Industrial & Manufacturing

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. The Design of Everyday Things shows that good, usable design is possible....

Help transform your business and innovate like the world's top tech companies!

In Stuff Matters, Miodownik entertainingly examines the materials he encounters in a typical morning, from the steel in his razor and the graphite in his pencil to the foam in his sneakers and the concrete in a nearby skyscraper....

The World in a Grain is the compelling true story of the hugely important and diminishing natural resource that grows more essential every day, and of the people who mine it, sell it, build with it - and sometimes, even kill for it....

In April 1956, a refitted oil tanker carried 58 shipping containers from Newark to Houston....

In this classic text, Taiichi Ohno—inventor of the Toyota Production System and Lean manufacturing—shares the genius that sets him apart as one of the most disciplined and creative thinkers of our time....

An illuminating tour through the manufacturing world and its seismic influence on our lives, from internationally renowned expert Tim Minshall.

This practical guide explains how you can apply key principles in psychology to build products and experiences that are more intuitive and human-centered....

Surprising rules for successful monetization....

Creative Selection recounts the life of one of the few who worked behind the scenes, a highly respected software engineer who worked in the final years of the Steve Jobs era - the Golden Age of Apple....

With insights into the cyclical nature of innovation and the indomitable spirit of human ingenuity, Bandwidth is a powerful saga that shines a light on how history may be repeating itself as the AI, quantum, and blockchain Boom cycle is taking hold.

Finally, we are learning that simplicity equals sanity. We’re rebelling against technology that’s too complicated, DVD players with too many menus, and software accompanied by 75-megabyte “read me” manuals....

The audio edition of this Shingo Prize-winning bestseller provides critical insights and approaches to make any lean transformation an ongoing success.

In this New Thought classic, Atkinson looks at the law of attraction in the thought world....

Part biography, part motivational manual, we will look at Steve Jobs' story with a strong focus on the keys to his success and the principles that allowed him to become the one-of-a-kind entrepreneur....

Conquer the Industrial Machinery Field: A Comprehensive Guide to Careers as Machinery Mechanics, Maintenance Workers, and Millwrights is your ...

Leaders on projects should be the chief people officers (CPO) of their teams. This position does a less physical work and more mentoring of others ...

In this book, authors William McDonough and Michael Braungart challenge the notion that human industry must inevitably damage the natural world....

Conquer the Machinist and Tool and Die Maker Profession: Your Guide to Crafting Precision Metal Parts, Instruments, and Tools is an indispensable ...

I, Wes Sander, will share the secrets of creating knives and swords that are easy to make, yet strong and sharp....

This book offers practical insights to transform your approach to design, engineering, simulation, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing.

Conquer the Metal and Plastic Machining Field: Your Guide to a Career Setting Up and Operating Equipment That Cuts, Shapes, and Forms Metal and ...

Scrap steel is unlike known steel. You need to know the exact procedure for forging it into a proper blade, so that it doesn't break or become a health hazard....

Conquer the Mechanical Aptitude Test: Your Guide to Mastering Mechanical Reasoning and Comprehension is an essential resource for anyone preparing ...

First, businesses discovered quality as a key competitive edge; next came science....