The Ultimate Droodles Compendium

Author: Roger Price
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781931290692
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Before the inspired nonsense of Monty Python, David Letterman and the Far Side, there were Droodles. With a few squiggles in a simple square, these clever drawings created absurd scenes like "Ship arriving too late to save a drowning witch" (used by Frank Zappa as an album cover), "Octopus signaling for a left turn" and "Clam with buck teeth." And they were all the creation of one brilliant and unpredictable man: Roger Price. At the height of their popularity in the mid-1950s, fans enjoyed the Droodles TV show, a Droodles daily newspaper column, Droodles magazine features, Droodles cocktail napkins, even Droodles in ads for Lucky Strike cigarettes. Like hula hoops, drive-in movies and UFOs, Droodles were one of the biggest fads of the 1950s. Now Droodles make their triumphant return to delight a new generation that can use some laughs. The Ultimate Droodles Compendium includes every one of Roger Price's 352 most famous Droodles in delightful new full-quality reproductions, with Price's inspired text and quirky footnotes. There's more: a Roger Price/Droodles reminiscence by beloved media critic Leonard Maltin, a full history of Roger Price and Droodles by Emmy-winning writer Fritz Holznagel, and comments from comedy legend Carl Reiner, Boing Boing's Mark Frauenfelder and Carla Sinclair, and others. Droodles are back in this handsome, hilarious, ultimate collection from Tallfellow Press. Droodles now. Droodles forever!

Seven and a Half Lessons about the Brain

Author: Lisa Feldman Barrett
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
ISBN: 0358157145
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 197

Book Description
From the author of How Emotions Are Made, a myth-busting primer on the brain, in the tradition of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics and Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Coming to Our Senses

Author: Susan R. Barry
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 1541675169
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
A neurobiologist reexamines the personal nature of perception in this groundbreaking guide to a new model for our senses. We think of perception as a passive, mechanical process, as if our eyes are cameras and our ears microphones. But as neurobiologist Susan R. Barry argues, perception is a deeply personal act. Our environments, our relationships, and our actions shape and reshape our senses throughout our lives. This idea is no more apparent than in the cases of people who gain senses as adults. Barry tells the stories of Liam McCoy, practically blind from birth, and Zohra Damji, born deaf, in the decade following surgeries that restored their senses. As Liam and Zohra learned entirely new ways of being, Barry discovered an entirely new model of the nature of perception. Coming to Our Senses is a celebration of human resilience and a powerful reminder that, before you can really understand other people, you must first recognize that their worlds are fundamentally different from your own.

Technical Drawing with Engineering Graphics

Author: Frederick E. Giesecke
Publisher: Peachpit Press
ISBN: 0138065632
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 2307

Book Description
This full-color text offers a clear, complete introduction and detailed reference for creating 3D models and 2D documentation drawings. Building on its reputation as a trusted reference, this edition expands on the role that 3D CAD databases now play in design and documentation. Superbly integrated illustrations, text, step-by-step instructions, and navigation make it easier than ever to master key skills and knowledge. Throughout, the authors demonstrate 3D and 2D drawing skills and CAD usage in real-world work practice in today's leading disciplines. They combine strong technical detail, real-world examples, and current standards, materials, industries, and processes-all in a format that is efficient, colorful, and visual. Features: Splash Spread: Appealing chapter opener provides context and motivation. References and Web Links: Useful weblinks and standards provided upfront in each chapter. Understanding Section: Foundational introductions, tabbed for easy navigation, outline each topic's importance, use, visualization tips, and theory. Detail Section: Detailed, well-tested explanations of drawing techniques, variations, and examples-organized into quick-read sections, numbered for easy reference. CAD at Work Section: Breakout pages offer tips on generating drawings from 2D or 3D models. Portfolio Section: Examples of finished drawings show how techniques are applied in the real world. Key Words: Italicized on first reference, summarized after each chapter. Chapter: Summaries and Review Questions: Efficiently reinforce learning. Exercises: Outstanding problem sets with updated exercises, including parts, assembly drawings from CAD models, sketching problems, and orthographic projections.

Modern Graphics Communication

Author: Frederick E. Giesecke
Publisher: Peachpit Press
ISBN: 0138271941
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 2200

Book Description
This full-color text offers a clear introduction and detailed reference for creating and interpreting technical drawings, whether using 2D CAD or 3D modeling. The important role that 3D CAD databases play in design and documentation is a central emphasis. Superbly integrated illustrations, step-by-step instructions, and navigation features help you master key skills and knowledge. Throughout, the authors demonstrate 3D and 2D drawing skills and CAD usage in the context of real-world practice in today's leading disciplines. They combine strong technical detail, real-world examples, and current standards, materials, industries, and processes—all in a format that is efficient, colorful, and visual. FEATURES SPLASH SPREAD Appealing chapter openers provide context and motivation. REFERENCES AND WEB LINKS Useful web links and standards provided upfront in each chapter. UNDERSTANDING SECTION Foundational introductions, tabbed for easy navigation, outline each topic's importance, use, visualization tips, and theory. DETAIL SECTION Detailed, well-tested explanations of drawing techniques, variations, and examples—organized into quick-read sections, numbered for easy reference. CAD AT WORK SECTION Breakout pages offer tips on generating drawings from 2D or 3D models. PORTFOLIO SECTION AND INDUSTRY CASES Examples of finished drawings and case studies from industry practitioners show how techniques are applied in the real world. KEY WORDS Italicized on first reference, summarized after each chapter. CHAPTER SUMMARIES AND REVIEW QUESTIONS Efficiently reinforce learning. EXERCISES Outstanding problem sets with updated exercises, including parts, assembly drawings from CAD models, and more. WORKSHEETS Worksheets and grids encourage students to practice and develop hand-sketching skills used for communicating and generating design concepts. Printable PDFs may also be downloaded. New to the 6th Edition Updated for current ASME standards Color photos of inspiring applications Updated coverage of 3D printing and rapid prototyping Additional worksheets for developing sketching and visual ability