/MARS

Woodworking tools and techniques

Marshall, Chris

An introduction to basic woodworking

684.08/MARS

Customising your home : 39 step-by-step projects for turning your new house into a home

Black & Decker

Projects to help create the custom-quality look normally found in only in luxurious homes

643.7/CUST

The complete guide to home carpentry : carpentry skills & projects for homeowners

Black & Decker

How to tackle home carpentry projects with confidence

694/COMP

Carpentry : remodeling

Black & Decker

Instructions for framing and installing doors and windows and removing and building walls

694/CARP

The complete guide to outdoor projects

Black & Decker

Step-by-step instructions for fifty projects

684.08/COMP

The complete guide to easy woodworking projects

Black & Decker

Fifty projects you can build with hand power tools

681.08/COMP

July 2006

Architecture

Windows of the world

Lenclos, Jean-Philippe & Dominique

A pictorial world tour of the infinite richness of this basic architectural element.

721.823/LENC

Retail: architecture and shopping

Luna, Ian

Showcases the most exciting and innovative work by world-renowned architects for high-profile retail clients around the world

725.21/LUNA

Design through making

Sheil, Bob (ed.)

An examination of the relationship in architecture between design and making

720.1/DESI

Computing

Maintain equipment and consumables

Smith, Daniel

A handbook covering the maintenance of computer equipment

004/SMIT

Administer network peripherals

Kenny, Ian

Discusses the considerations required when planning an installation of a network periphal, including physical, logical and legal considerations

004.7/KENN

Professional CSS: cascading style sheets for web design

Cascading style sheets (CSS) from professional programmers and designers are showcased.

006.7/PROF

The weblog handbook : practical advice on creating and maintaining your blog

Blood, Rebecca

006.7/BLOO

Publishing a blog with Blogger

Castro, Elizabeth

Full-coloured illustrations showing how to design and publish a blog

006.7/CAST

Use development software to build a basic website

Kenny, Ian

006.7/KENN

Beginning CSS: cascading style sheets for web design

York, Richard

006.7/YORK

Advanced guide to Linux networking and security

Sawicki, Ed & Wells, Nicholas

005.432/SAWI

Professional ASP.NET 2.0 : security, membership and role management

Schackow, Stefan

005.276/SCHA

IM instant messaging security

Rittinghouse, J.W. & Ransome, J.F.

A guide to the security risks inherent to the rapidly growing technology, IM, with a plan for puuting in place appropriate security measures and policies

004.692/RITT

Essentials of information technology; 3rd ed

Updated to cover Windows XP and Word, Excel and Access 2003

004/ESSE

Understanding operating systems; 4th ed

Flynn, Ida & McHoes, Ann

Blends operating systems theory and practice

005.43/FLYN

SAMS teach yourself programming with Java in 24 hours; 4TH ed

Cadenhead, Rogers

005.133/JAVA

Switching to VoIP

Wallingford, Ted

Includes how to design and install a VoIP system and begin making calls

621.38212/WALL

Troubleshooting Linux firewalls

Shinn, M. & Shinn, Scott

Step by step solutions and proven problem-solving techniques foe when something goes wrong with your Linux firewall

005.8/SHINN

Untangling the web

Hazell, Pat

Comprehensive information about how to use the internet, including a range of activities

004.678/HAZE

Construction

The complete guide to flooring

Design, planning and installation for all types of flooring

690.16/COMP

Building with reclaimed components and materials

Addis, Bill

A design handbook for reuse and recycling in the building industry

691ADDI

Design

Graphic design now

Fiell, Charlotee & Peter

A showcase of the work of many leading contemporary graphic designers and design companies

741.6/FIEL

Logo design workbook

Adams, Sean & Morioka, N

A hands-on guide to creating logos

741.6/ADAM

Type style finder: the busy designer’s guide to choosing type

Samara, Timothy

Contains more than 850 type styles and 40 colour palettes

686.224/SAMA

Barbara Heath: jeweller to the lost

Heath, Barbara

Written to accompany the first museum exhibition of the author’s work

739.270994/HEAT

Bags, tags & labels: distinctive designs for every industry

Eldridge, Kiki

1,OOO examples from around the world of packaging bags, tags and labels

741.692/ELDR

Phaidon design classic

A three-volume encyclopaedia of industrially manufactured objects of aesthetic value and timeless quality

745.203/PHAI

A century of car design

Sparke, Penny

All the great car designers and the most influential car designs of the twentieth century are featured

629.231/SPAR

Drawing

Design drawing experiences; 2000 editions

Lockard, William Kirby

A collection of 60 exercises, covering both conceptual and representational drawing

720.284/LOCK

Design drawing; 2000 ed.

Lockard, William Kirby

An introduction to drawing for students in architecture, landscape architecture and interior design

720.284/LOCK

Education & Training

E-Learning solutions on a shoestring : help for the chronically underfunded training

Bozarth, Jane

658.312404/BOZA

Training needs assessment

Barbazette, Jean

Methods, tools and techniques for workplace training

658.3124/BARB

Beyond E-learning

Rosenberg, Marc J.

Approaches and technologies to enhance organizational knowledge, learning and performance

658.3124/ROSE

Furniture

Furniture makers exploring digital technologies

Furniture Society

Furniture Studio series, volume three

749.097309/FURN

Simple handmade furniture

Matthews, Cally & Morrison, Amanda

Twenty three step-by-step weekend projects

684.1/MORR

Furniture & interiors of the 1970s

Bony, Anne

An in-depth look at the revolutionary designs that shook the 1970s

747.09047/BONY

Glass and glazing

Flameworking

Mears, Elizabeth

Creating glass beads, sculptures and functional objects

748.20282/MEAR

Handicrafts

Wovenforms : contemporary basket making in Australia

A collection of outstanding works by 58 contemporary fibre artists, from indigenous and non-indigenous cultural backgrounds

746.4120994/WOVE

History

St. James encyclopedia of popular culture

A five-volume encyclopaedia of American popular culture

973.9/STJA

Interior decoration

Complete lighting design

Zelinsky-Syarto, Marilyn

This book showcases a wide range of beautiful rooms with eye-opening that take advantage of new products, as well as the latest technologies

729.28/ZELI

Language

Succeeding with English language learners

Farrell, Thomas

A guide for beginning teachers

372.6/FARR

Photography

Digital photography : digital field guide

Davis, Harold

775/DAVI

Photoshop CS2: essential skills

Galer, Mark & Andrews, Philip

006.6869/GALE

Telecommunications

Optical fiber fusion splicing

Author Name

An up-to-date treatment of the subject, incorporating recent innovations.

621.3692/YABL

Cellular communications explained: from basics to 3G

Poole, Ian

621.38456/POOL

Textiles

Textile treasures at the Glasgow School of Art

Arthur, Liz

A collection of textiles that range from medieval stumpwork up through the recent designs of students

746.09411/ARTH

Woodwork

A complete guide to basic woodworking: skills and projects every woodworker needs

Marshall, Chris

684.08/MARS

Router techniques

Schmidt, Philip

A comprehensive guide to using routers

684.083/SCHM