Modern Design

Design doesn't have to complicated, which is why this guide to human-centered design shows that usability is just as important as aesthetics. Even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure out which light switch or oven burner to turn on, or whether to push, pull, or slide a door...

Five minutes until the interview begins. Fresh on the heels of her college graduation, Cameron Heart has landed an interview at a prestigious architecture firm. Four minutes until the interview. She knows she's only there because the owner, Grayson Cole, is her older sister's friend. Three minutes. For the last seven years, Grayson has been the most intimidating man Cammie has ever had the pleasure - or displeasure - of being around.

Redefine romance and build loving connections you yearn for with the help of this guide for couples—perfect for readers of 8 Rules of Love and the Love Prescription. Grounded in two decades of original research and work with couples from around the world, Love by Design introduces a...

How history’s most infamous disasters shaped the field of engineering, from the creator of the popular YouTube channel Practical Engineering When a giant bridge collapses, a gas explosion blows up a building, or a major dam bursts, it’s hard not to wonder how things could have gone so...

First, businesses discovered quality as a key competitive edge; next came science. Now, Donald A. Norman, former Director of the Institute for Cognitive Science at the University of California, reveals how smart design is the new frontier. The Design of Everyday Things is a powerful primer on how - and why - some products satisfy customers while others only frustrate them.

David's unique and engaging approach to teaching HTML and CSS principles means that listeners are ready to start designing from the very first chapter without enduring an avalanche of boring jargon or dry technobabble.

Bloomsbury presents Feng Shui Modern by Cliff Tan, read by Kevin Shen. In an increasingly cramped world, a modern guide to opening up your living space –and your life –using the ancient principles of feng shui. How do you place a bed in an awkward room? How can your space help you be more...

Transform your home into a haven of calm and achieve your ideal lifestyle with this inspirational guide, from the Netflix star and #1 bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Inspired by the Japanese concept of kurashi, or “way of life,” Kurashi at Home invites you...

Named one of the best wedding planners in the world, Jove Meyer presents a colorful and comprehensive guide to planning and designing a wedding that feels uniquely you. Wedding planner Jove Meyer is a visionary of joy. Known for creating vibrant experiences inspired by couples who dare to be...

Transform chaotic rooms into peaceful sanctuaries through intentional interior design and sustainable decluttering. If you feel constantly drained by visual noise and endless tidying, this uplifting audio experience offers a clear path to everyday serenity. Reclaim your focus and energy without...

In How Design Makes the World, best-selling author and designer Scott Berkun reveals how designers, from software engineers to city planners, have succeeded and failed us. From the airplane armrest to the Facebook “like” button, and everything in between, Berkun shows how design helps or hinders everyone, and offers a new way to think about the world around you.

Are you looking for the best ways to design your home? Do you want to decorate your home but don't want to spend a lot of money? In this audiobook we give you the best colors and layouts to use for any apartment or house layout. After hearing this book, you will know how to maximize your space visually and apply these professional techniques inexpensively.

Discover the key architectural concepts behind the world's most incredible buildings and structures. The Architecture Book goes beyond other architecture books to analyze not just buildings themselves, but the ideas and principles that make each of the featured structures key to the history and...

So much passes us by, unnoticed. We multi-task, switch between screens, work faster. When was the last time you paused to consider a beautifully-made object or stunning natural landscape? Yet this is when our spirits lift and our soul is restored. Designer Alan Moore invites us to rethink not...

What does it take to reinvent a language? After a meteoric rise, China today is one of the world’s most powerful nations. Just a century ago, it was a crumbling empire with literacy reserved for the elite few, as the world underwent a massive technological transformation that threatened to...

'Mind-shifting, heart-lifting' ISABELLA TREE 'Inspiring and essential' ALASTAIR HUMPHREYS 'As entertaining as it is enlightening' INDEPENDENT The majority of the world now lives in some form of urban environment. But as the human footprint of brick, concrete and metal expands, our proximity to...

You're letting life happen to you. That's why it's feeling predictable and uninspiring. No wonder the restlessness, the boredom, and the feelings of being trapped. But there is another way. This audiobook will show you how to break through that self-imposed ceiling. It will challenge you to take command of your life by awakening you to your beliefs and stories, disrupting your patterns and behaviors, and designing a future you can't wait to live.

Cassie Carl believes she has it all. On the cusp of achieving her professional goals and soon to marry the man of her dreams - the handsome, kind, and loving Stefan Van Allen - it seems she's found the life every woman dreams of. When Cassie's wealthy fiancé brings Peyton in to do a renovation on their home before the big engagement party, sparks fly, leaving both Cassie and Peyton to question everything they thought they already had. What happens when the thin veil of perfection becomes riddled with holes?

Kill It with Fire examines aging computer systems, the evolution of technology over time, and how organizations can modernize, maintain, and future-proof their current systems. “Kill it with fire,” the typical first reaction to a legacy system falling into obsolescence, is a knee-jerk...

Master computer science fundamentals and modern OS design by turning complex hardware systems into intuitive knowledge. Whether you are prepping for a technical interview during your morning commute or navigating software engineering courses, this accessible audio experience eliminates heavy...