Books with author N.R. Walker

Exploring Drafting has been extensively revised to provide improved and expanded CAD drafting content, while retaining its strong emphasis on drafting fundamentals and basic drafting techniques. It introduces the basic drawing practices and skills used by drafters. Designed for introductory drafting students at any instructional level, this textbook teaches the fundamentals used to create drawings. It shows students how to apply sketching methods, line conventions, and industry standards to solve drawing problems. The book provides instruction on geometric constructions, orthographic views, dimensioning, pictorial drawing, pattern development, and computer-aided drafting (CAD). It introduces students to common drafting tools and the basic applications of CAD. This textbook emphasizes the importance of learning basic manual skills before progressing to CAD applications. Coverage addresses the practices and techniques used in a variety of different drafting disciplines, including mechanical drafting, architectural drafting, electrical and electronics drafting, welding drafting, and graphic design. Numerous examples of drawings from industry are presented in this heavily illustrated text.

Each delightful pet in this book has a name. The rabbit's name is Muffin, the cat's name is Sam, and seven more pets are given their names. Chunky Hunkies are sturdy miniature board books for parents to share with baby. Extra-thick pages present vivid, full-color, portrait-style photos of friendly animals, captioned with simple and direct statements for parents to read aloud to their child. Talking and reading go together to help babies learn how to listen. Chunkie Hunkies, read aloud, can help lay the foundations for baby's language development.

A tiger, an elephant, a panda, a giraffe, and five more wild animals are named and pictured in this attractive little book. Chunky Hunkies are sturdy miniature board books for parents to share with baby. Extra-thick pages present vivid, full-color, portrait-style photos of friendly animals, captioned with simple and direct statements for parents to read aloud to their child. Talking and reading go together to help babies learn how to listen. Chunkie Hunkies, read aloud, can help lay the foundations for baby's language development.

Toddlers learn that a baby dog is called a puppy, and a baby deer is called a fawn. They also learn the baby names for cat, cow, bear, duck, horse, and pig. Chunkie Hunkies are sturdy miniature board books for parents to share with baby. Extra-thick pages present vivid, full-color, portrait-style photos of friendly animals, captioned with simple and direct statements for parents to read aloud to their child. Talking and reading go together to help babies learn how to listen. Chunkie Hunkies, read aloud, can help lay the foundations for baby's language development.

Big like an elephant, small like a button; tall like some children, and short like others: toddlers will enjoy this simple, entertaining introduction to sizes. Appealing photos filled with kids, toys, animals, and other familiar objects make the basic concept easily understandable and fun, while questions on every page help develop vocabulary and speech.