Thursday, August 31, 2006

June 2006

 

Architecture

Designing with models: a studio guide to making and using architectural design models; 2nd ed

Mills, Criss B

Write an abstract

720.228/MILL

 

Modern Japanese houses

Pollock, Naomi

An illustrated guide to contemporary Japanese houses

728.0952/POLL

 

Ten shades of green

Buchanan, Peter

Uses ten buildings to illustrate how environmental responsibility promises to reinvigorate contemporary architecture

720.47/BUCH

 

Art

Designation: success through the eyes of leading Australian creatives

Features the work of contemporary Australian artists and designers

709.94/DESI

 

Art Nouveau

Hardy, William

A book of pictorial fory, and style of the Art Nouveau movement

709.0349/HARD

 

Islamic art in detail

Canby, Sheila R.

Highlights outstanding examples of Islamic design and craft in paintings, manuscripts, calligraphy, metalwork, ceramics, glass, jade and ivory

709.17671/CANB

 

Civilizations

The Nubians

Bianchi, Robert Steven

Write an abstract

939.78/BIAN

 

Ancient India: land of mystery/

By the editors of Time-Life Books

A book about the lost civilizations of Mohenjodara & Harappa in prehistoric Indian settlements…

954/ANCI

 

Vikings : raiders from the Noth

By the editors of Time-Life Books

A book about the lost civilization of the Vikings and their peaceful trading rather than raiding

948.022/VIKI

 

China’s buried kingdoms

By the editors of Time-Life Books

Explores the remains of Shang, one of the great civilizations of ancient China

951.05/CHIN

 

Ancient China: life, myth and art

Shaughnessy, Edward L

A showcase of the artistic and imaginative achievements of ancient China, from the invention of writing to the Tang dynasties

709.51/SHAU

 

Computing

Connect hardware peripheral

Smith, Daniel

Includes practical activities.

004.7/SMIT

 

Run standard diagnostic tests

Kenny, Ian

Covers the new features of Windows XP

004/KENN

 

Install and optimise operating system software

Ioannides, Frixos

A guide to the process of setting up Windows XP, including customising the Windows desktop

005.43/ION

 

Operate a personal computer

Stephens, Ann

Covers all the essential skills required to operate a personal computer

005.437/STEP

 

Create technical documentation

Olekalns

Defines and discusses the purpose of technical documentation, including online and paper-based documentation

005.15/OLEK

 

Determine and action network problems

Kenny, Ian

Introduces students to the new features of the Windows XP and Windows 2003

004.68/KENN

 

Install network hardware to a network

Kenny, Ian

Introduces students to a range of network hardware options and their integration with Windows XP and Windows 2003 Server

004.6/KENN

 

 

 

 

Install software to networked computers

Kenny, Ian

Introduces students to a range of network software installation procedures supported Windows XP and Windows 2003 Server

005.3/KENN

 

Podcasting : the do-it-yourself guide

Cochrane, Todd

The author advises on choosing software, producing and distributing guides

006.7876/COCH

 

Create your own home networks: 5 easy projects in full colour

Lazich, Eli

This book demonstrates how to connect computers in your home to each other, share files and printers, troubleshoot, and create your own website

004.616/LAZI

 

AutoCAD 2006 for dummies

Middlebrook, Mark & Byrnes, David

Covers all new features of AutoCAD 2006 and emerging trends

620.0042/MIDD

 

Be competent in presentations : PowerPoint 2003

A comprehensive guide to preparing and running multi-slide presentations

005.58/BECO

 

How computers work; 8th ed.

White, Ron

A full-colour, illustrated guide to the wonders of the PC

004.16/WHIT

 

Visual web developer, 2005 express edition, for dummies

Simpson, Alan

A step-by-step guide to creating a dynamic data-driven website, from planning to deployment

006.7/SIMP

 

MCSE guide to managing a Microsoft Windows server 2003 environment, enhanced

NiNicolo, Dan

Covers MCSE Certification Exam #70-290

005.4476/DINI

 

Visual Basic 2005: express edition for dummies

Mansfield, Richard

VB Express was developed for novices, and this book explains the language in plain English`

005.262/MANS

XML demystified: a self-teaching guide

Keogh, Jim & Davidson, Ken

Step-by-step instructions to building XML web applications that work on any platform or browser. Includes chapter-ending quizzes and a final exam

006.74/KEOG

 

Red Hat Enterprise Linux & Fedora Core 4: the complete reference

Petersen, Richard L.

Includes complete coverage of everything from installation and configuration to system administration and server management

005.432/PETE

 

Windows 2000 Professional administration [Videorecording]

Spurlock, Aaron

A five -part video program presenting the core techniques of installing and maintaining Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

VIDEO 005.446/SPUR

 

SQL server 2000: what’s new for developers [Videorecording]

Baron, Andy

A three-part video program on how to effectively use the new features and enhancements in SQL Server 2000

VIDEO 005.7585/BARO

 

IntraNetWare: integrating Windows NT [Videorecording]

Fagundes, Jim

A three-part video program on how to integrate a Windows NT environment with an intraNetWare environment

VIDEO 005.4476/FAGU

 

Training for Microsoft Outlook 2002 [Videorecording]

Wadley, Erica

A video program which covers: Outlook basics, creating email, receiving email, managing email, and, using Outlook features

VIDEO 005.369/OUT

 

Training for PowerPoint 2002 [Videorecording]

McNeal, Casey

A video program which covers: Introduction, creating a presentation, customising a presentation, and, building on your presentations

VIDEO 005.58/MACN

 

Novell Netware 4.11: IntranetWare advanced administration [Videorecording]

Osterloh, Heather

A three-part video program which demonstrates topics such as: server boot process,tree design, partitioning, replication & troubleshooting NDS

VIDEO 005.4476/OSTE

 

 

Commerce

Creating a winning E-business; 2nd ed

Napier, H. Albert, and others

Illustrates  the processes involved with planning, starting and marketing a new e-business in today’s environment

658.05/CREA

 

Construction

The complete guide to windows & doors

Black & Decker

Step-by-step projects for adding, replacing and repairing all types of windows and doors

690.1823/COMP

 

Building porches & patios

Black & Decker

Detailed step-by-step instructions illustrate the basics of planning and building a porch or patio

690.184/BUIL

 

The complete guide to roofing & siding : install, repair, maintain

Black & Decker

Step-by-step instructions for installing the most popular roofing and sidings

695/COMP

 

The complete guide to kitchens

Black & Decker

Instructions for designing, planning and installing a dream kitchen

643.3/COMP

 

The complete guide to creative landscapes

Black & Decker

A step-by-step illustrated guide to designing, building and decorating

712.6/FARR

 

 

Design

Safe: design takes on risk

Antonelli, Paola

A presentation of contemporary design projects that address the issues of protection and security in our everyday lives

745.207474/ANTO

 

Inspired to stitch : 21 textile artists

Springall, Diana

A book about sources of inspiration for individual artists, such as drawings, paintings and designs

746.440922/SPRI

 

Small spaces beautiful kitchens

Mclellan, Tara

A step-by-step guide of designing and implementing a small kitchen plan

747.797/MACL

 

20th centuey pattern design : textile and wallpaper pioneers

Beasley, Mitchell

A book focusing on development of furnishing patterns from Art Nouveau to the Millennium

745.40904/JACK

 

 

Swiss graphic design : the origins and growth of an International style

Hollis, Richard

An illustrated book about the chief characteristics of graphic design ‘Swiss’ style that matches the Swiss reputation for efficiency and precision evident in advertisement, brochures and books besides posters  

741.60949/HOLL

 

Color design workbook

Stone, Terry Lee

A guide to using colour in graphic design

741.6/STON

 

Designage: the art of the decorative sign

Schwartzman, Arnold

The author has gathered over 300 examples of exquisitely decorated crafted signs

741.6/SCHW

 

Symbols

Forty, Sandry

A guide to over 700 symbols, with the history and meaning of each symbol explained

704.946/FORT

 

Studio: DESIGN at work

Williams, Donald

Looks behind the scenes into the world of international and Australian designers. Includes interviews with the creative minds behind many award-winning and iconic designs

745.4/WILL

 

PDW, publication design network: a real-world design guide

Samara, Timothy

Provides the basic fundamentals of publication design as well as tried-and-true design applications from working designers

741.6/SAMA

 

Electronics

Build the ultimate home theatre PC

Tittel, Ed & Chin, Mike

The authors explain the components and subsystems of a home theatre PC and advise on the choice of parts, the assembly and testing

621.388/TITT

 

Electronics sensors for the evil genius: 54 electrifying projects

Petruzzellis, Tom

Step-by-step instructions to building cool and wacky projects that offer an insight into the mysteries of natural phenomena

681.2/PETR

 

Electronic gadgets for the evil genius: 28 build-it-yourself projects

Iannini, Bob

Step-by-step instructions and schematics for science and maths based projects

621.381/TANN

 

 

 

English language

The easy writer: formal writing for academic purposes

Belmont, Winifred & Sharkey, Michael

Includes explanations and examples of basic sentence and paragraph structures, together with essay planning and writing

808.066/BELM

 

 

Fashion

Fashion computing : design techniques and CAD

Burke, Sandra

Through visuals and easy steps, this book introduces creative fashion computing design work

746.920285/BURK

 

The collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute fashion a history from the 18th to 20th Century

Fukai, Akiko

A book of fashion history from the 18th to the 20th century from the Kyoto Costume Institute collection

391.07452/FASH

Furniture

Easy wood furniture projects

Black & Decker

Thirty two plans and instructions for building attractive, functional, affordable furniture

684.104/EASY

 

Furniture

Miller, Judith

An illustrated history of world furniture styles, from classical to contemporary

749.09/MILL

 

Contemporary furniture

Conran, Sebastian & Bond, Mark

Looks at new manufacturing methods and the latest materials, explaining how furniture designers are making the very best of these new materials to create stylish yet functional furniture (mainly chairs).

749.32/CONR

 

 

General Collection

At Risk

Cornwell, Patricia

Fiction

GC/CORN

 

Careless

Robertson, Deborah

Fiction

GC/ROBE

 

The Delilah Complex

Rose, M. J.

Fiction

GC/ROSE

 

Half Moon Investigations

Colfer, Eoin

Fiction

GC/COLF

 

Foul! : The secret world of FIFA: bribes, vote rigging and ticket scandals

Jennings, Andrew

An exposé of FIFA

GC/JENN

 

By the balls: memoir of a football tragic

Murray, Les

Autobiography

GC/MURR

 

Marley and me

Grogan, John

Fiction

GC/GROG

 

Hover Car Racer

Reilly, Matthew

Fiction

GC/REIL

 

In the company of cheerful ladies

McCall Smith, Alexander

Fiction

GC/MCCA

 

Would You?: a modern love story

Kizis, Deanna

Fiction

GC/KIZI

 

Mao’s last dancer

Cunxin, Li

Autobiography

GC/CUNX

 

And then the darkness

Williams, Sue

Biography

GC/WILL

 

Cell

King, Stephen

Fiction

GC/KING

 

How to kill your husband (and other handy household hints)

Lette, Kathy

Fiction

GC/LETT

 

Interior decoration

Interior design

Gibbs, Jenny

This book introduces the principles of interior design and describes the qualities and skills needed to become an interior designer, together with the varied career opportunities available

747.023/GIBB

 

Contemporary lighting

Conran, Sebastian & Bond, Mark

An introduction to the different types of lighting available, whether a floor lamp, table lamp or something to hang from the ceiling

729.28/CONR

 

Exotic style : decorating ideas from around the world

Bliss, Sara

This style book showcases interiors that combine furniture, fabrics, accessories and art from every corner of the globe

747/BLIS

 

Management

Power mentoring: how successful mentors and protégés get the most out of their relationships

Ensher, Ellen & Murphy, Susan

A guide for anyone who wants to  create a connection with a protégé or mentor, or to improve a current mentoring relationship

658.3124/ENSH

 

Manufacturing

Materials science in manufacturing

Asthana, Rajiv

A book focusing on the interrelationship between ‘structure and behaviour of materials’, techniques and ‘processing science’

620.11/ASTH

 

Mythology

Dictionary of symbols, myths & legends

Didier, Colin

An alphabetic classification of over 400 entries which explain the visual and orthographic references from history and mythology which are part of our daily life

291.13/COLI

 

 

 

Plastics

Engineering plastics handbook

Margolis, James M. (editor)

This comprehensive guide provides a new insight to the products, properties and processes of a new class of cyclic thermoplastic resins found in a wide variety of applications

668.423/ENGI

 

Statistics

Beginning statistics; 2nd ed (Schaum’s outlines)

Stephens, Larry J.

A concise guide to the complete course in beginning statistics

519.5076/STEP

 

Telecommunications

Queueing theory with applications to packet telecommunication

Daigle, John N.

An introduction to fundamental concepts and principles underlying the behaviour of queueing systems and its application to the design of packet-oriented electrical communication systems

621.382/DAIS

 

Wireless and mobile ALL-IP networks

Lin, Yi-Bing & Pang, Ai-Chun

Write an abstract

621.382/LIN

 

Textiles

African textiles

Gillow, John

A comprehensive survey of the traditional, handcrafted, indigenous textiles of the entire African continent

746.096/GILL

 

Paper textiles

Leitner, Christina

This book presents a brief history of paper textiles and then proceeds to discuss the properties of paper fibres, and how to use them

746.0454/LEIT

Typing

Learning touch type: typing tutor for Windows

An interactive typing tutor for Windows

CDROM 652.3/LEAR

 

 

Woodwork

Wood Magazine finishing handbook

Covers sanding, sealing, staining, varnishing, stencilling, stripping and refinishing

684.084/WOOD

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