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Although the title is a little overstated, this book does offer a fairly comprehensive introduction to digital photography. Johnson opens by discussing virtually all of the technical essentials of working with one’s camera to make correct exposures and then proceeds to address questions about working with digital film and formats and transferring files. He further explains how to compose and edit photographs on one’s computer, showing how to improve sharp (more…)

Are you ready to go beyond the basics with your digital SLR camera but are unsure which interchangeable lens or two to buy and more importantly, how and when to use each lens? “David Busch’s Quick Snap Guide to Using Digital SLR Lenses” offers focused, concise information and techniques on how to use different lenses to take great photographs. You’ll begin with a quick overview of how lenses work and the types of lenses available, including normal, telephoto, wide-angle, prime, a (more…)

Whether you’re just setting out for a day hike or are planning to trek all the way from Maine to Georgia, Backpacker Magazine’s Guide to the Appalachian Trail is the definitive guide to the most famous footpath in the nation. Drawing on up-to-the-minute reports from hikers all along the length of the trail, it provides detailed descriptions of what terrain hikers can expect to find in any given section, along with information on local natural history and nearby towns and landmarks. (more…)

Everyone can enjoy their next trip with The Complete Book of Travel Games! Featuring a variety of games and activities, this 352 page workbook also teaches basic skills necessary for children to be successful in school. Including a complete answer key this workbook features an easy-to-follow format. Over 4 million in print! The best-selling Complete Book series offers a full compl (more…)

& 50 b/w photos & 20 drawings & 6 x 9 . Detailed descriptions of every major climbing route& Expert tips on planning a Denali expedition & Route and area maps by Dee Molenaar and Mike Clelland “I believe this book is an outstanding project–education is the best source for all of us to make better decisions regarding judgement in mountaineering.” –Daryl R. Miller, Mountaineering ranger, Denali National Park R. J. Secor, a veteran mountaineer with more than 25 years’ experienc (more…)

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Puzzles, games, mazes, coloring pages, and more await with Sparky. Wonderful, whimsical artwork keeps kids entertained for hours. All you need are your crayons and your imagination.

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From the author of the bestselling The Modern Girl’s Guide to Life comes a must-have book for the young mom, including best-kept secrets, practical advice, and multiple solutions for problems from birth to age four Just when you thought you could cook (hey, one meal counts), clean (if the queen was coming), and seduce a man (well, long enough to get married), life throws you a curveball that makes all of your previous ineptitudes in life pale in comparison. With the appearance of (more…)

Amazon.com Review
From the editors of the UCLA Working Parents Newsletter comes this comprehensive manual for making it all work: career, kids and time for yourself. Starting with being the topic of pregnant in the work place, it includes issues many first-time parents have not considered, like sending your nanny to CPR class and making lunches your kids won’t hate. With concrete suggestions from other parents, you’ll find more information than you ever knew you needed.

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