Architecture
Beauty design
Over 60 successful projects of architectural and interior designs in the beauty market are presented, including hairdressers, beauty salons, perfumeries, fitness studios and dayspas
729/BEAU
Stairscaping
Karre, Andrew
A guide to buying, remodelling and decorating interior and exterior staircases
721.832/KARR
Blobitecture : waveform architecture and digital design
Waters, John K.
“Blobs” are the fluid architectural and industrial design forms created by the sophisticated digital 3-D design / modelling programs that have some practitioners have been experimenting with
721/WATE
Shanghai : architecture & design
A visual tour of the buildings of
720.951/SHAN
Art history
Art beyond the West
O’Riley, Michael Kampen
A survey of the arts of Africa,
709/ORIL
Biometrics
Biometric user authentication for IT security : from fundamentals to handwriting
Vielhauer, Claus
A guide to the general principles of passive and active biometric recognition techniques to the reader, with a more comprehensive analysis of one particular active biometric technique: handwriting
621.38928/VIEL
Communication
Active listening is a structured form of listening that improves mutual understanding and ensures clearer communication, and can avoid misunderstanding and disappointment at work.
DVD 153.68/ ACTI
Computing
InDesign essentials : the fast track to mastering Adobe’s revolutionary page layout application
Dabbs, Alistair
Practical information for both experienced designers or desktop publishing beginners new to InDesign, with quick solutions to real-world layout challenges
006.6869/ADOB
Visual Basic 2005 for dummies
Sempf, Bill
A guide, from the initial steps of writing code to building next-generation applications using all the features of Visual Basic 2005
005.2768/SEMP
The complete guide to Linux system administration
Wells, Nicholas
A hands-on, practical approach to mastering installing and administering Linux, in preparation for taking any of three popular Linux certification exams, Red Hat Certified Technician, CompTIA’s Linux, or the Linux Professional Institute Level 1 certification
005.446/WELL
HP IT Essentials 1 : PC hardware and software lab companion; 2nd ed
Cisco Systems, Inc.
A collection of all the labs and worksheets from the Hewlett-Packard sponsored web-based course in the Cisco Networking Academy Program
004.6/CISC
MCSE guide to Microsoft Windows XP Professional; 2nd edition, enhanced
Stewart, James
Prepares students for the challenges of installing, configuring and maintaining Windows XP Professional. Maps to MCSE Certification Exam #70-270
005.4476/STEW
Web standards programmer’s reference : HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Perl, Python and PHP
Schafer, Steven M.
006.74/SCHA
MySQL crash course
Forta, Ben
A 30 lesson hands-on course.
005.7565/FORT
Fundamentals of wireless LANs
The authorized textbook for the
004.6/FUND
Fundamentals of wireless LANs lab companion
The authorized lab companion for the
004.6/FUND
Design
Plastered : the poster art of popular Australian music
Walding, Murray, & Vukovic, Nick
A chronological journey through popular music poster art. Covering the jazz, rock and roll, pop and punk scenes in
741.672/WALD
Once upon a time : illustrations from fairytales, fables, primers, pop-ups and other children’s books
Author Name
Over 300 illustrations from Victorian-era children’s books
741.642/WEIN
Signs of the times
Hocking, Geoff
A celebration of Australian advertising signs, with more than 300 photographs of classic images from across
741.67/SIGN
The encyclopaedia of fonts
Headley, Gwyn
A visual guide to text fonts, with a chronological listing which shows how font designs have developed and the origin of many font names
686.224/HEAD
DVD-art : innovation in DVD packaging design
Rivers, Charlotte
An international collection of innovative graphic design within the area of DVD covers and packaging
741.66/RIVE
1000 type treatments : from script to serif, letterforms used to perfection
A collection of 1000 instances of thoughtful and inspired type usage, along with credits that note which fonts were used in the design
741.6/ONET
Concret to canvas : skateboarders’ art
Waterhouse, Jo & Penhallow
Skateboard artists are featured alphabetically, with examples of their work accompanied by a brief commentary
741.6/WATE
Editorial illustration : step by step techniques : a unique guide from the masters
Bossert, Jill
Given the topic of “love”, the top American illustrators show how they solve their individual assignments in easy-to-follow steps from initial sketch to finish. The illustration process is demonstrated in a series of photographs and text in a unique design layout, revealing the secrets of their individual style
741.64/BOSS
Taking the leap into new media
Redman, Stephanie A.
Top print designers describe and illustrate how they reinvented their businesses to expand into multimedia and the web
005.72/REDM
Japanese graphics now!
Kozak, Gisela & Wiedemann, Julius
A guide to contemporary aesthetics in
741.60952/KOZA
Masters of their craft : clay, glass, metal fibre, wood
Ioannou, Norris
Tradition and innovation in the Australian contemporary decorative arts
745.44994/IOAN
Your perfect home-based studio
Evans, Poppy
A guide for designers and other creative professionals who are establishing home-based businesses, covering everything from start-up considerations and tax issues to mission statements and marketing strategies
741.6068/EVAN
Thomas Mann : metal artist
Codrescu, Andrei & Herman, Lloyd E.
Showcases the works that have made Thomas Mann a critical and popular success
739/MANN
Front page : covers of the twentieth century
A history of magazine covers
741.652/FRON
Bags
Geoffroy-Schneiter, Berenice
A photographic look at the history of the handbag
391.44/GEOF
Electronics
Building valve amplifiers
Jones, Morgan
621.381535/JONE
Furniture
How to build shaker furniture
Moser, Thomas
This book, in which the age-old methods of hand craftsmanship are stressed,
focuses on producing a wide range of furniture using the building methods used by the early Shakers and by cabinetmakers of even earlier times,
684.1042/MOSE
Interior decoration
Professional faux finishes made easy
Daly, Patrick
Easy do-it-yourself techniques for attaining beautiful finishes, such as Venetian plaster finishes, faux suede and leather, wood graining, gilding and more
698.14/DALY
House Beautiful – your dream kitchen : stylish solutions for the home
George, Liz
A dream kitchen is one that’s functional, suits your lifestyle and pleases you asthetically. This book provides inspiration and information to help create a space that embodies everything a kitchen could be
747.797/GEOR
Smart interiors
A selection of modern interior architectural designs from around the world
728/SMAR
Industrial interiors : shops
Showcases close to fifty of the most recent and exciting retail designs from around the Asian region
747.8521/INDU
Industrial interiors : bars & restaurants
From cafes, wine bars and eateries to fine dining restaurants, this book covers just about every genre of cuisine and establishment
725.7/BARS
New living room design
Photographs
747.791/NEWL
New bathroom design
Photographs
747.78/NEWB
New kitchen design
Photographs
747.797/NEWK
New loftspace design
Photographs
747.79/NEWL
New homeoffice design
Photographs
747.79/NEWH
Italian interior design : Italian interiors, 1990-1999
Photographs
747.25/ITAL
Lounge design
Photographs
725.7/LOUN
Office design
Photographs
725.23/OFFI
Home harmony
Chiazzari, Suzy
A guide to using the five elements – wood, fire, earth, metal and water - to create a blissful, balanced home
747/CHIA
Your colors, your home
Cullem, Penny & Warrender, Carolyn
A guide to decorating with the colors that reflect one’s personality
747.94/CULL
Instant interiors
Randall, Richard
The author shares his secrets and know-how in this collection of quick, cheap, chic and stylish decorating ideas
747/RAND
Lighting
Light : creative lighting solutions inside & out
Sweet, Fay
Advice on how to build up a variety of lighting schemes to add drama, interest practical flexibility to the home
729.28/SWEE
Management
The winning bid : preparing, presenting and negotiating successful quotations and tenders
Greenaune, Michael
658.4058/CREE
The leader’s tool kit
Charney, Cy
Hundreds of tips and techniques to develop the skills necessary for good leadership
658.4/CHAR
Polymers
Polymeric materials : new research
Caruta, B.M. (ed.)
Topics covered in this collection of articles include: new polyurethane-type rigid foams from liquefied wood powders, electro-conducive composites and adhesives, membranes and bone substitutes in reconstructive surgery
668.42/POLY
Safety at work
Office health and safety [DVD]
This program takes an in-depth look at health and safety round the office, covering office equipment, electrical safety, good housekeeping, manual handling and ergonomics. It also covers personal and office security and emergency evacuation procedure
DVD 363.119651/OFF
Soft furnishings
Sewing for outdoor spaces : easy fabric projects for porch, patio deck and garden
Zentgraf, Carol
Step-by-step instructions for making furniture cushions, pillows, table linens, cabana, and more
646.21/ZENT
Telecommunications
Voice over IP crash course
Shepard, Steven
Provides a solid foundation in VoIP technologies, solutions and protocols while discussing the business, strategic and competitive implications of VoIP deployment in corporations
621.385/SHEP
A classical introduction to cryptography : applications for communications security
Vaudenay, Serge
An introduction to the fundamentals of information and communication security by providing appropriate mathematical concepts to prove or break the security of cryptographic schemes
005.8/VAUD
Telecommunications network modelling, planning and design
Evans, Sharon (ed.)
Write an abstract
621.382/TELE
Nanotechnology applications to telecommunication and networking
Minoli, Daniel
A thought-provoking perspective on how nanotechnology is poised to revolutionize the telecommunications, computing and networking industries
621.382/MIND
Textiles
Lace
A book of lace images with a CD-OM on which the images are stored and are ready for use for professional quality printed media and web page design
746.22/LACE
Weaving patterns
Roojen, Pepin van
This book contains images for use as a graphic resource or inspiration. The illustrations are also stored on an accompanying CD-ROM
746.14/ROOJ
Ikat : patterns from
A technique of decorating cotton and silk textiles by resist dyeing the yarns before weaving. Many examples are illustrated in the text and on the accompanying CD-ROM
746.66/IKAT
Batikpatterns
Roojen, Pepin van
This book contains images for use as a graphic resource or inspiration. The illustrations are also stored on an accompanying CD-ROM
746.662/ROOJ
Woodwork
Creating the perfect wood finish
L’Erario, Joe
The author shares his 25 years of experience finishing fine furniture, while avoiding the hard work that most people unnecessarily pour into the endeavour
684.1043/LERA
The art of wood inlay
Stevens, George
The traditional techniques of wood inlay are fully explained, followed by 24 projects with illustrated instructions showing each step
745.512/STEV
The complete guide to home storage : more than 50 practical projects and ideas
Black & Decker
Attractive projects that can provide efficient storage for the home, with step-by-step instructions at all skill levels
684.16/BLAC
Woodworking for beginners
Jackson, Albert & Day,David
What every first-time woodworker needs to know about organizing a workshop, using and maintaining hand tools, selecting woods, woodworking joints and finishing.
684.08/JACK
Quick & easy custom cabinets
Guidice, Anthony
This book describes and demonstrates the author’s innovative technique for making cabinets, the advantages of which are: very fast setup time, great strength and ease of assembly
684.16/GUID
Wood in
Bootle, Keith
This new edition outlines the significant recent changes in both the production processes for timber products and how they are used
674.10994/BOOT
