books about: surface

books about: surface

books:

Surface

Michael Phelps

Sports Publishing LLC, 2008

A Must Read for Any Swimmer or Parent
Although this book leaves swim training to the coaches, this book offers the incredible journey of Michael Phelps from childhood swimming to the 2004 Olympics. As a college swimmer, it was a relief to read about his training and see similarities with my own. He ...

Waiting to Surface: A Novel

Emily Listfield

Washington Square Press, 2008

Excellent - Keeps you guessing to the very last page!
An unusual book for the mystery lover. Waiting to Surface is about the alleged disappearance of a husband who leaves behind only an airline ticket, pieces of a sculpture and two drawings. Is it an accident, suicide, homicide or something else? Listfield keeps you ...

SolidWorks Surfacing and Complex Shape Modeling Bible

Matt Lombard

Wiley, 2008

An excellent companion to Matt's SolidWorks 2007 Bible
I highly recommend this book along with Matt's "SolidWorks 2007 Bible" for those wanting to get the most out of SolidWorks. I am very impressed with the content and layout of this book. Very easy to read and the color illustrations are perfect for understanding the ...

The Thin Book of Naming Elephants: How to Surface Undiscussables for Greater Organizational Success

Sue Annis Hammond, Andrea B. Mayfield

Thin Book Publishing Co., 2004

A Striking Case Study on Organizational Culture
Anyone who has worked in a corporation knows that an elephant is not just an animal with four legs and a trunk -- an elephant is an issue or problem standing in the middle of the room that everyone knows about but no one is willing to acknowledge or deal with. ...

Betting Synthetic Surfaces: Conquering Racing's Newest Frontier

Bill Finley

DRF Press, 2008

The Revolution is Televised
Several years ago it seemed that synthetic racing surfaces were going to be a niche product in North America; mostly found at tracks which race through the frigid winter months. But the evolution of the revolution has catapulted these surfaces into locations - and ...

Altered Surfaces: Using Acrylic Paints With Gels, Mediums, Grounds & Pastes

Chris Cozen

Design Originals, 2008

Treasure Trove for artists!
If you are an artist interested in the enormous range of possibilities of acrylic paints, this is the book for you! Even if you are experienced with acrylics, you are guaranteed to learn new things from this book. As a part of Golden Acrylic Colors' Working Artists ...

The Mathematics Calendar 2009: Glimpses Below the Surfaces of Mathematical Worlds
Theoni Pappas

Wide World Publishing, Tetra, 2008

Now in its 30th year, The Mathematics Calendar demystifies math making it exciting and accessible. Each day features a different brainteaser whose solution is the date ? the fun lies in figuring out how to arrive at the answer. Twelve fascinating monthly topics illustrate the role math plays in science, architecture, the arts, and everyday life. ...

The Volatility Surface: A Practitioner's Guide (Wiley Finance)

Jim Gatheral

Wiley, 2006

thank you Jim Gatheral, excellent job, very helpful and well worth the money
Jim Gatheral has done everyone in quant fin a service by gathering and organizing his lectures, practical execution issues, and experience in this welcome volume, The Volatility Surface: A Practitioner's Guide. This is simply an excellent, clear work that defies the ...

Fabric Art Workshop: Exploring Techniques & Materials for Fabric Artists and Quilters

Susan Stein

Creative Publishing international, 2007

Fabric arts gives ideas for many types of miixed media art
There are so many techniques included in this book, and although promoted as a fabric art book for fabric artists and quilters, it could also be used for many mixed media arts including paper arts and journaling etc.. I loved getting so many techniques and ideas in one ...

The Art of Polymer Clay Creative Surface Effects: Techniques and Projects Featuring Transfers, Stamps, ...

Donna Kato

Watson-Guptill, 2007

Great Resource!
This book is outstanding and extremely useful. It has great projects, detailed descriptions, and plenty of info on where to find suppliers for every tool and material used in the book. I found it very helpful.

Start Your Engines: Surface Vehicle Sketches & Renderings from the Drawthrough Collection (Air Vehicle ...

Design Studio Press, 2006

jaw dropper for designers
This second book from scott robertson is just as amazing as his "lift off" book. This book has real world examples of the creative process that it takes to create a vehicle from a simple idea to a final render. Tons of amazing sketches are inspirational and just candy ...

Inside Rhinoceros 4

Ron K.C. Cheng

OnWord Press, 2007

complete!
I find this book totally complete in content. It is very clear in the way its written and it has been really useful. All the concepts are clearly explained and it even has a CD with excercises and digital content.

Streetwise Lisbon Map - Laminated Center City Street Map of Lisbon, Portugal - Folding pocket size travel map ...

Streetwise

Streetwise Maps, 2007

Streetwise Lisbon
Excellent map, provided one does not travel too far from the center of town. The clarity is very high. I visited friends in Lisbon who said that there was no possibility that I would find their tiny traverso, yet it was clearly shown on the map. It would have been ...

Why Are So Many Black Men in Prison? A Comprehensive Account of How and Why the Prison Industry Has Become a ...

Demico Boothe

Full Surface Publishing, 2007

A vital and necessary work
At a time when selective affluence, alleged equality, and proclamations of color-blindness abound, brother Demico Boothe exposes the harsh realities of life for millions of black men in America. His insights and conclusions are not drawn from the shelter of a ...

The Surface Designer's Handbook: Dyeing, Printing, Painting, and Creating Resists on Fabric

Holly Brackmann

Interweave Press, 2006

So much, much more than I expected!!!
Others have already related the key points about this book. I just want to further confirm for everyone looking to buy it that this author really did an EXCELLENT job. She obviously is a art and TECHNICAL expert in this field. She could've taken less time and put ...