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The Rough Guide to Horror Movies

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jones, Alan, PUBLISHER: Rough Guides Limited, The Rough Guide to Horror Movies is a comprehensive guide to the world''s most terrifying films. The guide includes all the icons, from Boris Karloff to Wes Craven and Frankenstein to Freddie Kruger, including classics from Argentina, Pakistan, South Africa and the recent chillers from East Asia. The canon of fifty essential horror movies features The Cabinet of Dr Caligari and Switchblade Romance, via Psycho and The Exorcist. Everything you need to know is covered from festivals, adaptations, magazines and merchandise. The guide tells the stories behind the movies that have scared us throughout the twentieth century.

Elements of Color Photography: A Photo Anthology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Todd, George / Watson-Guptill, PUBLISHER: Amphoto Books, In Elements of Color Photography a veteran photographer distills the knowledge and experience he gained over 30 years as a writer, teacher, and practicing photographer to show readers how he created dozens of dazzling color images from his own portfolio. Ranging from the purely abstract and still life to architecture, landscapes, and people, George Todd's photographs demonstrate that strongly contrasting forms and shadows need not be confined to classic black-and-white photography. Through clear step-by-step illustrations, Todd shows how color photography can become an effective composition tool, as much of a fine art form as monochrome--and the photos gain an added dimension with the bold and inventive use of color. Plus, this anthology features dazzling, full-color examples of Todd's photographic techniques in action.

Networking: A Beginner's Guide, Fourth Edition

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hallberg, Bruce / Hallberg Bruce, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media, Here is an unparalleled introduction to networking, offering easy-to-follow details on design and configuration, hardware, networking protocols, remote access, and security. This updated guide contains expanded coverage of wireless networking, the latest Windows and Linux releases, and security measures. New networking professionals will first learn what they need to know about network technology, and then how to apply that knowledge to set up, manage, and secure networks.

Doing Management Research: A Comprehensive Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thietart, Raymond Alain / Et Al, N/A / Thietart, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), Doing Management Research, a major new textbook, provides answers to questions and problems which researchers invariably encounter when embarking on management research, be it quantitative or qualitative. This book will carefully guide the reader through the research process from beginning to end. An excellent tool for academics and students, it enables the reader to acquire and build upon empirical evidence, and to decide what tools to use to understand and describe what is being observed, and then, which methods of analysis to adopt. There is an entire section dedicated to writing up and communicating the research findings. Written in an accessible and easy-to-use style, this book can be read from cover to cover or dipped

The photography book

Editors of Phaidon Press This is an unsurpassed collection of 500 superb images that represent the world's best photographers from the mid-19th century to today, arranged alphabetically by photographer, from pioneers such as Gustave Le Gray and Daguerre t

An italian in italy

Beppe Severgnini A journey through Italy with foreign friends; 10 days, 30 places,explaining the country and its people, from an incomprehensible highway code to ordered anarchy in the office, from food to politics, morals to TV, etc.

Dare to Desire: An Invitation to Fulfill Your Deepest Dreams

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Eldredge, John, PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Publishers, Here is the perfect book for those ready to move beyond the daily grind to a life overflowing with adventure, beauty, and a God who loves us more passionately than we dared imagine. Far from promoting a "Carpe Diem" attitude adjustment, "Dare to Desire" is an invitation to a whole new life. But be warned - once you accept this invitation, you'll never see your world the same again. With brand new content as well as concepts from his three best-selling books (Sacred Romance, Journey of Desire, and Wild at Heart), John Eldredge takes readers on a majestic journey through the uncharted waters of the human heart. Combining powerful quotes, stunning photography, and the encouragement of an experienced trail guide, John Eldredge shows readers how to draw closer to a God who seeks to grant us our deepest desires.

From Literal to Literary: The Essential Reference Book for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Adams, James R. / Bonner, Hannah, PUBLISHER: Rising Star Press, Over 150 Biblical metaphors are examined in an effort to reveal the insights of the scriptures to the skeptic as well as the conventional Christian. The volume includes an index to Hebrew and Greek words, an index of Bible citations and a pronunciation guide for transliterated Hebrew and Greek words.

Starting Ballet

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Edom, H. / Katrak, N., PUBLISHER: Usborne Books, -- Gives beginner's techniques, proper skills and how to practice them -- Step-by-step instructions and delightful, friendly illustrations

Life is But a Dream: Wise Techniques for an Inspirational

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wieder, Marcia / Weider, Marica, PUBLISHER: Mastermedia Publishing Company, "An insightful and inspiring guide for living life to its fullest". -- John Gray, author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus A book about the living way you want, rather than just getting what you've been led to think you want.

Keyboarding & Word Processing, Complete Course, Lessons

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Van Huss, Susie / Forde, Connie M. / Woo, Donna L., PUBLISHER: South Western Educational Publishing, This comprehensive text provides three semesters of keyboarding and word processing instruction. All 120 lessons are in one convenient text, so students can advance from beginner to expert user without having to change texts.

Beginner's Guide to Cacti & Other Succulents

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ellis, John, PUBLISHER: Sterling Publishing (NY), A beginner eager to grow cacti needs a basic guide with easy-to-follow advice, minimal use of specialist terminology, and above all, plenty of photographs to help with plant selection. Look no further: this is for any new gardener of succulents. It' s filled to the brim with the fundamentals of cultivation and offers an enti-cingly simple introduction to many beautiful varieties. Find out how to nurture your own succulent plants in greenhouses, cold frames, and conservatories, on the windowsill, and in the garden so they' ll stay healthy and flower regularly, as well as facts on watering, temperature, light, compost, repotting, propagation, and controlling diseases. The most unique feature is the detailed and beautifully illustrated directory of plants, offering rich guidance on cultivating each species.

Whitewater Rafting: An Introductory Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kuhne, Cecil, PUBLISHER: Lyons Press, An easy-to-follow, inspiring introduction to this rapidly growing sport.

Your Organic Gardenp

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cox, Jeff / Rodale Press, PUBLISHER: Rodale Press, Featuring down-to-earth, no-nonsense advice that will appeal to gardeners everywhere -- from beginner to advanced.

Selling Photography

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Antrobus, Roger / Watson-Guptill, PUBLISHER: Amphoto Books, A picture may be worth a thousand words, but in his straightforward approach to the fine art of selling photography, author and professional photographer Roger Antrobus explains how a picture can also be worth thousands of dollars. Selling Photography provides practical answers to the questions every photographer asks when making the move from amateur to professional: What makes a photo commercially viable? What kind of equipment should be used? What kind of agencies are out there, and how should they be approached? Combining practical marketing advice with how-to guidance for taking photos that impress, this valuable resource provides an overview of all the markets available for selling photographs--spec, photo libraries, commission, even the Internet--and reveals dozens of surefire approaches for making sales. This one-stop guide also features 150 stunning examples of the author's best-selling images--covering everything from climbers on a snow-capped mountain to a semiabstract, time-released exposure of car lights at night. Each image is fully captioned to explain how it was shot, why it was taken, the artistic and special effects involved, and the reasons for its commercial success. Packed with an array of no-fail tips and surefire strategies, Selling Photography is the definitive source of real-life success tips for photographers who want to market and promote their work effectively.

Weddings

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Diagram Group, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, An indispensable guide to all wedding arrangements. Details the roles of the main participants, from the bride and groom down to the flower girl. Includes advice and suggestions to help make that special day go smoothly.

Air Age Getting Started in Backyard Flying Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bob Aberle, PUBLISHER: Air Age, Bob Aberle, world-renowned electric flight expert, explains the basics of the new small, affordable, lightweight, electric-powered R/C airplanes. Whether you're a beginner or experienced R/C enthusiast, you'll find everything you need to know to get started and succeed.

The Art and Attitude of Commercial Photography

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Souders, Rick / Oppenheim, Selina / Weissberg, Elyse, PUBLISHER: Amphoto Books, Commercial photography is one of the most competitive yet lucrative and exciting specialties in the industry. Successful commercial photographers have to constantly navigate a delicate balance between the art of photography (lighting, styling, conceptualizing, etc.) and the day-to-day business of running a successful studio (satisfying the client, billing, promotion, sales, and more). According to Souders, the business demands not just cutting-edge photography technique but vision, tenacity, attitude, and perseverance. The Art and Attitude of Commercial Photography is an A to Z guide to becoming a successful working photographer, written by one of the leading professional photographers in the business. Covering virtually every business and artistic issue, topics include dozens of no-fail strategies and tested techniques for getting started; using a variety of digital applications; perfecting the art of selling to clients; creating people and product illustrations; using sources like stock and travel photography; and combining all these artistic and business elements together to run a successful, cost-effective commercial photography business. The Art and Attitude of Commercial Photography is the only book on the market that instructs the reader in the necessary photographic techniques needed for success as well the business savvy needed to run and grow a dynamic business.

Stokes Beginner's Guide to Butterflies

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stokes, Donald / Stokes, Lillian Q. / Brown, Justin L., PUBLISHER: Little Brown and Company, A pocket-size, brilliantly colorful, simple-to-use guide to butterflies, containing dozens of full-color photographs that enable readers of all ages to identify the most common species; range maps; tips on attracting butterlies, information on habitat needs, life cycle, food preferences; and much more.

National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Insects and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Evans, Arthur V. / Tufts, Craig, PUBLISHER: Sterling Publishing (NY), National Wildlife Federation's new all-photographic field guide to North American insects, spiders, and related species, is the most up-to-date of its kind, and lets both amateur and expert naturalists identify more than 940 species quickly and accurately. More than close-up color photographs by leading nature photographers reveal the field marks that distinguish each creature, and the clear and concise text that accompanies each image describes the range, habitat, life cycle, and behavior. Budding entomologists will be inspired to explore further with the detailed information on starting a collection, planting an arthropod garden, keeping insects and spiders in captivity, and learning the techniques of macro photography. The unique waterproof cover makes it ideal for use outdoors.

A Beginner's Guide to Very Cool Skateboarding Tricks

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rosenberg, Aaron, PUBLISHER: Rosen Publishing Group, Essential Information for Current and Future Skateboarders Skateboarding is back on top of the teen sport scene, and this new series has all the information teens need to learn about this extreme sport. Packed with full-color photographs capturing skateboarding's exciting action, these six books cover many aspects of the skateboarding world, including the basics of how to skate; the popularity of skateboarding in the X Games; buying, decorating, and repairing a skateboard; and a biography of the guru of skateboarding, Tony Hawk. Included in this series are two how-to titles that utilize step-by-step instructions combining text with stop-action photography. Every day someone somewhere is riding a skateboard for the first time. A Beginner's Guide teaches new skaters the basics of skateboarding safely. Rosenberg offers practical how-to information on turning, tricks, and safety, including step-by-step photo/text instructions for ten different tricks.

What's in Your Attic?: Find the Antiques & Collectables in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hearnden, Jonty, PUBLISHER: Mitchell Beazley, Unearth the treasure that's waiting to be discovered in your attic Jonty Hearnden, an expert commentator on BBC America's"Antiques Roadshow," is ideally equipped to guide you on this journey. Even with no previous knowledge of antiques, with this manual in hand it is easy to recognize items in your home that might be of value. Every major area of collecting is covered-from ceramics and furniture to stamps and toys-and with the helpful illustrations throughout, you can find out if your antique is authentic or rare. With an eye to market trends and dating antiques, Hearnden teaches you everything you need to know to make money out of the valuables you didn't know you had

Sams Teach Yourself Unix in 24 Hours

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Taylor, Dave, PUBLISHER: Sams, "Sams Teach Yourself UNIX in 24 Hours, Third Edition" is designed to take users from a novice to an accomplished user in just 24 one-hour sessions. Written by an expert in the field, the book starts off with an introduction to UNIX, then covers file handling, pipes and filters, the vi and emacs text editors, shells, job control, permissions, printing, and connecting to remote computers via the Internet. The book also discusses UNIX programming and includes a special appendix on working with the Apache Server.

The Field Guide to Photographing Birds

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rokach, Allen / Millman, Anne, PUBLISHER: Amphoto Books, Specific photography subjects -- nest photography, closeups at bird feeders, panning birds in flight, and more -- are presented in simple text and accompanied by stunning photos.

Garden Plants: The Expert Guide to Over 500 Plants for All

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brickell, Christopher / Royal Horticultural Society, PUBLISHER: Cassell, An international expert offers his highly personal style and wisdom, illustrated with more than 200 superb photos, on how to care for over 500 garden plants, including 300 treated in depth. Brickell explains what to do for year-round planning for a variety of trees, shrubs, climbers, wall shrubs, and herbaceous perennials, as well as bulb, alpine, and short-lived plants including warm-climate and greenhouse plants.

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