Scientific Illustration: A Guide to Biological, Zoological, and Medical Rendering Techniques, Design, Printing, and Display (Design & Graphic Design)

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not much content.......2003-02-11

This book was much thinner than I had expected and is devoid of color except for a few pages in the middle. Not much for the whopping price.

An invaluable aid in teaching, recommended for students........1999-04-28

As an instructor in Scientific Art at the University of Washington for the past 15 years, I have found the 1st and 2nd editions of SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATION to be an invaluable aid in my teaching. It has been an excellent resource that I can recommend to my students, both beginning and advanced.

To the beginner it brings step-by-step examples and basic information of materials; to the advanced it brings inspiration and further goals. The richness and diversity of illustration examples, both student and professional, give it an especially unique and appealing quality.

It deserves to be on every artist's shelf, both those specifically interested in the field of science art, as well as those who want to further their basic knowledge of realist art skills.

Kathyrn D. Barker

A valuable resource to both students and teachers........1999-04-13

As a professor at the only small college in the U.S. to offer a degree in scientific illustration, it is extremely valuable for my students to have access to a text that exposes them to the various techniques and applications associated with scientific illustration. Phyllis Wood's Scientific Illustration provides students with both a basic overview of the field, including introductory rendering techniques, and an in-depth discussion of the many applications of the work, such as presentation graphics and exhibit design.

The well-organized contents begin with traditional approaches and media, and end with an excellent chapter on computer applications. The numerous illustrations do not merely supplement the text, but act as lessons in themselves. Many of the best illustrators in the field are represented in the illustration credits.

My students and I are very grateful this resource is available to supplement the material presented in the classroom.

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This classic, visually stunning series is a loving homage to the American frontier. It chronicles the adventures of Mike Steve Blueberry, a maverick lieutenant embroiled in the Indian wars of the 1870's. one of the best western comics of all time. --ICV2

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This seminal book explains the nuts and bolts of the legal and business aspects of independent film productions. Contracts, distribution and financing are explained in down-to-earth language. Basic contracts and other forms used in the industry are included.

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IT TAKES YOU STRAIGHT TO SCHOOL (wink).......2007-09-19

The book gave me moe information than needed. It talks about the complications in distrubution deals, the unions, music, digaital cameras, and a few other things upcoming producers need to know about the industry before signing into or onto something. I highly recommend it to producers, writers, and directiors. It remind us that the film world is like a whole other business on another planet.

MUST Have.......2007-05-12

If you wanna get into any sort of video field, or wanna know how the industry functions, and what are the legal and business issues you have to deal with...

...this book is a MUST Have.

Good book for everyone that wants to know the business.......2007-01-19

not only did I get this for myself but I got two other friends their own personal copies (got tired of them borrowing mine). It will keep you out of legal trouble in the film industry and give you insight as to how things are structured.

More Than a Great Book--It's a Public Service.......2004-06-16

This is more than a great book--it's a public service. The
authors share insights from their decades of legal and
entertainment production experience, in essence offering
thousands of dollars of free legal advice to aspiring
independent producers. Beyond offering a roadmap of business-
planning steps, the book includes templates of numerous legal
forms that an independent producer might need. Meanwhile, in
clear and artful prose, they alternate between You're-Not-God
straight talk and You-Can-Do-It encouragement. Between the
lines, there seems to be a genuine interest in helping
important stories and quality independent work to see the
light of day. I've read other books on the business side of
entertainment that were helpful, but this stands out as the
best of the lot.

The bible of independent film producer.......2003-08-27

If you are or want to become an independent film producer, this book will give you all of the business/legal knowledge of filmmaking you need. Even though I have not finished the book yet, I've already found this book to be extremely valuable. Because I am planning to produce a new film next year, I even called up Mr. Tulchin directly for legal advice. He was very friendly and took the time to give me great advices and was very knowledgeable in not just U.S. based entertainment law but also international entertainment law as well. Read this book and you will find it worth more than what you paid for!!!

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The contributors to this volume explore the close relationship between education and the molding of modern immigrant societies through case studies of either Asian migrants or Asian immigrant societies. Examining the schools, kinds of education, and effects of education policies, the volume considers three questions involved in this relationship. First, what is the role of education in mediating the negotiation between social identities and identifications? Second, how do educational systems and policies in immigrant societies approach the diverse cultural agendas of immigrant groups? Third, how do the various actors in the global marketing of skills and education, such as labor migrants, students, and policy-makers, balance the relationship between education and skills-training? This volume will be especially useful for researchers, educators, and students intent on understanding some of the critical challenges faced by a globalizing world.

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This is the first full-length study of the current state of television in India. It views the whole history of the medium within the larger perspective of India's post-Independence encounters with modernity.

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The purpose of this book is to encourage professionals to become involved in family-oriented services to prevent the spread of HIV and its consequences and to provide examples of strategies for mobilizing family resources in the prevention and adaptation to HIV and AIDS. The members of the NIMH Consortium on Families and HIV/AIDS have prepared these chapters building on their research and practice experience. Together some of the nationâ€™s most capable behavioral prevention and treatment scientists have developed these prevention programs based on sound scientific principles and are currently testing them in rigorous controlled trials in communities across the country. While these interventions have not yet been demonstrated to be effective, they have received rigorous peer review by independent scientists conducted under the auspices of the NIMH, and were considered worthy of research support. This book focuses on populations were HIV infection is now quickly spreading, and yet relatively little is know about family interventions with these populations. The prevention programs address the spectrum of programs to prevent the spread of HIV and its consequences. The HIV prevention programs are intended to promote greater responsibility in general, and thus encourage healthier lifestyles with respect to drug and sexual behavior among family members. Although not exclusively, a large proportion of the programs presented in this book were designed for African American populations and address the Prevention of the spread of HIV/AIDS and its consequences. With that caveat, however, it should be noted that these interventions can also be adapted for use with other cultural groups, other chronic diseases, STDs and multiple family configurations.

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For nearly a quarter of a century, Pulitzer Prize nominee William C. Davis has been one of our best writers on the Civil War. His books--including Breckinridge: Statesman, Soldier, Symbol; Jefferson Davis: The Man and His Hour; and "A Government of Our Own": The Making of the Confederacy--have garnered numerous awards and enlightened and entertained an avid readership. The Cause Lost extends that tradition of excellence with provocative new insights into the myths and realities of an endlessly fascinating subject.

In these pages, Davis brings into sharp focus the facts and fictions of the South's victories and defeats, its tenacious struggle to legitimize its cause and defeat an overpowering enemy, and its ultimate loss of will. He debunks long-standing legends, offers irrefutable evidence explaining Confederate actions, and contemplates the idealism, naivete, folly, and courage of the military leadership and would-be founding fathers.

Among the most misunderstood, Davis contends, was Jefferson Davis. Often branded as enigmatic and incompetent, the Confederate president was simply a decent and committed leader whose mistakes were magnified by the war's extraordinary demands. Davis scrutinizes Jefferson Davis' relationship with his generals--most of whom were unproved talents or cronies with proven deficiencies--and reveals why only Robert E. Lee succeeded in winning Davis' confidence through flattery, persuasion, and a sense of responsibility. He also examines the myths and memories of the nearly deified Stonewall Jackson and of John C. Breckinridge, the only effective Confederate secretary of war.

Davis also illustrates why the cause of the war--a subject of long-standing controversy--boils down to the single issue of slavery; why Southerners, 90 percent of whom didn't own slaves, were willing to join in the battle to defend their homeland; how the personalities, tactics, and styles of the armies in the turbulent West differed greatly from those in the East; what real or perceived turning points influenced Southern decision making; and how mythology and misinterpretations have been perpetuated through biography, history, literature, and film.

Revealing the Confederacy's myths for what they really are, Davis nevertheless illustrates how much those myths inform our understanding of the Civil War and its place in Southern and American culture.

This book is part of the Modern War Studies series.

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Destroying the Lost Cause myths.......2006-11-25

William C. Davis, famous and rather prolific Civil War historians, faces the myths that constitute the Lost Cause doctrine and destroys a lot of them.
The book is a collection of articles published previously on several reviews: they analize the relationships between Jefferson Davis and his generals, the forgotten fronts of war (South Carolina, Trans-Mississippi), and -last but not least- the southern attempts to find explanations to the defeat.
The second half of the book is the better. The chapters devoted to the "forgotten fronts" are pheraphs too short and generic.
However a very intriguing book.

Not indepth but..........2006-08-29

Mr. Davis writes for popular history in that he does not go too deep into any single issue but that he does reduce issues to the point that most readers can understand them. In this book he takes on several of the most enduring "histories" of The Lost Cause of the Southern view of the Civil War and for the most part effectively refutes them. He has done popular history a service by entering into this particular fray.

Most Americans recall of the Civil War revolves around what can loosely be called history, much of which is either partiallly or deeply wrong. Not all states for instance that left the US did so explictly mentioning slavery, here Alabama comes to mind (the majority of the CS did name it the first or chief reason for secession). The Lincoln pre war tax impost was a reason but outside of SC is seldom mentioned in any other state paper and at best is a minor reason or excuse for the war that resulted. Slavery and Federal interference (or threat of interference) with it, constituted the chief reason for secession. Of course the majority of Southern men fought to defend their homes, one can argue here poor men were manipulated into fighting for the rich slave holders if you take the view of poor always fighting rich men's fights.
However, this and the failure of the CSA government, other then the military, to acomplish much in the course of the War is today only now being noticed or studied.

Reading several of the previous reviewers it is obvious that no amount of scholarship will change their minds regarding the War, its causes, or lasting effects. Here is proof positive of Mr. Davis' points regarding The Lost Cause; yes history was rewritten, but by the losers. From the effects of various battles, the disregard in many Southern partisans' minds for the Western theater, hatred for those who after the War decided they were Americans again (Longstreet for instance), reasons why War came about, and coming up with reasons why the South lost all have been so colored by revisionists that non-Americans often wonder if the South had really won but allowed the North to think otherwise...

There are many books coming out now on the Southern homefront now that are direct contradictions to this revised version of history. The South was never monolithic in white opinion (look at CSA desertion rates, voting records on secession, & Unionist activity behind Southern lines) nor was it a simple all blacks being pro-Union but there were no New York or black Confederate units either. This history is complex enough that the simplistic Lost Cause version is slowly being crushed, the fusion of whats left will doubtless be closer to the truth.

The truth hurts.......2006-02-01

I found the book refreshing. Especialy the chapter titled "Myths and Realities of the Confederacy." (Part Four #11) That section realy pulled together a lot of truths to combat the myths that have been foisted on the public by Southern writers since the war ended. Defeat is a bitter pill for anyone to swallow and more difficult for the prideful people of the south. To this day many will not admit to it.

Mr. Davis is an accomplished author and historian with whom I do not always agree but with this book he has "hit the nail on the head."

Excellent Thoughts on Civil War Basics, Mainly Confederate.......2002-08-09

William C. (Jack) Davis is a prolific author on the Civil War whose books (and talks) are both extremely well-researched and entertaining. He would be on anyone's short list of the best Civil War historians, and is the History Book Club's reviewer for new Civil War books. His books specialize on the Confederate side of the recent unpleasantness between the states. Like his other books, this one is well worth reading for his illuminating insight into topics such as the relationship of Jefferson Davis to his generals, especially Lee, Johnston, Beauregard, Jackson, and Breckinridge; the Confederate secret service and the 1864 U.S. presidential election; and the reasons behind the development of the post-Confederate philosophy known as the Lost Cause. Only one chapter deals with the lost cause--for a detailed book on the lost cause, read Gary Gallagher and Alan Nolan's "The Myth of the Lost Cause and Civil War History." But Davis's Cause Lost is a must read for anyone interested in the Civil War.

A Revisionist view at best..........2002-05-14

To answer the last reviewer's comments, Yes, Slavery was a part of the reason for sucession, But it was not the whole +reason+. Several reasons brought about the war. One reason was the tarriff that the Northern States favored that was harmful to Southern Farm exports. And yet another reason was the idea of the Fundamental Concept of the Federal Goverment. Lincoln, believed in the Concept of a Strong Centralized Goverment while our Forefathers believed in a limited Goverment. Try reading a copy of the Declaration of Independence. The word united is in lower case letters while States is capitalized. I strongly suggest reading Jefferson's Davis book on the Rise and Fall of the Confederate Goverment. It is far more eye opening into the intent of the Confederate States then a History teacher's opinion. By the way, My Great/Great Grandfather fought not to defend *Slavery* but to defend his home from an armed invasion. He fought for his home plain and simple. Try reading the book "Black Confederates" to explore a little known part of the Civil War.And to answer the question of "Rich man's war, Poor man's fight", that is not always the case. A man is willing to fight and die for the truth, But how many will fight and die for what they know is a lie? A Liberal minded can not understand the strong word "Conviction" but that is why they fought.

The Cause Lost: Myths and Realities of the Confederacy. (book reviews): An article from: The Mississippi Quarterly

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The Cause Lost: Myths and Realities of the Confederacy. (book reviews): An article from: The Mississippi Quarterly
Lesley J. Gordon
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Title: The Cause Lost: Myths and Realities of the Confederacy. (book reviews)
Author: Lesley J. Gordon
Publication: The Mississippi Quarterly (Refereed)
Date: March 22, 1998
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Volume: v51 Issue: n2 Page: p375(3)

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A Practical Guide For Policy Analysis: The Eightfold Path To More Effective Problem Solving

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A Practical Guide For Policy Analysis: The Eightfold Path To More Effective Problem Solving

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What do the Twenty-Dollar Bill Test and the Grandma Bessie Test have in common? Both are excellent, easily implemented strategies for producing high quality policy analysis. In his gem of a reference book, Eugene Bardach presents dozens of concrete tips, interesting case studies, and step-by-step strategies for the budding analyst as well as the seasoned professional. Readers learn how to:

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A Practical Guide For Policy Analysis: The Eightfold Path To More Effective Problem Solving .......2007-05-13

This book explains the procedure of analyzing policy so it might be useful for someone to organize the procedure.

Bardach is Bodacious.......2007-05-12

Bardach is the essential policy analysis book. Apparently a student of his took avid notes in class; that combined with his own journals made for the most trunkated version of any specialized policy book. Written much like a reference manual with his own quips about analysis, it is easy to read and most informative.

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A Practical Guide For Policy Analysis: The Eightfold Path To More Effective Problem Solving .......2007-04-07

EASY READ!!!!!!!!

Easy to understand and not at all boring!!!!!!

The author's style is direct and to the point. I felt like I was having a conversation with the author!!!!

A great analysis guide.......2006-03-19

This is a great book for anyone going into the field of policy analysis. Very intuitive, without jargon.

A treatise on analyzing policies for any business.......2001-09-12

Eugene Bardach's A Practical Guide For Policy Analysis: The Eightfold Path To More Effective Problem Solving is a treatise on analyzing policies for any business. Bardach offers a very carefully written and informative text, enhanced with extensive suggestions, examples, explanations, footnotes, and in-depth problem-solving plans. Intended to help the reader learn the management skills of an executive, A Practical Guide For Policy Analysis concentrates an amazing amount of versatile wisdom into a mere 102 pages. A recommended guide for anyone who must learn to deal with high-stakes or high-stress daily crossroads.

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Introduced in 1977 and completely revised in 1994, these bestselling photographic field guides have become the birding bibles of more than four million enthusiasts. Virtually every bird found in North America is brought to life in a full-color photograph and with textual information on the bird's voice, nesting habits, habitat, range, and interesting behaviors. Accompanying range maps; overhead flight silhouettes; sections on bird-watching, accidental species, and endangered birds make these the most comprehensive field guides to birds available.

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The BEST Field Guide.......2007-10-17

This has to be the best field guide I've ever used. It's well organized and simple enough for a beginning birder. It's also crammed full of information for the more serious ornithologist. The photos are spectacular!

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds: Easter Region.......2007-09-17

The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds: Eastern Region is the most comprehensive guide that I have enjoyed in many years. It has clear, concise pictures of the birds of my region with a written synopsis of each bird's habitat. I recommend this book to any avid bird lover! It is an awesome book!

Excellent tool for birders!.......2007-09-16

This book provides excellent descriptions of the birds' physical appearances, lots of photographs, and maps of their winter and summer range. It is small enough that you could take it out birding, and has a durable cover. You will not be disappointed!

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds: Eastern Region - Revised Edition.......2007-09-09

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north american birds.......2007-07-14

the best, most informative,with clear photos instead of drawings as in other bird reference books.

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