ergonomics

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ergonomics

What can a body do?

how we meet the built world
2020
Provides a new way of looking at the things we use and the spaces we inhabit.
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The design of everyday things

2013
Examines the relationship between human psychology and the design of objects such as doors, telephones, and faucets, explaining the mistakes made by engineers and presenting examples of good design.

Bots and bods

how robots and humans work, from the inside out
2021
"Explores the differences and the similarities between humans and robots. Looks at the basic features of human bodies and how they are copied in robots . . . learn how movement happens, how the world is seen and sensed, and how humans and robots think it all through. And looks to a future where bots will be helping bods more than ever"--Adapted from publisher description.

The unofficial guide to engineering in Minecraft

Text and illustrations examine the use of engineering in Minecraft.

Corpse & crown

2019
"Agatha DeLacey's family isn't rich or titled, so studying nursing at Ingold's East End hospital in London is a rare opportunity for her. Despite the school's focus on the innovative Bio-Mechanical program, Aggie cares more about the desperately poor human patients who flood the hospital, even if that means providing unauthorized treatment after-hours . . . and trusting a charming, endlessly resourceful thief. But the Artful Dodger is barely a step ahead of his underworld rivals, the menacing Bill Sykes and mercurial Oliver Twist, and Aggie's association with him soon leads her into danger"--Provided by publisher.
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