Mountain Interiors - Interieurs Des Montagnes (Midsize)

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It's a reprint!.......2003-10-03

This book is actually the SAME as "Alpine Interiors" whose format is much nicer. Alpine Interiors is a higher quality publication, larger size, nicer binding, with dust cover. If you want a coffee table book, buy Alpine Interiors. Because of the smaller page size of Mountain Interiors the text is much harder to read.

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3-d Art/techne' (New Mexico Artist Series, the fourth title in the New Mexico series)
Brandauer / Carver
Manufacturer: Fresco Fine Art Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000QG3A2I

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over 200 full cover images, glass, fiber, wood, clay, metal,stone, assemblage, 213 pages, ISBN # 0974102350 which is the same as the 2005 book

3-D art/techné: Glass, Fiber, Wood, Clay, Metal, Stone, Assemblage (The New Mexico Artist Series)

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3-D art/techné: Glass, Fiber, Wood, Clay, Metal, Stone, Assemblage (The New Mexico Artist Series)
Aline Chipman Brandauer , and Jon Carver
Manufacturer: Fresco Fine Art Publications, LLC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0974102350

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The fourth title in the innovative New Mexico Artist Series, 3-D art/techné spotlights once again the extraordinary art and artistic life in New Mexico today. 3-D art/techné explores the work of more than thirty artists based in New Mexico who use traditional skills in non-traditional ways or who use non-traditional materials in traditional ways.

Recognizing that many people who work this way produce three-dimensional work, the book will focus on those who produce free-standing objects and those who may work on the wall but project out from it as well. Ranging from metal, wood, stone, clay and fiber to assemblage and glass, these works of art pose post-modern questions about modernist considerations of form and function. Among those featured are Tom Waldron, Barbara Zusman, Gail Rieke, and Tracy Krumm.

An exciting exploration of the work of over thirty New Mexico artists who create in three dimensions.

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John Hedgecoe's Nude and Portrait Photography
John Hedgecoe
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 067150892X

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Technically interesting, visually terrible..

EXCELLENT!!!

The "Pocket" Reference for Photographing the Nude

Brilliant work by a brilliant photographer

John Hedgecoe's Photographing the Nude
John Hedgecoe
Manufacturer: Sterling
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0806995289

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Capture the sensuality of the human form--male and female, alone and in couples--in artistic photographs. With expert photographer and best-selling author John Hedgecoe as your guide, you can master this difficult subject. More than 300 photographs in both color and black-and-white fire the imagination and illustrate Hedgecoe's practical advice. Explore all aspects of shooting indoors, including posing a model, lighting, choosing film, and selecting props and accessories. See how to find the perfect outdoor setting and how to take advantage of natural lighting effects. Create your own style using unusual viewpoints, reflections, shadows, soft-focus effects, texture, and more. There's more: the use of special effects such as body painting, creative use of depth of field, and computer images. Anyone interested in depicting the simple beauty of the human body on film will welcome Hedgecoe's sound solutions to the particular problems posed by photographing the nude. Published in hardcover as John Hedgecoe's Figure & Form. 160 pages (all in color), 6 3/4 x 10 5/16. NEW IN PAPERBACK.

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Technically interesting, visually terrible.........2004-09-08

Pros: Valuable informations and techniques. His approach to nude photography is enriching and motivating. Very soft and almost spiritual use of the naked body.

Cons: The pictures in this book are totally outdated (70's type), grainy and poorly printed. Few models are interesting and I personally don't like John's work. The technical info only refer to film cameras. Needs some serious update.

EXCELLENT!!!.......2003-01-22

Probably one of the best books I own. Very informative and detailed. Well illustrated. Teaches you what to look for in a picture. Gives you an idea of what you are trying to capture and how. If you are looking for a "how-to" book, then this is one of the best. Definitely a must have.

The "Pocket" Reference for Photographing the Nude.......2001-12-09

John Hedgecoe has provided many photographers (including me) with uncountable reference books on learning photography for many years. In fact, considering I had his volume on Basic Photography almost 25 years ago, he's a premier contributor to photographic education. "Photographing the Nude" continues his excellent and very in-depth style of covering a subject. As an idea and posing guide alone it's well worth the (very affordable) price. The only small criticism is that he has pulled the images from those same 25 years I've been following him. Some are dated and have the stale, British "Page Three" look. Easy to overlook considering the value elsewhere!

Brilliant work by a brilliant photographer.......2001-06-22

All in color! Capture the sensuality of the human form--male and female, alone and in couples--in artistic photographs. With expert photographer and best-selling author John Hedgecoe as your guide, you can master this difficult subject. More than 300 photographs in both color and black-and-white fire the imagination and illustrate Hedgecoe's practical advice. Explore Finally!! There are many nude books out there, but very few of them actually "teach" you how to photograph "the Nude."

Hedgecoe, bestselling photography author of many books, discusses all aspects of shooting indoors, including posing a model, lighting, choosing film, and selecting props and accessories. He also discusses outdoor shots, but most Nudes are traditionally shot indoors. (Try to find a model willing to pose in the middle of Central Park!)

This book teachs and helps you create *your own* style using unusual viewpoints, reflections, soft-focus effects, texture, and more. Also discussed is the use of special effects (body painting), depth of field, and computer images.

This is a must have for the aspiring photographer.

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Nude Photography
John Hedgecoe
Manufacturer: Ebury Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0852233191

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The Workbook of Nudes and Glamour (John Hedgecoe's Workbook Series)
John Hedgecoe
Manufacturer: Mitchell Beazley
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0855339438

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John HedgecoeÕs Nude and Portrait Photography
John Hedgecoe
Manufacturer: Simon and Schuster
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000V91JKU

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Employers rank good communication as a top factor in determining success and advancement on the job. Yet, the how-to_s of effective and persuasive communication rarely get little attention in high school or post-secondary English courses. Compelling Communication addresses this shortcoming. Written for college students, graduates just entering the workforce and professionals interested in learning the art of persuasion, this guide teaches how to communicate effectively and eloquently in today_s business world. Lively and informative, Compelling Communication is the perfect resource for anyone wanting to improve communication in the workplace.

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In a modern economy, production and competition require internal interaction of individuals in firms. The book provides a systematic treatment of the macroeconomic consequenses of this fact. For this purpose the concept of a two-stage monopolistic competition equilibrium is introduced into macroeconomic theory. Firms choose the capacity to organize internal interaction at stage 1 and compete at stage 2. The concept allows a rigorous analysis of the provision of work places and the economic determinants of the employable work force. The book explains why in the equilibrium of a market economy, even under flexible wages, no jobs may be provided for people who are employable from an efficiency point of view. The economic determinants of equilibrium employment covered by the analysis of the book are: New forms of work organization, changes in the skill structure of the labor force, market power of key factors for organization, expectations of investors and international capital movements.

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An engrossing mix of games, brainteasers, and stories makes learning the basics of natural science and history fun.

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Tasked with performing highly classified recce missions, Lockheed's SR-71 is undoubtedly the most impressive military jet ever built. This book features contributions from 70 crewmembers and six generals who discuss their experiences and judgements of the Blackbird project, and provides full details of missions flown from Kadena, Beale and Mildenhall.

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Highly recommended.......2005-08-11

Very detailed book on the complete history of the A-12/SR-71. Tells you everything that you've wanted to know about the plane and the missions it flew. A fascinating book! Highly recommended.

An outstanding tribute.......2000-11-22

Rarely an aircraft career has been analyzed so completely. This volume is a gripping account of missions flown by Lockheed SR 71 during its operational life, a tribute to a fantastic aircraft and its technological legacy.

The book narrates the story of plane birth as replacement to the famous spyplane U2. The operational requirements leading to U2 first, than to SR71, shaped these two futuristic reconnaissance platforms; but for the SR71, the author provides full coverage of its development as a aircraft family (interceptor and bomber versions). After introducing the CIA operations and the past highly classified programs, progenitors of Blackbird, a detailed description of aircraft design characteristics is presented, finally a vivid picture of most secret engineering data concerning the equipments and aircraft systems. This is a fascinating reading itself, especially after being entertained by "Skunk Works", the autobiography of Ben Rich, former director of the Advanced Development Projects branch of Lockheed and longtime friend of Kelly Johnson , Blackbird's chief designer. The legacy left by these outstanding scientists is simply gigantic and the technical description of one of their creature is well worth the price. Infact a precious facet of the volume is the cockpits instruments panels, the cutaway view with general internal layout and the inlet (or intake, as Britons prefer) airflow diagram, the first time that such a complicated duct system is described and printed. Also revealed for the first time are the missions operated by Air Force to monitor the Soviet nuclear submarines pens in the Artic during the peak of cold war.

After many years of silent and classified operations, the most impressive airplane ever built is discovered in this engrossing publication. The author delivers outstandingly the technological marvel and the faithful "day by day" care required by the personnel in maintaining the recce plarform a viable military program, a lasting portrait of men who flew and overhauled the almighty Blackbird before its untimely retirement.

Engrossing.......1998-08-05

Yesss! Engrossing is the only way to describe this book. The Lockheed SR-71, publically known as 'Blackbird' or 'Habu' to US Air Force personnel is one of aviation's most exciting legends. And so it should be: 3,000 mph, and a 97,000 feet operating altitude. Eventually the victim of political cost-cutting, the SR-71 was an astonishing and highly secret achievement when it first flew in 1962. Paul Crickmore goes into great detail about the many covert operations the Blackbird took part in and reveals how it was almost completely invulnerable to fighter interception and SAM attacks. Many Vietnam-era missions are described as are the aeroplane's frequent accidents and incidents. The SR-71, in company with a huge fleet of KC-135 tankers, flew across the world to obtain classified and valuable intelligence for the CIA and armed forces.

GREAT BOOK ON THE BEST PLANE BUILT IN AVATION HISTORY.......1998-07-04

As a young kid I heard only heard stories of a jet that is able to fly at mach 3 and above 80,000ft. Years later I was able to finally get this book on the jet and was amazed to read on the planes history and it impact on war torn countries. This plane is the only thing that was able to stop a war in the middle east not politicans. We need this plane to be upgraded and deployed again. This book overall shows the worth of the money that goes into this plane's mission to keep peace for America and other countries.

Great book.......1998-03-01

Mr. Crickmore does a fabulous job in describing operations with the worlds fastest jet aircraft. For airplane buffs amd military historians it is a must read. This book begs the question, "Does this aircraft have any use in a post-cold war world?" You betcha. Somebody should shove this book under the noses of President Clinton, every member of the House and Senate, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Mr. Crickmore's describes in plain English why the SR-71 should be kept operational. Simply put, it can't be touched. Saddam Hussein's recent actions prove even more eliquently as to why the SR-71 should be brought back. He stopped U-2 flights (with shoot down threats) over Iraq in November of 1997. This action emboldened Hussein to other actions. Mainly attempting to get UN sactions lifted. Stopping the U-2 is easy enough to do - 9 are known to have been shot down. The SR-71 has been shot at many times but never hit. There's a world of differeence between a 450 mhp airplane and a 2250 mph airplane. Though expensive, the SR-71 is surviveable. The expense is certainly worth while. How much is peace worth to the average American? Certainly worth the cost of an SR-71 fleet. The current mess with Iraq can be traced in part to the premature (again) retirement of the SR-71. President Clinton line item vetoed the SR-71 in October of 1997 - Hussein threatened to shoot down U-2's in November of 1997. The proper response should have been to deploy the SR-71. Read Mr. Crickmore's book - see if I'm wrong. Overall, I'd say the book is well researched and well written.

LOCKHEED SR-71 the Secret Missions Exposed

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LOCKHEED SR-71 the Secret Missions Exposed
Paul F. Crickmore
Manufacturer: Osprey
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000JVGQS0

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Lockheed SR-71; The Secret Missions Exposed
Paul F. Crickmore
Manufacturer: Osprey
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000K4SQZW

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Author of twenty-five works of fiction and nonfiction, founder of the Connecticut Audubon Society, for twelve years associate editor of Bird-Lore (now Audubon) magazine, an accomplished landscape photographer, and the organizing force behind one of the first privately owned bird sanctuaries in the United States, Mabel Osgood Wright is not only a neglected writer and illustrator, she is also a lost hero of the American conservation movement, one whose work became a model for local wildlife and habitat preservation efforts throughout the country.

Published in 1894, the same year as John Muir's The Mountains of California, Wright's The Friendship of Nature helped to launch the "back-to-nature" movement that swept America at the turn of the century. Grounded in ornithology and botany, informed by classical mythology and the experience of women, and based on the premise that human beings are intimately connected to the landscapes in which they live and work, this classic of American nature writing challenged readers to appreciate the land on a local, personal, and familiar level -- to rediscover the beauty and complexity of their own backyards. Now back in print, with a new introduction by Daniel J. Philippon, The Friendship of Nature remains an effective argument for the need to preserve wild things and the environment they inhabit.

"More than one hundred years after its initial publication, The Friendship of Nature deserves renewed attention as a precursor of the current 'back-to-nature' movement, whose curbside recycling programs, organic farmers' markets, and annual Earth Day celebrations fulfill Wright's definition of 'a stepping forward.' If Americans at the dawn of the twentieth century turned to nature as a refuge from urbanization and industrialization, today more and more people are recognizing that the idea of an independent 'nature' -- one unrelated to human activity -- can no longer be supported, that 'nature' is in fact an integral part of everyday life." -- from the Introduction

Friendship of Nature: A New England Chronicle of Birds and Flowers

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Friendship of Nature: A New England Chronicle of Birds and Flowers

Manufacturer: Macmillan Pub Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000HWB7PI

The Friendship Of Nature; A New England Chronicle Of Birds and Flowers

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The Friendship Of Nature; A New England Chronicle Of Birds and Flowers
Mabel Osgood Wright
Manufacturer: Macmillan and Co.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000S6QQYU

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