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The Internet of Things - Living in a connected world
Author The Chartered Institute for IT BCS
Over the last few years the Internet of Things (IoT) has become a very hot topic, sparking much excitement and debate across industries. This ebook provides a variety of articles discussing the role, impact, benefits, and issues around the idea of the IoT. ....
Release Date 2017/05 -
Author Guy Tal
A deeply thoughtful and inspiring collection of essays about visual expression, art, creativity, and a life in photographyPhotographer, teacher, and author Guy Tal has been photographing the landscape for more than 30 years, and in that time he has also been consistently contributing to the liter....
Release Date 2022/07 -
The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book
Author Mimi Love , Chris Grimley , Linda O'Shea
In the world of interior design, thousands of bits of crucial information are scattered across a wide array of sources. The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book collects the information essential to planning and executing interior projects of all s....
Release Date 2013/07 -
The Interface between Demand Management and Production Strategies at TractParts
Author Chuck Munson
This new supply chain management case study illuminates the interplay between demand management and production strategies at TractParts, a leading Indian manufacturer of pumps, engines, electric motors, and transformers. It presents the firm's seasonal demand patte....
Release Date 2013/09 -
The Insider's Guide to Independent Film Distribution, 2nd Edition
Author Stacey Parks
Innovation in technology means that almost anyone can make an independent film these days. Although this may be good news for aspiring filmmakers, it also means that the oversupply of independent films on the market has caused acquisition prices to dramatically decr....
Release Date 2012/11 -
The Insider's Guide to Independent Film Distribution
Author Stacey Parks
Innovation in technology means that almost anyone can make an independent film these days. Although this may be good news for aspiring filmmakers, it also means that the oversupply of independent films on the market has caused acquisition prices to dramaticall....
Release Date 2012/10 -
Author Clay A. Johnson
The modern human animal spends upwards of 11 hours out of every 24 in a state of constant consumption. Not eating, but gorging on information ceaselessly spewed from the screens and speakers we hold dear. Just as we have grown morbidly obese on sugar, fat, and flour....
Release Date 2012/01 -
The Information and Knowledge Professional's Career Handbook
Author Jill Hurst-Wahl , Ulla de Stricker
The definitive guide to developing and managing a successful career in the information profession: Information Professionals and Knowledge Managers deal with significant challenges in building successful careers for a number of reasons associated with common misperc....
Release Date 2011/01 -
Author Irena Cronin , Robert Scoble , Steve Wozniak
A compelling and insightful look at the future of Spatial Computing, and how this cutting-edge technology is changing the way we do business across seven primary industries, and what it means for humanity as a whole.Key FeaturesDiscover how Spatial Computing is changing t....
Release Date 2020/05 -
The Indispensable Guide to Lightroom CC
Author Sean McCormack
As the bestselling software for professional photographers, Adobe Lightroom is a popular, fun, and highly powerful application for image organization, photo editing, and output. But with its hundreds of features and capabilities, learning Lightroom can be over....
Release Date 2015/05 -
Author Karen Hough
All kinds of books have been written about building trust and teamwork. But The Improvisation Edge is the only one that draws on the knowledge of experts in trust building: theatrical improvisers. Think about it: other than combat, no situation requires more ex....
Release Date 2011/03 -
Author Jeff Carlson
Sometimes its the best stuff that gets left out of books on consumer applications. Not with the iMovie Project Book! This book delivers the cool stuff in a fun and engaging format. It jumps over the manual part of what's covered in most books to get right to tips, ....
Release Date 2011/05 -
Author Anders Dahlvig
Praise for The IKEA Edge“A very good book from a talented business leader [that links] values, culture, and the achievement of business and social objectives together. I have read it now three times and learned something from every passage.”—Michael Spence, recipien....
Release Date 2011/11 -
Author Kevin Duncan
Coming up with ideas on your own can be hard. Doing it in brainstorms can be even harder. Following the success of The Diagrams Book, The Ideas Book explains 1) how to tackle tricky issues, 2) how to use inspirational techniques to generate smart ideas, and 3) how t....
Release Date 2014/09 -
The Hot Shoe Diaries: Big Light from Small Flashes
Author Joe McNally
When it comes to photography, it’s all about the light. After spending more than thirty years behind the lens—working for National Geographic, Time, Life, and Sports Illustrated—Joe McNally knows about light. He knows how to talk about it, shape it, color it, contro....
Release Date 2009/03 -
The Hidden Power of Photoshop: Mastering Blend Modes and Adjustment Layers for Photography
Author Scott Valentine
In this book Scott tackles some of the most complex features of Photoshop that are crucial for getting the best results in your work. He explains them in a way that makes it easy for anyone to master. If you are serious about what you do and want to do it better, this boo....
Release Date 2020/10 -
The Hidden Power of Blend Modes in Adobe® Photoshop®
Author Scott Valentine
This definitive resource on using Adobe Photoshop blend modes, features dozens of hands-on examples to give you an edge in technical, personal, and commercial projects Blend modes are an essential, if somewhat mysterious, tool for photographers and digital artists.....
Release Date 2012/07 -
The Hidden Power of Adjustment Layers in Adobe® Photoshop®
Author Scott Valentine
Photoshop’s adjustment and fill layers give you an amazing level of control and are the building blocks of innumerable techniques. In this definitive resource, Scott Valentine demonstrates how to use these simple but powerful tools through approachable hands-on exam....
Release Date 2013/12 -
Author David Duchemin
Photographers often look at an image—one they’ve either already created or are in the process of making—and ask themselves a simple question: “Is this a good photograph?” It’s an understandable question, but the truth is that it’s profoundly unhelpful. How are you suppose....
Release Date 2020/03 -
Author Cynthia Whitcomb
Most movies include a love story, whether it is the central story or a subplot, and knowing how to write a believable relationship is essential to any writer's skill set. Discover the rules and laws of nature at play in a compelling love story and learn and master ....
Release Date 2017/03 -
Author John Rosenberg
This updated and revised new edition of The Healthy Edit provides aspiring and working editors with creative editing strategies they can employ to enhance a film, while also overcoming common production problems. With decades of experience editing and film doctorin....
Release Date 2017/12 -
The Headshot: The Secrets to Creating Amazing Headshot Portraits
Author Peter Hurley
Peter Hurley is well known among headshot and portrait photographers as a passionate photographer and teacher. His business has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few years, and he is a go-to resource as both a photographer and an educator. He teaches his own w....
Release Date 2015/08 -
The HDR Book: Unlocking the Secrets of High Dynamic Range Photography
Author Rafael Concepcion
HDR photography is one of the most popular styles of digital photography. The ability to turn images from natural scenes to works of art—whether surrealistic or simply enhanced with HDR techniques—is becoming the staple of the photographer and graphic artist. In....
Release Date 2011/06 -
The HDR Book: Unlocking the Pros’ Hottest Post–Processing Techniques, 2nd Edition
Author Rafael “RC” Concepcion
When it comes to HDR, only three key ingredients are needed: hardware, software, and post-processing technique. Hardware is simple–there are only a few things you need to set up and shoot an HDR series. Software is vastly improved, making it easier for anyone to cre....
Release Date 2014/04 -
The Hasselblad Manual, 6th Edition
Author Ernst Wildi
Readers will discover Hasselblad's enormous potential and its comprehensive range of lenses and accessories. Presented in an easily accessible format, this book shows not only the working and manipulation of individual cameras, but also provides insight into the wa....
Release Date 2003/12 -
The Handbook of Urban Morphology
Author Karl Kropf
Conceived as a practical manual of morphological analysis, The Handbook of Urban Morphology focuses on the form, structure and evolution of human settlements – from villages to metropolitan regions. It is the first book in any language focused on specif....
Release Date 2018/04 -
The Handbook of International Advertising Research
Author Hong Cheng
This timely handbook brings academic excellence to international advertising research in the form of 28 contributions from over 40 leading scholars. The handbook's comprehensive treatment highlights existing knowledge, reports major findings across the subject, and....
Release Date 2014/03 -
The Handbook of Bird Photography
Author Bence Mate , Jari Peltomaki , Markus Varesvuo
The Handbook of Bird Photography distills the knowledge, talent, and experience of three well-known professional wildlife photographers into one beautifully illustrated volume. Written in a manner that is easy to understand, this book offers fresh insight and practi....
Release Date 2013/04 -
The H.264 Advanced Video Compression Standard, Second Edition
Author Iain E. Richardson
H.264 Advanced Video Coding or MPEG-4 Part 10 is fundamental to a growing range of markets such as high definition broadcasting, internet video sharing, mobile video and digital surveillance. This book reflects the growing importance and implementation of H.264 vide....
Release Date 2010/08