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1. |  David Busch’s Compact Field Guide for the Nikon® D5200 By: David D. Busch Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 14-MAY-2013 Insert Date: 30-APR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: David Busch’s Compact Field Guide for the Nikon® D5200 This compact field guide was specially created to help you make the most of your Nikon D5200 digital SLR. DAVID BUSCH'S COMPACT FIELD GUIDE FOR THE NIKON D5200 gives you the information, the tools, and the techniques you'll need to achieve beautiful results when shooting with this powerful camera that features a 24-megapixel sensor, ISO up to 25,600, and full HD movie-making capability. In seven information-packed chapters, with helpful checklists, tables, and charts, David Busch distills the fundamentals of working with the Nikon D5200, walks you through the camera's features and functions,...
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2. |  Recording Drums: The Complete Guide By: Mike Major Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 20-MAR-2013 Insert Date: 30-APR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Recording Drums: The Complete Guide Recording great drum sounds is one of the most challenging tasks facing any drummer, audio engineer, or music producer. Capturing the variety, nuance, and excitement of the drum kit and other percussion instruments is part art, part science, and part creative experimentation--and there's a lot more to it than simply setting up a mic and hitting the Record button. In this comprehensive book, recording engineer/producer/mixer Mike Major leads you through the sometimes complex and often misunderstood art of recording drums. Along the way, you'll cover all the ins and outs, including establishing...
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3. |  The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook By: Bobby Owsinski Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 27-MAR-2013 Insert Date: 12-APR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook Thanks to the revolution in affordable recording and mixing technology, more music is being written, produced, and mixed today than ever before. The mixer's art is now a unique blend of time-tested principles and skillful technique using the latest high-tech tools. If you're ready to learn today's art of mixing, this is the book for you. THE MIXING ENGINEER'S HANDBOOK, 3RD EDITION, is the latest update of the most popular book on audio mixing ever written (more than 150,000 copies sold). Popular producer/engineer, author, and teacher Bobby Owsinski covers all the fundamentals, breaking the...
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4. |  David Busch’s Canon® EOS M Guide to Digital Photography By: Lee Sheldon Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 09-APR-2013 Insert Date: 03-APR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: David Busch’s Canon® EOS M Guide to Digital Photography The Canon EOS M is the long-awaited first entry from Canon in the mirrorless camera race, and it is the only mirrorless camera that can use (with an adapter) the full range of more than 60 Canon lenses. It boasts 18 megapixels of resolution and cool features like full high-definition movie shooting, a touch screen that allows you to make many settings with a tap of the LCD, and an amazing new wireless flash capability when used with an external flash. As the owner of a Canon EOS M, you demand the ability to take outstanding pictures with your new camera. DAVID BUSCH'S CANON EOS M GUIDE TO...
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5. |  Character Development and Storytelling for Games, Second Edition By: Lee Sheldon Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 27-MAR-2013 Insert Date: 30-MAR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Character Development and Storytelling for Games, Second Edition Written by a professional game writers who also teaches his craft, Lee Sheldon combines his experience and expertise in this updated edition of CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND STORYTELLING FOR GAMES. New examples, new game types, and new challenges throughout the text highlight the fundamental importance of characters and storytelling in every type of game. Sheldon emphasizes the importance of creative instinct and listening to the inner voice that guides successful game designers and writers. Join him on his quest to instruct, inform, and maybe even inspire your next great game....
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6. |  CompTIA® A+ 220-801 220-802 Q&A By: Chimborazo Publishing Inc. Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 20-MAR-2013 Insert Date: 27-MAR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CompTIA® A+ 220-801 220-802 Q&A Filled with more than 800 questions and answers for the new A+ 220- 801 and 220-802 exams, this Q&A guide is your focused, essential study companion. The book is mapped to CompTIA's latest exams and organized by objectives, so it's easy to follow, as you quiz yourself on PC hardware, networking, laptops, operational procedures, operating systems, security, mobile devices, and troubleshooting. Answers and explanations are included at the end of the book, making it ideal for self-study. Working through CompTIA A+ 220-801, 220-802 Q&A will help sharpen your skills and give you the confidence...
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7. |  David Busch’s Compact Field Guide for the Nikon® D600 By: David D. Busch Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 18-MAR-2013 Insert Date: 06-MAR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: David Busch’s Compact Field Guide for the Nikon® D600 This compact field guide was specially created to help you make the most of your Nikon D600 digital SLR. DAVID BUSCH'S COMPACT FIELD GUIDE FOR THE NIKON D600 gives you the information, the tools, and the techniques you'll need to achieve beautiful results when shooting with this high-end DX-format camera. In seven information-packed chapters, filled with helpful checklists, tables, and charts, David Busch, the #1-selling author of digital SLR camera guides, distills the fundamentals of working with the Nikon D600, walks you through the camera's features and functions, and shows you how to...
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8. |  David Busch’s Point-and-Shoot Compact Field Guide By: David D. Busch; Dan Simon Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 12-MAR-2013 Insert Date: 06-MAR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: David Busch’s Point-and-Shoot Compact Field Guide DAVID BUSCH'S POINT-AND-SHOOT COMPACT FIELD GUIDE will help you get the most from your non-dSLR camera, with clear, concise tips and techniques you can use with any compact camera. This guide begins where most manuals end: You'll learn about all of your camera's functions and features-from file formats and resolution to aperture/priority exposure, autofocus, and more-and you'll understand how and when to use them. This book's seven information-packed chapters include a wealth of tables, charts, graphs, lists, and plenty of full-color illustrations to show the results you can expect by using...
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9. |  David Busch’s Nikon® Coolpix® P7700 By: David D. Busch; Peter K. Burian Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 26-FEB-2013 Insert Date: 22-FEB-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: David Busch’s Nikon® Coolpix® P7700 The Nikon Coolpix P7700 is the most advanced compact digital camera that Nikon has ever introduced. It boasts 12 megapixels of resolution, blazing-fast automatic focus, and a full selection of scene modes that make it easy to take pictures under any type of conditions. As the owner of a Nikon Coolpix P7700, you demand the ability to take outstanding pictures with your new camera. DAVID BUSCH'S NIKON COOLPIX P7700 GUIDE TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY shows you how, when, and why to use all the cool features, controls, and functions of the Coolpix P7700 to take great photographs and movies....
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10. |  David Busch’s Guide to Canon® Flash Photography By: David D. Busch; Ed Verosky Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 19-FEB-2013 Insert Date: 22-FEB-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: David Busch’s Guide to Canon® Flash Photography Do you wish you had the most essential information you need to shoot compelling photos using your Canon dSLR's built-in or add-on flash unit DAVID BUSCH'S GUIDE TO CANON FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY is the solution. This book will teach you the fundamentals of good flash photography and show you how to shoot specific flash situations and subjects under a variety of conditions. Clear and concise explanations accompanied by beautiful, full-color images illustrate exactly what results to expect from particular camera/flash settings. From quick setup through ambient light measurements, pre-flash metering,...
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11. |  By: Richy Pitch Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 19-FEB-2013 Insert Date: 12-FEB-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Making Beats: Skill Pack MAKING BEATS: SKILL PACK teaches you how to make infectious modern beats from start to finish using popular beat making software such as Native Instruments Battery, Apple Logic Pro, Steinberg Cubase, Propellerhead ReCycle, Audacity, and others. This book explains the detailed process of beat making, what tools make a beat stand out, and how to use digital audio workstations to develop beats and loops that will make listeners nod their heads. You'll learn to edit, play, sequence, quantize, layer, and mix beats with easily accessible plug-ins within Logic, Cubase, and Reason. You'll discover...
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12. |  Photo Restoration and Retouching Using Corel® PaintShop Pro® X5, Fourth Edition By: Robert Correll Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 27-DEC-2012 Insert Date: 12-FEB-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Photo Restoration and Retouching Using Corel® PaintShop Pro® X5, Fourth Edition PaintShop Pro, the popular graphics software that lets you create and edit beautiful images for home, work, or the Web, also offers powerful capabilities for enhancing and restoring photographs. This completely new edition of PHOTO RESTORATION AND RETOUCHING USING COREL PAINSHOP PRO X5 is a comprehensive, friendly guide to using the latest version of PaintShop Pro to improve your photographs. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to working with digital images, you’ll appreciate the book’s step-by-step, visual approach, covering topics such as improving brightness and contrast, solving color...
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13. |  Programming Business Applications for the Android™ Tablet By: James C. Sheusi Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 08-JAN-2013 Insert Date: 12-FEB-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Programming Business Applications for the Android™ Tablet Not only have tablet computing devices captured a wide swath of the consumer electronics market, they are finding a warm welcome in many businesses, where portability, connectivity, and usability are key assets. As the Android tablet’s presence expands, businesses are hungry for applications that address their needs and problems. In PROGRAMMING BUSINESS APPLICATIONS FOR THE ANDROID TABLET, James C. Sheusi provides a quick start for prototyping applications on the mobile platform for the business applications programmer—focusing on such common business uses as database management, web-based...
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14. |  By: G. W. Childs IV Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 15-JAN-2013 Insert Date: 08-FEB-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Going Pro with Reason™ 6.5 GOING PRO WITH REASON 6.5 is an expert level book that addresses the needs of the professional Reason user. This book picks up where the manual leaves off, offering concise, workflow-oriented tutorials on setting up complex productions and workflows for both song creation and producing tracks. Whether you are preparing to compose or produce, and whether you will be in studio or live environments, this valuable resource holds the keys to taking your knowledge to the next level....
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15. |  David Busch’s Nikon® D600 Guide to Digital SLR Photography By: David D. Busch Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 22-JAN-2013 Insert Date: 08-FEB-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: David Busch’s Nikon® D600 Guide to Digital SLR Photography DAVID BUSCH'S NIKON D600 GUIDE TO DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY is your one-stop resource and reference for the Nikon D600, the high-end DX-format camera in the Nikon line, featuring a 24.2 megapixel sensor, full HDTV video, ISO up to 106,400, and a brand-new exposure sensor with 2016-pixel resolution. With this book in hand, you will explore the world of digital photography, learn to exercise your creativity, and take great photographs with the Nikon D600. With clear how-to steps and full-color illustrations, DAVID BUSCH'S NIKON D600 GUIDE TO DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY covers all the features of this...
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16. |  Picture Yourself Learning Corel® PaintShop® Pro X5 By: Diane Koers Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 04-FEB-2013 Insert Date: 08-FEB-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Picture Yourself Learning Corel® PaintShop® Pro X5 Whether you're new to digital image editing, new to PaintShop Pro, or switching to PaintShop Pro from another image editor, this fun and easy-to-use book will guide you every step of the way. PICTURE YOURSELF LEARNING COREL PAINTSHOP PRO X5 will help you quickly develop your photo- and image-editing chops using this powerful but inexpensive software. Whether you're just out for fun-retouching family photos, displaying your creativity on your Web page or social media platform-or you're looking to create business graphics and increase your value in the workplace, this book teaches you what you...
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17. |  CompTIA® Network+® N10-005 In Depth By: Tamara Dean Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 05-SEP-2012 Insert Date: 07-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CompTIA® Network+® N10-005 In Depth COMPTIA® NETWORK+® N10-005 IN DEPTH gives you all the skills necessary to pass the CompTIA N10-005 Network+ exam and provides everything you need to know in order to install, configure, and troubleshoot a computer network. This book begins by introducing the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as protocols, topologies, hardware, and network operating systems. It then provides in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, and security. New features include a chapter on virtual networking...
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18. |  Marketing and Merchandising for Musicians By: Robert Safir Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 14-DEC-2012 Insert Date: 07-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Marketing and Merchandising for Musicians Successful music marketing today requires a whole new level of expertise; from basic marketing knowledge and industry-specific strategies, to technology-driven tactics and tools there are many critical factors to consider when putting together a marketing plan. MARKETING AND MERCHANDISING FOR MUSICIANS rises to the challenge of defining an effective and competitive music marketing campaign by addressing the changing landscape of music marketing, and what this means for the people responsible for the marketing. Traditionally, record companies were solely responsible for these tasks, but as...
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19. |  David Busch’s Canon® PowerShot® G15 Guide to Digital Photography By: David Busch Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 21-DEC-2012 Insert Date: 07-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: David Busch’s Canon® PowerShot® G15 Guide to Digital Photography The Canon PowerShot G15 is the most advanced pocket-sized digital camera that Canon has ever introduced. It boasts 12 megapixels of resolution, blazing-fast automatic focus, and a dozen and a half special Scene modes that make it easy to take pictures under any type of conditions. As the owner of a Canon PowerShot G15, you demand the ability to take outstanding pictures with your new camera. DAVID BUSCH'S CANON POWERSHOT G15 GUIDE TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY shows you how, when, and why to use all the features, controls, and functions of the G15 to take great photographs and movies. Introductory...
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20. |  Fearless Photographer: Film in the Digital Era By: Salvatore Joseph Prezioso; Ingrid Nelson Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 03-JAN-2012 Insert Date: 19-DEC-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Fearless Photographer: Film in the Digital Era Learn how to shoot film in the midst of today's digital age with FEARLESS PHOTOGRAPHER: FILM IN THE DIGITAL ERA. This how-to approach highlights the remarkable potential that still exists for film and demonstrates how more and more photographers are learning to shoot film because of the distinct differences that film delivers. The authors use their extensive professional experience to detail the differences of shooting film versus digital images. Readers explore the pros and cons of each method. Professional tips, insights and detailed instruction demonstrate the techniques of film shooting,...
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