יולי 2021

510.1 SU

Su, Francis Edward

Mathematics for human flourishing

New Haven : Yale University Press, 2020

נושאים

Mathematics -- Philosophy

Mathematics -- Social aspects

תיאור/תקציר

For mathematician Francis Su, a society without mathematical affection is like a city without concerts, parks, or museums. To miss out on mathematics is to live without experiencing some of humanity’s most beautiful ideas. In this profound book, written for a wide audience but especially for those disenchanted by their past experiences, an award-winning mathematician and educator weaves parables, puzzles, and personal reflections to show how mathematics meets basic human desires—such as for play, beauty, freedom, justice, and love—and cultivates virtues essential for human flourishing. These desires and virtues, and the stories told here, reveal how mathematics is intimately tied to being human. Some lessons emerge from those who have struggled, including philosopher Simone Weil, whose own mathematical contributions were overshadowed by her brother’s, and Christopher Jackson, who discovered mathematics as an inmate in a federal prison. Christopher’s letters to the author appear throughout the book and show how this intellectual pursuit can—and must—be open to all.

תוכן עניינים

1 flourishing -- 2 exploration -- 3 meaning -- 4 play -- 5 beauty -- 6 permanence -- 7 truth -- 8 struggle -- 9 power -- 10 justice -- 11 freedom -- 12 community -- 13 love.

621.34 פרי

פרידמן, משה

חשמל ומגנטיות

אבן יהודה : רכס פרויקטים חינוכיים, 2005

נושאים

Electromagnetism

Electricity -- Study and teaching (Secondary)

Magnetism

Magnetism -- Study and teaching (Secondary)

תוכן עניינים

פרק 6: קבלים -- פרק 7: השדה המגנטי -- פרק 8: מקורות שדה מגנטי -- פרק 9: השראה אלקטרומגנטית.

פרק 6: קבלים -- פרק 7: השדה המגנטי -- פרק 8: מקורות שדה מגנטי -- פרק 9: השראה אלקטרומגנטית.

621.36 0SG

Osgood, Richard, Meng, Xiangping

Principles of photonic integrated circuits : materials, device physics, guided wave design

Cham, Switzerland : Springer International Publishing, 2021

נושאים

Integrated circuits -- Design and construction

Integrated circuits -- Materials

Quantum Optics

Photonics

תיאור/תקציר

This graduate-level textbook presents the principles, design methods, simulation, and materials of photonic circuits. It provides state-of-the-art examples of silicon, indium phosphide, and other materials frequently used in these circuits, and includes a thorough discussion of all major types of devices. In addition, the book discusses the integrated photonic circuits (chips) that are currently increasingly employed on the international technology market in connection with short-range and long-range data communication. Featuring references from the latest research in the field, as well as chapter-end summaries and problem sets, Principles of Photonic Integrated Circuits is ideal for any graduate-level course on integrated photonics, or optical technology and communication.

תוכן עניינים

Integrated Optics: An Overview -- Materials for PICs -- Dielectric Waveguides -- Three-Dimensional Waveguides -- Coupled-Mode Theory -- Optical Couplers -- Passive Waveguide Components -- Polarization Routers -- Imaging Devices -- Diffraction Gratings -- Wavelength Filtering and Manipulation -- The Electro-Optic Effect in Waveguides and Optical Modulators -- Integrated Optical Switches -- Integrated Optical Isolators and Magnetooptics -- Numerical Methods.

741.6 WHI

White, Alex

Thinking in type : the practical philosophy of typography

New York, NY : Allworth Press, 2005

נושאים

Graphic design (Typography)

Type and type-founding

Type and type-founding -- History -- 20th century

Graphic design (Typography) -- History -- 20th century

תיאור/תקציר

With this visually stunning primer, designers will develop the skills and vision to produce truly innovative, eye-catching type design. All of the basics about type design are covered and in-depth information is provided on more advanced topics such as the differences between type applications, how typography creates identity, and what readers look for and respond to. Using more than 2,000 images from the 18th century up to the present day, this book can be used as a first exposure primer for students and as a reader for professionals. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

תכנים

Preface -- Introduction -- What is type and where is it found? -- The language of type -- Space and type -- Typographic unity : similarities and contrasts -- What makes readers respond -- Type and identity -- Fresh vs familiar -- Evolving a treatment from existing characteristics -- Readability, then legibility -- Type and imagery -- The evolution of typography -- 1914-1945 -- 1946-1982 -- 1983 onward.

745.4 LUP

Extra bold : a feminist inclusive anti-racist non-binary field guide for graphic designers

New York : Princeton Architectural Press, 2021

נושאים

Design -- Human factors

Design -- Social aspects

תיאור/תקציר

Extra Bold' is the design manual for everyone. Part textbook and part comic book, zine, manifesto, and survival guide. Extra Bold is filled with stories and ideas that don't show up in other career books or design overviews. Written collaboratively by a diverse team of authors, the book begins with essays connecting design to feminism, anti-racism, disability, and nonbinary thinking. Capsule histories open the design canon to overlooked people and practices. Interviews, typefaces, and projects created by dozens of contributors deliver multiple points of view, informed by a variety of abilities, gender identities, and racial and ethnic backgrounds. Useful and informative, Extra Bold explores power structures and how to navigate them. Interviews showcase people at different stages of their careers, and biographical sketches uncover the lives and work of creative producers marginalized by sexism, racism, and ableism. Illustrations by Jennifer Tobias bring warmth and narrative depth to each section

תכנים

About this book -- Theory -- Feminism -- Systemic racism -- Anti-racism -- Intersectionality -- Equality vs. equity -- Voice: Kristy Tillman -- Teaching Black designers -- Meet mythical norm -- 'Splaining -- Disability theory -- This body is worthy -- Anti-stairs club -- Voices: Shannon Finnegan and Aimi Hamraie -- Embodied learning -- Leaves with you -- Life: Sugandha Gupta -- Mother cyborg -- Binary structures -- Sex and gender terms -- Typographic binaries -- A queer year of love letters -- Voice: Shivani Parasnis -- Voice: Tré Seals -- HISTORY -- Mapping history -- Life: Yolande Bonhomme -- Life: Ann Smith Franklin -- Life: Sojourner Truth -- Life: William Wells Brown -- Life: Angel de Cora -- Life: Anni Albers -- Life: Charlotte Perriand -- Feminism in India -- Life: Ed Roberts -- Life: Neil Marcus -- International symbol of access -- Timeline: queer history -- Life: Walt Whitman -- Life: Ruth Ellis -- Lives: Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore -- Life: Susan Sontag -- Life: Willi Smith -- WORK -- Internships -- Voice: Tanvi Sharma -- Starting out -- Voice: Farah Kafei -- Voice: Valentina Vergara -- Design leaders -- Voice: Amy Lee Walton -- Voice: Elaine Lopez -- Voice: Irene Pereyra -- Voice: Leslie Xia -- Voice: Njoki Gitahi -- Voice: Sabrina Hall -- Voice: Shira Inbar -- Workplaces -- Working from home -- Wage gaps -- Hiring for diversity -- Where are the Black designers? -- Discrimination at work -- Parents at work -- Coming out at work -- Salary transparency -- Exit strategies -- The entreprecariat -- Confidence equity -- Emotional housekeeping -- Psychological safety -- Giving and taking credit -- Mentoring -- Cover letters -- Presentations -- Social Media -- Publishing -- Activism -- Advice for new designers.