Sea Change: The Seascape in Contemporary Photography

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Sea Change: The Seascape in Contemporary Photography
Trudy Wilner; Hamilton-Paterson, James Stack
Manufacturer: Center for Creative Photography
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OT2BDG

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Sea Change: The Seascape in Contemporary Photography
Trudy Wilner; Hamilton-Paterson, James Stack
Manufacturer: Center for Creative Photography
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OR9MT4

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There are many other better books on the subject

Best NG Book on Photography

National Geographic Photography Field Guide: Digital Black & White (National Geographic Photography Field Guides)
Richard Olsenius
Manufacturer: National Geographic
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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National Geographic Photography Field Guide: Secrets to Making Great Pictures, Second Edition

ASIN: 0792241967
Release Date: 2005-11-01

Book Description

Veteran National Geographic photographer, photo editor, and filmmaker Richard Olsenius provides a compelling case for capturing the essence of people and landscapes through black-and-white photography and shares his secrets to mastering the craft.The ability of the black-and-white photograph to strip away the unnecessary and concentrate a message through form, shadow, and light provides its intrinsic strength. Because of its power to communicate, black and white is often chosen in the art, documentary, and commercial worlds. With 120 photographs illustrating the techniques used, this guidebook is as much about how to visualize a story in black and white as it is about the technical aspects of photography.

With the popularity of digital cameras, Olsenius dedicates much time discussing the benefits of using digital technology for black-and-white photography, but he also discusses more traditional cameras and their uses. In addition to advice from Olsenius, this field guide includes the work of four other noteworthy photographers—Father Don Doll, Brian Peterson, Marion E. Warren, and Nick Kelsh—all covering a realm of different subject matter from Native Americans to commercial photography.

For more than a century, National Geographic has been synonymous with expertise and excellence in photography. National Geographic Photography Field Guide: Black & White is a vital reference and how-to manual for photographers of all levels.

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There are many other better books on the subject.......2006-11-08

I bought this book thinking it was about digital black & white but was disappointed with the lack of proper content. This is a very basic book for absolute beginners that tries to cover a little of everything from the history of photography to format types to styles of photography but then adds a little digital content on the side to keep up with the times but ultimately offering no useful information, and strangely using non digital photos for illustration. It reads like someone took the World Book Encyclopedia's entry for photography, added some digital content and made it into a book.

Best NG Book on Photography.......2006-09-20

This is the best book of all the photography how-to books from National Geographic. Although it is about b/w photography, there is much to be learned from the basics. The advice found on this book is very useful and I highly recommend it.

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Experiment 10: Sealed & Silent
Shakira Glass
Manufacturer: Xlibris Corporation
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1599264226

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Very useful. A must have for credit rebuilding.

Well worth the price!

There are some interesting points made here

this is the only book u need after bankruptcy

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Bounce Back From Bankruptcy: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Back on Your Financial Feet, Third Edition
Paula Langguth Ryan
Manufacturer: Pellingham Casper Communications
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Binding: Paperback

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Do You Make These 38 Mistakes with Your Credit? How increasing your credit scores will improve your lifestyle

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Book Description

The ONLY thing standing between you and good credit after bankruptcy is not knowing what steps YOU should take next. Whether you are looking for immediate credit after bankruptcy or you never want to see another credit card as long as you live, this book will show you how to rebuild financially after bankruptcy.

Get details on how to buy a car after bankruptcy, including how and where to get an auto loan after bankruptcy without paying sky-high interest. Find the best credit card after bankruptcy, and determine whether a secured credit card or an unsecured credit card is your best choice. Discover how to get the best interest rates on a personal loan after bankruptcy, how to rent an apartment, buy a home, or even refinance after bankruptcy.

Unlike other books that teach you how to get new credit after bankruptcy so you're right back in debt again, this book provides you with the tools you need to break the chains that keep you locked in an endless cycle of debt. You CAN have a second chance, financially after bankruptcy. This book shows you how.

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Very useful. A must have for credit rebuilding........2006-03-02

I haven't finished reading all of it but so far, it has been very informative and useful. I have started on her recommended steps which she makes very easy to understand based on her own experiences. This is great resource for a very good price.
This probably won't be the only book I buy about bancruptcy but I am very glad I bought this one.

Well worth the price!.......2004-07-01

well i've purchased quite a few books on this subject since filing and this is one of the most informative i've read so far. It is jam packed with information on where to go to get a good secured credit card. She even gives websites and toll free numbers! All i can say for spooge-monkey is look at his name, it says it all! I purchased the book he refers to and found it to be "lame and cheesy" with no useful information at all!

There are some interesting points made here.......2003-07-05

I really enjoyed her idea about how to get a gas card. very creative.

this is the only book u need after bankruptcy.......2002-11-27

I filed bankruptcy a couple of years ago and by following the steps in this easy to understand, straight forward book, I now have $70,000.00 saved, an unsecured credit card, a fica score in the 700's and last week was aproved for a mortgage at 61/2%!!!
this is all the information you will need for any issue you can think of after a bankruptcy. Not only does it show you how to repair your credit, it shows you how not to get in the same situation again. I also had a question and the author e-mailed me back within a couple of days! Increadibly helpful.

BAD BAD BAD.......2002-11-26

This book is [inexpensive] and cheesy, and offers little of use. In addition, the information provided is often dead wrong.

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Inside the heart of Tupac Amaru Shakur.......2007-04-13

Tupac Shakur was shot again on September 7th, 1996, but instead of recovering from his injuries this time, a week latter he died. In this book, "inside A Thug's Heart with original poems and letters by Tupac Shakur" you will explore the emotions, thoughts, feelings, and out looks Tupac has for Angela Ardis or `Ms. Lovely' as he calls her. When at work one late night, Angela and he co-workers are playing around. One of the co-workers asked, " If you could have a `ruffneck' who would it be?" Angela says she would pick Tupac. Everyone laughs at her choice; for at the time he was in jail and everyone also thought he was no good. So a bet was made that she couldn't get in touch with him. Well it just so happens she did. She sent him a letter that stood out from the rest, one that smelled and looked nice. Inside the letter she gave him her number so he would be able to call and a picture so he would know what she looked like. With in one day he replied to with a phone call and soon followed by a letter. Now they're writing to each other. In Tupac's letters he expresses himself in so many ways you never hear the media talk about before. He is forward and honest, plus he wrote wonderful poems. What you read in this book you would never expected from Tupac. You think by the way he raps and acts on T.V. and/or magazines is the way he acts 24-7, but its not. There's another side to him. In fact there are seven as he explains in one of his letters.

My favorite part of the book is each and every time you get to read his letters and poems. It's my favorite part because I get to see the other side of idol. I get to know more about Tupac then what the media portrays. Also get its my favorite part because when I was reading his poems and letters I could feel what was getting at. You get to take a look into a real thug's heart. To show you what mean, below is one of my favorite poems written by him called " 4 those nights when u r alone".

U ever share your love with a stranger
Only To realize he was a long lost friend?
Ever Talk 2 A Man like u talk with a woman
And share what you can't with other men?

Can u picture your love being given
2 A criminal stuck in this hell
Can u promise 2 hold off from Judging him
Until the day when you know him well

Can u close your eyes and imagine
If everything went Right
The power of passion finally possessed
After all those sleepless nights

I bet you think I'm gaming you
Just like all the men in your past
Cuz' all of them promised u heaven on Earth
But none of them seem 2 last

After All, What can I offer u?
Besides lonely nights & sweet words
Promises of pleasures 2 come
And lines you've already heard

All I, can say is have faith in me
And in Time maybe you'll come 2 c
The definition and true meaning
Of friendship can be discovered in me

In my opinion this book is one of my all-time favorites and I would most recommend it. I recommend it mostly to Tupac fans because you get to see that there is more to him then what you hear from the media. Also because when you read it, you feel as though you where there when it was written. So if your looking for a good book to read I would recommend you read this one.

A crucial historical document........2006-01-06

I feel blessed that we are able to have access to these letters between Ardis and the late Tupac A. Shakur, and I thank Afeni Shakur (the executor of her son's estate) for allowing Ms. Ardis to publish this correspondence.

Some folks will question the motivation behind releasing these letters, an understandable criticism in this age of vapid kiss-and-tell celebrity culture. What does Ardis stand to gain from this? Is she exploiting her relationship with Shakur solely for personal gain? Fair questions yes, but in light of the fact that Shakur is no longer with us, the only connections that we have to him are through the artifacts that he left behind: his music, films, and personal documents. Collecting and preserving these artifacts is important for understanding the context of Shakur's life, his profession, and the society that he lived in.

The historical significance of this correspondence between Ardis and Shakur cannot be overstated. Here, we are exposed to Tupac Shakur as a human being, away from the exploitive glare of the media spotlight, during what was perhaps the most difficult time of his life, when he was imprisoned in upstate New York for sexual abuse. Confined in a place where he had only himself and his thoughts, he is compelled to reach out to a fan who decided to send a letter to him on a dare. For those of us who think we know all there is to Mr. Shakur, the intimacy and vulnerability displayed in his letters to Ardis is a real eye-opener.

Readers see multiple sides of Pac: friendly, inquisitive, erotic, humorous, frustrated, angry, depressed, reflective, obstinate, and self-critical. He reveals himself to be what astute observers knew all along: a deeply intelligent, spiritual, and complex human being. His uninhibited communication style allows the dialogue between him and Ardis to develop fully, and these two strangers share passions and secrets that most people would conceal from close loved ones. From reading this book, I gained tremendous insight into this person who is no longer with us.

My one criticism of the book is the title. Obviously the publishers saw the marketing potential of the "thug's heart" reference, being that Shakur's public image is defined by this term. However, I do not nor have I ever believed that Tupac Amaru Shakur was a thug. This word was thrown around by Shakur, his record company, his fans, his detractors, and the media as both a term of praise and an epithet. It's loaded with so many contradictions, namely racism and hypermasculinity, and it's a label that too many young Black men are saddled with, for whatever reason. The fact that Shakur was a Black man killed in his youth makes calling him a "thug" even more egregious.

More than just a kiss-and-tell memoir, "Inside a Thug's Heart" is a strongly recommended resource for any serious student of hip-hop and American cultural history.

We LOVE you TUPAC!.......2005-12-20

I would like to thank Angela for allowing us (the readers) inside the intimate relationship that she shared with Tupac. With each letter I felt the sincerity of Tupac's words. Even though many reviewers felt she got played, I didn't feel that AT ALL! He was honest and upfront with her. Initially, she didn't set out to fall for him. BUT, who can blame her?? I was mushy after reading every letter. So many WISH they could have shared a little piece of Pac. Angela had more than a little piece of him... she had his mind. Who cares if it was temporary?

Angela, thank you sooo much for sharing.

Greatest Book In The World.......2005-10-27

This is one of the best books I've ever read in my life. Tupac is just one of the best artist. His life is so amazing. I am like In love with him!!!!! I love reading all his books and all the review's because they all speak the truth, they always have the best review's , well duh it's the best book to read!!!!!! I'm 1 in a million 14 year old girls that love him.

Inside a Thugs Heart.......2005-09-24

I agree with most of the other people that commented on this book, Angela was definitely played. I think the book would have been much better without all of her comments (fantasies.) It was nice to see another side of Tu Pac through his letters to her.

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Inside a Thug's Heart
Angela Ardis
Manufacturer: Dafina Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000N7BX1A

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Inside a Thugs Heart 6 Cpy
Angela Ardis
Manufacturer: Kensington
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0758299397

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Look inside the Japanes Army of WWII.......2001-03-12

This is a very good account of the Japanese Army's operational and strategic decision-making before and during WWII. I recommend this book for anyone interested in the following areas. 1) WWII in the Pacific and the Far East, 2) Civil-military relations and civilian control of the military, 3) The affects of interservice rivalry. The book was written in 1951 by a former Japanese officer who served on the General Staff of the Imperial Japanese Army during the war. He outlines in a very concise and forthright manner the major decisions made by the Japanese Army, and the reasons they made them based on the information availible at the time. This book is a unique opportunity to look at what influenced the Japanese Army and how they reacted to the decisions and operations of the Allies. If you are reading this book looking for stories of blood and guts you will be disappointed. This is a scholarly dissertation about decisions of high command. It is at times dry reading but it is always interesting. It also has short biographies of many high ranking Japanese officers. I very much recommend it.

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too much information; absolutely no analysis

The Handbook is the best

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A great resource!

The Political Junkie Handbook (The Definitive Reference Book on Politics)

Manufacturer: Specialist Press International
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1561718912

Book Description

The essential process of the U.S. political system is unknown or misunderstood by the vast majority of the American public. A recent poll revealed that nearly two thirds of adult Americans could not name a single States Supreme Court justice! The failure of our education system becomes more apparent when our high school and college students are tested. Things are so bad that the majority believe that the following Marxist dictum, "From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs," is included in the U.S. Constitution.

This book is designed to inform the American public about the political system that influences much of their lives. It is divided into four parts.

The first part, more than half the book, is called "Issues". Nearly forty important issues, from abortion to welfare, are analyzed and dissected to give the reader an understanding of the important points, from all perspectives, of the forces that shape the topic.

Each "Issues" section contains the following:

* A Summary of the issue as seen by the Right and by the Left

* Well-chosen quotes from people related to the issue.

* Snippets of information that gives the issue substance and perspective.

* Hard facts, statistics, charts and graphs.

The "Political Groups" section lists more than 600 influential political groups. Along with their name, we give a mission statement, their cause, political orientation and their website. We give similar treatment to the next section: "People in Politics". About 550 media types are listed; we give their occupation, political orientation and brief biography. You can't understand the system if you don't speak the language; thus we include a glossary of 400 important political terms.

The book also features a complete index to facilitate readers navigation through the various sections.

Special sections include:

* A List of the 100 Differences between the Left and the Right
* An Elaborate Diagram of the Political Spectrum
* 100 Influential Political Books of the 20th Century
* A List of 100 American Spies, Traitors and Fellow Travelers
* A List of over 100 Political Publications
* A List of the Top 100 Radio Talk Show Hosts
* A List of Every Television News and Issue-oriented Talk Show
· Voting Records of each Senator and Congressman as compiled by 16 political groups

Customer Reviews:

too much information; absolutely no analysis.......2007-04-15

the author clearly grabbed everything he could find from the Internet and jammed it into a book. typos abound, there's no rhyme or reason or overarching goal, and much of what's included is simplistic drivel or out-of-date data. a real disappointment.

The Handbook is the best.......2005-12-02

I have never read a book quite like this. Talk about informational overload: this book gives it in overtime. It was so fascinating that I couldn't put it down. I bought some to use as birthday gifts for my fellow political junkie.

Fast, easy transaction.......2005-10-26

Book arrived in record time and in excellent condition. Item was packed well and exactly as described.

Retired in Greenwich, CT.......2004-05-08

Great book, I can't put it down. I listen to the radio talk shows and regularly watch Fox News so this book helps me keep an eye on the shows' hosts. Any facts mentioned on these shows can be instantly checked in The Political Junkie Handbook for accuracy. I thought I knew a great deal about politics until I started reading this book. I feel as though I am in school again.
The lists in the back of the book are also valuable and highly entertaining. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in politics.

A great resource!.......2004-04-28

I purchased this book a few weeks ago with the expectation of brushing up on the numerous political issues that are topping the news in this year's election season, and to simply become more knowledgeable about basic facts. As it turns out, the book spends more time on my desk at work than at home where I reference it frequently for insight on issues that our marketing research firm covers for various newspapers. Overall, a great resource for anyone interested in shoring up their knowledge base, and knowing what they're talking about. Remember, a smarter America is a better America!

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