“ Talk about making an impact: Apple's Shake compositing and visual effects
software has been used in every Academy Award-winning film for visual effects
since its debut. It's no wonder that trained Shake artists are in high demand,
and there's nowhere better to begin getting that training than with this fully
updated (for Shake 4) and comprehensive Apple-approved guide (which includes a
free 30-day trial version of this multi-thousand dollar software) Using step-by-
step, hands-on instruction, Hollywood effects wizard Marco Paolini takes you
through Shake's interface and features, including its color correction tools,
tracking and stabilization capabilities, integrated procedural paint, powerful
new floating point technology, advanced keyframing, blue and green screen
techniques, rotoscoping tools, and more. As with the other titles in the Apple
Pro Training series each chapter in this guide represents a complete lesson,
with a project to complete, a review section, and bonus exercises to help test
what you've learned. The accompanying DVD includes the lesson files needed to
complete the book's projects. You can work through the book from cover to cover
to get an entire course or you can go straight to the lessons that interest you
most. Either way, you'll find the coverage you need to confront even the most
daunting compositing and effects tasks with Shake.
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Gary Maxwell, "Synthetic Nitrogen Products: A Practical Guide to the Products
and Processes"
Springer | ISBN 0306482258 | 2004 Year | PDF | 16 Mb | 388 Pages
“ This book provides a comprehensive description of 1) products that are made
from or that contain nitrogen, 2) the processes that produce these products and
3) the markets that consume these products. The goal has been to present an
abundance of information in one book so that the reader will find the maximum
amount of useful information in one place. The first four chapters provide basic
information about nitrogen and nitrogen products and processes. Chapters 5
through 20 provide detailed descriptions of various nitrogen or nitrogen-
containing products. The material is presented in a standardized format that
should make this book easy to use and helpful to all readers. A wide variety of
readers in countries around the world should find the book useful - from
students to professors, to technical professionals to business marketing
personnel.
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Scalability Experts, Inc., "Microsoft SQL Server 2005: Changing the Paradigm"
Sams | ISBN 0672327783 | 2005 Year | CHM | 5,54 Mb | 504 Pages
“ Microsoft SQL Server 2005: Changing the Paradigm (SQL Server 2005 Public Beta
Edition) will prepare database administrators for upcoming changes in SQL Server
2005. Obtain the skills necessary to run SQL Server 2005 from the experts at
Microsoft Gold Partner. Get a head-start to understanding the new concepts and
features of SQL Server 2005 from the database administrator's perspective,
including:
— SQL Server 2005 Architecture
— Tool Sets
— Scalability, Reliability and High Availability Chapter
— Performance Tuning
— Replication
— .NET CLR Integration
— DTS and Business Intelligence
Minimize the surprises in SQL Server 2005 with the help of Microsoft SQL Server
2005: Changing the Paradigm (SQL Server 2005 Public Beta Edition).
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Jef Raskin, "The Humane Interface: New Directions for Designing Interactive
Systems"
Addison-Wesley Professional | ISBN 0201379376 | 2000 Year | CHM | 1,5 Mb | 256
Pages
“ I've admired Jef Raskin for years. For those who don't know, he is the "Father
of the Macintosh," one of the original geniuses who guided the Mac in the early
days. But, more than a computer scientist, Raskin is a cognitive psychologist.
He studies how the brain works with special emphasis on how that relates to us
using computers. His magnum opus was the Canon Cat, which was an excellent and
well-thought-out little computer.
In The Humane Interface, Raskin goes into detail describing how computers can be
made easier to understand and use. Ever want to know why you really don't like
Windows? The answer is in this book. In fact, there's so much in this book that
makes sense, I really want to send a copy to every employee at Microsoft.
I loved reading this book and nodding my head in rabid agreement. Raskin states,
"There has never been any technical reason for a computer to take more than a
few seconds to begin operation when it is turned on." So why then does Windows
(or Linux!) take so darn long to start up? The PalmPilot is on instantly, as is
your cell phone. But for some reason, we tolerate the computer taking a few eons
to start. (And until consumers complain about it, things won't change.)
Computers can be easy to use, and the people who design them and design software
need to read this book. Do you ever get the impression that the person who
designed a piece of software must have come from the same company that designed
the front panel on your VCR? Why should you have to double-click anything? What
does Ctrl+D mean one thing in one program and a completely different thing in
another? And what's the point of the Yes/No confirmation if the user is in the
habit of clicking Yes without thinking about it? Raskin neatly probes all these
areas.
While I admire everything Raskin has to say, the book is pretty heavy on the
psychology end. Myself, I enjoy cognitive psychology (especially books by
Raskin's cohort Donald Norman), though some may find that part of the book
boring. Even so, Raskin builds and backs his argument in a most eloquent and
scientific manner. Especially if you design software or need to teach or train
people to use computers, this book deserves a spot on your shelf.
-Dan Gookin
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Bernhard Ridderbos (Editor), Anne Van Buren (Editor), Henk Van Veen (Editor),
"Early Netherlandish Paintings: Rediscovery, Reception, And Research"
J. Paul Getty Trust Publications | ISBN 0892368160 | 2005 Year | PDF | 14,79 Mb
| 481 Pages
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David La Piana, Michaela Hayes, "Play to Win: The Nonprofit Guide to Competitive
Strategy"
Jossey-Bass | ISBN 0787968137 | 2004 Year | PDF | 0,86 Mb | 240 Pages
“ "This excellent book addresses the key strategic question facing any nonprofit
organization--how (and when) to compete without compromising the core values and
public expectations that distinguish nonprofits from other types of
organizations. David La Piana is eminently qualified to provide students and
professionals alike with new insights and helpful tools for navigating the
treacherous landscape of nonprofit management."
--Kevin Kearns, author, Private Sector Strategies for Social Sector Success
"I applaud La Piana’s recognition that it is time for nonprofits to bring the
notion of competition out of the closet."
--Pat Jones, senior vice president, Affiliate Services, Easter Seals
"This book is three dimensional: prophetic with its take on competition and
collaboration, practical with many tools and resources, and provocative in its
ability to describe how it can help breed real collaboration."
--Tom Reis, program director, Kellogg Foundation
"David La Piana challenges us to view constructive and ethical competition as
the driving force behind innovation and real social change."
--Jim Denova, senior program officer, Benedum Foundation
"An essential resource providing tools executives can use to develop and enhance
strategies to move their organizations from a position of survival to a position
of strength, and from a position of strength to a position of greatness."
--Jan Williams, manager, Strategic Alliance Services, Girl Scouts of the USA
"Reveals ethical strategies for vying for scarce resources, maintaining
organizational integrity, and strengthening the mission work of the sector."
--Mike Hoff, director, consulting services, Center for Nonprofit Management
"David La Piana offers humor, ordinary stories and ideas for immediate action
steps to make this an eminently accessible and useful book."
--Martha Campbell, vice president for programs, Irvine Foundation
"Not only do David’s words jump off the page--resonating, validating,
enlightening?but he provides the nonprofit leader with the tools to compete
ethically and effectively in the very competitive environment facing
nonprofits."
--Connie Cochran, CEO and president, Easter Seals UCP, North Carolina
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Amanda Kirby, "The Adolescent With Developmental Co-Ordination Disorder"
Jessica Kingsley Publishers | ISBN 1843101785 | 2003 Year | PDF | 0,63 Mb | 160
Pages
“ Adolescence is hard for most of us, but for an individual with Developmental
Co-ordination Disorder (DCD) it can be twice as hard. Amanda Kirby, Medical
Director of the Dyscovery Centre and the mother of a DCD child herself,
addresses the main difficulties encountered by adolescents with DCD, including
building relationships and coping with secondary school
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