Photoshop Lightroom Adventure began as an idea by award-winning photographer and the author of nine books, Mikkel Aaland. Aaland, a pioneer in digital photography since 1980, asked Ansel Adams in an interview what he would pursue if Adams was just starting out. Adams began discussing the ideas of digital photographs
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After Hurricane Katrina roared through New Orleans two years ago, breaching the levees and knocking a delightfully alive metropolis onto life support, local newspaper columnist Chris Rose became something of a literary avenging angel. The writer, previously known mostly for having the inside scoop on where to go and what to eat in New Orleans, [...] [...more]
Although it would be easy to lose sight of the astonishing human drama unfolding as China regains its place at the center of world events, China Road, a thoughtful portrayal of a country that is exercising an ever larger impact upon Americans’ lives, keeps the focus on the people.
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The parts list calls for… a plastic spoon?
Part of a review of a new book called "Forbidden Lego," read more here.
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By Shawn Somerville
At a time when new poker books are pouring onto store shelves, Dennis Purdy is the first author to offer a unique approach to learning poker with The Illustrated Guide to Texas Hold’Em. The former gambling pro uses a visual problem-solving approach rather than a textual approach at teaching poker strategy.
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A very interesting look at the books, ideas, and opinions that have pre-dominated our thoughts in the last fifteen years. This book should come with a warning: “Read at your own risk, the authors will not be responsible for any book-buying binge during or after the reading of this book.” Why We Read What [...] [...more]
Lovely illustrations sprinkled throughout the book. AddThis Social Bookmark Button
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These and other rankings constitute one part of The Princeton Review’s annual book on “Best Colleges.”
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By Amy Wells
You may have been hearing about the law of attraction recently. This concept has become a hot topic, and there has been an increased popularity with the release of the movie, “The Secret.” Although there are a variety of definitions, the law of attraction describes how our thoughts and feelings create [...] [...more]
BEYOND SEDUCTION By Stephanie Laurens (Avon, 462 pages, $7.99 paperback) Stephanie Laurens knows how to get readers hearts racing, and she does so exceptionally well in her latest Bastion Club book, Beyond Seduction. Whether its describing a passionate interlude, a suspenseful episode or romantic tension, Laurens has a knack for grabbing your attention and [...] [...more]