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Making with Data Physical Design and Craft in a Data-Driven World

Making with Data Physical Design and Craft in a Data-Driven World

How can we give data physical form? And how might those creations change the ways we experience data and the stories it can tell? Making with Data: Physical Design and Craft in a Data-Driven World provides a snapshot of the diverse practices contemporary creators are using to produce objects spaces and experiences imbued with data. Across 25+ beautifully-illustrated chapters international artists designers and scientists each explain the process of creating a specific data-driven piece—illustrating their practice with candid sketches photos and design artifacts from their own studios. The author website featuring updates and more information about the projects behind the book can be found here: https://makingwithdata. org/. Featuring influential voices in computer science data science graphic design art craft and architecture Making with Data is accessible and inspiring for enthusiasts and experts alike. | Making with Data Physical Design and Craft in a Data-Driven World

GBP 42.99
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Wondrous One Sheet Origami

Wondrous One Sheet Origami

Wondrous One Sheet Origami is a how-to book full of beautiful origami designs covering a wide range of folding levels from simple to high intermediate with more emphasis on the latter. The book is meant for audiences 12 years of age and above and children folding at higher than age level. Most of the designs are flat and suitable for mounting on cards or framing as gifts. Features • Richly illustrated full-color book with clear crisp diagrams following international standard and an abundance of photographs of finished models• Select designs hand-picked by the author based on social media responses• Most of the designs incorporate color-change a technique showing both sides of paper for enhanced beauty

GBP 24.99
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Mathematical Recreations from the Tournament of the Towns

Mathematical Recreations from the Tournament of the Towns

Mathematical Recreations from the Tournament of the Towns contains the complete list of problems and solutions to the International Mathematics Tournament of the Towns from Fall 2007 to Spring 2021. The primary audience for this book is the army of recreational mathematicians united under the banner of Martin Gardner. It should also have great value to students preparing for mathematics competitions and trainers of such students. This book also provides an entry point for students in upper elementary schools. Features Huge recreational value to mathematics enthusiasts Accessible to upper-level high school students Problems classified by topics such as two-player games weighing problems mathematical tasks etc.

GBP 42.99
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Data Sketches A journey of imagination exploration and beautiful data visualizations

Data Sketches A journey of imagination exploration and beautiful data visualizations

In Data Sketches Nadieh Bremer and Shirley Wu document the deeply creative process behind 24 unique data visualization projects and they combine this with powerful technical insights which reveal the mindset behind coding creatively. Exploring 12 different themes – from the Olympics to Presidents & Royals and from Movies to Myths & Legends – each pair of visualizations explores different technologies and forms blurring the boundary between visualization as an exploratory tool and an artform in its own right. This beautiful book provides an intimate behind-the-scenes account of all 24 projects and shares the authors’ personal notes and drafts every step of the way. The book features: Detailed information on data gathering sketching and coding data visualizations for the web with screenshots of works-in-progress and reproductions from the authors’ notebooks Never-before-published technical write-ups with beginner-friendly explanations of core data visualization concepts Practical lessons based on the data and design challenges overcome during each project Full-color pages showcasing all 24 final data visualizations This book is perfect for anyone interested or working in data visualization and information design and especially those who want to take their work to the next level and are inspired by unique and compelling data-driven storytelling. | Data Sketches A journey of imagination exploration and beautiful data visualizations

GBP 39.99
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Design Techniques for Origami Tessellations

Design Techniques for Origami Tessellations

Design Techniques for Origami Tessellations is both a collection of origami tessellations and a manual to design them. This book begins by explaining general design methods the history and definitions of origami tessellations and the geometric features of flat origami before moving on to introduce a brand-new design method: the twist-based design method. This method generates base parts that connect twist patterns” (that can be folded with a twist) without using a lattice. Therefore it can generate base parts such as regular pentagons which cannot be generated with more conventional methods and can generate new origami tessellations connected to them. Features: No proofs or formulas in the text and minimal jargon. Suitable for readers with a roughly middle school to high school level of mathematical background. Web application implementing the method described in this book is available allowing the readers to design their own patterns.

GBP 22.99
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The Baseball Mysteries Challenging Puzzles for Logical Detectives

The Baseball Mysteries Challenging Puzzles for Logical Detectives

The Baseball Mysteries: Challenging Puzzles for Logical Detectives is a book of baseball puzzles logical baseball puzzles. To jump in all you need is logic and a casual fan’s knowledge of the game. The puzzles are solved by reasoning from the rules of the game and a few facts. The logic in the puzzles is like legal reasoning. A solution must argue from evidence (the facts) and law (the rules). Unlike legal arguments however a solution must reach an unassailable conclusion. There are many puzzle books. But there’s nothing remotely like this book. The puzzles here while rigorously deductive are firmly attached to actual events to struggles that are reported in the papers every day. The puzzles offer a unique and scintillating connection between abstract logic and gritty reality. Actually this book offers the reader an unlimited number of puzzles. Once you’ve solved a few of the challenges here every boxscore you see in the papers or online is a new puzzle! It can be anywhere from simple to complex to impossible. For anyone who enjoys logical puzzles. For anyone interested in legal reasoning. For anyone who loves the game of baseball. Jerry Butters has a BA in mathematics from Oberlin College and an MS in mathematics and a PhD in economics from the University of Chicago. He taught mathematics for two years at Mindanao State University in the Philippines as a Peace Corps volunteer. He taught economics for five years at Princeton University. For most of his career he worked on consumer protection cases and policy issues at the Federal Trade Commission. In his retirement he has become a piano teacher and performer. He enjoys hobbies ranging from reading Chinese to practicing Taiji. This book is an outgrowth of another of his hobbies—his love of designing and solving puzzles of all sorts. Jim Henle has a BA in mathematics from Dartmouth College and a PhD from M. I. T. He taught for two years at U. P. Baguio in the Philippines as a Peace Corps volunteer two years at a middle school as alternative service and 42 years at Smith College. His research is primarily in logic and set theory with additional papers in geometry graph theory number theory games economics and music. He edited columns for The Mathematical Intelligencer. He authored or co-authored five books. His most recent book The Proof and the Pudding compares mathematics and gastronomy. He has collaborated with Jerry on puzzle papers and chamber music concerts. | The Baseball Mysteries Challenging Puzzles for Logical Detectives

GBP 22.99
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Six Simple Twists The Pleat Pattern Approach to Origami Tessellation Design

Six Simple Twists The Pleat Pattern Approach to Origami Tessellation Design

This new edition of Six Simple Twists: The Pleat Pattern Approach to Origami Tessellation Design introduces an innovative pleat pattern technique for origami designs that is easily accessible to anyone who enjoys the geometry of paper. The book begins with six basic forms meant to ease the reader into the style and then systematically scaffolds the instructions to build a strong understanding of the techniques leading to instructions on a limitless number of patterns. It then describes a process of designing additional building blocks. At the end what emerges is a fascinating artform that will enrich folders for many years. Unlike standard project-based origami books Six Simple Twists focuses on how to design rather than construct. In this thoroughly updated second edition the book explores new techniques and example tessellations with full-page images and mathematical analysis of the patterns. A reader will through practice gain the ability to create still more complex and fascinating designs. Key Features Introduces the reader to origami tessellations and demonstrates their place in the origami community New layout and instructional approach restructure the book from the ground up Addresses common tessellation questions such as what types of paper are best to use and how this artform rose in popularity Teaches the reader how to grid a sheet of paper and the importance of the pre-creases Gives the reader the ability to create and understand tessellations through scaffolded instruction Includes exercises to test understanding Introduces a new notation system for precisely describing pleat intersections Analyzes pleat intersections mathematically using geometrically-focused models including information about Brocard points | Six Simple Twists The Pleat Pattern Approach to Origami Tessellation Design

GBP 35.99
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Build Your Own Robot

Build Your Own Robot

This book a compilation of articles from Karl Lunt's long-running column for Nuts & Volts magazine is a must-read for all beginner and intermediate-level robotics enthusiasts. Written in a friendly straightforward manner it contains entertaining anecdotes as well as practical advice and instruction. The author's stories about his various robotics projects will inspire you to try them yourself; and he shares his tips and code to help you. Possible projects range from transforming a TV remote control into a robot controller to building a robot from a drink cooler. You'll want to build them all; the author's enthusiasm for robotics is contagious! | Build Your Own Robot

GBP 31.99
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Building Science Graphics An Illustrated Guide to Communicating Science through Diagrams and Visualizations

Building Science Graphics An Illustrated Guide to Communicating Science through Diagrams and Visualizations

Building Science Graphics: An illustrated guide to communicating science through diagrams and visualizations is a practical guide for anyone—regardless of previous design experience and preferred drawing tools—interested in creating science-centric illustrated explanatory diagrams. Starting with a clear introduction to the concept of information graphics and their role in contemporary science communication it then outlines a process for creating graphics using evidence-based design strategies. The heart of the book is composed of two step-by-step graphical worksheets designed to help jump-start any new project. The author website featuring further resources and links can be found here: https://www. buildingsciencegraphics. com/. This is both a textbook and a practical reference for anyone that needs to convey scientific information in an illustrated form for articles poster presentations slide shows press releases blog posts social media posts and beyond. | Building Science Graphics An Illustrated Guide to Communicating Science through Diagrams and Visualizations

GBP 38.99
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Data Visualization in Excel A Guide for Beginners Intermediates and Wonks

Data Visualization in Excel A Guide for Beginners Intermediates and Wonks

This book closes the gap between what people think Excel can do and what they can achieve in the tool. Over the past few years recognition of the importance of effectively visualizing data has led to an explosion of data analysis and visualization software tools. But for many people Microsoft Excel continues to be the workhorse for their data visualization needs not to mention the only tool that many data workers have access to. Although Excel is not a specialist data visualization platform it does have strong capabilities. The default chart types do not need to be the limit of the tool’s data visualization capabilities and users can extend its features by understanding some key elements and strategies. Data Visualization in Excel provides a step-by-step guide to creating more advanced and often more effective data visualizations in Excel and is the perfect guide for anyone who wants to create better more effective and more engaging data visualizations. | Data Visualization in Excel A Guide for Beginners Intermediates and Wonks

GBP 26.99
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Joyful Infographics A Friendly Human Approach to Data

Joyful Infographics A Friendly Human Approach to Data

In Joyful Infographics: A Friendly Human Approach to Data one of the leading graphic designers of recent times shows how a judicious use of humor can make infographics more understandable. Written in non-academic easy-to-understand language and with historical and contemporary visual examples presented throughout this small book provides a short history of light-hearted graphics. The text outlines nine clear ways to make graphics more understandable explores the importance of the audience shows you how to make information come alive during presentations through live-action ‘performance’ graphics discusses why joy and smiling are good for you and shows you how not to overdo it. The author website featuring enlargeable graphics can be found here: https://www. joyfulinfographics. com/. Even if a subject is delicate controversial or taboo being graphically friendly to the audience is the right way to explain it. It is the opposite of being clinically cold and just presenting the facts. If you can get readers to smile-the smile of recognition when they understand the graphic-you are more than halfway toward getting them to continue reading and understanding the intention of the piece. Joyful Infographics teaches you how to do just that. | Joyful Infographics A Friendly Human Approach to Data

GBP 22.99
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Displays Fundamentals & Applications Second Edition

Displays Fundamentals & Applications Second Edition

In the extensive fields of optics holography and virtual reality technology continues to evolve. Displays: Fundamentals and Applications Second Edition addresses these updates and discusses how real-time computer graphics and vision enable the application and displays of graphical 2D and 3D content. This book explores in detail these technological developments as well as the shifting techniques behind projection displays projector-camera systems stereoscopic and autostereoscopic displays. This new edition contains many updates and additions reflecting the changes in fast developing areas such as holography and near-eye displays for Augmented and Virtual reality applications. Perfect for the student looking to sharpen their developing skill or the master refining their technique Rolf Hainich and Oliver Bimber help the reader understand the basics of optics light modulation visual perception display technologies and computer-generated holography. With almost 500 illustrations Displays will help the reader see the field of augmentation and virtual reality display with new eyes. Features:• Covers physics technology and techniques behind flat-panel as well as projection displays projector-camera systems stereoscopic and autostereoscopic displays computer-generated holography and near-eye displays• Discusses how real-time computer graphics and computer vision enable the visualization of graphical 2D and 3D content • Augmented by close to 500 rich illustrations which give readers a clear understanding of existing and emerging display technology | Displays Fundamentals & Applications Second Edition

GBP 38.99
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Mathematical Conundrums

Mathematical Conundrums

Want to sharpen your mathematical wits? If so then Mathematical Conundrums is for you. Daily Telegraph enigmatologist Barry R. Clarke presents over 120 fiendish problems that will test both your ingenuity and persistence. Between these covers are puzzles in geometry arithmetic and algebra (there is even a section for computer programmers). And for the smartest readers who wish to stretch their mind to its limits a selection of engaging logic and visual lateral puzzles is included. Although no puzzle requires a greater knowledge of mathematics than the high school curriculum this collection will take you to the edge. But are you equal to the challenge? Features High-school level of mathematics is the only pre-requisite Variety of algebraic route-drawing and geometrical conundrums Hints section for the lateral puzzles Warm-up excercises to sharpen the wits Full solutions to every problem Barry R. Clarke has published over 1 500 puzzles in The Daily Telegraph and has contributed enigmas to New Scientist The Sunday Times Reader’s Digest The Sunday Telegraph and Prospect magazine. His book Challenging Logic Puzzles Mensa has sold over 100 000 copies. As well as a PhD in Shakespeare Studies Barry has a master’s degree and academic publications in quantum physics. He is now working on a revised theory of the hydrogen atom. Other skills include mathematics tutor filmmaker comedy-sketch writer cartoonist computer programmer and blues guitarist! For more information please visit http://barryispuzzled. com.

GBP 22.99
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