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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS/1000D Focal Digital Camera Guides

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS/1000D Focal Digital Camera Guides

Just bought a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS/1000D and looking to combine practical know-how with inspiration? This one-stop easy-to-read guide covers all the basic functions of the camera and everything beyond. Inside you'll find detailed explanations of every control and every feature including full-color illustrations showing how changing each setting will affect your photos. But this book's greatest strength isn't its focus on the camera; it's the detailed easy-to-follow instruction it offers on using your camera to take superior photographs. The lens the subject matter the light-all these variables are covered in depth and always in the context of the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS/1000D. Written by a widely acclaimed photographer and teacher Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS/1000D shows you how to get the shots you can see in your head but have never been able to capture with a camera. . Get up and running in five minutes with the quick start guide. Master your camera's many features and controls. Profit from dozens of tips and tricks . See first-hand how different settings affect your photos. Refine and manage your photos using the Canon software. Be inspired by hundreds of gorgeous full color photographs and learn how to get the same effects in your own shots | Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS/1000D Focal Digital Camera Guides

GBP 130.00
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Early Medieval Europe 300–1050 A Guide for Studying and Teaching

Early Medieval Europe 300–1050 A Guide for Studying and Teaching

Early Medieval Europe 300–1050: A Guide for Studying and Teaching empowers students by providing them with the conceptual and methodological tools to investigate the period. Throughout the book major research questions and historiographical debates are identified and guidance is given on how to engage with and evaluate key documentary sources as well as artistic and archaeological evidence. The book’s aim is to engender confidence in creative and independent historical thought. This second edition has been fully revised and expanded and now includes coverage of both Islamic and Byzantine history surveying and critically examining the often radically different scholarly interpretations relating to them. Also new to this edition is an extensively updated and closely integrated companion website which has been carefully designed to provide practical guidance to teachers and students offering a wealth of reference materials and aids to mastering the period and lighting the way for further exploration of written and non-written sources. Accessibly written and containing over 70 carefully selected maps and images Early Medieval Europe 300–1050 is an essential resource for students studying this period for the first time as well as an invaluable aid to university teachers devising and delivering courses and modules on the period. | Early Medieval Europe 300–1050 A Guide for Studying and Teaching

GBP 35.99
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Introduction to Medieval Europe 300–1500

Introduction to Medieval Europe 300–1500

Introduction to Medieval Europe 300–1500 provides a comprehensive survey of this complex and varied formative period of European history within a global context covering themes as diverse as barbarian migrations the impact of Christianisation the formation of nations and states the emergence of an expansionist commercial economy the growth of cities the Crusades the effects of plague and the intellectual and cultural dynamism of the Middle Ages. The book explores the driving forces behind the formation of medieval society and the directions in which it developed and changed. In doing this the authors cover a wide geographic expanse including Western interactions with the Byzantine Empire the Islamic World North Africa and Asia. This fourth edition has been fully updated to reflect moves toward teaching the Middle Ages in a global context and contains a wealth of new features and topics that help to bring this fascinating era to life including: West Europe’s catching up through intensive exchange with the Mediterranean Islamic world growth of autonomous cities and civic liberties emergence of an empirical and rational worldview climate change and intercontinental pandemics European exchange with Africa and Asia chapter introductions to support students’ understanding of the topics a fully updated glossary to give modern students the confidence and language to discuss medieval history Clear and stimulating the fourth edition of Introduction to Medieval Europe is the ideal companion to studying the entirety of medieval history at undergraduate level.

GBP 32.99
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Syrian Influences in the Roman Empire to AD 300

Syrian Influences in the Roman Empire to AD 300

The study of Syria as a Roman province has been neglected by comparison with equivalent geographical regions such as Italy Egypt Greece and even Gaul. It was however one of the economic powerhouses of the empire from its annexation until after the empire’s dissolution. As such it clearly deserves some particular consideration but at the same time it was a major contributor to the military strength of the empire notably in the form of the recruitment of auxiliary regiments several dozens of which were formed from Syrians. Many pagan gods such as Jupiter Dolichenus and Jupiter Heliopolitanus Dea Syra and also Judaism originated in Syria and reached the far bounds of the empire. This book is a consideration based on original sources of the means by which Syrians whose country was only annexed to the empire in 64 BC saw their influence penetrate into all levels of society from private soldiers and ordinary citizens to priests and to imperial families. | Syrian Influences in the Roman Empire to AD 300

GBP 38.99
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Global Environmental Politics

Global Environmental Politics

Global Environmental Politics has provided an accurate up-to-date and unbiased understanding of the world’s most pressing environmental issues for thirty years. The eighth edition continues this practice by covering critical new developments in global environmental politics and policymaking. Updated case studies on key issues such as on climate change endangered species ozone depletion desertification whaling hazardous wastes toxic chemicals and biodiversity detail the ongoing development of major environmental treaty regimes and new case studies on mercury and marine biodiversity showcase the challenges of creating new treaties during a period of significant global change. There is also new material on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development trade and environment and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on environmental diplomacy. Updated information about global environmental trends paradigms and actors completes this comprehensive introduction to contemporary international environmental politics. Global Environmental Politics is vital reading for students of environmental politics and anyone wishing to understand the current state of the field and to make informed decisions about which policies will best safeguard our environment for the future.

GBP 34.99
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Global Environmental Institutions

Global Environmental Institutions

Global Environmental Institutions continues to provide the most accessible and succinct overview of the major global institutions attempting to protect the natural environment. Fully updated throughout to reflect the latest environmental issues the second edition includes substantial new material on developments in international agreements and how institutional mechanisms have evolved in the past 10 years including the creation of the new Sustainable Development Goals the Minamata Convention on Mercury and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. This second edition maintains the clear structure of the first edition examining: • the underlying causes of global environmental problems • the creation of global environmental institutions • the effectiveness of action undertaken by these institutions. Providing an overview of the United Nations Environment Programme and the other entities within the UN that play important roles in global environmental governance it also examines institutions clustered by issue area introducing institutions that focus on protecting endangered species and biodiversity govern the ocean environment (focusing on the atmosphere) and regulate the transboundary movement of hazardous substances. Concluding with an updated chapter on emerging issues and future directions drawing on the latest scholarship in the field and written by an acknowledged expert in the field Global Environmental Institutions is essential reading for students of environmental politics and international organizations.

GBP 42.99
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Astronomy and Astrology in al-Andalus and the Maghrib

Astronomy and Astrology in al-Andalus and the Maghrib

This new volume of papers by Julio Sams³ deals with the development of astronomy and astrology in al-Andalus and the Maghrib between the 10th and the 19th centuries. Opening with a survey of the social history of the exact sciences in al-Andalus the book then looks at astronomical tables: the first stages of the introduction of al-Khwarizmi's and al-Battani's tables through the school of Maslama al-Majriti the development of Ibn al-Zarqalluh/ Azarquiel's theories in Maghribi zijes (Ibn al-Banna' and Ibn Azzuz) and the abandonment of this tradition towards the end of the 14th century. From this period onwards new Eastern zijes (Muhyi al-Din al-Maghribi Ibn al-Shatir Ulugh Beg) are introduced in the Maghrib and towards the beginning of the 17th century a translation of Abraham Zacut and José Vizinho's Almanach Perpetuum (end of the 15th century) becomes well known in the whole Islamic world from Morocco to the Yemen. As well as zijes themselves the author also deals with theoretical astronomy (the use of an elliptical deferent for Mercury in Ibn al-Zarqalluh's equatorium and the criticisms of Ibn al-Haytham and Jabir b. Aflah on Ptolemy's determination of the parameters of the same planet) and with the use of zijes for the calculation of horoscopes and an experimental astrological method for the correction of mean motion planetary tables (Ibn Azzuz).

GBP 46.99
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The Clinical Practice of Equine-Assisted Therapy Including Horses in Human Healthcare

The Clinical Practice of Equine-Assisted Therapy Including Horses in Human Healthcare

The Clinical Practice of Equine-Assisted Therapy bridges theory research and practical methods to fill a rapidly developing gap for physical occupational speech and mental health professionals interested in incorporating horses in therapy. Extensively researched and citing over 300 peer-reviewed journal articles it examines core issues such as terminology scope of practice competency recommendations horse care ethics and clinical practice considerations. This book is an essential resource for professionals who wish to use a best-practices approach to equine-assisted therapy. | The Clinical Practice of Equine-Assisted Therapy Including Horses in Human Healthcare

GBP 38.99
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Video Production Handbook

Video Production Handbook

This brand new edition walks students through the full video production process from inception of idea to final distribution. Concentrating on the techniques and concepts behind the latest equipment the book demonstrates the fundamental principles needed to create good video content on any kind of budget. Interviews with industry professionals provide insights into how the field really works and over 300 full color images of onsite work demonstrate how to achieve the techniques discussed. Ideal for students the new edition features fully updated information on the latest DSLR and cinema cameras LED lighting digital distribution and much more. | Video Production Handbook

GBP 52.99
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An Introduction to Evolutionary Cognitive Archaeology

An Introduction to Evolutionary Cognitive Archaeology

An Introduction to Evolutionary Cognitive Archaeology is the first concise introduction that lays out the epistemological foundations of evolutionary cognitive archaeology in a way that is accessible to students. The volume is divided into three sections. The first section situates cognitive archaeology in the pantheon of archaeological approaches and distinguishes between ideational cognitive archaeology and evolutionary cognitive archaeology. This is followed by a close look at the nature of cognitive archaeological inferences and concludes with brief summaries of the major methods of evolutionary cognitive archaeology. The second section of the book introduces the reader to a variety of cognitive phenomena that are accessible using the methods of cognitive archaeology: memory technical cognition spatial cognition social cognition art and aesthetics and symbolism and language. The third section presents a brief outline of hominin cognitive evolution from the perspective of evolutionary cognitive archaeology. The authors divide the archaeological record into three major phases: The Bipedal Apes—3. 3 million-1. 7 million years ago; The Axe Age—1. 7 million-300 000 years ago; and The Emergence of Modern Thinking—300 000–12 000 years ago. An Introduction to Evolutionary Cognitive Archaeology is an essential text for undergraduate students graduate students and scholars across the behavioral and social sciences interested in learning about cognitive archaeology including psychologists philosophers anthropologists and archaeologists.

GBP 44.99
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Liangzhu Culture Society Belief and Art in Neolithic China

Liangzhu Culture Society Belief and Art in Neolithic China

The Liangzhu Culture (3 300-2 300 BC) represented the peak of prehistoric cultural and social development in the Yangtze Delta. With a wide sphere of influence centred near present-day Hangzhou City Liangzhu City is considered one of the earliest urban centres in prehistoric China. Although it remains a mystery for many in the West Liangzhu is well known in China for its fine jade-crafting industry; its enormous well-structured earthen palatial compound and recently discovered hydraulic system; and its far-flung impact on contemporary and succeeding cultures. The archaeological ruins of Liangzhu City were added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List in July 2019. Liangzhu Culture contextualises Liangzhu in broad socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and provides new first-hand data to help explain the development and structure of this early urban centre. Among its many insights the volume reveals how elites used jade as a means of acquiring social power and how Liangzhu and its centre stand in comparison to other prehistoric urban centres in the world. This book the first of its kind published in the English language will be a useful guide to students at all levels interested in the material culture and social structures of prehistoric China and beyond. | Liangzhu Culture Society Belief and Art in Neolithic China

GBP 38.99
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Queerness in Pop Music Aesthetics Gender Norms and Temporality

Queerness in Pop Music Aesthetics Gender Norms and Temporality

This book investigates the phenomenon of queering in popular music and video interpreting the music of numerous pop artists styles and idioms. The focus falls on artists such as Lady Gaga Madonna Boy George Diana Ross Rufus Wainwright David Bowie Azealia Banks Zebra Katz Freddie Mercury the Pet Shop Boys George Michael and many others. Hawkins builds his concept of queerness upon existing theories of opacity and temporality which involves a creative interdisciplinary approach to musical interpretation. He advocates a model of analysis that involves both temporal-specific listening and biographic-oriented viewing. Music analysis is woven into this illuminating aspects of parody nostalgia camp naivety masquerade irony and mimesis in pop music. One of the principal aims is to uncover the subversive strategies of pop artists through a wide range of audiovisual texts that situate the debates on gender and sexuality within an aesthetic context that is highly stylized and ritualized. Queerness in Pop Music also addresses the playfulness of much pop music offering insights into how discourses of resistance are mediated through pleasure. Given that pop artists songwriters producers directors choreographers and engineers all contribute to the final composite of the pop recording it is argued that the staging of any pop act is a collective project. The implications of this are addressed through structures of gender ethnicity nationality class and sexuality. Ultimately Hawkins contends that queerness is a performative force that connotes futurity and utopian promise. | Queerness in Pop Music Aesthetics Gender Norms and Temporality

GBP 38.99
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The Cultural Theorist's Book of Quotations

The Cultural Theorist's Book of Quotations

Where did you see it that perfect quotation from Foucault or Kristeva to use in your upcoming keynote address? Stop the search and pick up Arthur Berger‘s handy book of over 300 concise quotations from the vast literature in cultural theory. This compilation will give you just the right snappy quote to help prepare that lecture write that paper fill that Power Point or drop a few bon mots at a university reception. Organized by theoretical model (semiotic Marxist psychoanalytic gender postmodernist) Berger pulls together the most succinct meaningful passages of the key theorists of our time for those wanting to distill cultural theory to its essence. | The Cultural Theorist's Book of Quotations

GBP 175.00
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The Making of the New Martyrs of Russia Soviet Repression in Orthodox Memory

The Making of the New Martyrs of Russia Soviet Repression in Orthodox Memory

Following the end of the Soviet Union the Russian Orthodox Church has canonized a great number of Russian saints. Whereas in the first millennium of Russian Christianity (988-1988) the Church recognized merely 300 Russian saints the number had grown to more than 2 000 by 2006. This book explores the remarkable phenomenon of new Russian martyrdom. It outlines the process of canonization examines how saints are venerated and relates all this to the ways in which the Russian state and its people have chosen to remember the Soviet Union and commemorate the victims of its purges. The book includes in-depth case studies of particular saints and examines the diverse ways in which they are venerated. | The Making of the New Martyrs of Russia Soviet Repression in Orthodox Memory

GBP 39.99
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Minimal Brain Dysfunction A Prospective Study

Minimal Brain Dysfunction A Prospective Study

The concept of Minimal Brain Dysfunction (a previous term for ADHD) has had a tumultuous and some would say checkered history. Originally published in 1981 this title was one of a series of volumes dealing with specific developmental problems in children whose mothers registered for prenatal care in the Collaborative Perinatal Project (NCPP) of the National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and Stroke (NINCDS). In this volume relationships between symptoms of minimal brain dysfunction and more than 300 prenatal and postnatal variables are examined in a cohort of nearly 30 000 7-year-old children. Despite greater understanding more recently diagnosis and treatment continue to cause controversy. This is an early investigation into the concept of MBD and its causes today it can be read in its historical context. | Minimal Brain Dysfunction A Prospective Study

GBP 105.00
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Digital Compositing with Nuke

Digital Compositing with Nuke

Whether you're a novice compositor or a well-versed one moving over from After Effects or Shake this is THE book for you to learn the ins and outs of the powerful compositing software Nuke. In addition to covering all of the menus buttons and other software-specific topics it also offers critical lessons in compositing theory including working in 2. 5D and stereoscopic 3D. Through a tutorial-based approach augmented by video footage and image files provided on the downloadable resources this book will have you up and running in Nuke in just hours. The book features over 300 4-color images industry insider sidebars as well as an entire chapter dedicated to real-world Nuke case studies. The downloadable resources files are available at http://www. focalpress. com/books/details/9780240820354/. | Digital Compositing with Nuke

GBP 160.00
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Roman Architecture

Roman Architecture

In this fully updated new edition Frank Sear offers a thorough overview of the history of architecture in the Roman Empire. Arranged logically in six historical sections interspersed with material on Roman architects and their techniques the building types found in Roman cities and the different buildings found in the Roman provinces this volume now contains the latest insights into Roman architecture and takes account of the past 20 years of scholarship. This seminal work covers the architecture of the Republic the Age of Augustus the imperial period Pompeii and Ostia the eastern and western empire and the Late Antique period exploring subjects such as patronage building techniques and materials Roman engineering town planning and imperial propaganda in a concise and readable way. Illustrated with nearly 300 photographs maps and drawings Roman Architecture continues to be the clearest introductory account of the development of architecture in the Roman Empire.

GBP 34.99
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The Visual Effects Arsenal VFX Solutions for the Independent Filmmaker

The Visual Effects Arsenal VFX Solutions for the Independent Filmmaker

Build your VFX arsenal with quick-access step-by-step instruction on how to create today's hottest digital VFX shots. This essential toolkit provides techniques for creating effects seen in movies such as 300 Spiderman 3 Predator and others with lessons on how-to:* splatter blood or digitally lop someone's arm off* create a scene with actors running from an explosion* create the twin effect (same actor same location 2 performances)* produce space-ship dog fightsOrganized in a 'cookbook' style this allows you to reference a certain effect in the index and immediately access concise instructions to create that effect. Techniques are demonstrated in each of the most popular software tools- After Effects Final Cut Studio Photoshop and Combustion are all covered. Brilliant 4-color presentation provides inspiration and stimulating visual guidance to the lessons presented while the downloadable resources contain project media files enabling you to put concepts learned into immediate practice. | The Visual Effects Arsenal VFX Solutions for the Independent Filmmaker

GBP 140.00
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Capetian France 987–1328

Capetian France 987–1328

Capetian France 987–1328 is an authoritative overview of the country’s development across four centuries with a focus on changes to the political religious social and cultural climate during this period. When Hugh Capet took the throne of France in 987 his powers were weak and insignificant but from an inauspicious beginning he founded a dynasty that was to last over 300 years and that came to dominate western Europe. This carefully updated third edition draws extensively on new scholarship that has emerged since the previous edition. It contains images maps family trees and a discussion of key sources allowing the reader to develop a strong contextual knowledge as well as a greater connection with the material world of the period. Maintaining a balance between a compelling narrative and an in-depth examination of central themes of the age Capetian France 987–1328 provides a comprehensive account of this significant era within France’s history and is essential reading for all students of medieval France and Europe.

GBP 39.99
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Mechanical Engineering Principles

Mechanical Engineering Principles

A student-friendly introduction to core mechanical engineering topics. This book introduces mechanical principles and technology through examples and applications enabling students to develop a sound understanding of both engineering principles and their use in practice. These theoretical concepts are supported by 400 fully worked problems 700 further problems with answers and 300 multiple-choice questions all of which add up to give the reader a firm grounding on each topic. Two new chapters are included covering the basic principles of matrix algebra and the matrix displacement method. The latter will also include guidance on software that can be used via SmartPhones tablets or laptops. The new edition is up to date with the latest BTEC National specifications and can also be used on undergraduate courses in mechanical civil structural aeronautical and marine engineering and naval architecture. A companion website contains the fully worked solutions to the problems and revision tests practical demonstration videos as well as a glossary and information on the famous engineers mentioned in the text. | Mechanical Engineering Principles

GBP 42.99
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Light and Lens Thinking About Photography in the Digital Age

Light and Lens Thinking About Photography in the Digital Age

The latest edition of this pioneering book allows students to acquire an essential foundation for digital photography. Fully updated it clearly and concisely covers the fundamental concepts of imagemaking how to use digital technology to create compelling images and how to output and preserve images in the digital world. Exploring history methods and theory this text offers classroom-tested assignments and exercises from leading photographic educators approaches for analyzing discussing and writing about photographs and tools to critically explore and make images with increased visual literacy. New to this fourth edition: Completely updated and renewed to reflect social trends and technological advances Highly reconstructed Chapter 3: Image Capture: Cameras Lenses and Scanners Revamped Chapter 4: Exposure: Capturing the Light Entirely new Chapter 8: Digital Studio: The Virtual and the Material Worlds Expanded smartphone photography coverage Featuring nearly 300 international artists and over 360 innovative images and illustrations New engaging assignments Ideal for undergraduate students of digital photography and hobbyist photographers. | Light and Lens Thinking About Photography in the Digital Age

GBP 52.99
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A Thematic Dictionary of Contemporary Chinese

A Thematic Dictionary of Contemporary Chinese

A Thematic Dictionary of Contemporary Chinese is a unique resource for intermediate to advanced students of Chinese. The dictionary presents 9 000 words organized thematically in approximately 300 different subject areas. These themes cover the vocabulary necessary for daily use and for conducting meaningful conversations with native Chinese speakers on a variety of topics from politics to business and from hobbies to education. Each vocabulary item is annotated with the most frequent collocations allowing learners to improve their fluency by storing new vocabulary in larger linguistic units. Cultural and linguistic tips enable learners to grasp the vocabulary more effectively and increase their awareness of Chinese culture embedded in the language. Review exercises are provided throughout to ensure learners have ample opportunity to practice the new material. This is a great resource for both independent study and classroom use and will be of interest to students and teachers of Chinese alike. For further understanding of Chinese expressions students are encouraged to read 500 Common Chinese Proverbs and Colloquial Expressions and 500 Common Chinese Idioms.

GBP 56.99
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Ministerial Survival During Political and Cabinet Change Foreign Affairs Diplomacy and War

Ministerial Survival During Political and Cabinet Change Foreign Affairs Diplomacy and War

Political leaders need ministers to help them rule and so conventional wisdom suggests that leaders appoint competent ministers to their cabinet. This book shows this is not necessarily the case. It examines the conditions that facilitate survival in ministerial office and how they are linked to ministerial competence the political survival of heads of government and the nature of political institutions. Presenting a formal theory of political survival in the cabinet it systematically analyses the tenure in office of more than 7 300 ministers of foreign affairs covering more than 180 countries spanning the years 1696-2004. In doing so it sheds light not only on studies of ministerial change but also on diplomacy the occurrence of war and the democratic peace in international relations. This text will be of key interest to students of comparative executive government comparative foreign policy political elites and more broadly to comparative politics political economy political history and international relations. | Ministerial Survival During Political and Cabinet Change Foreign Affairs Diplomacy and War

GBP 42.99
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Introduction to Video Production Studio Field and Beyond

Introduction to Video Production Studio Field and Beyond

Written in a clear non-technical manner Introduction to Video Production focuses on the fundamental principles and aesthetics of video production and the technologies used in both studio and field environments. Ronald J. Compesi and Jaime S. Gomez cover each aspect of the process step by step from preproduction to lighting sound directing editing graphics and distribution. Taking into account the changes in workflow and production planning and distribution brought on by the advent of digital media this second edition has been updated throughout to account for the increasing popularity of DSLR cameras online distribution the rise of portable cameras and mobile video and much more. Key features include: a thorough overview of video production in studio and field environments without being overly technical allowing students to get the big picture of production; coverage of new digital production recording and editing technologies; over 300 photos and line art illustrating aesthetic elements technical issues and production planning; key words identified in boldface throughout the text and reinforced in a comprehensive glossary of terms. | Introduction to Video Production Studio Field and Beyond

GBP 56.99
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Bird's Engineering Mathematics

Bird's Engineering Mathematics

Now in its ninth edition Bird’s Engineering Mathematics has helped thousands of students to succeed in their exams. Mathematical theories are explained in a straightforward manner supported by practical engineering examples and applications to ensure that readers can relate theory to practice. Some 1 300 engineering situations/problems have been ‘flagged-up’ to help demonstrate that engineering cannot be fully understood without a good knowledge of mathematics. The extensive and thorough topic coverage makes this a great text for a range of level 2 and 3 engineering courses – such as for aeronautical construction electrical electronic mechanical manufacturing engineering and vehicle technology – including for BTEC First National and Diploma syllabuses City & Guilds Technician Certificate and Diploma syllabuses and even for GCSE and A-level revision. Its companion website at www. routledge. com/cw/bird provides resources for both students and lecturers including full solutions for all 2 000 further questions lists of essential formulae multiple-choice tests and illustrations as well as full solutions to revision tests for course instructors. | Bird's Engineering Mathematics

GBP 44.99
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