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This book is an ethnographically based murder mystery that uses the unexplained deaths of elderly people in Florida's Gold Coast as a way of examining American cultural values. Issues that illuminated: aging, retirement, death, and dying, diversity and immigration, more. Serena Nanda is professor of anthropology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY. Joan Gregg is professor emeritus of English literature at new York City Technical College, CUNY.
New Books on Animation From Focal Press and Sybex
3D Animation Essentials by Andy Beane published by Sybex in 2012. This account explores the history of the computer and how its evolution has driven and continues to drive computer graphics and 3D animation, and how computer graphics have driven developments in computer hardware and software. With this book you will learn the production pipeline, start to finish; will learn digital imaging and video concepts and terms, essential equipment such as software, hardware; basics of scripts, stories, and storyboards; creating 3 models an adding texture maps, rigging an skinning, animating and rendering, much more. Andy Beane is working as animator professionally since 2002. He previously taught animation at the Art Institute of Orange County, California and now oversees the animation major at Ball State University.
Frame-by-Frame Stop Motion: The Guide to Non-Traditional Animation Techniques Pixilation - Time-Lapse - Downshooting by Tom Gasek published by Focal Press in 2012. Animations include storytelling, sculpting, drawing, photography, lighting, sound, acting, editing and much more. Stop motion felt more natural. Stop motion techniques offer new and tangible approach to animation. This book includes practical insight, tips, tricks, and exercises. With this title you will re-visualize stop motion character movements, will configure your digital workflows with an After Effects tutorial, will create dynamic stop motion films. You will be able to apply professional stop motion techniques that have been taught in the classroom and applied to leading stop motion films, shown in Cannes, and more Tom Gasek is an assistant professor at the School of Film & Animation at Rochester Institute of Technology. He has over 25 years of award-winning stop motion animation production experience as n animator and director.
From Sybex
Keyword Intelligence: Keyword Research for Search, Social, and Beyond by Ron Jones published by Sybex in 2012. Keywords are what we try to rank for, try to create social media mentions for, and are the exact point of intersection between a consumer looking for content or product like yours. This account is a in-depth guide to the next generation of keyword research. You will find in this book invaluable information on how keyword research can shape and inform campaign. You will learn how to develop, refine, and manipulate a set of keywords and align them to searcher intent and buy cycles that will energize your marketing campaigns; how to use keywords to improve your understanding of human behavior, user intent, and customer choice; the latest keyword tools and techniques to get better results from your PPC and SEO campaigns; much more. Ron Jones is a columnist for ClickZ and Search Engine Watch. He is an Internet marketing consultant, trainer, and owner of Symetri Internet Marketing.
Microsoft Windows Operating Systems: Essentials by Tom Carpenter published by Sybex in 2012. Windows computers are important tools use on modern networks. They are used to receive and send emails, create documents, and use intensive business applications. Computer support administrators are in high demand and modern technologies such as cloud computing and virtual desktops have only increased the importance of the support professional’s job. This book covers the basics of the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system and prepares you to take the Microsoft Technology Associate Exam 98-349,
Windows Operating System Fundamentals. This guide starts with practical overview. Then walking you through essentials, configuration, security, file and device management, more. Tom Carpenter is the author and the founder and Senior Consultant for the Systems Education Company.
From Wiley
Architectural Conservation in Europe and the Americas by John H. Stubbs and Emily G. Makas published by Wiley in 2011. This account is the most comprehensive and noteworthy effort; the whole series portrays architectural conservation in all parts of the world. It explores the background and current status and is documenting the experiences by charting the history of the profession and its allied activities. The authors and publisher wanted to produce the global series in as few volumes as possible. This volume provides the detailed country by country examination of the movement necessary to speak globally and generally about the field. It approached in a style that eschews technical terms, jargon, and arcane fact and instead features engaging discoveries, developments and solutions of interest. It illustrated with over 600 photographs and maps and filled with sidebar specialty essays highlighting topics of cross-regional interest, and much more. John H. Stubbs prior experience includes ten years as an associate at Beyer Blinder Belle, Architect & Planners in NYC. He has served as Vice President for Field Projects for the New York-based World Monuments Fund since 1990. Emily G. Makas is an Assistant Professor of Architectural History at the University of North Carolina.
A Guide to Graphic Print Production (3rd ed.) by Kaj Johansson, Peter Lundberg, and Robert Ryberg published by Wiley in 2011. This book is the complete guide to the entire process of print production. It includes the early stages of conception and planning and technical stages of manufacturing and off-press processing. The majority of graphic designers and illustrators are familiar with the steps involved in preparing their work for publication. The account is structured around the graphic print production flow and includes all aspects of the process. It covers computers, digital images, layouts, color management, image editing, paper, printing, binding, environmental and legal issues.
This new edition covers the entire production process, from conception to manufacturing to archiving; covers new topics, such as variable data printing, sustainability, inks; includes sidebars offering design tips, troubleshooting hints, and much mpre. Kaj Johansson, Peter Lundberg, and Robert Ryberg hold marter's degrees in graphic arts technology from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm.
From Columbia University PRESS
Rites of Return: Diaspora Poetic and the Politics of Memory by Marianne Hirsch and Nancy K. Miller (editors) published in 2011. The 21st century is attached to the past. The losses suffered in the last century and the atrocities that have dominated its history continue to preoccupy our imagination. Along-standing legacy of violence, compounded by new disasters, has engendered a set of rites - both individual and collective - that have taken many forms. This book offers a set of critical approaches with the past that entails a simultaneous commitment to acknowledgment and repair. This account examines the effects of the legacy of historical injustice and documented suffering on the politics of the present. Twenty-four writers, historians, literary and cultural critics, sociologists, artists, scholars grapple with the contemporary ethical endeavor to redress enduring inequities and retrieve lost histories.
The Radical Luhmann by Hans-Georg Moeller published by Columbia University Press in 2011. Luhmann's (1927-1998) social system theory often provides the adequate and applicable models understanding how things work in contemporary society. Luhmann did not predict the crisis as such, but he did succeed in giving an account of the social context that was to make it possible. According to Luhmann, the moralist tendency of a good deal of social and political thought is rooted in theoretical backwardness. This book focuses on Luhmann's shift from philosophy to theory. Luhmann denied the central role of humans in social theory and added "forth insult" to human vanity. Author of this book Hans-George Moeller captures a Luhmann's attitude toward society and life, defined through the cultivation of irony, modesty, and equanimity.
From Focal PRESS
The Elements of Photography: Understanding and Creating Sophisticated Images by Angela Faris Belt published by Focal Press in 2011. How do we provide an effective framework for photographers to investigate without getting lost or distracted by photographic "politics"? This book gets you thinking about 'why to' rather that 'how to'. It includes practical information and delves into the thinking process that underlies the making of all good photographs. This account provides a timeless structure and not only accommodates but also embraces the fact that cameras, software and darkrooms are constantly changing. It provides a wealth of information and guidance to help all photographers improve skills, and ways of seeing, and more. Angela Faris Belt is fine art photographer and educator for more than 18 years. Her work is exhibited nationally and internationally.
, Science & Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting by Fil Hunter, Steven Biver, and Paul Fuqua published by Focal Press in 2011. Over the past several years, manufacturers have swamped photographers with a seemingly endless flood of truly amazing gear. New generations of cameras, lighting gear, high-resolution printers, and sophisticated software have revolutionized how photographers work and think. This book provides reader with a comprehensive theory of the nature and principles of light. This 4th edition includes dozens of new photographs and lighting diagrams; new information on how to work with color gels, portable strobes, motion, and more. Fil Hunter is a highly respected commercial photographer specializing in still life and special effects photography. Steven Biver is the award-winning commercial photographer. Paul Fuqua is wildlife and editorial photographer for 35 years and has his own production company.
From Westview
The Nature of the Nonprofit Sector (2nd ed) by J. Steven Ott and Lisa A. Dicke (editors) published by Westview Press in 2011. Detailed guidelines for nonprofit management education were first developed in the late 1990s but updated in 2006 trough the collaborative efforts of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration and the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council. This book features the most insightful and influential readings on the nature, place, and roles of the nonprofit sector - the sector that sit between the market and government. This account discusses everything from Andrew Carnegie’s philosophy of philanthropy to the most recent writings by current scholars and practitioners from a wide variety of perspectives and disciplines. The second edition is updated with the latest scholarship on the nonprofit sector, including new essays that analyze its history, theory, and organization; its tax-exemption status; and its blending with government sector. J. Steven Ott is a professor at the University of Utah. Lisa A. Dicke is an associate professor at the University of North Texas.
Understanding Nonprofit Organizations: Governance, Leadership, and Management by J. Steven Ott and Lisa A. Dicke (editors) published by Westview in 2011. We live in exciting and challenging times for those who lead manage nonprofit organizations, and the sector's capacity to deliver on its promises and to serve our community and citizens well directly on the effectiveness of its leaders and managers. This account features the most insightful classic and recent articles on managing nonprofit organizations in the U.S.. It is completely revised and updated with 20 new readings and speaks to the most crucial issues facing today's leaders and managers of nonprofit organizations.The topic covering fundraising, managing volunteers, frameworks, accountability, and more. It contains selected writings from scholars, consultants, and practicing executives that focus on leading, governing, and managing nonprofit organizations.
From Focal Press
3DTV and 3D Cinema: Tools and Processes for Creative Stereoscopy by Bernard Mendiburu with Yves Pupulin and Steve Schklair published by Focal Press in 2011. Before 2010, 3D filmmakers were afraid bad content would hit screens and drive audience away. With a surprising and positive twist, bad conversions educated viewers about the difference between 3D conversions and 3D filming. The deployment of the 3D medium has always been a chicken-and-egg problem between display and content. With this book, you will learn how to adapt your cinematography and production skills to this growing medium and be part of the movement. You will master the unique technical requirements of shooting 3D stereoscopic images. The theoretical knowledge is complimented with real-world examples of 3D TV and cinema productions that are analyzed by crew members or producers. Bernard Mendiburu is a stereographer and digital cinema consultant. Steve Schklair is the Founder of 3ality Digital Systems. Yves Pupulin is the founder of Binocle, a European leader in stereoscopic.
The Photographer's Vision: Understanding and Appreciating Great Photography by Michael Freeman published by Focal Press in 2011. What has changed has been the understanding that photography is either one thing or the other.What happened in front of the camera really happened as it seemed, or it was a different kind of photography in which things were made up. This book examines the work of some of the world's greatest photographers, explaining how to look at photographs, and how to learn from looking at them. It examines composition and design in photography, explores the thought process that goes into taking pictures. Michael Freeman is an acclaimed photography and writer.
From Duke University Press
Asian Biotech: Ethics and Communities of Fate by Aihwa Ong and Nancy N. Chen (editors) published by Duke University Press in 2011. The dispersal of genetic science across the world raises questions about the interactions of biotechnologies and bioethics in diverse global locations. This important book provides the first overview of Asia’s emerging biosciences landscape. This timely collection brings together ethnographic case studies o biotech endeavors such as genetically modified foods in china, clinical trials in India, blood collection in Singapore and China, and stem-cell research in Singapore, South Korea. Aihwa Ong is Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley. Nancy N. Chen is Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Law of Chance Brazil’s Clandestine Lottery and the Making of Urban Public Life by Amy Chazkel published by Duke University Press in 2011. History cannot be severed from authorial subjectivity, indeed, from politics. This book series seeks to create an important intellectual space and discursive community to explore the very issue of what constitutes radical history. Amy Chazkel follows the fascinating trajectory of a notorious Brazilian institution, the illicit lottery known as the jogo do bicho, or animal game, from its creation in the 1890s through much of the 20 century. This account chronicles the game’s early history, as booking agents, dealers, and players spread throughout Rio and the lottery was outlawed and driven underground. The jogo do bicho operated as a form of unlicensed petty commerce in the vast gray area between the legal and illegal. Amy Chazkel is Associate Professor of History at Queens College, City University of New York.
From Sybex
AutoCAD 2012 and AutoCAD LT 2012: No Experience Required by Donnie Gladfelter published by Sybex in 2011. This official training guide was born of the need for a simple tutorial that would help beginners. Learning AutoCAD, like learning any complex computer program, requires a significant commitment of time and attention and a tolerance for repetition. This account is the perfect introduction to Autodesk’s powerful architectural design software. This edition helps you quickly build skills as you prepared through an engaging tutorial. With this book, you will start using basic AutoCAD commands and set up your own drawing right away; will follow an extended tutorial and learn all tools and functions; will quickly master new AutoCAD 2012 features; will develop sophisticated drawing strategies to hold you in good stead; will learn to use layers, objects, blocks, groups, elevations, and multiline text, and much more. Donnie Gladfelter is author and AutoCAD expert. He has written many articles for AUGIWorld magazine.
Mastering AutoCAD 2012 and AutoCAD LT 2012 by George Omura with Rick Graham published by Sybex in 2011. This book is a complete guide to AutoCAD that will help you learn new tools, it is a useful resource for taking advantage of the new flexibility and power available in AutoCAD 2012. You will learn how to use the powerful new drafting and documentation enhancements and modeling tools that are available in AutoCAD 2012, and more. The tutorials will help beginners to build skills; the AutoCAD veterans will learn about the latest features; if you are preparing for certification, this Autodesk Official Training Guide will help you get ready for Certified Professional exams. With this book you will learn everything you need to be an AutoCAD expert; you will turn ideas into reality with powerful 3D Design tools; will explore the latest features, advanced topics, and best practices; will view easy-to-follow video tutorials on important tasks. George Omura is the bestselling AutoCAD author and licenced architect and Autodesk Autorized Author with more than 30 years experience.
New Books From Capstone
How to be a Social Entrepreneur, Make Money & Change the World by Robert Ashton published by Capstone in 2011. This decade marked a significant shift in the way people see the world. If you want to take control of your future, Robert Ashton, author of this book encourages you to become a social entrepreneur. This account will teach you how to face some unique challenges. This book is packed with real-life stories and advice and is very inspirational. It will help you to define what you want to do and why you want to do it; you will find out how to find the right kind of funding; to build a brand that makes you unique; to measure the impact you’re having. This is your start-up guide in to the world of entrepreneurship. Robert Ashton is the entertaining small business speaker, the bestselling author and is a leading small business troubleshooter. 
Creative Genius by Peter Fisk published by Capstone in 2011. This book is the innovation guide for border crossers, business leaders, and Game changers. Idea is the new currency of success. Always new technologies, economics and culture have transformed people’s expectations and dreams. This book will inspires you to create and think bigger. It invites to you to start with the impossible, and then work out how to make it possible.It invites you to the Genius Lab, where your inspiration will meets perspiration, with practical tools to find the best opportunities. You will learn from today’s most innovative companies how to be bold, brave, brilliant. Genius = intelligence + imagination = extraordinary results. Peter Fisk is an adviser to leading companies around the world and business leader. He is a bestselling author and inspirational speaker.
Find Your Lightbulb by Mike Harris published by Capstone in 2011. You should believe that anyone with enough enthusiasm and determination can make millions of nothing more than a simple idea. But the biggest problem most people face is not knowing how or where to start; others are deterred in the first instance because they feel the odds of success are entirely stacked against them. This book answers your questions, helping you to make millions from nothing more than a simple idea. You do not need to have funds in the bank, you do not need even to have an amazing idea in order to get started. Mike Harris is the serial entrepreneur, and he shows that all it takes is commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. He invites you to plug into collective wisdom of an army of high-achievers and learn how to get started; to discover how to deal constructively with the inevitable criticisms; to find hundreds of successful ideas; get your business funded; create the most powerful yet often neglected assets possible for your business; discover one fundamental principle which characterizes all successful leaders; and more. Mike Harris is chairman of innovation at the Royal bank of Scotland; he is chairman and co-founder of digital identity Garlik, a company which was created in 2005.
From Duke University Press
New Books on Animation From Focal Press and Sybex
3D Animation Essentials by Andy Beane published by Sybex in 2012. This account explores the history of the computer and how its evolution has driven and continues to drive computer graphics and 3D animation, and how computer graphics have driven developments in computer hardware and software. With this book you will learn the production pipeline, start to finish; will learn digital imaging and video concepts and terms, essential equipment such as software, hardware; basics of scripts, stories, and storyboards; creating 3 models an adding texture maps, rigging an skinning, animating and rendering, much more. Andy Beane is working as animator professionally since 2002. He previously taught animation at the Art Institute of Orange County, California and now oversees the animation major at Ball State University.Frame-by-Frame Stop Motion: The Guide to Non-Traditional Animation Techniques Pixilation - Time-Lapse - Downshooting by Tom Gasek published by Focal Press in 2012. Animations include storytelling, sculpting, drawing, photography, lighting, sound, acting, editing and much more. Stop motion felt more natural. Stop motion techniques offer new and tangible approach to animation. This book includes practical insight, tips, tricks, and exercises. With this title you will re-visualize stop motion character movements, will configure your digital workflows with an After Effects tutorial, will create dynamic stop motion films. You will be able to apply professional stop motion techniques that have been taught in the classroom and applied to leading stop motion films, shown in Cannes, and more Tom Gasek is an assistant professor at the School of Film & Animation at Rochester Institute of Technology. He has over 25 years of award-winning stop motion animation production experience as n animator and director.From Sybex
Keyword Intelligence: Keyword Research for Search, Social, and Beyond by Ron Jones published by Sybex in 2012. Keywords are what we try to rank for, try to create social media mentions for, and are the exact point of intersection between a consumer looking for content or product like yours. This account is a in-depth guide to the next generation of keyword research. You will find in this book invaluable information on how keyword research can shape and inform campaign. You will learn how to develop, refine, and manipulate a set of keywords and align them to searcher intent and buy cycles that will energize your marketing campaigns; how to use keywords to improve your understanding of human behavior, user intent, and customer choice; the latest keyword tools and techniques to get better results from your PPC and SEO campaigns; much more. Ron Jones is a columnist for ClickZ and Search Engine Watch. He is an Internet marketing consultant, trainer, and owner of Symetri Internet Marketing.Microsoft Windows Operating Systems: Essentials by Tom Carpenter published by Sybex in 2012. Windows computers are important tools use on modern networks. They are used to receive and send emails, create documents, and use intensive business applications. Computer support administrators are in high demand and modern technologies such as cloud computing and virtual desktops have only increased the importance of the support professional’s job. This book covers the basics of the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system and prepares you to take the Microsoft Technology Associate Exam 98-349, Windows Operating System Fundamentals. This guide starts with practical overview. Then walking you through essentials, configuration, security, file and device management, more. Tom Carpenter is the author and the founder and Senior Consultant for the Systems Education Company.
From Wiley
Architectural Conservation in Europe and the Americas by John H. Stubbs and Emily G. Makas published by Wiley in 2011. This account is the most comprehensive and noteworthy effort; the whole series portrays architectural conservation in all parts of the world. It explores the background and current status and is documenting the experiences by charting the history of the profession and its allied activities. The authors and publisher wanted to produce the global series in as few volumes as possible. This volume provides the detailed country by country examination of the movement necessary to speak globally and generally about the field. It approached in a style that eschews technical terms, jargon, and arcane fact and instead features engaging discoveries, developments and solutions of interest. It illustrated with over 600 photographs and maps and filled with sidebar specialty essays highlighting topics of cross-regional interest, and much more. John H. Stubbs prior experience includes ten years as an associate at Beyer Blinder Belle, Architect & Planners in NYC. He has served as Vice President for Field Projects for the New York-based World Monuments Fund since 1990. Emily G. Makas is an Assistant Professor of Architectural History at the University of North Carolina.A Guide to Graphic Print Production (3rd ed.) by Kaj Johansson, Peter Lundberg, and Robert Ryberg published by Wiley in 2011. This book is the complete guide to the entire process of print production. It includes the early stages of conception and planning and technical stages of manufacturing and off-press processing. The majority of graphic designers and illustrators are familiar with the steps involved in preparing their work for publication. The account is structured around the graphic print production flow and includes all aspects of the process. It covers computers, digital images, layouts, color management, image editing, paper, printing, binding, environmental and legal issues. This new edition covers the entire production process, from conception to manufacturing to archiving; covers new topics, such as variable data printing, sustainability, inks; includes sidebars offering design tips, troubleshooting hints, and much mpre. Kaj Johansson, Peter Lundberg, and Robert Ryberg hold marter's degrees in graphic arts technology from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm.
From Columbia University PRESS
Rites of Return: Diaspora Poetic and the Politics of Memory by Marianne Hirsch and Nancy K. Miller (editors) published in 2011. The 21st century is attached to the past. The losses suffered in the last century and the atrocities that have dominated its history continue to preoccupy our imagination. Along-standing legacy of violence, compounded by new disasters, has engendered a set of rites - both individual and collective - that have taken many forms. This book offers a set of critical approaches with the past that entails a simultaneous commitment to acknowledgment and repair. This account examines the effects of the legacy of historical injustice and documented suffering on the politics of the present. Twenty-four writers, historians, literary and cultural critics, sociologists, artists, scholars grapple with the contemporary ethical endeavor to redress enduring inequities and retrieve lost histories.The Radical Luhmann by Hans-Georg Moeller published by Columbia University Press in 2011. Luhmann's (1927-1998) social system theory often provides the adequate and applicable models understanding how things work in contemporary society. Luhmann did not predict the crisis as such, but he did succeed in giving an account of the social context that was to make it possible. According to Luhmann, the moralist tendency of a good deal of social and political thought is rooted in theoretical backwardness. This book focuses on Luhmann's shift from philosophy to theory. Luhmann denied the central role of humans in social theory and added "forth insult" to human vanity. Author of this book Hans-George Moeller captures a Luhmann's attitude toward society and life, defined through the cultivation of irony, modesty, and equanimity.From Focal PRESS
The Elements of Photography: Understanding and Creating Sophisticated Images by Angela Faris Belt published by Focal Press in 2011. How do we provide an effective framework for photographers to investigate without getting lost or distracted by photographic "politics"? This book gets you thinking about 'why to' rather that 'how to'. It includes practical information and delves into the thinking process that underlies the making of all good photographs. This account provides a timeless structure and not only accommodates but also embraces the fact that cameras, software and darkrooms are constantly changing. It provides a wealth of information and guidance to help all photographers improve skills, and ways of seeing, and more. Angela Faris Belt is fine art photographer and educator for more than 18 years. Her work is exhibited nationally and internationally., Science & Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting by Fil Hunter, Steven Biver, and Paul Fuqua published by Focal Press in 2011. Over the past several years, manufacturers have swamped photographers with a seemingly endless flood of truly amazing gear. New generations of cameras, lighting gear, high-resolution printers, and sophisticated software have revolutionized how photographers work and think. This book provides reader with a comprehensive theory of the nature and principles of light. This 4th edition includes dozens of new photographs and lighting diagrams; new information on how to work with color gels, portable strobes, motion, and more. Fil Hunter is a highly respected commercial photographer specializing in still life and special effects photography. Steven Biver is the award-winning commercial photographer. Paul Fuqua is wildlife and editorial photographer for 35 years and has his own production company. From Westview
The Nature of the Nonprofit Sector (2nd ed) by J. Steven Ott and Lisa A. Dicke (editors) published by Westview Press in 2011. Detailed guidelines for nonprofit management education were first developed in the late 1990s but updated in 2006 trough the collaborative efforts of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration and the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council. This book features the most insightful and influential readings on the nature, place, and roles of the nonprofit sector - the sector that sit between the market and government. This account discusses everything from Andrew Carnegie’s philosophy of philanthropy to the most recent writings by current scholars and practitioners from a wide variety of perspectives and disciplines. The second edition is updated with the latest scholarship on the nonprofit sector, including new essays that analyze its history, theory, and organization; its tax-exemption status; and its blending with government sector. J. Steven Ott is a professor at the University of Utah. Lisa A. Dicke is an associate professor at the University of North Texas.Understanding Nonprofit Organizations: Governance, Leadership, and Management by J. Steven Ott and Lisa A. Dicke (editors) published by Westview in 2011. We live in exciting and challenging times for those who lead manage nonprofit organizations, and the sector's capacity to deliver on its promises and to serve our community and citizens well directly on the effectiveness of its leaders and managers. This account features the most insightful classic and recent articles on managing nonprofit organizations in the U.S.. It is completely revised and updated with 20 new readings and speaks to the most crucial issues facing today's leaders and managers of nonprofit organizations.The topic covering fundraising, managing volunteers, frameworks, accountability, and more. It contains selected writings from scholars, consultants, and practicing executives that focus on leading, governing, and managing nonprofit organizations.
From Focal Press
3DTV and 3D Cinema: Tools and Processes for Creative Stereoscopy by Bernard Mendiburu with Yves Pupulin and Steve Schklair published by Focal Press in 2011. Before 2010, 3D filmmakers were afraid bad content would hit screens and drive audience away. With a surprising and positive twist, bad conversions educated viewers about the difference between 3D conversions and 3D filming. The deployment of the 3D medium has always been a chicken-and-egg problem between display and content. With this book, you will learn how to adapt your cinematography and production skills to this growing medium and be part of the movement. You will master the unique technical requirements of shooting 3D stereoscopic images. The theoretical knowledge is complimented with real-world examples of 3D TV and cinema productions that are analyzed by crew members or producers. Bernard Mendiburu is a stereographer and digital cinema consultant. Steve Schklair is the Founder of 3ality Digital Systems. Yves Pupulin is the founder of Binocle, a European leader in stereoscopic.The Photographer's Vision: Understanding and Appreciating Great Photography by Michael Freeman published by Focal Press in 2011. What has changed has been the understanding that photography is either one thing or the other.What happened in front of the camera really happened as it seemed, or it was a different kind of photography in which things were made up. This book examines the work of some of the world's greatest photographers, explaining how to look at photographs, and how to learn from looking at them. It examines composition and design in photography, explores the thought process that goes into taking pictures. Michael Freeman is an acclaimed photography and writer.From Duke University Press
Asian Biotech: Ethics and Communities of Fate by Aihwa Ong and Nancy N. Chen (editors) published by Duke University Press in 2011. The dispersal of genetic science across the world raises questions about the interactions of biotechnologies and bioethics in diverse global locations. This important book provides the first overview of Asia’s emerging biosciences landscape. This timely collection brings together ethnographic case studies o biotech endeavors such as genetically modified foods in china, clinical trials in India, blood collection in Singapore and China, and stem-cell research in Singapore, South Korea. Aihwa Ong is Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley. Nancy N. Chen is Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Santa Cruz.Law of Chance Brazil’s Clandestine Lottery and the Making of Urban Public Life by Amy Chazkel published by Duke University Press in 2011. History cannot be severed from authorial subjectivity, indeed, from politics. This book series seeks to create an important intellectual space and discursive community to explore the very issue of what constitutes radical history. Amy Chazkel follows the fascinating trajectory of a notorious Brazilian institution, the illicit lottery known as the jogo do bicho, or animal game, from its creation in the 1890s through much of the 20 century. This account chronicles the game’s early history, as booking agents, dealers, and players spread throughout Rio and the lottery was outlawed and driven underground. The jogo do bicho operated as a form of unlicensed petty commerce in the vast gray area between the legal and illegal. Amy Chazkel is Associate Professor of History at Queens College, City University of New York.From Sybex
AutoCAD 2012 and AutoCAD LT 2012: No Experience Required by Donnie Gladfelter published by Sybex in 2011. This official training guide was born of the need for a simple tutorial that would help beginners. Learning AutoCAD, like learning any complex computer program, requires a significant commitment of time and attention and a tolerance for repetition. This account is the perfect introduction to Autodesk’s powerful architectural design software. This edition helps you quickly build skills as you prepared through an engaging tutorial. With this book, you will start using basic AutoCAD commands and set up your own drawing right away; will follow an extended tutorial and learn all tools and functions; will quickly master new AutoCAD 2012 features; will develop sophisticated drawing strategies to hold you in good stead; will learn to use layers, objects, blocks, groups, elevations, and multiline text, and much more. Donnie Gladfelter is author and AutoCAD expert. He has written many articles for AUGIWorld magazine.Mastering AutoCAD 2012 and AutoCAD LT 2012 by George Omura with Rick Graham published by Sybex in 2011. This book is a complete guide to AutoCAD that will help you learn new tools, it is a useful resource for taking advantage of the new flexibility and power available in AutoCAD 2012. You will learn how to use the powerful new drafting and documentation enhancements and modeling tools that are available in AutoCAD 2012, and more. The tutorials will help beginners to build skills; the AutoCAD veterans will learn about the latest features; if you are preparing for certification, this Autodesk Official Training Guide will help you get ready for Certified Professional exams. With this book you will learn everything you need to be an AutoCAD expert; you will turn ideas into reality with powerful 3D Design tools; will explore the latest features, advanced topics, and best practices; will view easy-to-follow video tutorials on important tasks. George Omura is the bestselling AutoCAD author and licenced architect and Autodesk Autorized Author with more than 30 years experience. New Books From Capstone
How to be a Social Entrepreneur, Make Money & Change the World by Robert Ashton published by Capstone in 2011. This decade marked a significant shift in the way people see the world. If you want to take control of your future, Robert Ashton, author of this book encourages you to become a social entrepreneur. This account will teach you how to face some unique challenges. This book is packed with real-life stories and advice and is very inspirational. It will help you to define what you want to do and why you want to do it; you will find out how to find the right kind of funding; to build a brand that makes you unique; to measure the impact you’re having. This is your start-up guide in to the world of entrepreneurship. Robert Ashton is the entertaining small business speaker, the bestselling author and is a leading small business troubleshooter. Creative Genius by Peter Fisk published by Capstone in 2011. This book is the innovation guide for border crossers, business leaders, and Game changers. Idea is the new currency of success. Always new technologies, economics and culture have transformed people’s expectations and dreams. This book will inspires you to create and think bigger. It invites to you to start with the impossible, and then work out how to make it possible.It invites you to the Genius Lab, where your inspiration will meets perspiration, with practical tools to find the best opportunities. You will learn from today’s most innovative companies how to be bold, brave, brilliant. Genius = intelligence + imagination = extraordinary results. Peter Fisk is an adviser to leading companies around the world and business leader. He is a bestselling author and inspirational speaker. Find Your Lightbulb by Mike Harris published by Capstone in 2011. You should believe that anyone with enough enthusiasm and determination can make millions of nothing more than a simple idea. But the biggest problem most people face is not knowing how or where to start; others are deterred in the first instance because they feel the odds of success are entirely stacked against them. This book answers your questions, helping you to make millions from nothing more than a simple idea. You do not need to have funds in the bank, you do not need even to have an amazing idea in order to get started. Mike Harris is the serial entrepreneur, and he shows that all it takes is commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. He invites you to plug into collective wisdom of an army of high-achievers and learn how to get started; to discover how to deal constructively with the inevitable criticisms; to find hundreds of successful ideas; get your business funded; create the most powerful yet often neglected assets possible for your business; discover one fundamental principle which characterizes all successful leaders; and more. Mike Harris is chairman of innovation at the Royal bank of Scotland; he is chairman and co-founder of digital identity Garlik, a company which was created in 2005.From Duke University Press
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