The Freakonomics of math—a math-world superstar unveils the hidden beauty and logic of the world and puts its power in our hands The math we learn in school can seem like a dull set of rules, laid down by the ancients and not to be questioned. In How Not to Be Wrong, Jordan Ellenberg shows us how terribly limiting this view is: Math isn’t confined to abstract incidents that never occur in real life, but rather touches everything we do—the whole world is shot through with it.
Arguing that photography should be about more than gear, shooting modes, and computer programs, this book highlights methods for creating artistic photographs in the moment a picture is taken, rather than later in the editing process. In stark contrast to the “fix everything in post production” approach dominating modern digital photography, this reference demonstrates a more purposeful approach to shooting each frame-carefully considering the subject’s focus and determining the best camera settings, lighting, lens choice, and composition to achieve that objective. Beginning with basic controls that can have a profound effect on your images, such as shutter speed and aperture, it goes on to explore how these settings, along with white balance adjustment, can be used to draw out the artistic value inherent in a scene or subject. In addition, a section on selectively and intentionally adding blur effects explains how to create wild effects that cannot be achieved otherwise. Rather than relying on a computer to “fix” images, Painting with a Lens provides the tools essential to becoming an artist with a camera.
Kein Jahr ist vergangen, schon legt Nikon nach! Dieser Nachfolger der erfolgreichen D3000 bietet Funktionen die erläutert werden wollen. In bewährter Manier zeigt uns der Nikonianer, Fotograf und Nikon-Kamerasammler Gradias was in aktueller digitaler Kameratechnik steckt, ohne den Leser zu überfordern. Damit Sie wirklich gute Fotos machen können, spielt der Autor mit Ihnen die verschiedensten Aufnahmesituationen durch. Gezeigt werden Einstellungen die benötigt werden um bessere Bilder zu machen.
New Scientist covers the latest developments in science and technology that will impact your world. New Scientist employs and commissions the best writers in their fields from all over the world. Our editorial team provide cutting-edge news, award-winning features and reports, written in concise and clear language that puts discoveries and advances in the context of everyday life today and in the future.
Joe McNally, one of the world’s top pro digital photographers, whose celebrated work has graced the pages of Sports Illustrated, Time, and National Geographic (to name a few), breaks new ground by doing something no photography book has ever done—blending the rich, stunning images and elegant layout of a coffee-table book with the invaluable training, no-nonsense insights, and photography secrets usually found only in those rare, best-of-breed educational books.
The Complete Fabric Artist’s Workshop is a comprehensive source of all the newest and most popular fiber art techniques! It is a compilation of the best of Fabric Art Projects (Creative Publishing international, 2009) and Fabric Art Workshop (Creative Publishing international, 2007). This technique-driven book explores a wide range of new possibilities and materials available to fabric and journal artists. Each unique technique is presented with brilliant photography and step-by-step instructions. Experiments lead to discoveries. Amaze yourself with exciting fabrics you can fashion, using everyday products and the newest materials on the market. Then turn your works of art into a journal, a quilt, a wall hanging, a garment—whatever you desire.
FLEX will provide you with your monthly guide to the world of bodybuilding. FLEX magazine talks to the biggest pros to get the inside scoop to how the best in the world get there and stay there. With FLEX you will learn the latest strategies that they will use to further develop their title-winning physiques, and the competitive goals they will apply them to.
Elle magazine is a reliable source for whats happening in fashion, from upcoming designers, what celebrities are wearing to where to find the seasons hottest trends. With a calendar listing all the events of the month that are fashion-related Elle keeps you plugged into the industry. Articles range from classic clothes essential to every closet, jewelry and accessory must-haves, skin products to developments for looking young and healthy. In addition, Elle magazine includes a celebrity interview and pop culture reviews and news in every issue.
“Confessions of the Hundred Hottest Porn Stars offers a rare and insightful glimpse into the minds of adult stars—their secret sexual fantasies, preferences, and vulnerabilities. Lainie Speiser has a unique rapport with adult industry actors that enables her to elicit heartfelt revelations from those who are used to hiding behind carefully constructed facades. No other book has ever shed so much light on the inner erotic world of the sexiest and most sexual women and men in the universe. A must-read for anyone who wants to learn about the origin of sexual disinhibition, become a better lover—or simply to get turned on!”—Victoria “Dr. Z” Zdrok, author of Dr. Z on Scoring
This easily accessible tutorial uses a friendly, conversational approach to teach readers the basics of Paint Shop Pro. Sams Teach Yourself Paint Shop Pro in 24 Hours, with its careful, step-by-step approach, makes it easy even for the non-graphically inclined to learn the basic techniques involved in using Paint Shop Pro to create and manipulate images. The book covers only those features of Paint Shop Pro that a beginning user would need to use, and it is organized in a logical order that reflects the natural progression a new user is likely to follow in developing a familiarity with the product.
What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision is the world’s leading independent guide to buying and owning hi-fi and home cinema products. Our comprehensive tests help you buy the best equipment for your cash, with the magazine’s advice sections giving you step-by-step information on how to get even more from your music and movies.
TIME is a global multimedia brand; TIME magazine, the world’s largest weekly news magazine, with a domestic audience of 20 million and a global audience of 25 million; four worldwide editions of TIME magazine, including TIME U.S., TIME Asia, TIME South Pacific, and TIME Europe, Africa & the Middle East; and TIME’s other brand extensions including TIME Style & Design and TIME For Kids.
