This easy-to-use, inexpensive book introduces beginning picture takers and makers to the fundamentals of photography and suggests ways in which they might create photographs that have meaning. Oriented toward traditional black and white photography, the book also explores digital techniques and web photography resources, equipment, cameras and camera accessories, the exposure and development of film, and the making and finishing of prints. All aspects of the process are explained and illustrated clearly in two-page spreads, each of which addresses a self-contained topic. For people who don’t know anything about photography and would like to learn, and for those who want to make better pictures than they already do.
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BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY is a comprehensive instructional book that covers every element of photography. Henry Horenstein’s books have been widely used at leading universities, including Parsons School of Design, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and MIT as well as in continuing education programs. Horenstein is a professor at the Rhode Island School of Design. BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY is a real bargain among photographic how-to books.
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Choose the settings that make your digital photos better
Can’t wait to see what you and your digital camera can do? Packed with examples of what you can accomplish, this book gives you the inside scoop on camera features, setting up shots, downloading your photos, and a whole lot more!
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COMPLETE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, SIXTH EDITION guides students through every aspect of digital photography, from shooting through postproduction and printing, to help them master the theory and technical skills required of a great photographer. In an easy-to-understand format, they’ll uncover the fundamental photographic knowledge they need to solve common dilemmas and challenges and advance their photographs to a new level. Students will learn everything from how a camera works and how to choose the camera that’s right for them, through shooting, image editing, output, and workflow. They’ll also explore the basics of artistry in photography, including finding a subject, composition, lighting, and more. This sixth edition features new material covering Photoshop CS5, Camera RAW, Micro Four Thirds cameras, and post-production, and a revised and more user-friendly organizational structure. Tutorials and exercises throughout the book will help students practice the techniques presented in each chapter.
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The Kindle 2 Cookbook provides stey-by-step recipes to do everything the Kindle 2 User’s Guide doesn’t tell you about–for free. Learn the Kindle’s hidden secrets and follow clear, convenient instructions to unlock them. The Kindle Cookbook’s handy reference format will make this one book that is always loaded on your Kindle! This edition includes support for Windows XP, Windows Vista and MacIntosh OS X users.- What the Kindle Manual Doesn’t Tell You – Computers and Flash Drives- File Formats – Copy Protection – Access 1000,000+ Free Books- Email, Instant Messaging and News- Send And Receive Email From Your Kindle-Using Any Email Address! – Browse RSS Feeds Using Google Reader – Using Google Calendar – 34,000+ Free Daily News Feeds You Can Download To Your Kindle–Automatically!- Instant Messaging with Yahoo Messenger- Searching the Dictionary, Wikipedia and the Internet- Look Up Any Word In The Dictionary – Look Up Anything in Wikipedia-The Easy Way – Search the We (more…)
February 13th, 2010
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When a mysterious relic is stolen from a Madrid museum, people are dying to discover its secrets. Literally.U.S. Treasury agent Alexandra LaDuca returns from Conspiracy in Kiev to track down the stolen artwork, a small carving called The Pietà of Malta. It seems to be a simple assignment, but nothing about this job is simple, as the mysteries and legends surrounding the relic become increasingly complex with claims of supernatural power.As aggressive, relentless, and stubborn as ever, Alex crisscrosses Europe through a web of intrigue, danger, and betrayal, joined by a polished, mysterious new partner. With echoes of classic detective and suspense fiction from The Maltese Falcon to The Da Vinci Code, Midnight in Madrid takes the reader on a nonstop spellbinding chase through a modern world of terrorists, art thieves, and cold-blooded killers.
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February 11th, 2010
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How do you turn your Kindle on? What’s Whispernet? Can I buy a Kindle book for a friend? Can I use my Kindle on a cruise? All of these questions–more than 200 in all–are answered in The Amazon Kindle FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions). According to one reviewer, “This book contains a ton of information, written in a pleasant and user friendly style.” The questions started as a thread on the Amazon Kindle discussion forum. In this book they have been pulled together, answers expanded and clarified, and organized into twelve chapters. Navigation links to move from chapter to chapter quickly and easily have been included. All answers have been carefully researched and tested. Whether you are a new Kindle owner or an “old pro,” this book is sure to contain more than a few nuggets of useful information designed to enhance your Kindle reading experience. If you are contemplating buying a Kindle, but still have questions, this guide may just be the resource you need to help y (more…)
The Kindle 2 Cookbook provides stey-by-step recipes to do everything the Kindle 2 User’s Guide doesn’t tell you about–for free. Learn the Kindle’s hidden secrets and follow clear, convenient instructions to unlock them. The Kindle Cookbook’s handy reference format will make this one book that is always loaded on your Kindle! This edition includes support for Windows XP, Windows Vista and MacIntosh OS X users.- What the Kindle Manual Doesn’t Tell You – Computers and Flash Drives- File Formats – Copy Protection – Access 1000,000+ Free Books- Email, Instant Messaging and News- Send And Receive Email From Your Kindle-Using Any Email Address! – Browse RSS Feeds Using Google Reader – Using Google Calendar – 34,000+ Free Daily News Feeds You Can Download To Your Kindle–Automatically!- Instant Messaging with Yahoo Messenger- Searching the Dictionary, Wikipedia and the Internet- Look Up Any Word In The Dictionary – Look Up Anything in Wikipedia-The Easy Way – Search the We (more…)
