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Toward Sustainable Agricultural Systems in the 21st Century by National Research Council published by The National Academies Press in 2010. This book accesses the scientific evidence for the strengths and weaknesses of different production, marketing, and policy approaches for improving agricultural sustainability and reducing the costs and unintended consequences of agricultural production. It evaluates the transferability of principles underlying farming systems and practices that could improve the sustainability of small-scale agricultural systems in less developed countries. The book includes case studies of different kinds of forms and farming systems in different regions of the US.
Health Care Comes Home
The Human Factors by National Research Council published by the National Academies Press in 2011. Care recipients and care givers have particular capabilities and limitations that can shape home health care process and procedures. The committee conducted a workshop on the role of human factors in home health care October 1-2, 2009, in Washington, DC. This book contains the committee’s conclusions and recommendations concerning the best use of human factors in home health care. The contributors have provided many constructive comments and suggestions. This book aims to shed light on those issues and the opportunities to improve care through application of human factors.
Selling the Nation's Helium Reserve by National Research Council published by the National Academies Press in 2010. In the public's mind, helium is the gas that fills balloons. Supply shortage or price structures that result in the loss of either helium-filled balloons or the Goodyear blimp would probably stimulate media coverage of the problem, but their loss would not impact national security or the public welfare. The medical profession also depends on helium, not only for biological research in devices, but also for diagnosis with tools such as magnetic resonance imaging devices. Industrial applications for helium range from specialty welding to providing the environments in which semiconductor components and optical fiber are produced. The NCR convened the Committee on Understanding the Impact of Selling the Helium Reserve to determine whether selling off the US helium reserve in the manner prescribed by law has had any adverse effect on US scientific, technical, biomedical, and national security users of helium. The Board on Physics and Astronomy and the National Materials Advisory Board developed the charge for this study in consultation with the study's sponsors at the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management. This account includes many constructive comments and suggestions.
New Books from Focal Press
Cinema 4D The Artist's Project Sourcebook: A tutorial-based exploration of the basics and beyond by Kent McQuilkin and Anne Powers published by Focal Press in 2012. This book teaches how to create the artistic imagery using CINEMA 4D as a tool. It is attainable and enjoyable and is intended to beginners who would like to start new ways of working and for more seasoned C4D users. You will get the essential concepts and techniques without drowning in the technical complexities. This edition with teach you the basics of 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, layout, and rendering. You will find in this book the real industry secrets and workflows for all of the major disciplines 3D is found today. Kent McQuilkin has been user of CINEMA 4D for years. He is an award-winning animation producer, college instructor and 3D design trainer.
3ds Max Modeling for Games: Insider's Guide to game Character, Vehicle, and Environment Modeling (2 ed) by Andrew Gahan published by Focal PRESS in 2012. This book was written with goal to teach people who are relatively new to 3ds Max to produce great results in the smallest amount of time. It delivers the expert techniques and is packed with tutorials that will enhance your modeling skills. This account covers all of the fundamental game modeling techniques and offers insights and tips on how to get started in the gaming industry, including completely updated gallery that allows the reader to build on various models. Companion website offers a robust, supportive forum where you can get commentary on new work. Andrew Gahan is a leading industry authority in next-generation consoles and digital gaming. He is the editor of Game Art Complete and creator of the 3ds Max in Minutes and Maya in Minutes video series.
Tradigital Blender: A CG Animator's Guide to Applying the Classic Principles of Animation by Roland Hess published by Focal Press in 2011. Animation has existed for almost century. Animated movies often make it through the studio process not because of their true entertainment value, but based on the novelty of the technological innovation. This book focuses on each of the classic principles of animation. It includes appeal, anticipation, timing, staging, exaggeration, squash and stretch, more. This account will help you to start animating with Blender's free, open source software and to explore 3D with little investment. You will be able to expand your animation toolkit with foundational animation techniques, professional practices, software expertise, and work flow. It offers a companion website that includes demonstrations, all project files and downloads. Ronald Hess is the author, he has worked with graphics and imaging software for over 20 years.
New Columbia University Press Books
The Awakened Ones: Phenomenology of Visionary Experience by Gananath Obeyesekere published by Columbia University Press in 2012. This book involves a break from author's earlier work, some of it continues and develops the theoretical thinking of Gananath's two books Medusa's Hair and The Work of Culture, developing the ideas of deep motivation. Through his career, he has combined psychoanalysis and anthropology to illuminate the relationship between personal symbolism and religious experience. In this book, he begins with Buddah's visionary tranches wherein, he witnesses hundreds of thousands of his past births and eons of world evolution, renewal, and disappearance... Author follows the unconscious motivations underlying rapture, the fantastical consumption of Christ's body and blood, and body mutilation and levitation, bringing medieval Catholicism and the movements of early modern thought as reflected in William Blake's artistic visions and poetic dreams. Gananaath Obeyesekere is professor emeritus of anthropology at Princeton University.He is the Award-winning author of several books.
Mahatma Gandhi Nonviolent Power in Action by Dennis Dalton published (reprinted in 2012) by Columbia University Press in 1993. In 2000, nonviolent power succeeded in Eastern Europe, employed by student groups like OTPOR in Belgrade to oust Slobodan Milosevich. The most striking evidence came in the Middle East, where activists led non-violent mass action against authoritarian regimes. Pundits on the right and left failed to anticipate the success of "soft power" against these entrenched governments; if considered at all, nonviolent action was discounted as impotent. The most notable exception to these skeptics is the American political theorist Gene Sharp. This book is Dalton's classic account of Gandhi's political and intellectual development. It focuses on the leader's two triumphs, which are the civil disobedience movement of 1939 and the Calcutta fast of 1947. Dalton demonstrates how Gandhi's career gave him the opportunity to develop his ideals. Dennis Dalton is Professor emeritus at Barnard College, Columbia University. He is the author of several books.
Global Palestine by John Collins published by Columbia University Press in 2011. Author began this book with a desire to step outside the circle of often tired political frameworks within which Palestine has generally been imprisoned.He hopes that idea of a "Global Palestine" will appeal not only to a variety of academic readers, bt also activists and concerned citizens who are interested in leveraging knowledge for social change. In this boo, Collins assumes three overlapping premises. He finds the processes have not only influenced the idea and physical space of Palestine but also become profoundly altered through their interaction with theoretical conceptions of Palestine. John Collins is a professor and chair of global studies at St. Lawrence in university in New York.
New Amherst Media Books
Lightning Essentials: A Subject-Centric Approach for Digital Photographers by Don Giannatti published by Amherst Media in 2011. This book is to help you think about the light and what that light dos when it is rendered on a subject. Light is the tool that we use to reveal those attributes, but it is the subject that embodies them. With this account you will learn to make more confident lighting choices and flawlessly execute images that match your creative vision. You will learn to previsualize your images more thoroughly; will take control of every controllable quality of light - and will make those qualities work to your advantage; will make more targeted exposure; will learn to work with lighting in studio or on location, and much more. Don Giannatti is the author and established photographer. 
Hollywood Portraits: Hot-Light Techniques for Professional Photographers by Lou Szoke published by Amherst Media in 2012. Remain true to your artistic vision, create your own style. But first you need to study the composition, lighting patterns, and techniques used by photographers whose work you admire. Hollywood photographers of the 30s and 40s produced glamorous images that remain popular to this days. This account teaches how to achieve the same look, using hot lights to sculpt each subject to perfection. It focuses on understanding how strobe lighting is different from hot lighting, building a portrait setup with hot lights, using light to create mood in your images, and much more. Lou Szoke is the award-winning photographer, he teaches his advanced learning techniques and participates as a speaker in international workshops.
New NSTA Books
Learning & Teaching Scientific Inquiry: Research and Applications by James Jadrich and Crystal Bruxvoort published by NSTA in 2011. Over past 20 years, inquiry-based science has unequivocally become the accepted model for K-12 science in the US. It has near-unanimous approval from teachers and is a central theme in a great many science teacher resource materials. This book will assist teachers who want to increase their skills and confidence when teaching inquiry and expand their repertoire of resources from which to draw when planning instruction. James Jadrich and Crystal Bruxvoort assert that scientific inquiry is best taught using models in science rather than focusing on scientists' activities. This account will help teachers integrate authentic scientific inquiry into their science programs. Jim Jadrich is BS in physics from California State University, Fresno, and PhD in physics from the University of California, Davis.Crystal Bruxvoort is bachelor in chemistry from Central College, a master of arts in teaching degree from Drake University. Currently she is a science teacher educator at Calvin College.
Beyond the Numbers: Making Sense of Statistics by Edwin P. Christmann published by NSTA in 2011. This book presents a nonthreatening, practical approach to statistics with the template for applications of the graphing calculator. It includes an overview of the development and current purposes of statistics and some of the individuals who have played significant roles in the movement that spans more the 2,000 years. This account's each chapter includes key terms, chapter review questions, reading lists, and internet resources, including a website and updated by author that provide chapter summaries, tutorials, and PowerPoint presentations to assist in the organization and presentation of the material.
New Sybex' Books
Mastering Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 by Mark Minasi published by Sybex in 20101.Authors aimed this book at people who need to know how to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot a Windows network. You must know the Windows networking basics. If you are systems administrator, Windows Server 2008 R2 can help you streamline workflows, automate functions, virtualize, and get the most out of Windows 7. The coverage includes getting up to speed on all the new technology and features in R2; performing a clean, manual installation on a virtual or lab machine, or doing an unattended installation; understanding Server Core ad what is new in Windows Server 2008 iPv4; creating a one-domain, one-location, simple Active Directory, and much more. Mark Minasi is thee author of many books, he is one of the world’s leading Windows authorities. He teacher classes in many countries.
CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional: Study Guide (5 ed) by James Michel Stewart, Ed Tittel, and Mke Chapple published by Sybex in 2011. This book offers a solid foundation. It designed for readers who want to study for the CISSP certification exam. Before you open this book, you need to have a general understanding of IT and security. You should have the necessary five years of experience in one of the 10 domains covered by CISSP exam. This account contains pages of in-depth coverage, real-word scenarios, and detailed explanations of all domains from the Common Body of Knowledge. This guide also helps you develop practical skills for success on the job. They topics include business continuity, access control, cryptography, biometrics, and more. James Michael Stewart is a security expert, technical trainer, and author. Ed Tittel is a freelance writer, author, and a regular contributor to online outlets. Mike Chapple is an IT security professional with the University of Notre Dame.
New Rodopi's Books
New Perspectives on Pragmatism and Analytic Philosophy by Rosa M. Calcaterra (editor) published by Rodopi in 2011. New pragmatism is not to be confused with neopragmatism. The latter philosophy is the nemesis of the new pragmatists. The new pragmatism sets out specifically to challenge the evidently idealistic and relativistic view that "there is only the conversation." Recent analytical philosophy has employed sophisticated forms of naturalism that fail to answer many questions regarding specifically human abilities, normativity, and the social and moral aspects of our logical and practical skills. This book clarifies the most recent events of the developments of contemporary philosophy focusing on key theoretical issues common both to American classic philosophical tradition and analytical thought. The work in this book will help thinkers understand and constructively criticize traditions, and it will help pave the way for future cooperation among thinkers in two of the most productive schools of contemporary philosophical thought.
Reburial of Nonexistents: Reconsidering the Meinong-Russell Debate by Carolyn Swanson published by Rodopi in 2011. This debate lends itself to several sub-issues, such as what can have properties and how claim the true. In logic, we need to determine what constants can represent and how quantifiers should be interpreted. In writing this book, author examined Meinong's and Russell's philosophies. She avoided specialized terminology that was unnecessary to her discussion. Meinong's theory looks like a tribute to fantasy that should be curtly dismissed with a slight nod or faint smile. But before making judgments, we need a better grasp of the position and a so-called beingless object. This book puts Meinong's nonexistents on trial, exploring whether they have properties and deserve a home in science. It examines the classic debate between Alexis Meinong and Bernard Russell on interpreting claims "about" the round square and the special realm of fiction, before reaching a final verdict. Carolyn Swanson us a philosophy professor at Vancouver Island University in British Columbia, Canada.
From Focal PRESS
Creative Sequencing Techniques for Music Production: A Practical Guide to Pro Tools, Logic, Digital Performers, and Cubase by Andrea Pejrolo published by Focal in 2011. This book was updated because new techniques, tools, and options have become available since the book was first published. This book covers 4 main DAWs used in professional production environments: Digital Performer, Cubase, Pro Tools, and Logic Pro, and how to get the most out of them by explaining and revealing advanced techniques such as groove quantization, sounds layering, tap tempo, creative meter and tempo changes, advanced use of plug-ins automation, synchronization of linear and non-linear machines, to mention a few. This is an inspirational guide for all levels of expertise, it shows how to get the most out of the four leading audio sequencers. Andrea demonstrates a wide range of technical and creative techniques, giving tips and new ideas. She is a music and technology professor at Berklee College of Music, MIDI programmer, and more.
The Design of Active Crossovers by Douglas Self published by Focal PRESS in 2011. This book concentrating on active crossovers, first book that focuses exclusively on crossovers of any sort. It is a unique guide to the design of high-quality circuity for splitting audio frequencies into separate bands and directing them to different loudspeaker drive units specifically designed for handling their own range of frequencies. This book includes valuable information with virtually every page revealing nuggets of specialized knowledge never before published. With this book you will learn about the use of capacitance multipliers in biquad equalizers; opamp output biasing to reduce distortion; the design NTM notch crossovers; the design of special filter-driver crossovers, and more. Douglas Self is a leading authority on audio power amplifier design, he has devoted a good deal of study to small-signal circuitry, including many years as the Chief Design Engineer.
From Amherst Media
Family Photography: The Digital Photographer’s Guide to Building a Business on Relationships by Christine Mumm published by Amherst Media in 2011. We all have a family. In our modern world, the family has taken on many new forms. With this book, you will learn how to maximize your business by maintaining close, long-term relationship with families; how to market your work more effectively, and - how to sustain your relationships with families throughout the years. You will also learn how to use social networking, marketing strategies for attracting moms-to-be; to design a Baby Plan collection to document a child’s first year and solidify your relationship with the family, and much more. Christie Mumm is the owner of JLM Creative Photography in Reno, NV. Bill 
Hurter’s Small Flash photography: Techniques for Professional Digital Photographers published by Amherst media in 2011. In recent years, small flash has been widely popularized. Small flash photography is done without modeling lights, which essentially made it impossible before the advent of the DSLR’s instant-preview LCD; studio flash is expensive , not particularly mobile, and ill-suited to really small areas. With this book, you will master the creative and technical skills you need to get big results from small flash. You will learn what to look for when selecting small flash units; diffusing the flash with softboxes, umbrellas, beauty dishes, and other devices designed for small flash; directing and adjusting the light with grids, snoots, and color gels, and much more. Bill Hurter is widely recognized photographer and author of many books.
Flash and Ambient Lighting for Digital Wedding Photography: Creating Memorable Images in Challenging Environments by Mark Chen published by Amherst Media in 2011. There combined factors nearly turn wedding photography into a game of chance. The objective of this book is to show how to beat the odds in different scenarios, you will learn to light a wedding shoot so the photographs look great. With this account, master the techniques you need to find, enhance, or create beautiful lighting throughout the wedding day. You will learn how to select the right camera, lenses, and flash gear for your needs; bounce flash techniques for more directional lighting effects; making post-wedding lighting adjustments in Camera Raw, and much more. Mark Chen is the author and photographer, he is Adobe Certified Photoshop Expert/Instructor.
Focal PRESS: Langford's Guides
Langford’s Basic Photography: The Guide for Serious Photographers by Michael Langford, Anna Fox & Richard Sawdon Smith, contributors Peter Renn and Christina Nolle published by Focal Press in 2011.This book is an introduction. Equipment or image-manipulation don’t matter in themselves. This book, first published in 1965, has formed the work and career of many of the world’s leading photographers. This edition continues the tradition of its predecessors, reflecting the same comprehensive mix of scholarly and practical information while covering every aspect of photography. It reflects dynamic changes in the industry; new elements include an expansion and verhaul of the information on digital cameras and digital printing, a wider range of photography from around the world. Michael Langford is renowned author, teacher and practitioner. He inspired thousands with his skills that balance art and techniques. Anna Fox is Professor of Photography at the University for the Creative Arts at Farnham, UK. Richard Sawdon Smith is Reader in Photography, Associate Dean Postgraduate at the University for the Creative Arts, UK. Langford’s
Toward Sustainable Agricultural Systems in the 21st Century by National Research Council published by The National Academies Press in 2010. This book accesses the scientific evidence for the strengths and weaknesses of different production, marketing, and policy approaches for improving agricultural sustainability and reducing the costs and unintended consequences of agricultural production. It evaluates the transferability of principles underlying farming systems and practices that could improve the sustainability of small-scale agricultural systems in less developed countries. The book includes case studies of different kinds of forms and farming systems in different regions of the US. Health Care Comes Home
The Human Factors by National Research Council published by the National Academies Press in 2011. Care recipients and care givers have particular capabilities and limitations that can shape home health care process and procedures. The committee conducted a workshop on the role of human factors in home health care October 1-2, 2009, in Washington, DC. This book contains the committee’s conclusions and recommendations concerning the best use of human factors in home health care. The contributors have provided many constructive comments and suggestions. This book aims to shed light on those issues and the opportunities to improve care through application of human factors.Selling the Nation's Helium Reserve by National Research Council published by the National Academies Press in 2010. In the public's mind, helium is the gas that fills balloons. Supply shortage or price structures that result in the loss of either helium-filled balloons or the Goodyear blimp would probably stimulate media coverage of the problem, but their loss would not impact national security or the public welfare. The medical profession also depends on helium, not only for biological research in devices, but also for diagnosis with tools such as magnetic resonance imaging devices. Industrial applications for helium range from specialty welding to providing the environments in which semiconductor components and optical fiber are produced. The NCR convened the Committee on Understanding the Impact of Selling the Helium Reserve to determine whether selling off the US helium reserve in the manner prescribed by law has had any adverse effect on US scientific, technical, biomedical, and national security users of helium. The Board on Physics and Astronomy and the National Materials Advisory Board developed the charge for this study in consultation with the study's sponsors at the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management. This account includes many constructive comments and suggestions.
New Books from Focal Press
Cinema 4D The Artist's Project Sourcebook: A tutorial-based exploration of the basics and beyond by Kent McQuilkin and Anne Powers published by Focal Press in 2012. This book teaches how to create the artistic imagery using CINEMA 4D as a tool. It is attainable and enjoyable and is intended to beginners who would like to start new ways of working and for more seasoned C4D users. You will get the essential concepts and techniques without drowning in the technical complexities. This edition with teach you the basics of 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, layout, and rendering. You will find in this book the real industry secrets and workflows for all of the major disciplines 3D is found today. Kent McQuilkin has been user of CINEMA 4D for years. He is an award-winning animation producer, college instructor and 3D design trainer.3ds Max Modeling for Games: Insider's Guide to game Character, Vehicle, and Environment Modeling (2 ed) by Andrew Gahan published by Focal PRESS in 2012. This book was written with goal to teach people who are relatively new to 3ds Max to produce great results in the smallest amount of time. It delivers the expert techniques and is packed with tutorials that will enhance your modeling skills. This account covers all of the fundamental game modeling techniques and offers insights and tips on how to get started in the gaming industry, including completely updated gallery that allows the reader to build on various models. Companion website offers a robust, supportive forum where you can get commentary on new work. Andrew Gahan is a leading industry authority in next-generation consoles and digital gaming. He is the editor of Game Art Complete and creator of the 3ds Max in Minutes and Maya in Minutes video series. Tradigital Blender: A CG Animator's Guide to Applying the Classic Principles of Animation by Roland Hess published by Focal Press in 2011. Animation has existed for almost century. Animated movies often make it through the studio process not because of their true entertainment value, but based on the novelty of the technological innovation. This book focuses on each of the classic principles of animation. It includes appeal, anticipation, timing, staging, exaggeration, squash and stretch, more. This account will help you to start animating with Blender's free, open source software and to explore 3D with little investment. You will be able to expand your animation toolkit with foundational animation techniques, professional practices, software expertise, and work flow. It offers a companion website that includes demonstrations, all project files and downloads. Ronald Hess is the author, he has worked with graphics and imaging software for over 20 years.New Columbia University Press Books
The Awakened Ones: Phenomenology of Visionary Experience by Gananath Obeyesekere published by Columbia University Press in 2012. This book involves a break from author's earlier work, some of it continues and develops the theoretical thinking of Gananath's two books Medusa's Hair and The Work of Culture, developing the ideas of deep motivation. Through his career, he has combined psychoanalysis and anthropology to illuminate the relationship between personal symbolism and religious experience. In this book, he begins with Buddah's visionary tranches wherein, he witnesses hundreds of thousands of his past births and eons of world evolution, renewal, and disappearance... Author follows the unconscious motivations underlying rapture, the fantastical consumption of Christ's body and blood, and body mutilation and levitation, bringing medieval Catholicism and the movements of early modern thought as reflected in William Blake's artistic visions and poetic dreams. Gananaath Obeyesekere is professor emeritus of anthropology at Princeton University.He is the Award-winning author of several books.Mahatma Gandhi Nonviolent Power in Action by Dennis Dalton published (reprinted in 2012) by Columbia University Press in 1993. In 2000, nonviolent power succeeded in Eastern Europe, employed by student groups like OTPOR in Belgrade to oust Slobodan Milosevich. The most striking evidence came in the Middle East, where activists led non-violent mass action against authoritarian regimes. Pundits on the right and left failed to anticipate the success of "soft power" against these entrenched governments; if considered at all, nonviolent action was discounted as impotent. The most notable exception to these skeptics is the American political theorist Gene Sharp. This book is Dalton's classic account of Gandhi's political and intellectual development. It focuses on the leader's two triumphs, which are the civil disobedience movement of 1939 and the Calcutta fast of 1947. Dalton demonstrates how Gandhi's career gave him the opportunity to develop his ideals. Dennis Dalton is Professor emeritus at Barnard College, Columbia University. He is the author of several books.Global Palestine by John Collins published by Columbia University Press in 2011. Author began this book with a desire to step outside the circle of often tired political frameworks within which Palestine has generally been imprisoned.He hopes that idea of a "Global Palestine" will appeal not only to a variety of academic readers, bt also activists and concerned citizens who are interested in leveraging knowledge for social change. In this boo, Collins assumes three overlapping premises. He finds the processes have not only influenced the idea and physical space of Palestine but also become profoundly altered through their interaction with theoretical conceptions of Palestine. John Collins is a professor and chair of global studies at St. Lawrence in university in New York.New Amherst Media Books
Lightning Essentials: A Subject-Centric Approach for Digital Photographers by Don Giannatti published by Amherst Media in 2011. This book is to help you think about the light and what that light dos when it is rendered on a subject. Light is the tool that we use to reveal those attributes, but it is the subject that embodies them. With this account you will learn to make more confident lighting choices and flawlessly execute images that match your creative vision. You will learn to previsualize your images more thoroughly; will take control of every controllable quality of light - and will make those qualities work to your advantage; will make more targeted exposure; will learn to work with lighting in studio or on location, and much more. Don Giannatti is the author and established photographer. Hollywood Portraits: Hot-Light Techniques for Professional Photographers by Lou Szoke published by Amherst Media in 2012. Remain true to your artistic vision, create your own style. But first you need to study the composition, lighting patterns, and techniques used by photographers whose work you admire. Hollywood photographers of the 30s and 40s produced glamorous images that remain popular to this days. This account teaches how to achieve the same look, using hot lights to sculpt each subject to perfection. It focuses on understanding how strobe lighting is different from hot lighting, building a portrait setup with hot lights, using light to create mood in your images, and much more. Lou Szoke is the award-winning photographer, he teaches his advanced learning techniques and participates as a speaker in international workshops.New NSTA Books
Learning & Teaching Scientific Inquiry: Research and Applications by James Jadrich and Crystal Bruxvoort published by NSTA in 2011. Over past 20 years, inquiry-based science has unequivocally become the accepted model for K-12 science in the US. It has near-unanimous approval from teachers and is a central theme in a great many science teacher resource materials. This book will assist teachers who want to increase their skills and confidence when teaching inquiry and expand their repertoire of resources from which to draw when planning instruction. James Jadrich and Crystal Bruxvoort assert that scientific inquiry is best taught using models in science rather than focusing on scientists' activities. This account will help teachers integrate authentic scientific inquiry into their science programs. Jim Jadrich is BS in physics from California State University, Fresno, and PhD in physics from the University of California, Davis.Crystal Bruxvoort is bachelor in chemistry from Central College, a master of arts in teaching degree from Drake University. Currently she is a science teacher educator at Calvin College.Beyond the Numbers: Making Sense of Statistics by Edwin P. Christmann published by NSTA in 2011. This book presents a nonthreatening, practical approach to statistics with the template for applications of the graphing calculator. It includes an overview of the development and current purposes of statistics and some of the individuals who have played significant roles in the movement that spans more the 2,000 years. This account's each chapter includes key terms, chapter review questions, reading lists, and internet resources, including a website and updated by author that provide chapter summaries, tutorials, and PowerPoint presentations to assist in the organization and presentation of the material.New Sybex' Books
Mastering Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 by Mark Minasi published by Sybex in 20101.Authors aimed this book at people who need to know how to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot a Windows network. You must know the Windows networking basics. If you are systems administrator, Windows Server 2008 R2 can help you streamline workflows, automate functions, virtualize, and get the most out of Windows 7. The coverage includes getting up to speed on all the new technology and features in R2; performing a clean, manual installation on a virtual or lab machine, or doing an unattended installation; understanding Server Core ad what is new in Windows Server 2008 iPv4; creating a one-domain, one-location, simple Active Directory, and much more. Mark Minasi is thee author of many books, he is one of the world’s leading Windows authorities. He teacher classes in many countries. CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional: Study Guide (5 ed) by James Michel Stewart, Ed Tittel, and Mke Chapple published by Sybex in 2011. This book offers a solid foundation. It designed for readers who want to study for the CISSP certification exam. Before you open this book, you need to have a general understanding of IT and security. You should have the necessary five years of experience in one of the 10 domains covered by CISSP exam. This account contains pages of in-depth coverage, real-word scenarios, and detailed explanations of all domains from the Common Body of Knowledge. This guide also helps you develop practical skills for success on the job. They topics include business continuity, access control, cryptography, biometrics, and more. James Michael Stewart is a security expert, technical trainer, and author. Ed Tittel is a freelance writer, author, and a regular contributor to online outlets. Mike Chapple is an IT security professional with the University of Notre Dame.New Rodopi's Books
New Perspectives on Pragmatism and Analytic Philosophy by Rosa M. Calcaterra (editor) published by Rodopi in 2011. New pragmatism is not to be confused with neopragmatism. The latter philosophy is the nemesis of the new pragmatists. The new pragmatism sets out specifically to challenge the evidently idealistic and relativistic view that "there is only the conversation." Recent analytical philosophy has employed sophisticated forms of naturalism that fail to answer many questions regarding specifically human abilities, normativity, and the social and moral aspects of our logical and practical skills. This book clarifies the most recent events of the developments of contemporary philosophy focusing on key theoretical issues common both to American classic philosophical tradition and analytical thought. The work in this book will help thinkers understand and constructively criticize traditions, and it will help pave the way for future cooperation among thinkers in two of the most productive schools of contemporary philosophical thought. Reburial of Nonexistents: Reconsidering the Meinong-Russell Debate by Carolyn Swanson published by Rodopi in 2011. This debate lends itself to several sub-issues, such as what can have properties and how claim the true. In logic, we need to determine what constants can represent and how quantifiers should be interpreted. In writing this book, author examined Meinong's and Russell's philosophies. She avoided specialized terminology that was unnecessary to her discussion. Meinong's theory looks like a tribute to fantasy that should be curtly dismissed with a slight nod or faint smile. But before making judgments, we need a better grasp of the position and a so-called beingless object. This book puts Meinong's nonexistents on trial, exploring whether they have properties and deserve a home in science. It examines the classic debate between Alexis Meinong and Bernard Russell on interpreting claims "about" the round square and the special realm of fiction, before reaching a final verdict. Carolyn Swanson us a philosophy professor at Vancouver Island University in British Columbia, Canada.From Focal PRESS
Creative Sequencing Techniques for Music Production: A Practical Guide to Pro Tools, Logic, Digital Performers, and Cubase by Andrea Pejrolo published by Focal in 2011. This book was updated because new techniques, tools, and options have become available since the book was first published. This book covers 4 main DAWs used in professional production environments: Digital Performer, Cubase, Pro Tools, and Logic Pro, and how to get the most out of them by explaining and revealing advanced techniques such as groove quantization, sounds layering, tap tempo, creative meter and tempo changes, advanced use of plug-ins automation, synchronization of linear and non-linear machines, to mention a few. This is an inspirational guide for all levels of expertise, it shows how to get the most out of the four leading audio sequencers. Andrea demonstrates a wide range of technical and creative techniques, giving tips and new ideas. She is a music and technology professor at Berklee College of Music, MIDI programmer, and more.The Design of Active Crossovers by Douglas Self published by Focal PRESS in 2011. This book concentrating on active crossovers, first book that focuses exclusively on crossovers of any sort. It is a unique guide to the design of high-quality circuity for splitting audio frequencies into separate bands and directing them to different loudspeaker drive units specifically designed for handling their own range of frequencies. This book includes valuable information with virtually every page revealing nuggets of specialized knowledge never before published. With this book you will learn about the use of capacitance multipliers in biquad equalizers; opamp output biasing to reduce distortion; the design NTM notch crossovers; the design of special filter-driver crossovers, and more. Douglas Self is a leading authority on audio power amplifier design, he has devoted a good deal of study to small-signal circuitry, including many years as the Chief Design Engineer.From Amherst Media
Family Photography: The Digital Photographer’s Guide to Building a Business on Relationships by Christine Mumm published by Amherst Media in 2011. We all have a family. In our modern world, the family has taken on many new forms. With this book, you will learn how to maximize your business by maintaining close, long-term relationship with families; how to market your work more effectively, and - how to sustain your relationships with families throughout the years. You will also learn how to use social networking, marketing strategies for attracting moms-to-be; to design a Baby Plan collection to document a child’s first year and solidify your relationship with the family, and much more. Christie Mumm is the owner of JLM Creative Photography in Reno, NV. Bill Hurter’s Small Flash photography: Techniques for Professional Digital Photographers published by Amherst media in 2011. In recent years, small flash has been widely popularized. Small flash photography is done without modeling lights, which essentially made it impossible before the advent of the DSLR’s instant-preview LCD; studio flash is expensive , not particularly mobile, and ill-suited to really small areas. With this book, you will master the creative and technical skills you need to get big results from small flash. You will learn what to look for when selecting small flash units; diffusing the flash with softboxes, umbrellas, beauty dishes, and other devices designed for small flash; directing and adjusting the light with grids, snoots, and color gels, and much more. Bill Hurter is widely recognized photographer and author of many books.Flash and Ambient Lighting for Digital Wedding Photography: Creating Memorable Images in Challenging Environments by Mark Chen published by Amherst Media in 2011. There combined factors nearly turn wedding photography into a game of chance. The objective of this book is to show how to beat the odds in different scenarios, you will learn to light a wedding shoot so the photographs look great. With this account, master the techniques you need to find, enhance, or create beautiful lighting throughout the wedding day. You will learn how to select the right camera, lenses, and flash gear for your needs; bounce flash techniques for more directional lighting effects; making post-wedding lighting adjustments in Camera Raw, and much more. Mark Chen is the author and photographer, he is Adobe Certified Photoshop Expert/Instructor. Focal PRESS: Langford's Guides
Langford’s Basic Photography: The Guide for Serious Photographers by Michael Langford, Anna Fox & Richard Sawdon Smith, contributors Peter Renn and Christina Nolle published by Focal Press in 2011.This book is an introduction. Equipment or image-manipulation don’t matter in themselves. This book, first published in 1965, has formed the work and career of many of the world’s leading photographers. This edition continues the tradition of its predecessors, reflecting the same comprehensive mix of scholarly and practical information while covering every aspect of photography. It reflects dynamic changes in the industry; new elements include an expansion and verhaul of the information on digital cameras and digital printing, a wider range of photography from around the world. Michael Langford is renowned author, teacher and practitioner. He inspired thousands with his skills that balance art and techniques. Anna Fox is Professor of Photography at the University for the Creative Arts at Farnham, UK. Richard Sawdon Smith is Reader in Photography, Associate Dean Postgraduate at the University for the Creative Arts, UK. Langford’s |
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