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Secrets for Successful Sewing: Step-By-Step Techniques for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Weiland, Barbara, PUBLISHER: Rodale Press, This ultimate owner's manual helps avid sewers unleash the power of the sewing machines and sergers they already own -- regardless of machine brand or age. From Battenberg lace and beading to serger heirloom techniques, shirring, and decorative zipper insertions, readers will find a vast array of unique, professional techniques to try at home.

Digital Nature Photography and Adobe Photoshop

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Moss, Kevin L., PUBLISHER: Course Technology, The digital nature photographer does more than just take pictures. He is part adventurer, part traveler, and part nature and wildlife observer - on top of being a skilled photographer. "Digital Nature Photography and AdobeA(R) PhotoshopA(R)" addresses the unique challenges and needs of the digital nature photographer, combining an advanced guide to shooting and composition with information on editing and processing nature and landscape photos using Adobe Photoshop. Divided into two parts, the first half of the book provides in-depth information on the essential computer equipment, field gear, and techniques needed to shoot digital nature photography, whereas the second half details workflow and advanced editing techniques. Discover the advantages of digital over film for nature photography and how to choose the right camera and accessories. Learn what hardware, software, special tools, and storage devices work best. And outfit yourself and your equipment for the wilderness with the proper tripods, camera bags, clothing, and more. Then get ready to master the essential skills for shooting landscapes, photographing wildlife, creating abstract and macro shots, and even using Camera Raw for nature photography. All skills are taught using step-by-step tutorials enhanced by stunning, full-color examples of digital nature photography. Once you've captured your incredible nature photographs, get acquainted with Adobe Photoshop as you learn how to use the software to edit and finish your photos. Color management, layers, tonal and color corrections, and simple editing tasks are all covered. This comprehensive guide even shows you how to create special effects using Photoshop filters and how to convert color images into spectacular black-and-white photographs.

Stonework

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bridgewater, Alan / Bridgewater, Allen / Bridgewater, Gill, PUBLISHER: Voyageur Press (MN), As a building material, stone has been valued for centuries for its strength, durability, versatility, and beauty. This straightforward guide will appeal to those who wish to add interest to their outdoor space with stonework features that are both functional and decorative. "Stonework" includes: o Fifteen unique and distinctive weekend projects, including a traditional rock garden, brick walkway, retaining wall, and arched bench. o Complete, easy-to-follow instructions, including material lists and cross-section drawings. o Includes comprehensive information on planning and design, tools and materials, and techniques for preparing foundations and cutting and shaping stones.

Computational Approaches to Morphology and Syntax

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Roark, Brian / Sproat, Richard, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, The book will appeal to scholars and advanced students of morphology, syntax, computational linguistics and natural language processing (NLP). It provides a critical and practical guide to computational techniques for handling morphological and syntactic phenomena, showing how these techniques have been used and modified in practice. The authors discuss the nature and uses of syntactic parsers and examine the problems and opportunities of parsing algorithms for finite-state, context-free and various context-sensitive grammars. They relate approaches for describing syntax and morphology to formal mechanisms and algorithms, and present well-motivated approaches for augmenting grammars with weights or probabilities.

Cabinets and Countertops

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Self, Charles, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing, Cabinet-building tricks of the trade Would you like to have your own cabinetmaking business...do an excellent job...and make a decent living? "Cabinets and Countertops" shows you how. Learn how to set up your custom shop, fill it with the right (not necessarily expensive)tools and use them to produce cabinets while pleasing high-end customers with top-notch quality, design and service. You get all of author Charles Self's expertise on: *kitchen planning, including designing for lifestyle *suitable woods - natural and engineered *tools and basic joinery techniques *constructing the carcass, face frames and doors *building and attaching drawers *hardware and finishes *installing base and wall cabinets *selecting, building and installing countertops *projects for slow times *much, much more

Pro Tools 7 Power!: The Comprehensive Guide [With CDROM]

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: MacQueen, Colin / Albanese, Steve, PUBLISHER: Course Technology, Get the most out of Pro Tools 7 with the definitive guidebook Covering the LE, M-Powered, and HD versions of Pro Tools, Pro Tools 7 Power is the perfect resource for both newcomers looking to get up and running and more advanced users who would like a complete desk reference on the new version. Everything from basic audio concepts and setting up your system to editing, mixing, plug-ins, MIDI, and much more is here in a usable format that explains techniques in plain language. Helpful keyboard shortcuts for Windows and Macintosh as well as informative notes and practical tips are included throughout the text. The companion CD-ROM includes more than 60 minutes of interactive movie tutorials from Cool School Interactus that cover the key concepts and new features of Pro Tools 7. If you are a Pro Tools 6 user, you will be interested in the predecessor to this book, Pro Tools 6 Power. There you will find all the details for 6.x versions of Pro Tools, its specific procedures, menu selections, and tips for operation. Much of the information within Pro Tools 7 Power is relevant to any version of Pro Tools; however, in version 7, various menus were reorganized and new features were added that aren't available to users of version 6.

Tartarughe

Turtles: perspectives and research. Marion Harless, Henry Morlock. Publisher: Wiley, USA. 05 apr pagine. Surveys all aspects of turtle biology, ranging from care and management of the turtles used in research to conservation requirements and techniques. Examines the current level of knowledge about turtles, including evolution, zoogeography, biology, and behavior. Proposes possibilities for future research. Includes techniques for housing, handling, and treating turtles in research situations. Summarizes CNS, sensory systems, and physiological data. Consegna gratuita a Milano

Hybrid Drawing Techniques by Contemporary Architects and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Uddin, Mohammed Saleh / Udden, M. Saleh / Uddin, M. Saleh, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, The complete hybrid drawing sourcebook Hybrid drawings offer limitless possibilities for the fusion and superimposition of ideas, media, and techniques-powerful creative tools for effective and innovative architectural graphic presentation. This unique guide offers a dynamic introduction to these drawings and how they are created, with a stunning color portfolio of presentation-quality examples that give full visual expression to the power and potential of hybrid drawing techniques. Featuring the work of dozens of internationally recognized architects and firms, including Takefumi Aida, Helmut Jahn of Murphy/Jahn Architects, Morphosis, Eric Owen Moss, NBBJ Sports & Entertainment, Smith-Miller & Hawkinson, and Bernard Tschumi Architects, the book's visual examples are accompanied by descriptive and analytical commentary that gives valuable practical insight into the background of each project, along with essential information on the design concept and the drawing process. Combining all of the best features of an idea resource and a how-to guide, Hybrid Drawing Techniques by Contemporary Architects and Designers is an important creative tool for students and professionals in architecture, design, illustration, and related areas.

How to Sell with Nlp: The Powerful Way to Guarantee Your

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hutchinson, Pat, PUBLISHER: FT Press, Learn the powerful techniques of NLP to enhance your influence and gain the competitive edge in any sales pitch. This practical guide to using NLP in sales includes real life examples to illustrate techniques that have amazed sales people with many years experience. It also contains easy to follow exercises and tips to practice in real situations. This book will enable you to use powerful NLP techniques to; increase sales, develop trust & rapport, handle any challenge and close a sale elegantly and effectively. Focusing on the sales person as facilitator, this book will also: - - Reveal the 6 areas of limitation that sales people place on themselves, their prospects and their products and give readers the tools to remove them. - Enable readers to read and utilise a prospect's buying and decision making patterns. - Provide a set of NLP tools to achieve win/win outcomes for the sales person and their prospects.

The Flowers of Venice: The Art of Creating Flowers and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marchesi, PUBLISHER: Gem Guides Book Company, The most comprehensive guide to Venetian glass beads their beaded techniques. Details the craft of flower making, introduces the history of Venetian glass, and includes all the tools and supplies necessary for each project--with over 400 stunning color photos. Make bouquets, boxes, tassels, and more.

Vehicular Accident Investigation and Reconstruction

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Van Kirk, Donald J., PUBLISHER: CRC Press, Accident investigation/reconstruction is more than just a job or even a profession; it is more art than science and requires a dedication greater than a commitment of time. It takes constant reading, study, and analysis of accident information and case reconstructions to keep improving your performance, both in the field and in the courtroom. Vehicular Accident Investigation and Reconstruction concentrates on the development of the skills, education, and information needed for an accident investigation and reconstruction, including the necessary tools, some of the pitfalls facing the investigator/reconstructionist and the latest advances and techniques in the field. The book is divided into four sections: Section 1 -- Describes the need for proper accident investigation, the specialized tools, education, and the necessary mindset Section 2 -- Deals with reconstruction, which requires deductive reasoning, logic, physics, engineering, and a general knowledge of the accident subject Section 3 -- Discusses occupant kinematics or body movement and reaction to external forces, including human anatomy, physiology, human tolerance to impact, and occupant reactions to various types of impacts Section 4 -- Discusses latest techniques for investigation and reconstruction, citing examples such as electronic scene mapping, computer animation, computer accident simulation, and the use of the computer in the courtroom.

Risk Management: Concepts and Guidance, Third Edition

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pritchard Carl L, PUBLISHER: Esi International, An encyclopedia of risk management tools, this third edition covers the latest perspectives on risk. It focuses on a systematic approach to risk management and highlights specific techniques that enhance organizational risk identification, assessment, and management. Providing a blueprint for assessing and mitigating risk, the book addresses risk processes and practices as well as specific risk management techniques. It includes four appendices that contain information on contractor risk management, list of risk sources, basic probability concepts, quantifying expert judgement, and special notes on software risk. The book concludes with a glossary of terms.

Managing Smart: 325 High-Performance Tips Every Manager Must

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Milgram, Lynne / Treger, Matt / Spector, Alan, PUBLISHER: Gulf Professional Publishing, 'Managing Smart' examines the challenges facing today's management and provides fast, practical answers for solving common workplace situations. It presents step-by-step instructions for mastering more than 300 key real-world management tasks. This condensed business guide includes information on: * Leadership techniques * Labor management * Strategic planning * Time management * Marketing and sales techniques * Career development * Key business concepts * Management tools * Information systems Among many other management topics, 'Managing Smart' also shows you how to: * Set project goals and priorities * Increase efficiency * Comply with employment and labor benefits * Manage finances Management professionals and novices alike will improve their effectiveness, skills, and knowledge with these concise reference tips.

The Quick Interview and Salary Negotiation Book:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Farr, J. Michael / Farr, Michael, PUBLISHER: JIST Works, -- Great advice for negotiating salaries and pay increases. -- Simple, fast, effective techniques for handling unusual and difficult interview situations.

Surviving Coastal & Open Water

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Davenport, Greg / Davenport, Gregory J., PUBLISHER: Stackpole Books, The second book in the Wilderness series covers the techniques and equipment necessary for surviving in water. Photos and drawings illustrate gear and techniques. Survival skills include keeping warm, creating a campsite, purifying and de-salting water, and finding food along the coast. Learn to navigate with a map, compass, and sexton and how to use a sea anchor and improvise sails. Learn how to signal for help, especially in open water. Upcoming books in the series are Surviving the Desert and Surviving the Jungle.

Social Media Marketing All-In-One for Dummies

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Zimmerman, Jan / Sahlin, Doug, PUBLISHER: For Dummies, Everything your business needs for a successful social media campaign Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter are today's hottest marketing tools. This all-in-one guide by an expert on social media strategy helps you take full advantage of them in creative new ways. Lena West is a consultant who helps her clients develop a social media strategy uniquely designed for their businesses. She offers her techniques and advice to help your business develop and manage a strategy, solicit buy-in from upper management, engage influencers, and evaluate the results. Customers of every business are already communicating on social media sites; an effective marketing strategy today must include these venues Author Lena West is a recognized expert and consultant in social media marketing This guide offers professional advice on developing and managing a social media strategy that uses all the hottest tools Self-contained minibooks cover creating a strategy; blogging, podcasting, and vlogging; successful tweeting; establishing a Facebook presence; using MySpace; marketing through LinkedIn; other social media tools; and measuring success In the fun and friendly "For Dummies" style, "Social Media Marketing All-in-One For Dummies" arms you with the information you need for successful social media marketing.

How to Do Everything with Your Digital Camera

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Johnson, Dave, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media, Learn to set up and take high-quality photographs with your digital camera. This easy-to-follow guide explains how to enhance and improve existing images as well as print your photos and publish them on the Web for others to see. You'll also get coverage of related equipment including editing software, hardware add-ons, and online image management tools.

Cassettes-Open for Business

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fournier, Carol Ann / Chastain, Kenneth, PUBLISHER: Heinle & Heinle Publishers, Open for Business familiarizes students with vocabulary related to sales, finance, marketing, retail, banking and accounting, and with techniques for writing memos and business letters. -- Communicative exercises and activities -- Four themes: employment skills, collaboration skills, memo/letter writing skills, vocabulary and idioms -- Glossary of business terms

Japanese candlestick charting techniques

Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques: A Contemporary Guide to the Ancient Investment Techniques of the Far East. Traditional Western methods for chart analysis (the basis of all technical analyses) use bar or points and figure charts. Yet over 100 years before these methods originated, the Japanese were using their own style of technical analysis for use in the rice futures market. This technique - known as the Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques because of its close resemblance to andlesticks - has recently been attracting attention because it provides unique insights into the market. This work features over 300 charts that use candlesticks alone and in conjunction with Western charting techniques, and explains their use.

Grammar Sense 3A [With CDROM]

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bland, Susan Kesner, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, - Offers creative yet practical techniques for presenting the grammar, along with troubleshooting tips, cultural notes and suggestions for additional activities- Contains an Answer Key for the "Student Book and the complete Tapescripts for the Audio Program

Marriage and Family Assessment: A Sourcebook for Family

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Filsinger, Erik E., PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), Family studies scholars describe the use in therapy of techniques for the assessment of family characteristics and problems. Each author was given an outline to follow in order that a wide range of theoretical or therapeutic approaches would be coherently presented. Evidence for the validity of each assessment technique, suggestions for its practical administration and interpretation, illustrations by case example of its function and utility, and the actual questionnaire itself or instructions on how to get it are provided. The use of third party observers, and techniques for getting information from the family itself about marital relations or the full family structure are described.

Design Essentials for the Motion Media Artist: A Practical

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Taylor, Angie / Williams, Kate, PUBLISHER: Focal Press, Master the fundamental concepts and techniques of motion media design so you can apply--and occasionally break--the rules to achieve your communication goals. This authoritative guide presents all of the design essentials in an engaging and inspiring way. Each principle is explained with text, illustration and photography where necessary. An accompanying website will contain any necessary digital files for download, updates and links to other resources.

Creative Lighting Techniques for Studio Photographers

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Montizambert, Dave, PUBLISHER: Amherst Media, This book provides a full explanation of lighting by demonstrating professional techniques for tabletop, commercial, portrait, food, and automotive studio photography. Tips are given on how to analyze light quality, select the proper size light and distance between the subject and the light source, place light modifiers, and select and use a light meter. The book includes an explanation of more complex topics, such as how to set up backlighting, simulate sunlight in the studio, and feather light. Descriptions of how to use specular light include lighting with specular light sources and controlling unwanted specular highlight on shiny surfaces. Also included are specialized techniques such as painting with light, use of softening filters, and suggestions for lighting subjects in motion.

Data for Biochemical Research

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dawson, R. M. / Elliott, W. H. / Elliott, Daphne C., PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Fully updated, this new edition supplies researchers with precise information in tabular form about the compounds, reagents, and techniques most frequently used in laboratory work. For the new edition, data have been rearranged to improve their display, many obscure compounds have been deleted, and many new compounds and techniques added.

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Features ANSI lumens True XGA resolution ( x 768) Contrast ratio Digital and analog connectivity for data and video sources Digital De-interlacing Technology Optical and digital keystone correction Motorized zoom, focus & lens shift (up/down) 3D Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) Progressive scan video decoding 32dB whisper-quiet operation with FCS linear fan control and economy mode Digital magnification up to x49 Freeze frame, presentation timer Picture and audio mute function Optional zoom

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