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| Today's Featured Article New Titles from Wiley-Blackwell  The Globalization Reader by Frank J. Lechner and John Boli (editors) published by Wiley-Blackwell in 2011. Globalization means different things to different people. However there is something in common- the ways in which more people become more closely connected across larger distances. Of course new connections entail new risks, as the economic crisis that started in 2007 brought home to many people, when the troubles of Americans unable to pay their mortgages cascaded across the world economy. This book includes new topics - to reflect the rapid pace of global trends and ongoing scholarship, this edition is thoroughly revised and updated. It also continue provide the most wide-ranging and successful introduction to the political, economic, cultural, and experiential dimensions of globalization available today. Frank J. Lechner and John Boli are the authors and Professors of Sociology at Emory University.  Intercultural Communication: A Discourse Approach (3rd ed) by Ron Scollon, Suzanne Wong Scollon, and Rodney H. Jones published by Wiley-Blackwell in 2012. This account is about professional communication between people who are members of different groups. Intercourse communication is a term, which Includes the entire range of communications across boundaries of groups of discourse systems from the most inclusive or those groups, cultural groups, to the communications which take place between men and women or between colleagues who have been born into different generations. This important book serves as a guide to the concepts and problems of intercultural communication. This field has evolved, and new trends and directions in research have emerged. ... Continue New Books from Focal Press on Animation  Action Analysis for Animators by Chris Webster published by Focal Press in 2012. Art Is a union between craft and imagination, skills, and inventiveness. Imagination and inventiveness are vital aspects of any creative endeavor. This account is a detailed case study and is filled with practical examples. It covers Chris Webster’s teaching and methodology used to create motion for all styles and genres. It included the extensive illustrations of people and animals in motion that break down the action in a step-by-step manner. The detailed case study and exercises are illustrated with the line drawings, diagrams, and live action footage. It offers a website, which features dynamic short animations and live action examples juxtaposed with stills of humans and animals in motion. It is an essential guide for students, amateur, and professionals. Chris Webster is an animator, he has worked for 20 years in the industry. Chris is also an educator and Head of Animation at Bristol School of Animation and the University of the West of England. Getting Started in 3D with  Maya: Create a Project from Start to Finish: Model, Texture, Rig, Animate, and Render in Maya by Adam Watkins published by Focal Press in 2012. 3D is everywhere, from stereoscopic movies to online logos to billboards. Line many new forms of digital art, the technology was instantly available to everyone. The area was flooded with hobbyists. Now, after many years, viewers have become more discerning in what they consider “good” 3D. And 3D animation. This account offers the basic theory of fundamental techniques, then help to develop the knowledge using practical examples and projects put your new skills to the test. You will learn to create an entire project in Maya with tutorials; will learn everything you need to get started, including a valuable roadmap to the “big picture” of 3D production. Eventually, you will gain a full understanding of the animation process in Maya. This book is a comprehensive guide to 3D animation with Maya, it will help you delivers the professional level 3D content. Adam Watkins is Associate Professor of 3D Animation at the School of Media & Design, the University of the Incarnate World. ... Continue | In The News New Books from Altamira  Fundraising for Small Museums: In Good Times and Bad by Salvatore G. Cilella, Jr. published by Altamira in 2012. A great museum relies on the following age-old standards: collection, interpretation, education, preservation, and exhibition. John Merryam reduced them to three: preservation, truth, and access. Recent studies by D. Thelen and others show that most Americans trust history museums more than other institutions, when it comes to presenting the truth. They want receive their information from museums than any other sources. This account is a clear, accessible manual designed for people running the thousands of small museums in the US and Canada. Small museums can not only survive but also thrive. The key to the future of the small museums is the authenticity of genuine objects that tell a story. This book will help to small museums administrators perform their jobs more efficiently Salvatore G. Cilella, Jr. is president and CEO of the Atlanta Historical Society. He was the fundraiser for various organizations, including the Columbia Museum of Art and Smithsonian Institution. Assisted Dying: An Ethnographic Murder Mystery on Florida's Gold Coast by Serena Nanda and Joan Gregg published by Altamira in 2011. This book examines cultural diversity, family values, economic ideology, and the various expressions of social stratification of the Gold Coast. South Florida Gold Coast residents are unexpectedly and mysteriously dying - in hospitals, nursing homes from a variety of unknown causes. In these suspicious deaths, relatives and medical personnel become persons of interest. The Gold Coast attracted elderly residents and immigrants. It also attracted the greedy and the predatory, whose various schemes and scams victimize each of these groups. ... Continue New From Amherst Media  Advanced Underwater Photography by Larry Gates published by Amherst Media in 2011. This book define what advanced underwater photography is and what makes a photographer an advanced underwater photographer. This book expands the key topics of underwater photography to help you take a mission-oriented approach to your underwater photography. A goal of this book is to teach what is necessary, in terms of equipment and technique. This book's information will help you to deal with some of the problems. The underwater photography is fyn, but it is even more enjoyable as you advance your skills. This account will teach you how to make a perfect image; how to control the color balance of your images; how to find unique subjects; more. It includes tips for planning a shot and conceptualizing the images. You will learn how to create the technically flawless images. Larry Gates is a PADI Master Instructor with credentials in teachng underwater photography. Off-Camera Flash: Creative Techniques for Digital Photographers by Rod and Robin Deutschmann published by Amherst Media in 2011. With this beautifully illustrated account you will expand your control and creativity with the magic of off-camera flash. This book includes information on selecting off-camera flash equipment, including a discussion of features; using simple one-flash setups and more complex multiple-flash setups; how to overcome the creative limitation of your flash-sync speed; adjusting the flash’s power for more refine effects, and much more. Robin and Rod are acclaimed photography instructors and books’ authors. Boutique Baby Photography by Mimika Cooney published by Amherst Media in 2011. Photography is our vision, which coming to life with the click of a shutter. A boutique photography service provides a tailored, customize, and highly personalized service to the discerning clientele. Boutique photography is all about choice and experience. Continue | NeoPopRealism Journal & Wonderpedia Awards: WonderBook of the Month WonderBook of May 2012 NeoPopRealism Journal & Wonderpedia Celebrate Ethics and the Visual Arts Authors; Elaine A. King and Gail Levin (editors)  Publisher: Allworth Press Published: 2006 ISBN: 9781581154580 |
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New York, NY. 6/27/12 7:00 PM at Bookends - East Ridgewood Avenue. Ridgewood, NJ. Micky Ward, former boxing champion, signing copies of A Warrior's Heart 5/29/12 7:00 PM at Bookends- East Ridgewood Avenue. Ridgewood, NJ. 6/1/12 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Daniel Webster Highway. Nashua, NH. Kerry Wood, Chicago Cubs star, signing copies of All You Can Be 5/29/12 7:30 PM at Barnes & Noble - Old Orchard Center. Skokie, IL. 6/14/12 7:00 PM at Costco - North Clybourn Avenue. Chicago, IL. http://celebritybooksigningsandevents.com/ | This Month Featured Titles  From Idea to Exit: the Entrepreneurial JourneyAuthor: Jeffrey Weber Publisher: Triple Nickel Press Published: 2012 If you have a desire to create something new and want to step over the boundaries that surround your existence, this book is for you. We are born with the entrepreneurial spirit. We are curious and driven to build and create. Author of this book outlines the critical ideas and practices that can guide you through the four main phases of the entrepreneurial journey and form a strong framework for success. You will find in this account valuable formulas, exercise, and planning tools that will help you in your experiences. Jeffrey Weber has been an adjunct professor in entrepreneurism and serves on an advisory board at Judson University. He founded a high-growth business focused on enterprise software licensing in 1995.  10 Ways to Standout From the Crowd: How to Out-Think and Out-Reform the CompetitionAuthors: Connie Podesta and Jean Gatz Publisher Triple Nickel Press Published: 2012 If you would like to be successful, you must stand out from the crowd. “Business as usual” is no longer enough if you want to set yourself apart from the competition and be recognized as a “one-of-a-kind” brand. This book is packed with information, filled with action steps and rich with motivation and encouragement. Connie Podesta is a licensed, Board-Certified expert in the psychology of human behavior. She is a keynote speaker and first-class executive coach. Jean Gatz is the author, she has a background in psychology, she has a talent to engage, inspire and entertain audiences around the world. She been voted a top 10 speaker by members of SHRM, the Society for Human Resources management.  Body Language: It’s What You Don’t Say That MatterAuthor: Robert Phipps Publisher: Capstone Published: 2012 This book will teach you how to read the body language and will show how to build rapport with other people in every day life and at work. It packed with practical advice an techniques and will give you a thorough grounding in reading body language. You will discover the simple system to help you observe and read body language; ways to change and adapt your body language to give you more confidence, how to use body language to help engage better with other people, and more. Robert Phipps was known as ‘The Human Lie Detector’. He has worked on Big Brother, The Morning and appeared in magazines and newspapers, more.  Information Security Management Handbook (6 ed.) vol. 2 Authors: Harold F. Tipton, Micki Krause, Publisher: CRC Press Published: 2008 This new and updated edition encompasses a broad spectrum of areas, which include network, the basics of access control, malicious software to more esoteric but equally important organizational culture and governance framework discussions. This account considered the gold standard reference, it includes integrated threat management; root kits; setting priorities; mantraps and turstiles; quantum computing, phishing, and more. All chapters share a common denominator - each contains invaluable information that affords IT professionals a leg up in their effort. Harold F. Tipton is an independent consultant and past president of the ISC2. He was director of computer security for Rockwell International Corporation for about 155 years. Micki Krause is currently chief information security officer at Pacific Life Insurance Company in Newport Beach, California. She is a reputed speaker, author and coeditor. Continue | This Month Featured Publisher Charles River Media Charles River Media is a specialty publisher established in 1994, focused on publishing books and software for the Internet, Networking, Computer Graphic, Game Development, Programming, and Computer Engineering. Charles River Media, based in Hingham Massachusetts, is widely recognized for publishing high-quality print-based trade titles. They have recently finalized an agreement with Charles River Media transferring ownership to Cengage Learning (formerly Thomson Learning). Together Charles River Media and Cengage Learning have over 20 years experience publishing in current and emerging computer technologies. Charles River Media’s titles are a natural extension of the media arts design lists published by Delmar Learning and Course Technology. Charles River can now offer their professional and education customers a full range of content to help them improve their technical skills while learning the latest technologies. Introducing selected titles:  The Digital Filmmaking Handbook (3rd ed) by Ben Long and Sonja Schenk published in 2006. This book is a one-stop digital filmmaking guide. It takes you from your initial concept to getting your finished project "in the scan". This account includes the coverage of the high-end HD video and the HDV formats and teaches how to integrate them into your production workflow. It includes a companion DVD with film clips, project files, and support material. This edition has been completely updated and revised and includes information on important new digital video technologies, and more. Whether your goal is a short subject for your Web site, an industrial project, or a feature-length movie, this book is for you. It will help your o understand the questions you need to ask. Ben Long is producer, writer, videographer, and the author of the best-selling books. Sonja Schenk is the author, film and video editor and freelance producer.  Data Structures and Algorithms for Game Developers by Allen Sherrod published by Charles River in 2007. This account teaches the fundamentals of the structures and algorithms used in game development. It covers many topics, which graphic and game programmers must know to be successful. This information includes the geometry management techniques, data structures and algorithms such as KD-Trees, Binary Space Partitioning Trees, Sphere Trees, and more. The book provides with a detailed reference to what data structures and algorithms are and presents practical alternative options in C++ where applicable, such as using the STL of C++ in professional applications rather than implementing custom routines. Each chapter ends with questions, exercises, an challengers. Cd-ROM contains all source code samples from the book. Allen Sherrod is the author and host of the game programming website for beginners and hobby game programmers, more. Photoshop CS5: Trickery & FX by Steven M. Burns published by Charles River in 2011. This book assumes that you already have a basic working knowledge of Photoshop's interface and understand the functionality of its tools. It also assumes that you are somewhat proficient with putting concepts together using multiple imagery. This account takes a deeper journey into discovering the potential of CS5 Extended's 3D tools and functionality. Each chapter gives you insight into the possibilities for taking your creative skills to the next level, going beyond the still photograph. It is laid out as a complete tutorial that show you how to use the amazing new Photoshop CS5 features to transform ordinary photos into incredible special effects and digital creations. The DVD includes all the content and image files needed to complete the tutorials. Stephen M. Burns has been a corporate instructor and lecturer in the application of digital art and design for past 13 years. He has been exhibiting digital fine art internationally at art galleries.Continue |
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