Books and eBooks
Digital Photography: an Introduction, 5th Edition by
Everything you'll ever need to start taking great digital photographs Compose, capture and edit stunning digital photographs, no matter your experience level. Master everything you'll need to make the best use of the technology and equipment available with this guide to the latest photographic tools and techniques. Whether you're using a cameraphone or the latest DSLR, renowned photographer and teacher Tom Ang will help you hone and refine your photography skills. This comprehensive photography companion shows you everything you need to do to start taking exquisite photographs. Beginning with core techniques, the updated Digital Photography: An Introduction progresses through a series of 15 projects that encourage you to practice and refine your skills. Quick troubleshooting tips help you fix common image problems, including those related to distortion, color, detail, and backgrounds. Tom Ang also gives expert advice for developing images, from fine-tuning tuning to special effects.
Call Number: TR267 .A535 2018 (Golden Isles)ISBN: 9781465468628Publication Date: 2018-01-02
Beginning Spanish for the Utterly Confused with Audio CD, Second Edition by
When it comes to understanding Spanish, even good students can be confused. Beginning Spanish for the Utterly Confused offers you explanations of Spanish vocabulary, grammar, and common phrases and expressions. Its easy-to-use format will get you comfortable with using Spanish for communication quickly and easily. Features: Fun icons that highlight quick tips Helpful review for before a test End-of-chapter summaries Self-tests A CD that provides clear pronunciation models for the 26 dialogues throughout the book, as well as selected audio exercises Topics include: Being Friendly; Developing a Spanish Vocabulary; Identifying People; Describing People; Identifying and Describing Objects; Telling Times and Dates; Describing Conditions; Indicating Location; Reporting the Weather; Giving Facts and Describing Usual Activities; Telling About Actions Toward Oneself, Other People, and Objects; Telling about Interactions and Feelings; Describing Activities in Progress; Telling Intentions and Plans
Call Number: PC4129 .E5 Y38 2010 (Jesup)ISBN: 9780071739634Publication Date: 2010-06-16
Practical Genealogy by
Uncover facts and mysteries of your ancestors--a clear approach to genealogy The pursuit of family history tends to be shaped by several motives, including finding a larger familial historical picture, preserving the past for future generations, and storytelling. Practical Genealogy provides a method for investigating your family history by establishing an understanding of genealogy and the factors, tasks, and obstacles involved in the research. The end goal: find the information necessary to piece together your heritage. Follow 50 steps that will fill in the puzzle of your lineage. Learn how to perform your own investigation through the lens of real-world obstacles like tracing ancestry through adoptions and orphanages. Practical Genealogy simplifies and breaks down the complex research process into actionable tips that can be conducted over a period of time. And most importantly, no blood test is necessary. Inside Practical Genealogy you'll find: Break through barriers--Learn how to negotiate common "brick wall" issues like missing chunks of family history or multiple names found for the same person. Case studies--Examples of actual genealogy research are provided to support the comprehension of each step of your exploration. See the BIG picture--Large fonts and easy-to-read images make learning easy for older adults. When you take genealogy research into your own hands, your potential for discovery is limitless.
Call Number: CS16 .S485 2020 (Camden)ISBN: 9781646115662Publication Date: 2020-05-12
The Interior Design Reference and Specification Book Updated and Revised by
The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book collects the information essential to planning and executing interior projects of all shapes and sizes, and distills it in a format that is as easy to use as it is to carry.
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9781631593802Publication Date: 2018-01-09
Personal Development Videos
- Look Who's DrivingTech giants and car manufacturers alike are developing self-driving cars, and some of them are already on public roads. But what must computers be capable of to truly take the wheel? And could they eventually be safer than human drivers?
- Personal Finance: When Am I Ever Going to Use This?The skills and examples in this video help students realize that using personal finance skills will impact their lives today and in the future. Real professionals explain how and why learning personal finance was a key to their current and future success. Topics Included: spending & budgeting, saving & investing, managing debt, financial planning and more.