Exploring the complexities of Roth's secular Jewish identity, this book reveals how his work embodies the American Jewish experience with its inherent humor and mysteries. It presents Roth as an ironist and master of absurdity, intertwining the themes of modern Jewish history with the anxieties of twentieth-century America. The author argues that Roth's persona reflects a moralist grappling with the world, while his literary journey mirrors the broader narrative of Jewish writers over the last two centuries, deeply rooted in personal and cultural origins.
About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design, Fourth Edition is the latest update to the book that shaped and evolved the landscape of interaction design. This comprehensive guide takes the worldwide shift to smartphones and tablets into account. New information includes discussions on mobile apps, touch interfaces, screen size considerations, and more. The new full-color interior and unique layout better illustrate modern design concepts. The interaction design profession is blooming with the success of design-intensive companies, priming customers to expect "design" as a critical ingredient of marketplace success. Consumers have little tolerance for websites, apps, and devices that don't live up to their expectations, and the responding shift in business philosophy has become widespread. About Face is the book that brought interaction design out of the research labs and into the everyday lexicon, and the updated Fourth Edition continues to lead the way with ideas and methods relevant to today's design practitioners and developers
A detailed, and highly researched account of the operations which saw Allied
forces attack the German Dams in May 1943. Relays the lead up to the mission
in its entirety Illustrated throughout, the book also features eye-witness
accounts of events as they played out during this momentous occasion in
military and world history.
While the ideas and principles in the original book remain as relevant as ever, the examples in "About Face 3" are updated to reflect the evolution of the Web. Interaction Design professionals are constantly seeking to ensure that software and software-enabled products are developed with the end-user's goals in mind, that is, to make them more powerful and enjoyable for people who use them. "About Face 3" ensures that these objectives are met with the utmost ease and efficiency. Alan Cooper (Palo Alto, CA) has spent a decade making high-tech products easier to use and less expensive to build - a practice known as "Interaction Design." Cooper is now the leader in this growing field
First published seven years ago, just before the World Wide Web's rise, this book quickly became a bestseller. While the original ideas remain relevant, the second edition features updated examples reflecting the Web's evolution. Interaction Design professionals strive to develop software and software-enabled products that align with end-user goals, making them more powerful and enjoyable. This edition ensures these objectives are met with ease and efficiency. Alan Cooper, a pioneer in Interaction Design, has dedicated a decade to making high-tech products user-friendly and cost-effective. He is recognized as a leader in this field and has authored two bestselling texts that are considered essential in the industry. One introduced a comprehensive set of practical design principles, while the other critiques how companies often create frustrating products that fail to meet customer expectations. Robert Reimann, with 15 years of experience in digital product design, has worked on various interaction design projects across multiple domains for both startups and Fortune 500 companies. Since joining Cooper in 1996, he has contributed to the development of many goal-directed design methods discussed in this edition and has shared his knowledge through lectures at major universities and international industry events. He is also on the advisory board of the UC Berkeley Institute of Design.
Upon its first publication in 1992, this was the first full account of this
major offensive by the RAFs Bomber Command Unit against German Industry in the
Ruhr during WWII. Uses first-hand accounts and official documents relating to
events to create an authentic sense of the events as they unfolded.
Set during the Dunkirk evacuation, the narrative explores the themes of physical survival and emotional growth through the perspectives of five central characters. As the story shifts between east London and wartime France, it delves into their past traumas and relationships, revealing how these experiences shape their responses to the perilous circumstances they face. The interplay of personal histories against the backdrop of war adds depth to the characters' journeys.
