Childrens-Books
Insurgent
Author: Veronica Roth
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780007442928
Rating: 4.00/5 (1324715 ratings)
Price: $27.06
Fighting for survival in a shattered world! the truth is her only hope. The thrillingly dark sequel to New York Times bestseller, DIVERGENT. I have done bad things. I can't take them back, and they are part of who I am. Tris has survived a brutal attack on her former home and family. But she has paid a terrible price. Wracked by grief and guilt, she becomes ever more reckless as she struggles to accept her new future. Yet if Tris wants to uncover the truth about her world, she must be stronger than ever! because more shocking choices and sacrifices lie ahead.
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The One and Only Ivan
Author: Katherine Applegate
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780007455331
Rating: 4.26/5 (162378 ratings)
Price: $13.93
Now a major motion picture available on Disney+! Inspired by a true story, this is the beautifully written tale of how a mighty gorilla wins his freedom. A winning blend of humour and poignancy that will appeal to fans of Michael Morpurgo. This #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Award-winning novel is coming to the big screen this summer, with a star-studded cast including Sam Rockwell, Angelina Jolie, Danny DeVito, Helen Mirren, Bryan Cranston, and more! Ivan is an easy-going gorilla who has spent his life performing for the crowds at the Exit 8 shopping mall. He rarely misses life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly thinks about it at all. But everything changes when a baby elephant called Ruby arrives and Ivan realises he must find a new life for them both. Told from Ivan's perspective, this is a stand-out novel with a pertinent message, ideal for readers of 9+.
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The Children's Book
Author: A S Byatt
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
ISBN: 9780099535454
Rating: 3.65/5 (18107 ratings)
Price: $25.79
Famous author Olive Wellwood writes a special private book, bound in different colours, for each of her children. In their rambling house near Romney Marsh they play in a story-book world - but their lives, and those of their rich cousins and their friends, the son and daughter of a curator at the new Victoria and Albert Museum, are already inscribed with mystery. Each family carries its own secrets. They grow up in the golden summers of Edwardian times, but as the sons rebel against their parents and the girls dream of independent futures, they are unaware that in the darkness ahead they will be betrayed unintentionally by the adults who love them. This is the children's book.
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Dear Zoo
Author: Rod Campbell
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 9780230747722
Rating: 4.29/5 (23784 ratings)
Price: $16.29
Lift the flaps and join in the fun with Rod Campbell's classic, Dear Zoo, with a host of favourite zoo animals and sturdy card flaps to lift on every page. 'I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet . . .' Young children will love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent - a monkey, a lion and even an elephant! But will they ever manage to send the perfect pet? Rod Campbell, the creator of preschool favourites including Oh Dear! and Fluffy Chick, has been a trusted name in early learning for nearly forty years, and the perennial classic, Dear Zoo has been a firm favourite with toddlers and parents alike since its first publication in 1982. With bright, bold artwork, and a repeating text, Dear Zoo is a must for every child's bookshelf - and the thick card pages, chunky cased cover, and sturdy flaps make it perfect for small hands. Look out for Rod Campbell's Look After Us, a lift-the-flap animal book for toddlers with a positive message about conservation.
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Lost Thing
Author: Shaun Tan
Publisher: Hachette Australia
ISBN: 9780734411389
Rating: 4.33/5 (5235 ratings)
Price: $19.19
A boy discovers a bizarre-looking creature while out collecting bottle-tops at a beach. Having guessed that it is lost, he tries to find out who owns it or where it belongs, but the problem is met with indifference by everyone else, who barely notices its presence. Each is unhelpful in their own way; strangers, friends, parents are all unwilling to entertain this uninvited interruption to day-to-day life. In spite of his better judgement, the boy feels sorry for this hapless creature, and attempts to find out where it belongs.
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Where Did I Come From? : An Illustrated Childrens Book on Human Sexuality
Author: Peter Mayle
Publisher: Kensington Publishing
ISBN: 9780818402531
Rating: 4.17/5 (938 ratings)
Price: $22.19
"I give this book top grades for humanness and honesty. Some parents will find that its humorousness helps them over the embarrassment." --Dr. Spock Over A Million Copies Sold! An international and beloved bestselling children's classic, Where Did I Come From? helps parents and their curious children get up close and personal with the intimate world of human sexuality in the form of a picture book. Told in an age-appropriate voice respectful of young people's natural intelligence and warmly and relatably illustrated throughout, Where Did I Come From? creates a safe space where families can learn about the traditional facts of life--from the different parts of the body to orgasm to birth. If you've been wondering how to have this talk with your children, look no further for a trusted resource that will give you the tools you need to share this critical information sensitively and factually. "The best description of sexual intercourse that is out there for children." --Sexedrescue.com "You can't deny Mayle's talent for translating adult experience into child-level concepts." --Kirkus Reviews
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Little Children's Travel Activity Book
Author: James Maclaine
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 9781409565178
Rating: 4.25/5 (16 ratings)
Price: $15.69
Journeys need never be boring again with this vibrant activity book for young children. Packed full of write-in activities including puzzles, wordsearches, dot-to-dot, spot-the-difference, mazes and more. A fantastic pastime for journeys and holidays.
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Little Children's Activity Book mazes, puzzles, colouring & other activities
Author: James Maclaine
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 9781409586692
Rating: 4.33/5 (6 ratings)
Price: $18.48
An action-packed and colourful first activity book for little children. Activities include mazes, puzzles and colouring activities, plus four pages of stickers of animals, people, robots, dragons, spaceships and lots more! Children can stick race cars onto the track, help brave knights battle dragons and spot the animals on the farm. Answers for the puzzles and mazes are included at the back of the book.
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Music Theory For Young Children - Book 1
Author: Ying Ying Ng
Publisher: Poco Studio
ISBN: 9789671250402
Rating: 4.83/5 (6 ratings)
Price: $18.53
This series of books uses a fun and novel way to teach children the fundamentals of music theory. Games and stickers are used to introduce all of the essentials such as staves, clefs, note identification, time signatures, key signatures, note values, and rest values. This child-centered series uses clear and simple instructions, appealing illustrations, and a variety of self-motivating exercises, such as tracing, coloring, and pasting. Includes: Letter Names * Treble and Bass Clef * Time Names and Time Values * Line Notes and Space Notes * Treble Clef Notes * Bass Clef Notes * Assessment.
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Music Theory For Young Children - Book 2
Author: Ying Ying Ng
Publisher: Poco Studio
ISBN: 9789671250419
Rating: 4.12/5 (8 ratings)
Price: $22.14
This series of books uses a fun and novel way to teach children the fundamentals of music theory. Games and stickers are used to introduce all of the essentials such as staves, clefs, note identification, time signatures, key signatures, note values, and rest values. This child-centered series uses clear and simple instructions, appealing illustrations, and a variety of self-motivating exercises, such as tracing, coloring, and pasting. Includes: treble clef notes * bass clef notes * notes on the stave * bar-lines and time signatures * tests * time names and time values * accidentals * assessment.
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Algorithms to Live By : The Computer Science of Human Decisions
Author: Brian Christian
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780007547999
Rating: 4.14/5 (25167 ratings)
Price: $22.62
A fascinating exploration of how computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives. In this dazzlingly interdisciplinary work, acclaimed author Brian Christian and cognitive scientist Tom Griffiths show us how the simple, precise algorithms used by computers can also untangle very human questions. Modern life is constrained by limited space and time, limits that give rise to a particular set of problems. What should we do, or leave undone, in a day or a lifetime? How much messiness should we accept? The authors explain how to have better hunches and when to leave things to chance, how to deal with overwhelming choices and how best to connect with others. From finding a spouse to finding a parking spot, from organizing one's inbox to understanding the workings of human memory, Algorithms To Live By is full of practical takeaways to help you solve common decision-making problems and illuminate the workings of the human mind.
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Design Patterns : Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software
Author: Erich Gamma
Publisher: Pearson Education Limited
ISBN: 9780201633610
Rating: 4.19/5 (10679 ratings)
Price: $87.35
Capturing a wealth of experience about the design of object-oriented software, four top-notch designers present a catalog of simple and succinct solutions to commonly occurring design problems. Previously undocumented, these 23 patterns allow designers to create more flexible, elegant, and ultimately reusable designs without having to rediscover the design solutions themselves. The authors begin by describing what patterns are and how they can help you design object-oriented software. They then go on to systematically name, explain, evaluate, and catalog recurring designs in object-oriented systems. With Design Patterns as your guide, you will learn how these important patterns fit into the software development process, and how you can leverage them to solve your own design problems most efficiently. Each pattern describes the circumstances in which it is applicable, when it can be applied in view of other design constraints, and the consequences and trade-offs of using the pattern within a larger design. All patterns are compiled from real systems and are based on real-world examples. Each pattern also includes code that demonstrates how it may be implemented in object-oriented programming languages like C++ or Smalltalk.
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Computer Coding Games for Kids : A Step-by-Step Visual Guide to Building Your Own Computer Games
Author: Carol Vorderman
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 9780241209738
Rating: 4.06/5 (16 ratings)
Price: $25.29
Everyone can be a computer whizz with the ultimate beginner's guide to coding. This visual reference book is the perfect introduction to computer programming, with all you need to create single and multiplayer computer games, platformers, mazes, brainteasers, races, and much more. ?? The complexities of coding become clear and simple by following the numbered steps to build eight fantastic games using the Scratch programming language. Essential coding and computer science concepts are explained along the way as you build, test, and customise your new games.?? This essential guide supports STEM education goals by helping you plan and design projects, test and improve prototypes, communicate ideas, and think creatively - all while creating games to enjoy playing with friends and family. As long as you have a desktop or laptop computer and an internet connection to download Scratch, you're ready to go! ?? What are you waiting for? Let the games begin...
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Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
Author: Harold Abelson
Publisher: MIT Press Ltd
ISBN: 9780262510875
Rating: 4.47/5 (4437 ratings)
Price: $95.43
Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs has had a dramatic impact on computer science curricula over the past decade. This long-awaited revision contains changes throughout the text. There are new implementations of most of the major programming systems in the book, including the interpreters and compilers, and the authors have incorporated many small changes that reflect their experience teaching the course at MIT since the first edition was published. A new theme has been introduced that emphasizes the central role played by different approaches to dealing with time in computational models: objects with state, concurrent programming, functional programming and lazy evaluation, and nondeterministic programming. There are new example sections on higher-order procedures in graphics and on applications of stream processing in numerical programming, and many new exercises. In addition, all the programs have been reworked to run in any Scheme implementation that adheres to the IEEE standard.
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Computing : A Concise History
Author: Paul E. Ceruzzi
Publisher: MIT Press Ltd
ISBN: 9780262517676
Rating: 3.54/5 (435 ratings)
Price: $28.54
A compact and accessible history, from punch cards and calculators to UNIVAC and ENIAC, the personal computer, Silicon Valley, and the Internet. The history of computing could be told as the story of hardware and software, or the story of the Internet, or the story of "smart" hand-held devices, with subplots involving IBM, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, and Twitter. In this concise and accessible account of the invention and development of digital technology, computer historian Paul Ceruzzi offers a broader and more useful perspective. He identifies four major threads that run throughout all of computing's technological development: digitization--the coding of information, computation, and control in binary form, ones and zeros; the convergence of multiple streams of techniques, devices, and machines, yielding more than the sum of their parts; the steady advance of electronic technology, as characterized famously by "Moore's Law"; and the human-machine interface. Ceruzzi guides us through computing history, telling how a Bell Labs mathematician coined the word "digital" in 1942 (to describe a high-speed method of calculating used in anti-aircraft devices), and recounting the development of the punch card (for use in the 1890 U.S. Census). He describes the ENIAC, built for scientific and military applications; the UNIVAC, the first general purpose computer; and ARPANET, the Internet's precursor. Ceruzzi's account traces the world-changing evolution of the computer from a room-size ensemble of machinery to a "minicomputer" to a desktop computer to a pocket-sized smart phone. He describes the development of the silicon chip, which could store ever-increasing amounts of data and enabled ever-decreasing device size. He visits that hotbed of innovation, Silicon Valley, and brings the story up to the present with the Internet, the World Wide Web, and social networking.
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Computer Science Distilled : Learn the Art of Solving Computational Problems
Author: Wladston Ferreira Filho
Publisher: Code Energy LLC
ISBN: 9780997316025
Rating: 4.09/5 (887 ratings)
Price: $48.71
A walkthrough of computer science concepts you must know. Designed for readers who don't care for academic formalities, it's a fast and easy computer science guide. It teaches the foundations you need to program computers effectively. After a simple introduction to discrete math, it presents common algorithms and data structures. It also outlines the principles that make computers and programming languages work.
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Computer Coding for Kids : A Unique Step-by-Step Visual Guide, from Binary Code to Building Games
Author: Carol Vorderman
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 9781409347019
Rating: 4.08/5 (48 ratings)
Price: $25.75
Python programming and Scratch are a doddle to learn with this easy and colourful guide to coding for kids. Just follow the simple steps and you'll be writing programs in no time. With more than 250,000 copies sold worldwide, Computer Coding for Kids is perfect for beginners of all ages. It starts with the Scratch programming language. Simple examples get readers up to speed quickly, explaining not only how Scratch works but also introducing universal coding concepts, such as loops, variables, strings, and Boolean logic. The Scratch section includes several longer, worked examples of games that readers can build in minutes by following the simple numbered steps. The second part of the book covers the Python language, building on the principles learned in Scratch. This section is ideal for readers who've mastered Scratch and are eager for new challenges. The Python section includes several longer, step-by-step projects that allow readers to build and adapt their own games. Computer Coding for Kids is equally well suited to children who are new to programming and to those who are already interested and hungry to learn more.
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Lift-the-Flap Computers and Coding
Author: Rosie Dickins
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 9781409591511
Rating: 4.47/5 (70 ratings)
Price: $29.55
Flaps to lift on every page reveal what goes on inside a computer, how coding works and how computers talk to each other across the internet. The principles of coding, from simple commands to algorithms, are explained with a treasure hunt game and puzzles, and there are examples of programs in the coding language Scratch (TM). Includes internet links to specially selected websites where children can discover more coding ideas, tips and games. Computer coding is now a compulsory topic on the UK National Curriculum for primary schools, and children learn to create and debug simple programs at Key Stage 1.
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Quantum Computing for Babies
Author: Chris Ferrie
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc
ISBN: 9781492671183
Rating: 3.75/5 (97 ratings)
Price: $20.20
The bestselling scientific series is expanding! With scientific and mathematical information from an expert, this is the perfect book for enlightening the next generation of geniuses. Introduce your baby to programming and computer basics in this must-have board book for nerdy babies! Written by industry experts, Quantum Computing for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to the magical world of quantum computers. Babies (and grownups!) will discover the difference between bits and qubits and how quantum computers will change our future. With a tongue-in-cheek approach that adults will love, this installment of the Baby University board book series is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest scientists. After all, it's never too early to become a quantum physicist! Baby University: It only takes a small spark to ignite a child's mind. Other Baby University titles include: Quantum Physics for Babies Rocket Science for Babies Neural Networks for Babies Organic Chemistry for Babies
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The Art Of God Of War
Author: Sony Computer Entertainment
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics,U.S.
ISBN: 9781506705744
Rating: 4.62/5 (205 ratings)
Price: $72.39
It is a new beginning for Kratos. Living as a man, outside the shadow of the gods, he seeks solitude in the unfamiliar lands of Norse mythology. With new purpose and his son at his side, Kratos must fight for survival as powerful forces threaten to disrupt the new life he has created. The volume is an intimate chronicle of the years-long odyssey to bring Kratos and Atreus's beautiful and brutal world to life. Step into Midgard and explore beyond, as Dark Horse Books and Santa Monica Studio proudly present the quintessential companion to the enormously anticipated God of War. This is a document unlike any other that sets readers on an exhaustive behind-the-scenes journey to witness the creation of an epic of tremendous scale.
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Eat Right For Blood Type B : Maximise your health with individual food, drink and supplement lists for your blood type
Author: Peter J. D'Adamo
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN: 9780241954386
Rating: 3.86/5 (264 ratings)
Price: $17.60
Stay healthy and achieve your ideal weight with the help of this portable and personal blood type guide. ___________ It's science! Different blood types mean different body chemistries. Eating foods that your blood type can process easily can help you lose weight and ward off illness - as well as giving you bags of energy. Based on your genetic make-up, EAT RIGHT 4 YOUR BLOOD TYPE means eating foods that are compatible with your individual chemistry. For example, if your blood type is B, then you will enjoy your best health on a varied diet, including plenty of protein and some dairy. Carry this handy checklist with you wherever you go, so you can make the right food choices in the supermarket, while eating out or on holiday. Inside are comprehensive listings of what's right for Type B in all of the main food, drink and supplement categories, so you can avoid putting on those extra pounds or feeling unwell from eating the wrong thing. Soon you'll be on your way to developing the perfect prescription plan for your type.
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Eat Right for Blood Type AB : Maximise your health with individual food, drink and supplement lists for your blood type
Author: Peter J. D'Adamo
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN: 9780241954393
Rating: 3.60/5 (97 ratings)
Price: $17.73
Stay healthy and achieve your ideal weight with the help of this portable and personal blood type guide. ___________ It's science! Different blood types mean different body chemistries. Eating foods that your blood type can process easily can help you lose weight and ward off illness - as well as giving you bags of energy. Based on your genetic make-up, EAT RIGHT 4 YOUR BLOOD TYPE means eating foods that are compatible with your individual chemistry. For example, if your blood type is AB, then you will enjoy your best health on a mainly vegetarian diet, with some fish and seafood. Carry this handy checklist with you wherever you go, so you can make the right food choices in the supermarket, while eating out or on holiday. Inside are comprehensive listings of what's right for Type AB in all of the main food, drink and supplement categories, so you can avoid putting on those extra pounds or feeling unwell from eating the wrong thing. Soon you'll be on your way to developing the perfect prescription plan for your type.
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Food and Drink : A Pictorial Archive from 19th Century Sources
Author: Jim Harter
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
ISBN: 9780486238166
Rating: 3.25/5 (4 ratings)
Price: $32.16
This monumental collection contains over 350 royalty-free illustrations of every conceivable activity concerned with the preparation and consumption of food and drink. Jim Harter, well-known commercial designer and collagist, has selected the most versatile and eye-catching material, mainly from rare nineteenth-century sources. These fine line drawings, reproduced sharply and clearly, comprise the most extensive and economical source of design material available. From the dining car of the Orient Express to the kitchen of an average family breakfasting at home, exotic and ordinary dining is shown in countries all over the world. There are rajahs dining in their palaces, cavemen squatting and eating with their hands, Romans feasting, wealthy families dining in elegant restaurants, public kitchens, servants, children eating, court scenes, Christmas dinners, dinner parties, individuals dining, banquets and cooks preparing meals, camping, and shopping. Not only are there activity scenes but also dozens of individual illustrations depict food, servers, and cooking utensils. A sampling includes: Exotic cakes and desserts, fish, melons, oranges, berries, grapes, artichokes, rhubarb, leeks, pumpkins, pigs, and turkeys Glassware, tea sets, decanters, mugs, pitchers, baskets, bowls, urns, flatware, candlesticks, servers, ladles, and rolling pinsThe wide scope of the book includes large illustrations as well as headings and vignettes suitable for wine lists, menus, cartes du jour, invitations, and many other uses. These royalty-free illustrations form a unique sourcebook -- virtually impossible to duplicate -- that can complement practically any point of reference on the subject of food and drink. Clearly reproduced from rare periodicals on high-quality stock, these pictures offer a limitless array of ideas for artists and designers of greeting cards, packaging, periodicals, and cookbooks, as well as collagists and decoupeurs.
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Quiet London: Food & Drink
Author: Siobhan Wall
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
ISBN: 9780711235588
Rating: 3.47/5 (15 ratings)
Price: $27.18
London is an exciting, vibrant and often noisy city but this busy metropolis also has a quiet side. Siobhan Wall encourages Londoners and visitors to the capital to wander away from the crowds and discover calm amid the hustle and bustle. This is a guide to over 100 quiet places to enjoy a delicious meal or tasty snack, to be tempted by treats in gourmet delicatessens, to relax with a drink or enjoy afternoon tea in peaceful surroundings. With evocative photographs and a short description for each location, including travel, access and contact details, Quiet London: Food and Drink reveals hidden, tranquil places in one of the world's liveliest cities.
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Secret Ingredients : The New Yorker Book of Food and Drink
Author: David Remnick
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
ISBN: 9780812976410
Rating: 4.04/5 (1092 ratings)
Price: $42.07
A sample of the menu: Woody Allen on dieting the Dostoevski way - Roger Angell on the art of the martini - Don DeLillo on Jell-O - Malcolm Gladwell on building a better ketchup - Jane Kramer on the writer's kitchen - Chang-rae Lee on eating sea urchin - Steve Martin on menu mores - Alice McDermott on sex and ice cream - Dorothy Parker on dinner conversation - S. J. Perelman on a hollandaise assassin - Calvin Trillin on New York's best bagel In this indispensable collection, The New Yorker dishes up a feast of delicious writing-food and drink memoirs, short stories, tell-alls, and poems, seasoned with a generous dash of cartoons. M.F.K. Fisher pays homage to "cookery witches," those mysterious cooks who possess "an uncanny power over food," and Adam Gopnik asks if French cuisine is done for. There is Roald Dahl's famous story "Taste," in which a wine snob's palate comes in for some unwelcome scrutiny, and Julian Barnes's ingenious tale of a lifelong gourmand who goes on a very peculiar diet. Whether you're in the mood for snacking on humor pieces and cartoons or for savoring classic profiles of great chefs and great eaters, these offerings, from every age of The New Yorker's fabled eighty-year history, are sure to satisfy every taste.
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Food and Drink Tourism : Principles and Practice
Author: Sally Everett
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
ISBN: 9781446267738
Rating: 2.50/5 (2 ratings)
Price: $88.29
Dedicated to the growing field of food and drink tourism and culinary engagement, Sally Everett offers a multi-disciplinary approach to the subject, embracing theories and examples from numerous subject disciplines. Through a combination of critical theory reflections, real-life case studies, media excerpts and activities, examples of food and drink tourism around the world as well as a focus on employability, Food and Drink Tourism provides a comprehensive & engaging resource on the growing trend of food motivated travel & leisure. Suitable for any student studying tourism, hospitality, events, sociology, marketing, business or cultural studies.
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Eat for Heat : The Metabolic Approach to Food and Drink
Author: Matt Stone
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781484989319
Rating: 3.33/5 (138 ratings)
Price: $28.90
'Eat for Heat' is best described as a complementary concept that has yet to be discussed anywhere in the world of health, diet, and nutrition. The book takes a close look at the modern habit of compulsive beverage consumption, mass prescriptions to "drink 8, 8-ounce glasses of water per day," phobias about salt and sugar, and turns them all upside down in classic 180DegreeHealth style. The objective? Increase the concentration of the extracellular fluid (the fluid in our bodies) for increased core body temperature (rise in metabolism), increased circulation to the extremities for warm hands and feet, and taking the burden off of the stress system for far-reaching health and hormonal improvements. The concept is extremely simple. The net sum of the food and beverages we consume can either concentrate or dilute our body fluids. 'Eat for Heat' discusses simple principles on how to make minor changes to your meals and drinking habits to keep your body in a better metabolic "zone" all day every day. It's a tactic that can be applied to any dietary belief system, and can even yield tremendous health benefits to those eating just a regular Western diet. Everyone can benefit from the simple concept put forth in Eat for Heat. In terms of specific benefits from mastering this idea, you can expect to... - Eliminate frequent urination and waking up at night to urinate - Overcome frequent headaches, migraines, and seizures - Increase body heat and body temperature to 98.6 degrees F and higher - Improve or eliminate anxiety completely, stabilizing mood - Sleep deeper and longer, waking feeling more rested - Enhance immunity and increase the speed of tissue renewal - Eradicate heart palpitations - Moisten your skin and hair, especially dry skin around the hands and lower legs and feet - Eliminate dry mouth and excessive thirst - Lower LDL, total cholesterol, and triglycerides - Increase sex hormone production like progesterone and testosterone - Be able to eat whatever you want, when you want, without gaining fat - Strengthen bones and teeth And more...
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POK POK The Drinking Food of Thailand : A Cookbook
Author: Andy Ricker
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 9781607747734
Rating: 3.83/5 (83 ratings)
Price: $54.87
A cookbook featuring 50 recipes for Thai drinking food--an entire subset of Thai cooking that is largely unknown in the United States yet boasts some of most craveable dishes in the Thai canon, inspired by Andy Ricker's decades in Thailand and his beloved restaurant, Whiskey Soda Lounge. A celebration of the thrill and spirit of Thai drinking food, Andy Ricker's follow-up to Pok Pok brings the same level of authority, with a more laid-back approach. Just as America has salted peanuts, wings, and nachos, Thailand has its own roster of craveable snacks: spicy, salty, and sour, they are perfect accompaniments for a few drinks and the company of good friends. Here, Ricker shares accessible and detailed recipes for his favorites: phat khii mao, a fiery dish known as Drunkard's stir-fry; kai thawt, Thai-style fried chicken; and thua thawt samun phrai, an addictive combination of fried peanuts with makrut lime leaf, garlic, and chiles. Featuring stories and insights from the Thai cooks who taught Ricker along the way, this book is as fun to read as it is to cook from, and will become a modern classic for any lover of Thai cuisine.
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Anglo-Saxon Food and Drink : Production, Processing, Distribution and Consumption
Author: Ann Hagen
Publisher: Anglo-Saxon Books
ISBN: 9781898281559
Rating: 3.97/5 (29 ratings)
Price: $77.71
Oxbow says: This synthesis of primary and secondary sources, both literary and archaeological, on the subject of Anglo-Saxon food and drink, brings together a vast amount of data and authoritative discussion on a broad range of subjects. Ann Hagen stears away from drawing heavily on recipes as a means of revealing the types of foods, food choices and preferences in this period, to focus on the growing and harvesting of domestic and wild foods, preserving, food preparation and eating. Cereals, vegetables, herbs, fruit and nuts, cattle, sheep, goats and pigs, poultry and eggs, wild animals and birds, honey, fish and molluscs, are just some of the food types discussed. Within each section Ann Hagen delves deeper to consider such subjects as the methods of harvesting and processing food, hunting and animal husbandry, attitudes towards particular types of food, accessibility to foods, diet, food shortages, diseases and what foods were considered everyday and which were reserved for special occasions. Food as payment for rents or services rendered, markets, measures, fasting and feasting, are also discussed in detail. Moving on to drink, Ann Hagen examines the types of drinks available, the context in which they were consumed - domestic, religious and in the alehouse - and the prevalence of drunkenness. In her conclusion, she draws together the evidence to reveal changes in food production and preferences from the early 5th to 11th century, drawing largely on sources from Anglo-Saxon England and the Celtic West of Britain. The role of women, the importance of bread, the social status of feasting, nutrition and changes in diet, and table manners, are just some of the many subjects covered. An excellent study and great value for money.
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Carbs & Cals Carb & Calorie Counter : Count Your Carbs & Calories with Over 1,700 Food & Drink Photos!
Author: Chris Cheyette
Publisher: Chello Publishing
ISBN: 9781908261151
Rating: 4.39/5 (157 ratings)
Price: $46.17
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Entertaining Mathematical Puzzles
Author: Martin Gardner
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
ISBN: 9780486252117
Rating: 4.07/5 (134 ratings)
Price: $16.46
Playing with mathematical riddles can be an intriguing and fun-filled pastime -- as popular science writer Martin Gardner proves in this entertaining collection. Puzzlists need only an elementary knowledge of math and a will to resist looking up the answer before trying to solve a problem.Written in a light and witty style, Entertaining Mathematical Puzzles is a mixture of old and new riddles, grouped into sections that cover a variety of mathematical topics: money, speed, plane and solid geometry, probability, topology, tricky puzzles, and more. The probability section, for example, points out that everything we do, everything that happens around us, obeys the laws of probability; geometry puzzles test our ability to think pictorially and often, in more than one dimension; while topology, among the youngest and rowdiest branches of modern geometry, offers a glimpse into a strange dimension where properties remain unchanged, no matter how a figure is twisted, stretched, or compressed.Clear and concise comments at the beginning of each section explain the nature and importance of the math needed to solve each puzzle. A carefully explained solution follows each problem. In many cases, all that is needed to solve a puzzle is the ability to think logically and clearly, to be on the alert for surprising, off-beat angles...that strange hidden factor that everyone else had overlooked.Fully illustrated, this engaging collection will appeal to parents and children, amateur mathematicians, scientists, and students alike, and may, as the author writes, make the reader want to study the subject in earnest and explains some of the inviting paths that wind away from the problems into lusher areas of the mathematical jungle. 65 black-and-white illustrations.
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642 Things to Draw: Inspirational Sketchbook to Entertain and Provoke the Imagination
Author: Chronicle Books
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811876445
Rating: 3.97/5 (94 ratings)
Price: $32.57
Dive into this treasure trove of offbeat, clever, and endlessly absorbing drawing prompts. The perfect inspirational guided art journal: A rolling pin, a robot, a pickle, a water tower, a hammock, a wasp, a safety pin, a kiss. Some are deceptively simple (just try drawing a bicycle!), some are conceptually mind-bending (sketching the sound of girlish laughter?), and some are refreshingly basic (the only hard thing about drawing an egg is deciding how you want it to be cooked). Hip and helpful, 642 Things to Draw is the perfect inspirational sketchbook, sure to entertain and provoke the imagination of anyone ready to pick up a pencil. * Includes 642 random drawing prompts to spark casual doodling while entertaining the mind. * With a collection of silly, thought-provoking, simple, and complex prompts, this drawing ideas book will push your mind - and pencil - to think outside the box. * While there are no step-by-step, how-to-draw instructions included, you don't have to be a skilled artist to enjoy the relaxing, stimulating, and entertaining drawing ideas. Budding artists and experienced sketchers alike will find themselves invigorated by this collection of unique and wonderful drawing prompts. 642 Things to Draw is a guided journal that will inspire creativity, energize the mind and stimulate artistry in any aspiring or skilled creator. * Makes a unique gift for artists of any age to expand knowledge and boost creative awareness. * A must-have for anyone who could benefit from an occasional creative brain break that is pure enjoyment.
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World of Warcraft: An Adult Coloring Book
Author: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT
ISBN: 9780989700160
Rating: 4.59/5 (27 ratings)
Price: $21.65
An epic volume of art and behind-the-scenes insights, The World of Warcraft: An Adult Coloring Book(R) celebrates the studio's genesis by showcasing their artistry through more than 80 pieces of concept art, paintings, and sketches converted into this deluxe adult coloring book. These intricate images are inspired by the characters themselves, this coloring book has something for every World of Warcraft fan.
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Tom Clancy's The Division: New York Collapse
Author: Ubisoft Entertainment
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9781452148274
Rating: 4.22/5 (430 ratings)
Price: $39.92
New York Collapse is an in-world fictionalised companion to one of the biggest video game releases of 2016: Tom Clancy's The Division from Ubisoft. Within this discarded survivalist field guide, written before the collapse, lies a mystery - a handwritten account of a woman struggling to discover why New York City fell. The keys to unlocking the survivor's full story are hidden within seven removable artifacts, ranging from a full-city map to a used transit card. Retrace her steps through a destroyed urban landscape and decipher her clues to reveal key secrets at the heart of this highly anticipated game.
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The Art Of Overwatch
Author: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics,U.S.
ISBN: 9781506703671
Rating: 4.53/5 (304 ratings)
Price: $77.95
Overwatch has taken the world by storm, boasting millions of players and gaining critical acclaim. Now, in this beautiful hardcover, Blizzard Entertainment reveals the creative process behind one of the most popular FPS games of all time! Filled with never-before-seen art as well as commentary provided by the game's development team, this book is sure to please any Overwatch fan. - Never-before-seen artwork! - Essential companion to the international best-selling game Overwatch! - Introduction and commentary provided by the game's development team! - Overwatch is a global phenomenon with 30 million players! - Produced in close partnership with Blizzard Entertainment! - Behind-the-scenes look at your favorite characters! - Overwatch creation revealed!
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Overwatch: Anthology
Author: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics,U.S.
ISBN: 9781506705408
Rating: 4.05/5 (851 ratings)
Price: $35.43
Your favorite Overwatch(R) heroes' backstories are revealed in this anthology from Dark Horse Books and Blizzard Entertainment(R)! From Soldier: 76 to Ana, Tracer to Symmetra, discover the history behind Overwatch's heroes. How did Bastion become part of the team? Why did Ana Amari disappear? Where did Tracer get her catchphrase? Learn all this and more in this hardcover anthology of the first twelve issues of Blizzard's Overwatch comics, written and illustrated by an all-star creative team including Matt Burns, Robert Brooks, Micky Neilson, Nesskain, Bengal, and more. Whether you're an Overwatch novice or a Grandmaster, this is an essential companion! - Reveals backstories and new details about Overwatch's heroes. - Essential companion to the international best-selling game Overwatch! - Overwatch has won 100+ Game of the Year awards! - Overwatch is a global phenomenon with 30 million players! - Includes short stories by World of Warcraft: Chronicle writers Robert Brooks and Matt Burns!
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Word Perfect : Etymological Entertainment Every Day
Author: Susie Dent
Publisher: John Murray Press
ISBN: 9781529371314
Rating: 4.33/5 (605 ratings)
Price: $35.82
'Susie Dent is a national treasure' Richard Osman 'WORD PERFECT is a golden vaulted cave of fascinating and funny hidden gems' JO BRAND Welcome to a year of wonder with Susie Dent, lexicographer, logophile, and longtime queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner. From the real Jack the Lad to the theatrically literal story behind stealing someone's thunder, from tartle (forgetting someone's name at the very moment you need it) to snaccident (the unintentional eating of an entire packet of biscuits), WORD PERFECT is a brilliant linguistic almanac full of unforgettable stories, fascinating facts, and surprising etymologies tied to every day of the year. You'll never be lost for words again.
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World Of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1
Author: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
ISBN: 9781616558451
Rating: 4.49/5 (3665 ratings)
Price: $66.27
World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1 is a journey through an age of myth and legend, a time long before the Horde and the Alliance came to be. This definitive tome of Warcraft history reveals untold stories about the birth of the cosmos, the rise of ancient empires, and the forces that shaped the world of Azeroth and its people. This beautiful hardcover features twenty-five full-page paintings by World of Warcraft artist Peter Lee, as well as a cosmology chart, half a dozen maps charting changes through time, and other line art illustrations by Joseph Lacroix, and marks the first in a multipart series exploring the Warcraft universe; from the distant past to the modern era.
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World Of Warcraft Chronicle Volume 2
Author: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: DARK HORSE COMICS
ISBN: 9781616558468
Rating: 4.45/5 (1811 ratings)
Price: $70.56
Blizzard Entertainment and Dark Horse Books are thrilled to present the next installment of the wildly popular World of Warcraft Chronicle series. Volume 2 will reveal more sought-after details about the game universe's history and mythology. Showcasing lush, all-new artwork from fan favorites such as Peter Lee, Joseph Lacroix, and Alex Horley, this striking tome is sure to please all fans--casual and collector alike.
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World Of Warcraft Chronicle Volume 3
Author: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: DARK HORSE COMICS
ISBN: 9781616558475
Rating: 4.38/5 (1113 ratings)
Price: $64.22
Blizzard Entertainment and Dark Horse Books are proud to present the third installment of their bestselling World of Warcraft Chronicle series! Like its predecessors, Volume III features beautiful full-color artwork by Peter Lee, Emily Chen, Stanton Feng, and other fan-favorite artists, as well as intricately detailed maps and spot art by Joseph Lacroix. Bolster your knowledge of Warcraft lore with this striking third volume!
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Art and Photography
Author: David Campany
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
ISBN: 9780714863924
Rating: 3.84/5 (68 ratings)
Price: $46.29
The first major survey of photography's place in recent art history.
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Fine Art Photography, Water, Ice and Fog : Photographic Techniques and the Art of Interpretation
Author: Tony Sweet
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811733496
Rating: 4.17/5 (29 ratings)
Price: $40.93
Streams, lakes, rain, ice, mist, and fog provide the photographer with a wealth of opportunities to make great images. In this inspirational how-to book illustrated with some 70 stunning color photos, master photographer Tony Sweet explains how to make the most of those opportunities. With a focus on sharpening the skills of interpretation, he shows how to create beautiful photographs of water in all its forms.
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Fine Art Wedding Photography : How to Capture Images with Style for the Modern Bride
Author: Jose Villa
Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications
ISBN: 9780817400026
Rating: 4.26/5 (326 ratings)
Price: $51.11
This title is suitable for photographers of all levels who want to evolve to the higher-end, more stylised look today's brides want. This beautiful guide to the next big thing in wedding imagery will inspire semi-pro and professional wedding photographers to update their style with the fresh, contemporary look today's brides want. Jose Villa, a front-runner in the new wave of wedding photographers and of fine art wedding photography generally, shows wedding photographers of all levels how to evolve past photojournalism to the higher-end, more stylised look today's brides want, with specific design, composition, posing and lighting techniques that will make any bride's wedding photos look like the pages of a glossy lifestyle magazine. It features 200 gorgeous wedding and engagement images.
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Why Art Photography?
Author: Lucy Soutter
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN: 9781138282636
Rating: 4.00/5 (21 ratings)
Price: $70.05
The second edition of Why Art Photography? is an updated, expanded introduction to the ideas behind today's striking photographic images. Lively, accessible discussions of key issues such as ambiguity, objectivity, fiction, authenticity, and photography's expanding field are supplemented with new material around timely topics such as globalization, selfie culture, and photographers' use of advanced digital technologies, including CGI and virtual reality. The new edition includes: an expanded introduction extended chapters featuring emerging trends a larger selection of images, including new color images an improved and expanded bibliography. This new edition is essential for students looking to enrich their understanding of photography as a complex and multi-faceted art form.
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Picture Perfect Food : Master the Art of Food Photography with 52 Bite-Sized Tutorials
Author: Joanie Simon
Publisher: Page Street Publishing Co.
ISBN: 9781645672555
Rating: 4.62/5 (37 ratings)
Price: $38.60
Shoot Stunning, Professional Food Photography that Looks Good Enough to Eat! Snapping unbelievably gorgeous food photos has never been simpler than with Picture Perfect Food, your all-in-one guide to delicious-looking images from prolific photographer and educator, Joanie Simon. Whether you're an up-and-coming food blogger, looking to break into commercial photography or capturing food just for fun (and your Instagram account), this approachable collection of tutorials will have you taking tantalizing and tasty shots with every snap of the shutter. No matter if you're using your phone, your fanciest DSLR or any camera in between, you'll gain complete confidence as you expand your technical knowledge and grow your artistic eye, creating awe-inspiring images that dazzle the senses. With her cheerful teaching style, Joanie walks you through each element of a masterful food photo in chapters devoted to Camera Settings, Light and Shadow, Story, Props Styling, Composition, Food Styling and Finding Inspiration. Learn how to find the best light in your house for standout shots and to delve into the shadows to create a moody and mesmerizing atmosphere; discover how to compose the elements in your scenes through color theory and visual weight for unforgettable images that capture and hold the eye; and uncover the secrets of styling sensational salads and stunning soups and keeping your cool when shooting frozen foods, among other essential tricks of the trade. With camera in hand and Joanie's expert guidance at your fingertips, tackle every photography challenge with confidence and take your food photos from meh to mouthwatering in no time.
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The Art of Photography : A Personal Approach to Artistic Expression
Author: Bruce Barnbaum
Publisher: Rocky Nook
ISBN: 9781681982106
Rating: 4.27/5 (1566 ratings)
Price: $66.12
Originally published in 1994 and first revised in 2010, The Art of Photography has sold well over 100,000 copies and has firmly established itself as the most readable, understandable, and complete textbook on photography. Featuring nearly 200 beautiful photographs in both black-and-white and color, as well as numerous charts, graphs, and tables, this book presents the world of photography to beginner, intermediate, and advanced photographers who seek to make a personal statement through the medium of photography. Renowned photographer, teacher, and author Bruce Barnbaum presents how-to techniques for both traditional and digital approaches. Barnbaum goes well beyond the technical, as he delves deeply into the philosophical, expressive, and creative aspects of photography so often avoided in other books.
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Art Photography
Author: David Bate
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 9781849762243
Rating: 3.77/5 (13 ratings)
Price: $40.68
The last decade has seen a huge growth in interest in photography and its role in contemporary art. This relatively recent art form is now recognised as central to modern art exhibition and practice. In this book David Bate introduces the key themes through selected visual examples and references to contemporary debates and issues, while also providing a historical overview. Featuring works from a wide and international selection of artists, the book includes conceptual and post-conceptual work, documentary photography, archives and social networks, and performance. It focuses on the increasingly global nature of the field, not just the Anglo-American/European context, but also the important emerging regions of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. This is an essential introductory guide to thinking about photography in its relation to contemporary art from a leading writer in the field.
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Marketing Fine Art Photography
Author: Alain Briot
Publisher: ROCKY NOOK
ISBN: 9781933952550
Rating: 3.99/5 (84 ratings)
Price: $83.66
In recent years as the field of photography has exploded, many photographers consider selling their work to make a profit and to help defray the high costs of equipment. But, many photographers don't have the business and marketing knowledge required to successfully sell fine art photographs; and many of those who have tried have been met with disappointment. Until now, little information of value has been available. In Marketing Fine Art Photography, Alain Briot offers practical, up-to- date and field-tested marketing techniques from the viewpoint of a fine art landscape photographer who earns a living from the sale of his fine art prints. Briot teaches that by taking control of the selling process, you can increase your profits and, ultimately, direct your own destiny. Briot's approach is based on offering quality not quantity; and offering something unique, rather than something that is mass-produced. Though directed toward selling fine art, this method can be applied to other products.
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An American in Provence : Art, Life and Photography
Author: Jamie Beck
Publisher: S&S/Simon Element
ISBN: 9781982186951
Rating: 4.50/5 (2 ratings)
Price: $51.73
Let Jamie Beck transport you to the South of France with An American in Provence: part art book, part travelogue, part memoir, and part cookbook, and perfect for art lovers, Francophiles, and armchair travelers alike. An American in Provence is a beautiful collection of exquisite portrait, scenic, and still-life photography from wildly popular and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck. Looking to slow down from her fast-paced life in New York City, Beck moved to the French countryside documenting her life as "An American in Provence." What started as a one-year getaway became five as she continues to chronicle her life there through her photography on Instagram @JamieBeck.co, including the birth of her daughter, Eloise, all in the most breathtaking way. In An American in Provence, Beck shares her tips and techniques for creating incredible photos and details her transformational journey as an artist and woman. Beck also includes farm-to-table recipes she's learned along the way, including Braised Beef Stew, Spring Chicken with Herbs de Provence, Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta with Spring Asparagus, and Lemon Meringue Tart. This stunning visual journey is sure to delight anyone who wishes to escape reality and immerse themselves in life in Provence.
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Learn the Art of Bird Photography : The Complete Field Guide for Beginning and Intermediate Photographers and Birders
Author: Tim Boyer
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781985582231
Rating: 4.27/5 (33 ratings)
Price: $69.59
Learn the Art of Bird Photography is a comprehensive field guide to bird photography - so you can create beautiful bird images. Bird photography can be difficult, but with this book, you will learn how to make it easier, and you'll learn how to be more successful and create beautiful images. This book contains more information about bird photography techniques than any other book on the market today. There are comprehensive chapters on: how to set up your camera for bird photography, how to master your camera and settings, the best settings for photographing birds in flight for beginners and intermediate photographers, practice sessions at the end of each chapter so you'll master the concepts and techniques quickly, the basics of light, composition, exposure, depth of field, how to get the best point of view, and how to get sharp photos. There's a complete list of the bird photography hot spots in North America by week, so you'll know where and when to go! This book is designed to make you successful in your quest to photograph birds and create stunning bird images Tim Boyer is a graduate of the Seattle Audubon Master Birder Program, an award-winning photographer, an experienced instructor and bird photography workshop leader.
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