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Thinking, Fast and Slow

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Thinking, Fast and Slow

Thinking, Fast and Slow takes us on a groundbreaking tour of the mind and explains the two systems that drive the way we think.

Human-Computer Interaction

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Human-Computer Interaction

The second edition of Human-Computer Interaction established itself as one of the classic textbooks in the area, with its broad coverage and rigorous approach.

Emotional Design: Why We Love (or Hate) Everyday Things

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Emotional Design: Why We Love (or Hate) Everyday Things

Norman draws on a wealth of examples and the latest scientific insights to present a bold exploration of the objects in our everyday world. Emotional Design will appeal not only to designers and manufacturers but also to managers, psychologists, and general readers who love to think about their stuff.

Advances in Human Aspects of Aviation

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Advances in Human Aspects of Aviation

With contrbutions from experts, this book covers the design of aircrafts for the comfort and well being of the passenger. It includes strategies and guidelines for maximizing comfort, the design of aircrafts including cockpit design, and the training and work schedules for flight attendants and pilots.

The Design of Everyday Things

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The Design of Everyday Things

The Design of Everyday Things is a powerful primer on how-and why-some products satisfy customers while others only frustrate them.

Human Factors Design Handbook

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Human Factors Design Handbook

Practical guidelines for the Ergonomic Design of Products and Facilities You'll find: Key Descisions to make at the conceptual design stage; Diagrams, charts and checklists; Data on cognitive skills, sensory capacities, mobility, strength, and dexterity; Tables of Engineering unit conversions and scientific constants; Designs that "fit the user"; Human Body size, reach, strength, reaction time, environmental stress resistance.

Set Phasers on Stun: And Other True Tales of Design, Technology, and Human Error

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Set Phasers on Stun: And Other True Tales of Design, Technology, and Human Error

A disturbing share of technological disasters are caused by incompatibilities between the way things are designed and the way people actually perceive, think, and act. Structurally sound aircraft plummet to the earth and the machines of medical science maim unsuspecting patients - - all because designers sometimes fail to reflect the characteristics of the user in their designs.