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im OK in the enrichment program and talent I've known about it since the 5th grade and only we have to do this project and we can take random w / e we want. Last year, my theme was photography and photoshop and I a lot of funny pictures with it that was a great success! But this year, I do not know what to do. I was bodily distortions (see below) http://x16.xanga.com/768c604b31533196201863/z151589633.jpg but could find no research for it. So now I want to choose is a matter for her. We research need, to make a word web, and make a final product. I want something that would be fun to do and draw attention last year, Im really fashion, but my friend already. Im in sport makeup, shopping, cinema, gastronomy, music, and many other stufff. We have until months of May to complete the project and I am a bit vague. I need a challenge, but I do not want to be two hard. soooo give me some ideas! Thank you byee <3

Mhmm …. Anna Banana I think maybe try the makeup or palm reading as you said. Andddd OMG! you can put makeup on people at the end! Another idea: make a game, nothing about fashion, shoes, and !!!!!!! idea !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best TWILIGHT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you should soo do a project on that since you really like. or Robert Pattinson. hmm .. Let me seee What can you do?? idk … have fun with the ideas I mentioned. Goodbye and good night!

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Photography $22.98 This best-selling, comprehensive guide to photography—featuring superb instructional illustrations—is the most cutting-edge photography book on the market. It offers extensive coverage of digital imaging—with the latest technological developments, such as Web page design and formatting photos on CD-ROMs. Chapter topics explore the process of getting started, camera, lens, film and light, exposure, processing the negative, mounting and finishing, color, digital camera, digital darkroom, lighting, special techniques, view camera, zone system, seeing photographs, and the history of photography. Step-by-step instructions include a “Lights Out” feature to help learners better identify darkroom techniques. For anyone with a personal or professional interest in photography.

A Comprehensive Guide to Digital Portrait Photography (Digital Photography) $15.98 To get the best results out of digital photography portrait making, you need the guidance and proven techniques that only a professional can provide. That’s exactly what you’ll find here. The advice and information is highlighted with illustrations and screen captures, as well as some 300 color and black-and-white photographs. In nontechnical language, the pros cover the various types of digital cameras available, including compact, single-lens reflex (SLR), and specialized "gadget" models. See how to create a home studio; begin to understand the basics of portrait composition, texture and mood. Color, computer manipulation, and getting the most from your digital outputs are included. Topics also covered are portrait photography using duotones, tritones and sepia tones, manipulating light and shadow, and correcting mistakes. You’ll find invaluable practical tips for wedding photography, capturing kids at play, family portraits, candid and street portraits, and more, including the special challenge of shooting at night.

The Best of Wedding Photography $25.48 Updated with all-new photographs and information on technological advances, this comprehensive resource covers every technique photographers must master to rise to the challenge of being a wedding photographer. Topics covered range from selecting equipment and winning clients to posing and lighting breathtaking images. Critical techniques for success after the shoot are also covered, including tips for presenting images to clients, refining and retouching images, preparing and presenting wedding albums, and much more. Insider techniques from some of the world’s most acclaimed wedding photographers accompany stunning images making this resource a great asset to both full-time professionals and weekend-wedding shooters.

Tough Topics $10.48 Over 600 thought-provoking questions that will challenge your kids toward a deeper understanding of the Bible, a richer relationship with God, and insight into his purposes in their lives.

Numismatic Photography $22.48 A first of its kind, Numismatic Photography reveals the secrets to quality digital photography through a structured, systematic approach that is easy to apply, simple to learn and guaranteed to produce spectacular results. Whether the coin you are photographing is encapsulated or raw, deep mirror Proof or dark copper, Mint State or circulated, the skills and techniques taught in this book allow even the beginning photographer to capture the true essence of each coin, with life-like brilliance, contrasting devices, sharp detail and perfect bands of luster. Some of the topics covered in this book are: Imaging Concepts, Color and Luster, High Contrast Coins, Low Contrast Coins, Toned Coins, Special Imaging Techniques, Image Presentation, and more!

Photography in Print $36.98 This useful collection includes over a century of the very best writing on photography. Vicki Goldberg has brought together more than 75 essays and excerpts that cover a vast and provocative range of topics. We have the first-hand accounts of photographers, from Fox Talbot to Alfred Stieglitz to Ansel Adams, and the thoughts of leading critics and philosophers, from Baudelaire to George Bernard Shaw to Susan Sontag. Some of the pieces illuminate important aspects of photographic history; others give unique insights in particular photographers; and some are just for fun. Together, they offer a lively approach to the history, art, and philosophy of photography.

Handbook of Photography $41.48 Handbook of Photography-one of the most highly regarded photography textbooks, now in its sixth edition-is designed for those who have never held a camera, as well as those who know the basics but want to improve their photographic skills. In language that is simple and straightforward, this time-honored book blends contemporary topics, such as digital capture and digital image-processing, with all the traditional topics, including camera operation, composing a shot, developing film, selecting the right lighting, printmaking, and more. Readers learn the fundamentals of taking black-and-white, and color photographs with both traditional and digital cameras, as well as the ins-and-outs of lenses, filters, and other essential accessories. A new chapter on Creative Strategies explores different approaches that push photographic boundaries beyond the usual film or digital methods.

Publishing Photography $15.98 The tools photographers need to get published–and strengthen careers with every picture * Packed with ideas for finding publishing opportunities on and off the beaten track * Money-making tips on reuse * Great for professionals and part-timers, too Got pictures? Here’s the complete guide to getting those images published. Magazines, newspapers, books, posters, Web sites, greeting cards calendars, brochures, paper products, packaging, displays, print and Web ads, annual reports, CD-ROMs, and more–the market for photography is ever-expanding, and Publishing Photography reveals exactly how to sell into unexpected markets and improve a career with every publication. Advice on reuse clarifies this confusing area and provides money-making tips. Other topics covered include how to handle assignment and stock photography, approaches to full- and part-time work, and developing a relationship with clients, editors, art directors, and communication directors. Publishing Photography helps photographers from every background find sales and success in selling their work.

Beauty in Photography $12.98 These essays address us in the quiet voice of a working photographer, an artist and craftsman who has thought long and seriously about his endeavor, who has tested and questioned his own assumptions in the light of actual practice. The result is a rare book of criticism, one that is alive to the pleasure and mysteries of true exploration. Written over a ten-year period, and originally published in 1981, this timeless collection of writings now includes a new preface by the author.Robert Adams possesses the wit to avoid cant, dogma, and platitudes of the scholar that can deaden our responses to the lively business of art. His eight essays pose a host of questions about photography’s place in the arts– and in our lives: How is photography art? By what standards are we to judge the success or failure of a photograph? His reflections are delicate, unusually calm, but they also carry the force of sure conviction, the passion of absolute dedication.Few visual artists are capable of articulating the subtle, potent wellsprings of their own creative achievement. Adams does so with extraordinary grace and power. This book offers not only an insight to the work of a distinguished photographer, but also an illuminating challenge and corrective to the usual pieties and pettiness of photography criticism today.

Mastering Digital Dental Photography $217.98 Provides information on digital dental photography. Topics include basic components of photography, digital technique, camera systems suitable for dental photography, photographing small objects, copying radiographs, image editing, special problems, Photoshop procedures, and more. For dentists. Expanded-outline format.

Photography Speaks $22.48 Produced in conjunction with the preeminent Chrysler Museum in Norfolk, Virginia, Aperture’s essential series Photography Speaks will be reissued as one newly revised and expanded edition in the fall of 2004. From Matthew Brady to Cindy Sherman, more than 150 artists are represented in this new, combined volume spanning the entire history of the medium. This compendium contains biographical information and an original statement from each artist, accompanied by an example of their work. A favorite with photographers and requisite course material for many students, the discourse on art and artistry contained in this volume is of unprecedented scale, collecting the writing of such diverse photographers as William Henry Fox Talbot, Eugène Atget, Alfred Stieglitz, Lewis Hine, August Sander, Man Ray, Weegee, Robert Frank, Diane Arbus, Robert Heinecken, and Lucas Samaras. New additions include selections from Nadar, William Eggleston, Eikoh Hosoe, Gordon Parks, Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Christian Boltanski, and Rineke Dijkstra. The contributors expound on topics such as their method and intentions, the state of the arts, or the medium itself. Photography Speaks has been and will continue to be a vital reference source, an enduring testament to the art of photography and an engrossing text for artists and enthusiasts alike.

The Joy Of Photography $6.48 New Technology makes 35mm cameras extremely easy to use, with autofocus, autoexposure, dedicated flash, and many other electronic features. Yet photographers still need their creativity to make great pictures, and know-how to select useful tools. The Joy of Photography is your best guide to all these topics. It explains how to get the most from automatic camera functions and when to turn them off. You’ll find complete guidelines on lenses, filters, and other accessories. And this is the only guide to explore the makings of an individual photographic style.Well-known professionals Galen Rowell, Annie Leibowitz, and Joyce Tenneson have provided portfolios of their work and discussed how they developed their distinctive style. Many other famous photographers are represented throughout the book, including Ansel Adams, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Jill Krementz, as well as unique award-winning shots taken by amateurs.The Joy of Photography will inspire you with more than 600 photographs, in color and black and white, illustrating tested advice on the most common photographic challenges:

New Photography in Britain (New Photography) $37.98 The first title of this series, New Photography in Britain is dedicated to seventeen emerging English photographers. This publication was created in collaboration with the Royal College of Art in London and explores three main topics: the artist’s world, their personal feelings towards this world, and their relationship with the world around them. The artists included in this book—many of whom have shown their work in important galleries such as Victoria Miro or Maureen Paley, as well as in the collections of the Saatchi Gallery and the Tate Modern—are Lucy Levene, Lisa Castagner, Sarah Pickering, Anne Hardy, Esther Teichmann, Gareth McConnell, Melissa Moore, Suzanne Mooney, Harold Offeh, Sophie Rickett, Annabel Elgar, Danny Treacy, Kirk Palmer, Becky Beasley, Bianca Brunner, Simon Cunningham, and Heiko Tieman.

Digital Photography for Teens $25.48 Don’t be fooled by the title. Digital Photography for Teens doesn’t make a half-hearted attempt at teaching the fundamentals of digital photography. It doesn’t stop at the basics and it doesn’t assume that as a teen, you aren’t capable of tackling advanced topics. Instead, it focuses on the things that teens want to get out of digital photography. Photography is a technical field, and this book covers numerous aspects of shooting great photographs. Each chapter builds upon skills developed in the previous chapters, following the natural process of digital photography: setting up the shot, taking the picture, transferring it to your computer, editing it, and prepping it for the screen or print. If you’re ready to progress beyond snapping simple pictures, then your journey starts here!

Kodak Guide to 35mm Photography $3.98 Accumulate the knowledge to create truly memorable 35mm photographs. In nontechnical language, this guide takes you through every aspect of 35mm photography to help develop your picture-taking skills. Learn everything from camera-handling and composition techniques to choosing film, lenses and filters. Other topics include exposure and daylight, flash, action photography, close-up photography and digital imaging. Illustrated with over 450 color photos, 288 pp., 6 x 9 (15.2 x 22.9cm), Softbound.

The Global Challenge $127.98 During the last decade, we have moved, perhaps irrevocably, into the era of a global economy. Through its focus on human resource management and organization, The Global Challenge: Frameworks for International Human Resource Management, provides a broad guide on how to manage the process of internationalization, with a particular focus on the transnational firm. In this brand new offering, authors Evans, Pucik and Barsoux discuss the “people implications” of traditional strategies for internationalization and how such strategies get executed through human resource management (HRM). They discuss such important topics as: ·how to manage expatriates from the parent country ·how to go about adapting management practices to circumstances abroad ·how to localize management ·how to recognize and ultimately avoid obstacles in joint ventures ·how to expand across borders through acquisitions ·how to respond to the contradictory pressures of the transnational firm, where HRM has a critical role to play in enabling managers to resolve these paradoxes in innovative ways ·how global competition is changing the nature of management and organization, even for firms operating in domestic markets. The book draws on practical examples from companies that have experienced the real challenges of international HRM. The authors carefully balance these real business applications with a wide scope of academic research.

Mastering Landscape Photography $28.98 Thirteen essays on landscape photography by master photographer Alain Briot. Topics include practical, technical, and aesthetic aspects of photography to help photographers build and refine their skills. Also covered is how to be an artist in business. Alain Briot is one of the leading contemporary landscape photographers. He received his education in France and currently works mostly in the southwestern part of the United States. This book starts with the technical aspects of photography; how to see, compose, find the right light, and select the best lens for a specific shot. It continues by focusing on the artistic aspects of photography with chapters on how to select your best work, how to create a portfolio, and finally concludes with two chapters on how to be an artist in business.

Mastering Digital Nude Photography $28.98 Digital photographic technology has created a surge in the popularity of nude photography. Mastering Digital Nude Photography contains ideas and techniques that will develop your creativity and challenge you to expand your boundaries. This book examines photography of the nude for the serious photographer – one who already possesses visual imagination and creativity, but is ready to take the work in a new direction. It explores a range of photographic styles, including erotic, glamour, fetish, bodyscape, and art nude. You’ll cover each important aspect of creating your initial image in the camera. Then examine postproduction through discussion of digital image manipulation and the opportunities that the computer offers for experimentation in creating your final work of art.

Night and Low-Light Photography $22.48 Love the night life…with this indispensable guide * Night photography is always in demand * Stunning examples * Ideal for photography professionals Photographing after dark is a challenge. But everyone loves the glamorous, moody results. Capture those striking images, night after starry night, with Night and Low-Light Photography. Author Jill Waterman looks at the work of 30 top professionals, examining their real-life projects as well as their tips, techniques, and unique approach. The result is a beautiful yet practical compendium of every aspect of night and low-light photography, indoors and out, black and white and color, digital and film, fine art and commercial. The moon and stars, atmospheric effects, cityscapes, industrial light, night events, night landscapes–every night effect is revealed in this lavishly illustrated one-volume resource.

The Photography Handbook (Media Practice) $28.98 The Photography Handbook provides an introduction to the principles of photographic practice and theory and explores the history of lens-based picture making, examining the medium’s characteristics, scope and limitations. Helping the reader develop visual awareness and visual literacy, The Photography Handbook discusses current theoretical viewpoints and critical frameworks to enhance their own photographic practice. Terence Wright also addresses topics such as the camera as a documentary tool and the effect of new technologies on photographic practice. With over seventy images and interviews with editors and photographers, The Photography Handbook serves as a comprehensive introduction to photographic theory and practice.

The Human Challenge $106.48 This book provides readers with the needed skills in human relations that are becoming increasingly important for career success. It emphasizes the person in the organization and on the interactions between managers and other employees. Chapter topics include communication in the workplace; appraisals, promotions, and dismissals; conflict management; leadership; labor relations; intercultural relations; and more. For managers and other professionals in any field that want to learn the skills needed to interact most effectively with managers and co-workers.

Digital Nature Photography Closeup $19.48 •Many digital cameras come equipped with close-up features—but few users understand them •Combines two of the hottest topics in photography today: digital and nature •Perfect companion to Digital Nature Photography. Some 59.3 million digital cameras will be sold this year—and most come fully equipped with close-up features that let users get up close and personal with all the wonders of nature, from birds and trees to flowers and insects to underwater plants and fish. But few buyers know how to get the most from these exciting features. Digital Nature Photography Closeup lets everyone—from amateurs on up—harness this new macro power to create truly breathtaking nature photography. The author offers advice on purchasing and using all manner of special macro equipment, i.e., lenses, extension tubes, teleconverters, microscopes, etc. In this logical follow-up to his best-selling Digital Nature Photography, author Jon Cox uses doszens of full-color examples and clear explanations to illustrate exactly how he got that shot—and how other photographers can, too. From basic techniques, to action shots, aquarium and underwater photography, even shooting through a microscope, Digital Nature Photography Closeup is the perfect guide to exploring the fascinating world of nature.

Mastering HDR Photography $19.48 High dynamic range imaging, or HDR, is the latest challenge for those who are serious about digital photography. But with that challenge comes an opportunity to expand skills and repertoire into exciting new areas. HDR, originally developed for use with computer-generated images, captures the full range of tones in a scene, reproducing human perception down to the finest detail without lens flare, burnout, or underexposure. Mastering High Dynamic Range Photography explains exactly how to shoot specifically for HDR, and how to use the new software that lets the photographer combine several images into one glowingly accurate final photo. Step-by-steps and sample photographs reveal how to apply these techniques to many different genres, producing results that are part photograph, part work of art.

The Art of Garden Photography $19.48 Every gardener who seeks to capture the fleeting moments of perfection in plants and gardens must inevitably turn to photography. In this remarkably clear and informative book, celebrated photographer Ian Adams provides detailed instruction in every aspect of the art and craft of garden photography, from selecting the right equipment to starting a garden photography business. Chapters include such topics as: Digital cameras Film and filters Sharpness and exposure Abstracts and close-ups Lighting Scouting and preparing the garden The garden vista Garden structures Gardens through the seasons Finding fine gardens Making color prints Filled with the author’s first-hand experience and expert wisdom, The Art of Garden Photography is certain to be a treasured reference for gardeners and garden photographers.

The Digital Photography Handbook $3.48 Digital photography, which transfers traditional film and darkroom techniques to the desktop computer, is offering new possibilities that are changing our entire approach to taking pictures. The Digital Photography Handbook is a complete illustrated guide to electronic photography, written in non-technical language that anyone can understand. The manual begins with an Equipment Guide to finding the right digital camera; there is also information on computers, monitors, scanners, and printers. The Techniques section covers topics such as the gathering of digital images, creating a digital library, scanning, color printing, digital imagery and the Internet, and downloading to a PC. Finally, there are creative step-by-step projects for editing, retouching, special effects, and practical applications, such as greeting cards and sales documents. An excellent and accessible guide to digital photography.

A World History of Photography $31.98 A World History of Photography encompasses the entire range of the medium, from the camera lucida to the latest computer technology, and from Europe and the Americas to the Far East. It investigates all aspects of photography – aesthetic, documentary, commercial, and technical – while placing it in historical context. Included among the more than 800 photographs by men and women are both little-known and celebrated masterpieces, arranged in stimulating juxtapositions that illuminate their visual power. Dr. Rosenblum’s chronicle of photography is authoritative and unbiased, tracing both chronologically and thematically the evolution of this young art. Exploring the diverse roles that photography has played in the communication of ideas, Dr. Rosenblum devotes special attention to topics such as portraiture, documentation, advertising, and photojournalism, and to the camera as a medium of personal artistic expression. Profiles are provided of individual photographers who made notable contributions to the medium or epitomized a certain style.

Teach Yourself Visually Digital Photography $4.48 From how a digital camera works, to getting those photos into your email signatures and out of your color printer, this beautiful, full-color guide to digital photography is sure to please the visual learner. Even photography topics are covered, from F-stops and shutter speed, in addition to digital imaging enhancement techniques.

A Manual of Advanced Celestial Photography $3.98 The new improvements in telescopic equipment make it possible for amateur telescopes to equal the photographic performance of many professional telescopes. A Manual of Advanced Celestial Photography forms a unique technical handbook for amateur astrophotographers. It includes detailed discussion of topics never before included in a general survey, such as photographic optics, instrument design, techniques at the telescope, films and developers, advanced darkroom methods, sensitometry and film hypersensitization. Throughout the book emphasis is placed on professional laboratory methods to encourage readers to conduct their own experiments and to make contributions to the science of photography. The authors have considerable experience in both the practice and theory of astronomical photography. In addition, special techniques are discussed by experts in the relevant fields, making this a very comprehensive and up-to-date manual which should be the basic reference work for all amateur astrophotographers.

The Essentials of Nature Photography $10.48 The Essentials of Nature Photography follows the general format of the course outline that the author has used in his classes at the New York City Audubon Society since 1981. Some of the topics covered are: Landscapes: Composition, form, lighting, weather. . . Telephoto: Action shots with autofocus cameras, wild animals, captives, flying birds. . . Macrophotography: Theory & technique with wildflowers and insects. . . Digital manipulation: Retouching, creativity vs truth in nature, and ethics & honesty. . . Organization and presentation: Portfolios, interviews, slide shows, storage and record keeping. . . This book is meant to be read and used as a reference by any photographer, novice or professional, who wants to improve his or her nature photography skills. The emphasis is on nature, and includes everything one needs to know about practical technique, theory, ethics, and philosophy of nature photography.

Challenge to Leadership $3.98 As a result of economic, demographic, and other developments, the United States is changing in ways that will require adjustments in our thinking and in our public policies. If this rethinking is not done, our political and economic position in the international arena will erode and our domestic living standards will suffer. Isabel Sawhill provides us with an overview of the problems that will confront us in the 1990s, and of the insights offered by the other contributors to the volume. Topics and authors include: living standards which are no longer improving at the same rate as in the past, by "Joseph J. Minarik"; what we can do to improve our long-term economic prospects, "Rudolph G. Penner"; the issues of trade and competitiveness that arise from living in a more economically-interdependent world, "Charles F. Stone"; changes in the family and how they affect child care, "Andrew Cherlin"; human health and life, especially the implications of AIDS and technologies that artificially extend human life, "Thomas C. Schelling"; the slow progress against poverty, "Isabel V. Sawhill"; the dilemmas of the aging American population, "John L. Palmer"; and options for reducing current budget deficits, "Joseph J. Minarik" and "Rudolph G. Penner."

Total Digital Photography $28.98 This comprehensive 320-page book covers over 150 topics in depth-and includes over 1000 drawings and full-color photographs to illustrate step-by-step instructions. The text covers everything from choosing the right digital camera, to photo composition, to how to correct and improve digital images, to advanced imaging techniques such as professional retouching, montage, and special effects. It also features detailed advice on how to print digital images successfully, and how to output them to other devices and applications. With the range of topics covered, the book is a great gift for both the newcomer to digital photography and the experienced photographer looking to master the craft.

40 Digital Photography Techniques, 3rd Edition (Photography Techniques) $14.48 Digital Photography has truly reached the masses, and with this friendly, full-color guide new users can immediately start having fun with their digital cameras. It provides dozens of tips for taking better pictures and getting creative with digital photography at a remarkably affordable price. Topics covered include composing good shots, playing with light, close-ups, self-portraits, action shots, and event photography.

Fun With Digital Photography (Kodak) $3.48 Finally a book that explains digital photography in language everyone can understand! Chock-full of ideas and suggestions, this book shows you how digital imaging can enhance family fun and creativity. It includes topics such as showing pictures on TV, designing greeting cards and calendars, making multimedia scrapbooks, sending pictures and messages over the Internet, and getting started with digital imaging even if you don’t own a computer! 78 pages (all in color), 5 x 7.

Wildlife Photography Workshops $10.48 Nearly 150 exquisite examples of wildlife photography are used as the basis for a complete outdoor photographer’s education, including professional tips on choosing and using various camera systems, the basics of composition and perspective, understanding the behavior of your animal subjects, and critical techniques of photographic storytelling. The material is designed to be easily understood by novice shutterbugs, yet it contains enough complexity and technical detail to offer a challenge to more advanced photographers. Additionally, assignments are given at the conclusion of each chapter, providing valuable real-world exercises to employ the many techniques and theories discussed.

Master’s Guide to Wedding Photography $25.48 From the history of photography and how to shoot wedding portraits to creating stylish albums and working with digital output, everything a wedding photographer needs to know is included in this all-encompassing manual. Photographers are provided with a shooting guide that walks them through the wedding day and offers advice on a variety of topics—including integrating detail, capturing the walk down the aisle, working in and out of doors, and finding and illustrating key relationships. Traditional and “in” methods of wedding photography are depicted in an educational timeline that explores past, present, and future trends in the field; current photo manipulation software, such as Adobe Photoshop and compatible plug-ins, are also discussed. Emphasis is placed on client interaction both before and after the big day, transforming prints into fine arts products, and developing and fine-tuning a creative shooting style.

Urban Travel Photography $16.99 For the travel photographer, the urban environment provides the greatest variety of subject matter and photographic possibilities. The challenge is to delve beyond the cliched landmarks and capture the vibrancy and unique character of any city you find yourself in.

The Art of Flower & Garden Photography $19.48 A superb illustrated guide to plant and garden photography from one of the world’s foremost practitioners. Aimed at the many photographers who find their greatest satisfaction in capturing the beauty of plants and gardens, this lavish guide, featuring the author’s own award-winning work, provides expert advice on all aspects of the subject. Topics range from close-up details and individual plant portraits to composing vistas that reveal the grandest gardens in all their glory. In addition to its international coverage, which includes exotic plants and the gardens of many countries, the book offers abundant advice on equipment, light and weather conditions, and processing and enhancing digital images.

Professional Children’s Portrait Photography $25.48 Blending advice with example images, this guidebook marshals the wisdom and experience of 15 seasoned professionals to present a comprehensive resource on one of the most challenging subfields in the portrait-photography genre. Chapters feature the varied approaches and practices of each photographer while covering topics such as helping children warm up to the camera, choosing clothes for subjects to wear, and how to deal with kids who simply will not cooperate. Each professional also discusses the business techniques that have helped make his or her studio successful—including tips for pricing, hiring assistants, and effective marketing strategies to reach a target audience.

An Intermediate Guide to Digital Photography $3.48 Reach the next level of digital photography skill by studying the work of professionals from all over the world. Each example is analyzed in three areas: capturing the image (shoot), refining to achieve desired results (enhance), and notes and tips on end format (enjoy). Throughout the text, an emphasis is placed on the principles that constitute a great shot, and all subject matter is provided in non-technical language and supported by hundreds of inspirational color photos. Additional intermediate topics, such as mastering monochrome and working with surreal and conceptual images, make this the ideal resource for those who hope to reach a high level of proficiency in this exciting new medium.

Jewish Tradition and the Challenge of Darwinism $28.48 Darwin’s theory of evolution transformed the life sciences and made profound claims about human origins and the human condition, topics often viewed as the prerogative of religion. As a result, evolution has provoked a wide variety of religious responses, ranging from angry rejection to enthusiastic acceptance. While Christian responses to evolution have been studied extensively, little scholarly attention has been paid to Jewish reactions. Jewish Tradition and the Challenge of Darwinism is the first extended meditation on the Jewish engagement with this crucial and controversial theory. The contributors to Jewish Tradition and the Challenge of Darwinism—from several academic disciplines and two branches of the rabbinate—present case studies showing how Jewish discussions of evolution have been shaped by the intersections of faith, science, philosophy, and ideology in specific historical contexts. Furthermore, they examine how evolutionary theory has been deployed when characterizing Jews as a race, both by Zionists and by anti-Semites. Jewish Tradition and the Challenge of Darwinism addresses historical and contemporary, as well as progressive and Orthodox, responses to evolution in America, Europe, and Israel, ultimately extending the history of Darwinism into new religious domains.