This book explains how things don't work

http://www.diemer.ca/Docs/Diemer-HowThingsDontWork-Review.htm

Publisher:  Seven News, Toronto, Canada
Year Published:  1977  
Resource Type:  Article
Cx Number:  CX5407

There a lots of guides explaining how things work. This one explains how they don't -- and why they don't.

Subject Headings

• Design
• Design Theory
• Product Design
• Product Safety
• Quality Standards