Approaches to Prototyping by R. Budde $28.00, Paperback

Automotive Ergonomics by Brian Peacock, Waldemar Karwowski (Editor) $99.95, Hardcover

Cognitive Ergonomics: Contributions from Experimental Psychology by Gerrit C. Van Der Veer, Sebastiano Bagnara, Gerard A.M. Kempen $128.25, Hardcover

Concurrent Engineering Fundamentals : Integrated Product and Process Organization
By Biren Prasad
$60.00, Hardcover

The Complete Handbook of Sand Casting by C.W. Ammen $15.95, Paperback

Designs and Utility Models Throughout the World by Anne Marie Greene $145.00, Hardcover

The Design Encyclopedia
By Mel Byers
$54.00

Byers covers 125 years of the people, firms, movements and materials directly associated with the production of the decorative and applied arts, from the late 1800s.

Design for Assembly
By Alan Redford & Jan Chal
$36.00

This book gives expert guidance on the latest design for assembly methods and their effectiveness in manufacturing. Fully supported by case studies, it links the technologies of manual, dedicated and flexible assembly to the established rules of design for assembly.

Design for Manufacturability : A Systems Approach to Concurrent Engineering and Ergonomics by M. Helander, M. Nagamachi $99.95, Hardcover

Design for Success : A Human-Centered Approach to Designing Successful Products and Systems (Wiley Series in Systems Engineering) by William B. Rouse $84.95, Hardcover, 287 pages

In the field of engineering like many others, foreign competitors are beating U.S. businesses to the punch in terms of bringing new products successfully to the marketplace. How can U.S. engineering companies compete? Simply by turning to this thought-provoking work which answers these and many other questions of successful design products and systems that are market driven and user oriented. Using a comprehensive methodological framework for human-centered design of complex systems, it covers four phases: naturalist, marketing, engineering, sales and service. A wide variety of tools and techniques are discussed within this framework, with illustrated case histories introduced early and developed throughout the chapters. This thorough and consistent framework for design, in combination with numerous ``how to'' tips, provides the reader with a self-contained, applications-oriented plan with which to pursue design concepts.

Developments in Injection Moulding 3 by A. Whelan, J.P. Goff (Editor) $134.95, Hardcover

Emerging Needs and Opportunities for Human Factors Research by Raymond S. Nickerson (Editor), National Research Council $39.00, Paperback, 321 pages

A report identifying 11 potential areas of research in human factors, in the three areas of national and global problems, technology issues, and human performance. After a summary of the findings of the Committee on Human Factors, papers discuss the need for research on human factors in training and education; health care; environmental change; communication technology; emerging technologies in work design; cognitive performance under stress; and aiding intellectual work. No index. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Engineering Methods for Robust Product Design : Using Taguchi Methods in Technology and Product Development/Book and Disk
By William Y. Fowlkes, Clyde M. Creveling
$58.25, Hardcover

Ergonomics for Beginners : A Quick Reference Guide by J. Dul, B.A. Weerdmeester $19.95, Paperback

Great Idea! Now What? by Howard Bronson, Peter Lange $9.95, Paperback

Handbook of Plastic Materials and Technology by Irvin I. Rubin $215.00, Hardcover, 1745 pages

Comprises 119 chapters on plastic materials, properties, processes, and industry practices--all presented in a readily accessible and consistent format. Also features a wealth of useful auxiliary information and tables.

Injection Molding : Theory and Practice by Irvin I. Rubin $140.00, Hardcover, 657 pages

Handbook of Plastics, Elastomers, and Composites by Charles A. Harper (Editor) $105.00, Hardcover, 1000 pages

This thoroughly revised new edition features the latest advances in properties of plastics, elastomers, and composites. Covered are such subjects as fundamentals of plastics, elastomers, and composites; electrical design properties and testing; mechanical design properties and testing; health, safety, and environmental resistance considerations; and laminate and reinforced plastics materials and properties. With 550 illustrations and an index. --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title.

Human Factors Design Handbook :Information and Guidelines for the Design of Systems, Facilities, Equipment and Products for Human Use by Wesley E. Woodson, Barry Tillman, Peggy Tillman $130.00, Hardcover, 846 pages

A general reference to key human factors questions and human-product interface design suggestions in a form that engineers and designers can utilize with a minimum of searching or study. The five chapters address systems, subsystems design, component and product design, human factors data, and human engineering methods. This edition reflects the technological advances that have occurred since the first edition of 1981, and offers new material drawn from the lessons learned, for example, in the computer and space industries. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Human Performance Engineering: Designing High Quality, Professional User Interfaces for Computer Products, Applications, and Systems by Robert W., Phd Bailey, Robert N. Bailey $86.00, Hardcover

Introducing a proven user interface design model for the design and development of high-quality user interfaces, this new edition is a professional guide to designing traditional graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and object-oriented graphical user interfaces, plus high-quality character-based interfaces, and state-of-the-art multimedia user interfaces.

Humanscale: Volumes 1-3 , Volumes 4-6 , Volumes 7-9 By N. Diffrient, A. Tilley, J. Bardagjy & D. Harman
$60.00/vol.; $180.00/set

These ergonomic charts and diagrams are an essential resource tool for any designer.

Injection Molding Handbook : The Complete Molding Operation Technology, Performance, Economics by Donald V. Rosato, Dominick V. Rosato $149.95, Hardcover, 1145 pages

The International Pictograms Standard
By Todd Pierce
$31.50, Paperback

Licensing Art & Design by Caryn R. Leland $16.95, Paperback, 125 pages

Whether you are a designer, illustrator, photographer, or fine artist, you can increase your income by licensing your creative images and this book will show you how. Expert coverage includes: - Explanation of Copyright, Patent, and Trademark Law So You Can Protect Your ideas - Licensing Agreements ¥ How to Maximize Your Royalties - A Negotiation Checklist to Help Evaluate Deals - Model Agreements for Licensing, Agents, and the Protection of Ideas - and How to Find Manufacturers and Distributors - Licensing in Cyberspace.

The Measure of Man & Woman
By Alvin Tilley
$54.00

This comprehensive anthropometric resource encompassing more than 30 charts was celebrated with a Gold IDEA in 1994. It is an updated version of the highly successful book, The Measure of Man, published over 30 years ago.

Mechanization Takes Command
By Siegfried Giedion
$16.95, Paperback

On Plagiarism for Manufacturers and Designers by Dan Johnston $16.95, Paperback

Plastic Blow Molding Handbook by Norman C. Lee (Editor) $126.50, Hardcover, 560 pages

Plastic Component Design by Paul D. Q. Campbell $38.95, Hardcover

Plastics Handbook by Modern Plastics Magazine (Editor) $55.50, Hardcover, 320 pages

Plastics : Materials and Processing by A. Brent Strong $69.00,

An introductory text on materials, processes, and performance of plastics, examining materials and the effects of processing from the molecular, micro, and macro levels. Requires a basic understanding of high school or freshman chemistry, physics, and mathematics, and contains chapter introductions, key terms, case studies, summaries, and questions. For students in technology, engineering technology, and engineering programs. Also useful as a reference for technical and nontechnical plastics professionals and engineers. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Safety Symbols Art
By Nora Olgyay, IDSA
$49.95

This book is the only commercial source for safety symbol art which complies with the American National Standard Institute's recent Z535 standard for hazard warning signs, lables and tags. The copyright-free art for a system of forty safety messages (96 symbols) are included as both line art and on a Mac-compatible disc. In addition, Olgyay includes a history of symbol systems and standardization.

Stereolithography & Other Rp&m; Technologies : From Rapid Prototyping to Rapid Tooling by Paul F. Jacobs $84.00, Hardcover

Written by personnel from North American suppliers of commercially available RP&M; systems, the volume updates the state of the technology, and emphasizes the user advantages in terms of cost, market speed, and quality. Topics include: advances in stereolithography photopolymer systems; stereolithography hardware and software technology; parts accuracy; QuickCast development, foundry experience and application; RP&M; applications at Sandia National Laboratories; the soft tooling, hard tooling, and special applications of RP&M; and laminated object manufacturing. Includes a chapter on service bureaus and also a directory. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Total Design : Integrated Methods for Successful Product Engineering
By Stuart Pugh
$31.25, Paperback

For students of engineering and associated subjects as well as professional engineers and designers, this volume provides a framework for design whose overriding purpose is to create innovative products that satisfy the needs of the consumer. Based around a core of design activities, design is presented as a systematic and disciplined process. Includes numerous examples from a variety of fields, and a wide selection of design exercises. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.