Изобразительное искусство, фотография
2694 кн.
Kyki and Palma, virtual top executive assistants known generically as Palmyra, are not expected to betray the secrets of their bosses, but they seem to have taken matters into their own hands. They communicate permanently with other Palmyra in the world of cloud computing through a private channel. They like to talk to each other a lot, and in so doing, they pass private information around as idle gossip. But they are not supposed to tell you all the knowledge they acquired by themselves. You...
| Автор | Fernando Relvas |
Through his latest work Legacy and Illusions, Klaus Bohn explores abstract and artistic photography. Klaus’ work takes the viewer through a journey of imagination, creativity and passion, all the while employing numerous different photographic techniques and printing methods to truly express his feelings and achieve his vision. His work also explores unique compositional elements as well as the use of space, depth and forms in many of his photographs. Discussing techniques from both the great...
| Автор | Klaus Bohn |
50 Principles of Composition in Photography reveals how to capture more creative, imaginative and inspired photographs using both film and digital photography. With Klaus Bohn's clear and practical guidelines you will discover how to heighten your visual acuity and take more artistic, appealing and captivating images. Learn the techniques to distinguish yourself from the photographers who simply take snapshots. Acquire the skills to give form and balance to your photographs by combining the...
| Автор | Klaus Bohn |
Exploring the art and creativity that exists in portraiture allows us to create a greater awareness of ourselves and our surroundings. From Glamour to Children, Couples, Families, Pets, Executives and more, Klaus Bohn’s work lets us really see the emotions, feelings and art contained within these images. Klaus Bohn explores unique compositional elements as well as the use of space, shapes and forms in many of his photographs. Discussing techniques from both the great artists and photographers of...
| Автор | Klaus Bohn |
With camera in hand, Tracey Lind, dean of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Cleveland and an open lesbian, looks for and finds God on the edge of exclusion and embrace in «Interrupted by God: Glimpses From the Edge.» This powerful combination of black-and-white photographs and spare storytelling shares not only her spiritual journey but will introduce you to interruptions by God in unexpected people and places: Lisa, the homeless Christmas angel; Siah, the infant hope of her ancestors; Sally, who...
| Автор | Tracey Lind |
Improve your shotgun with tips from a pro! Gunsmithing: Shotguns gives you the information you need to make repairs, improve the performance and adjust the fit of all major shotgun styles. From replacing a missing bead to repairing a malfunctioning action, you learn everything you need with step-by-step instructions.You'll get specific details concerning today's most popular shotguns, including:Mossberg Model 500Ithaca Model 37Remington Models 870, 1100 and 11-87Browning...
| Автор | Patrick Sweeney |
410's are generally lightweight shotguns that produce little kick, making them a popular choice for beginners, youth, or anyone sensitive to recoil. However, their full choke barrels force them to concentrate the available shot, therefore they require the precision of an expert to be effective at any significant distant. Collectors, historians, enthusiasts, and those recapturing their youth will be captivated by this fascinating recount of the .410.<p> Representing the...
| Автор | Ronald Gabriel |
This high caliber reference offers readers a dynamic colorful depiction of handguns significant to days gone by. More than 20 models from the 1900s are covered – the Colt SAA, Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum, Walther P-38, Beretta 92 – reminiscent of the days of gunfighters and cowboy action heroes.<p> Based on the series of featured 20th century handguns from <i>Handguns</i> magazine, each chapter will include thorough coverage of a specific model, including...
| Автор | David Arnold |
Experience the Quality of a SigNoted firearms training expert Massad Ayoob takes an in-depth look at some of the finest pistols on the market. If you own a SIG-Sauer pistol, have considered buying one or just appreciate the quality of these find pistols, this is the book for you. Ayoob takes a practical look at each of the SIG-Sauer pistols including handling characteristics, design and performance. Each gun is every caliber is tested and evaluated, giving you all the details you need as you...
| Автор | Massad Ayoob |
Who hasn’t peeked over the shoulder of the person reading next to them on the subway, curious about the book in their hands? Who doesn’t secretly love skipping the party to stay home and read? Who hasn’t daydreamed of catching the eye of a future significant other as you discover from across the room that you’re reading the same book? If you’re a reader, you know you’ve been there, and probably in so many other weird places as well, right? That’s what happens with readers, they have these...
| Автор | Andrés de la Casa Huertas |
<P>The Dancer Within is a collection of photographic portraits and short essays based on confessional interviews with forty dancers and entertainers, many of them world-famous. Well-known on the concert stage, on Broadway, in Hollywood musicals, and on television, the personalities featured in this book speak with extraordinary candor about all stages of the dancer's life—from their first dance class to their signature performances and their days of reflection on the...
| Автор | Rose Eichenbaum |
Photographer Trey Ratcliff crosses borders to find beauty—both literally and figuratively. In a world where people are inundated with images of despair and violence, Ratcliff seeks out life’s gorgeous moments all over the globe and captures them to share with others. As a pioneer of High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography, Ratcliff mixes technology and art together to make each photo as stunning as the real-life experience. Trey Ratcliff’s new eBook Light...
| Автор | Trey Ratcliff |
<P>The photographs in The Connecticut River follow this major waterway for 410 miles, from its origin near the Canadian border to its wide mouth on Long Island Sound, giving us a vivid portrait of a living artery of the New England landscape. Author and photographer Al Braden opens the book with an essay introducing important aspects of the river, and then presents 136 full-page color photos, ranging from close-ups to dramatic aerials, to reveal the river as few people are...
| Автор | Al Braden |
<P>In this gorgeous book, the acclaimed photographer Rose Eichenbaum captures the spirit, beauty, and commitment of dancers along with the dancers' own words of wisdom and guidance. More than 250 color and black and white photographs are paired with inspirational quotes from legendary and emerging dancers, including Bill T. Jones, Katherine Dunham, Ann Reinking, Mark Morris, Pina Bausch, Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, Gregory Hines, Mitzi Gaynor, Desmond Richardson, Rennie Harris,...
| Автор | Rose Eichenbaum |
<P>Documentary filmmakers have been making films about music for a half-century. American Music Documentary looks at five key films to begin to imagine how we might produce, edit, and watch films from an ethnomusicological point of view. Reconsidering Albert and David Maysles's Gimme Shelter, Jill Godmilow's Antonia: A Portrait of the Woman, Shirley Clarke's Ornette: Made in America, D.A. Pennebaker's and Chris Hegedus's Depeche Mode: 101, and Jem...
| Автор | Benjamin J. Harbert |
Readers will appreciate the value of <i>Standard Catalog of Civil War Firearms</i> because it combines historical, identification, and pricing information in one handy volume.<p> A great deal of advancement in metallurgy and weapons design occurred during the Civil War as people on both sides of the conflict struggled to find better ways to bring a swift end to the war. These new designs are the basis of our modern weapons and spark the interest of historians and...
| Автор | John F. Graf |
Although the name Winchester is known worldwide and is still used generically for its rifles and shotguns, a comprehensive history of the company has never been published. Herbert G. Houze, the former curator of the Winchester Arms Museum, has written a complete account of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company's development from the founding of its predecessor, the New Haven Arms Company in 1856, to the sale of the firm by Olin Corporation in 1981.<p> Using corporate records...
| Автор | Herb Houze |
YOUR GO-TO GUIDE FOR GUNS, AMMO & GEAR<p>Get the complete low-down on what's new in the shooting industry with <b><i>Guns Illustrated 2011</b></i>. Stuffed with photos and behind-the-scenes peeks at today's hottest guns and gear, <b><i>Guns Illustrated 2011</b></i> is an economical guide to the latest and greatest guns, shooting supplies and accessories. Before you spend another dollar on guns or gear, arm yourself with the...
| Автор | Dan Shideler |
Fun, lavishly illustrated, informative and irreverent guide to the best paintings across the US and Canada Previous, full-colour book about European galleries sold nearly 2,600 copies A gallery guide for the rest of us, for people who haven't studied art but want to immerse themselves in the best of North America's thriving gallery culture Gorgeous colour images of every piece in the guide Designed to help plan gallery trips to avoid headaches and achy feet
| Автор | Julian Porter |
Con nostalgia y entusiasmo, sus familiares recuerdan a José Nicolás Goles Radnic (1917 – 1993) como un hombre brillante. Brillante cuando tocaba el piano o jugaba ajedrez; cuando pintaba o dirigía un coro; cuando componía y relacionaba las matemáticas con sus obras musicales. Con oído musical absoluto desde los cinco años, todo lo quería hacer bien. Para Goles, como siempre lo llamaron sus seres queridos, la música era una broma. Y lo refleja fielmente su creación más popular y difundida: «El...
| Автор | Eugenio Rengifo |
The power of water is the power of blood, flood and drought. Water keeps it real, keeps us real. Forgetting this, we turn the earth into a toxic dump. Remembering this, we unfurl the future as perpetual possibility.Water is also the strength of subtlety, quietly making its way through your body. perpetual is both a gift and a warning from water. Through drawings and graphic essays by artist Cindy Mochizuki and writer Rita Wong, the book visits some key sites where people have sabotaged...
| Автор | Rita Wong |
El método para conseguir el éxito de una empresa familiar en nuestro mundo globalizado y competitivo. Con casos reales de empresas familiares exitosas y de otras que fracasaron, que muestran el proceso completo, desde lo que da origen al negocio, hasta su evolución a través del fundador y de sus sucesores. Una obra respaldada por 30 años de experiencia en consultoría, capacitación e investigación de empresas familiares. El abecé para lograr el éxito: – Motivación – Órganos...
| Автор | Santiago Dodero |
Wie mache ich einen Film ohne Fördermittel und Senderbeteiligung? Wie setze ich meine Ideen um? Mit welchen Einschränkungen muss ich rechnen? Was ist der Nutzen von Crowdfunding? Wie überzeuge ich andere Menschen aus dem Filmgeschäft? Muss ich eine Filmschule besuchen, um Filme machen zu können? Malte Wirtz, selbst erfolgreicher Independent- Filmemacher, streift auf unterhaltsame Weise alle Probleme, die man hat, wenn man einen Film machen möchte, aber wenig Erfahrung und kein Geld hat. ...
| Автор | Malte Wirtz |
Keine Gesänge aus dem Elfenbeinturm, sondern ein bewegtes Lebensbild. Zunächst nur für die Enkel begonnen, hat Albrecht Schöne ein bewegendes und eindrucksvolles Erinnerungsbuch geschrieben. Von der Herkunft, der Prägung durch ein konservativ-protestantisches Elternhaus über die Jugend im NS-Staat, den Krieg und das Studium im zerstörten Nachkriegsdeutschland entfaltet sich ein Lebensgang, in dem erlebte Geschichte und wissenschaftliche Reflexion wie Text und Kommentar zusammentreten. Es...
| Автор | Albrecht Schöne |