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Corel Paint Shop Pro X: The Official Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Huss, Dave / Davis, Lori J., PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media, This step-by-step guide shows users how to get the most out of this highly affordable professional image editing software. Corel Paint Shop Pro 10: The Official Guide covers the entire product, including the suite of art media features, professional photo editing tools, and precision graphic design capabilities. Readers will learn to restore and revive images through editing, color correction, and other techniques designed to help achieve professional results. Step-by-step projects help readers practice the skills necessary to master Paint Shop Pro. Acquista Ora

Basic Woodworking

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Summers, James / Ramuz, Mark, PUBLISHER: Watson-Guptill Publications, Functional and decorative wooden objects can be crafted by beginners with this superbly illustrated workshop guide. Following the clear instructions set forth in these pages, even complete novices will know the satisfaction of turning raw wood into beautiful and useful objects for the home. To help readers select materials, the book begins with a directory of woods, then presents a thorough rundown of the tools on the market. Basic skills for using these tools to produce high-quality work are covered next, with excellent color photographs demonstrating each technique in close-up detail. Specific step-by-step projects include easy constructions, from bookcases and garden benches to birdhouses and simple toys. Do-it-yourselfers will especially benefit from this book's simple variations that tailor projects to specific tastes.

Colored Pencils for All: A Comprehensive Guide to Drawing in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Warr, Michael, PUBLISHER: David & Charles Publishers, There's no more excuse for seeing the world in black-and-white An essential tool for artists and illustrators wanting to take advantage of this versatile, colorful medium. Learn to achieve many of the effects of paint, but with less muss and fuss. Just go step-by-step through these techniques, and watch your skills improve. Pictures by guest artists make this a visual feast.

The Video Activist Handbook 2ed

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harding, Thomas, PUBLISHER: Pluto Press (UK), This second edition of the highly popular The Video Activist Handbook includes numerous examples of contemporary video activism from around the world. The first book to provide the basic skills and know-how required for beginning video activism, it also offers a wealth of ideas on video strategies to those with some prior experience. Whether you are involved in campaigning, non-violent direct action, or simply want to know how to make use of video as a political tool, this book is for you. - Covers the key topics in a step-by-step guide - from choosing and using the right equipment and planning when and where to shoot, to supplying to TV, making a campaign video and legal considerations - Combines clearly written and illustrated practical advice, backed up by a wealth of resources, with first-hand examples of successful video activism - Critically assesses the mainstream media agendas and offers a lively survey of the international video activist scene

Windows XP

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McFedries, Paul, PUBLISHER: Visual, * Organized in ten chapters, with ten tasks per chapter, this full-color guide delivers 100 techniques to help Windows users work faster and smarter * Updated to cover the new features available with Service Pack 2, including the Windows Firewall and other security enhancements, wireless options, and the revamped Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player * Full-color screen shots, numbered, step-by-step instructions, and an irresistible price make this book a must for visually oriented Windows users who want to take their skills to the next level

Culinary Gardens: From Design to Palate

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McClure, Susan, PUBLISHER: Fulcrum Group, Beautiful full-color photographs, original full-color garden designs, plant portraits, recipes, and plenty of helpful hints fill the pages of this step-by-step guide book.

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.

J Is for Joshua Tree: Story Behind the Seenery (CA)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rosen, PUBLISHER: Gem Guides Book Company, The very best in brilliant full-color photography in a large format book, with accurate, readable, interpretive text on the natural scene and the human history of national parks and monuments throughout the country. Each

Knock 'em Dead Cover Letters: Great Letter Techniques and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Yate, Martin, PUBLISHER: Adams Media Corporation, This book has been a top seller in its category for more than ten years Now, in an all-new updated edition, Martin Yate shows readers the words and phrases to use that get them that critical first interview. This edition includes new material: an update of the text; a step-by-step procedure for turning weak cover letters into strong ones; the latest strategies for online cover letters and job searching; and a new section, Before and After, reveals how to transform sloppy cover letters into powerful tools. Millions of job searchers are entering the market. This book is an essential tool to help them get hired.

The Art of Promotion: Creating Distinction Through

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cyr, Lisa L., PUBLISHER: Rockport Publishers, For all its power to make pieces "pop," technology can be a challenge for designers to harness with confidence. Technology only improves a design if it actually works -- a risk many professionals are afraid to take for fear of the repercussions. This book enables designers of all ability levels to confidently employ technology in ways that distinguish their work from the competition. The author deconstructs an array of exciting pieces that have used everything from unique bindings to unconventional printing surfaces to die-cut constructions. Each techniqueAEs advantages and limitations are explored in full detail, enabling designers to choose the right option for their budget, ability, and market. In addition, many pieces include step-by-step details that illustrate how to achieve the same effect "on the cheap." For professionals and students alike, this book offers creative ways to leverage the power of technology in design. Acquista Ora

Writing and Getting Published: A Primer for Nurses

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barnum, Barbara S., PUBLISHER: Springer Publishing Company, A step-by-step guide to developing professional writing skills and navigating the publication process. It includes pointers on structuring one's writing, avoiding common mistakes, writing query letters and book proposals, and finding and working with a publisher.

Leading as a Friend

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Maxwell, John C. / Littleton, Mark R., PUBLISHER: Tommy Nelson, Imagine a school where the leaders in student government, academics, the arts, and sports brought out the best in themselves and their peers. Impossible Maybe not Tommy Nelson's new PowerPak series by John C. Maxwell adapts for ages the leadership techniques from Maxwell's New York Times bestseller Developing the Leader within You. In the PowerPak series, Maxwell gives a simple step-by-step plan for any young person to learn leadership skills before reaching high school or college. Topics covered include peer relationships, influence, priorities, integrity, problem solving, and self-discipline.

Painting Wildlife Textures Step by Step

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lawrence, Rod, PUBLISHER: North Light Books, Covering the basics of wildlife painting, this book provides the beginning and advanced artist with the crucial knowledge needed to make their canvas come to life. Beginning chapters focus on body shapes, proportions, and anatomy including bills, wings, and feet. Also covered are the different positions you'll find birds in, be it standing, walking, swimming, feeding or flying. Later chapters become even more specific, illuminating such things as patterns, color and plumage. The book concludes with several painting demonstrations, both simple and complex. Acquista Ora

Traditional Crafts from China

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Temko, Florence / Gooch, Randall, PUBLISHER: Lerner Publications, This innovative series takes a fresh approach to teaching children about other cultures. Using a variety of everyday materials--paper, clay, beads, felt--young readers are invited to follow simple step-by-step instructions to create attractive and functional objects. Students will learn how folk crafts are a part of cultural traditions all around the world. Supports the national curriculum standards Culture; and Global Connections as outlined by the National Council for the Social Studies.

Cloth Doll Workshop: From the Beginning and Beyond with Doll

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bailey, Elinor Peace / Medaris Culea, Patti / Willis, Barbara, PUBLISHER: Quarry Books, Patti Culea, elinor peace bailey, and Barbara Willis are three of the leading doll artists and teachers in the country. They are also friends. Each of these artists has her own distinct approach to the design and development of a cloth figure. In this book, each artist's process will come alive through their choice of fabrics, sketches, simple patterns, and skill-building variations. The book is oriented toward beginning doll makers, but offers unique variations and embellishments to please even more experienced doll designers. Two introductory chapters cover basic materials and techniques. Each artist's chapter includes step by step illustrations, instructions, and patterns to make a complete doll, plus variations that create completely new figures. Readers are treated to full color photography and a look inside of each artist's workspace. A gallery of additional creations by each artist, along with commentary on each work completes the collection. This is a must-have book for any aspiring or experienced doll making.

The Better Book for Getting Hired: How to Write a Great

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Downe, Robert P., PUBLISHER: Self-Counsel Press, Here is a book that guides the job hunter through every step of the job-search jungle. It shows how to write a winning resume, locate jobs not advertised on the career page, and master the personal interview. It also shows how to sidestep the traps many job seekers fall into, such as clouding their abilities with unclear language or flunking the telephone screening. Once the job is landed, the book provides the new employee with practical tips for succeeding during the probationary period. Dozens of sample resumes and covering letters are included for the reader to adopt or adapt, along with worksheets to bump up the reader's skills.

Nonparametric Density Estimation: The L1 View

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Devroye, Luc / Gyorfi, Laszlo, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, The first systematic single-source examination of density estimates. It develops, from first principles, the natural'' theory for density estimation, L1, and shows why the classical L2 theory masks some fundamental properties of density estimates. Chapters comprehensively treat consistency, lower bounds for rates of convergence, rates of convergence in L1, the transformed kernel estimate, applications in discrimination, and estimators based on orthogonal series. All theorems are fully proven in rigorous, step-by-step detail. Additionally, the relevant recent literature is tied in with the more classic works of Parzen, Rosenblatt, and others.

Kitchen and Dining Room: Step-By-Step Projects for the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Watson-Guptill Publishing, PUBLISHER: Watson-Guptill Publications, Crafters of all levels will enjoy making these twelve well-designed, decorative, and functional home furnishings items out of wood.

Hepatology, Principles and Practice: History, Morphology,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kuntz, E. / Kuntz, Erwin / Kuntz, Hans-Dieter, PUBLISHER: Springer, Everything about morphology, biochemistry, diagnostics, clinics and therapy of liver diseases in a easy-to-read layout. Numerous colour illustrations and tables lead from "seeing" to "understanding" and further on to diagnostic and therapeutic "acting." In addition, step-by-step programs, flow charts, check lists and textual markers provide the reader with the principles of economics and quality management in diagnostics and therapy. The conservative or invasive therapeutical recommondations presented in the individual chapters are systematically summarized and completed in the final chapter. This book gives an exceptional good overview on hepatology, not only for specialists in clinic and practice but also for general practioners and students.

Powerpak Collection Series: Leading in Your Youth Group

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Maxwell, John C. / Thomas Nelson Publishers, PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Publishers, Imagine a school where the leaders in student government, academics, the arts, and sports brought out the best in themselves and their peers. Impossible Maybe not Tommy Nelson's new PowerPak series by John C. Maxwell adapts for ages the leadership techniques from Maxwell's New York Times bestseller Developing the Leader within You. In the PowerPak series, Maxwell gives a simple step-by-step plan for any young person to learn leadership skills before reaching high school or college. Topics covered include peer relationships, influence, priorities, integrity, problem solving, and self-discipline.

The Art of Nature Photography: Perfect Your Pictures

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Benvie, Niall, PUBLISHER: Amphoto Books, This definitive, up-to-the-minute book on the popular field of nature photography instructs the reader in the techniques needed to create stunning images based on the very latest camera and computer innovations.

The Photography Handbook

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wright, Terence / Wright, Terence, PUBLISHER: Routledge, Revised and updated, this second edition of The Photography Handbook provides an introduction to the principles of photographic practice and theory and offers guidelines for the systematic study of photographic media. Including a new chapter on the ethics of photojournalism, and an expanded chapter on digital photography, as well as a new section on research in photography, The Photography Handbook includes: new case studies of the war photographer James Nachtwey photographic representations of Marilyn Monroe and Adolf Hitler an analysis of photographic theory and the 'Bert is Evil' website an introduction to conceptual skills necessary for photography the historical background and rationale for photographic representation the camera as a documentary tool interviews with editors, photographers, picture editors and readers the effect of new technologies on photographic practice and an exploration of the shift from analogue to digital imagery over seventy images. Each chapter now ends with a useful summary of its key points, and equip the reader with a vocabulary for photographic phenomena and help develop visual awareness and visual literacy. The Photography Handbook will enable students to familiarize themselves with current theoretical viewpoints and to evolve critical frameworks for their own photographic practice.

Ht Draw 101 Monsters

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Green, Dan, PUBLISHER: Top That Pub, These 48-page books are brilliant for any young child wanting to learn how to draw. The books include simple step-by-step black and white illustrations to follow to make the learning process easy and fun. Once these titles have been mastered the budding young artists will be ready and prepared to try some amazing drawings of their own

Step-By-Step Crafts for Fall

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ross, Kathy / Emery, Jennifer, PUBLISHER: Boyds Mills Press, Younger Children will enjoy these easy-to-use craft books. Step-by-step illustrations guide children age five and up in making twenty fall crafts, including games, toys, useful and wearable items, decorations, gifts, and holiday crafts (Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Halloween).

Appleton & Lange Practice Tests USMLE Step 3

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Goldberg, Joel S., PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing, Offers medical students a results-driven review for the USMLE Step 3 through the use of practice tests designed to simulate the actual exam and familiarize students with the electronic format. Includes six practice tests with over 900 questions, answers with detailed explanations.

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