false 13 59 37 true 5767002 read 4 true 764306 currently-reading 18 true 764305 to-read http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/69336037 Postmodernism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by Christopher Butler
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Interesting discussion of the making of the artist via the MFA ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/9480591 Proust Was a Neuroscientist (Hardcover) by Jonah Lehrer
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]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/62117066 The Syntax of Objects (Hardcover) by Tim McCreight
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Another favorite of my design books - simply an alphabetical reference of design terms and concepts. McCreight does not dumb it down, rather challenges a reader to delve in to the complexity and even contradictions held in some of the ideas. Sparks much more creative contemplation rather than an urge to know "truths" ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/62116526 to: Universal Principles of Design: 100 Ways to Enhance Usability, Influence Perception, Increase Appeal, Make Better Design Decisions, and Teach Through Design (Hardcover) by William Lidwell
I love the density and efficiency of this book. On-page discussions of design ideas that are relevant to all aspects of design... graphic design, industrial design, systems, curriculum planning. It has cross-references to related topics within the book. I pick it up just to charge my brain sometimes ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/62115280 to: Introduction to Two-Dimensional Design: Understanding Form and Function (Paperback) by John Bowers
A brief, but refreshingly smart discussion of Basic Design principles. Its only drawback as a textbook is that it does not have very many pictures examples, but those that are there are superlative. Does a good job of incorporating the exchange between intuition and intellect. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/62114784 to: How We Decide (Hardcover) by Jonah Lehrer
More explorations of the implications of neuroscience on our decision making. Combines both aspects of M Gladwell's Blink (decisions make in a split second) and informed, deliberative processing. Calls some of our assumed presumptions in to question ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/62114512 to: The Talent Code: Unlocking the Secret of Skill in Sports, Art, Music, Math, and Just About Everything Else (Audio CD) by Daniel Coyle
this book describes the neuro-anatomy that happens in learning. A layman's explanation of the science, easy to read with entertaining anecdotal style. Persuasive arguments can impact how teaching and learning need to be re-thought. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/33688878 Social Psychology (11th Edition) (MyPsychLab Series) by Robert A. Baron
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