Creative Labs SB X-Fi Surround 51 Pro Audio quality 24 bit Audio output channels 51 Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) 100 d B Host interface USB (Universal Serial Bus) Windows operating systems supported Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 U Minimum RAM 1024 MB Minimum processor Intel Core 2 Duo AMD 22 G Hz Minimum hard disk space 600 MB Audio Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) 100 d B Internal No Audio output channels 51 Audio quality 24 bit Ports & interfaces Host interface USB (Universal Serial Bus) Line-in Yes Line-out Yes Headphone outputs 1 Microphone in Yes Digital audio optical out 1 Software Windows operating systems supported Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 8 Windows 8 Enterprise Windows 8 Pro Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Enterprise Windows Vista Home Basic Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista Ultimate Windows XP Home Windows XP Professional System requirements Minimum RAM 1024 MB Minimum processor Intel Core 2 Duo AMD 22 G Hz Minimum hard disk space 600 MB USB (Universal Serial Bus) required Yes Technical details Dolby technologies Dolby Digital Live ...

From the international bestselling author of The Element Ken Robinson is one of the world's most influential voices in education In this inspiring empowering book he sets out a new vision for how education can be transformed to enable all young people to flourish Filled with practical examples & groundbreaking research it will inspire the change our children urgently need' Compelling an elegant powerfully written manifesto for change' Tristram Hunt Guardian ' Inspires & brings a new sense of possibility to the goal of transforming education This is a global game-changer' Brene Brown author of Daring Greatly' Wonderful & enjoyable' Malala Yousafzai Nobel Prize Laureate ...

20 workshops from top urban sketchers to help you improve your sketching! Are you bored of drawing the same old thing? Or maybe you're in a creativity rut & want to break out of your comfort zone? Creative Sketching Workshop will shake up your sketch life with stimulating exercises written by prolific urban sketchers Whether drawing crowds or tackling scale & perspective each workshop is designed to challenge you & help improve your sketching skills What can you learn from drawing at train stations or airports? What is the best way to practice the rules of perspective & then break them? How do you tackle crowds? If you're daunted by anything sketching Creative Sketching Workshop will help you overcome those hurdles the urban sketching way Along with the author this features workshops written by a range of international artists including James Hobbs Melanie Reim Shiho Nakaza & many others Each exercise provides ideas to get you started as well as a list of learning objectives Over 200 images with exercises guides & instructions to improve your sketches ...

What is our role in creating healthy organizations & a healthy world? Creative Social Change fosters a unique dialogue on the interconnections between leadership sustainability the long-term viability of the planet & organizational development Brought together these arenas of research & action can influence events globally & contribute to creating a healthy society The book builds on interviews with five eminent social scientists thought leaders for many decades on the nature of organizational & societal development Robert Quinn Otto Scharmer Edgar Schein Peter Senge & Margaret Wheatley It

Includes:: contributions on what is needed for change from longstanding creative scholar-practitioners such as Riane Eisler & Karl-Henrik Robert as well as new voices & concludes with a variety of concrete case studies from around the world about efforts in this direction Embracing all levels of thinking from the conceptual to the concrete the book generates a foundation for scholarly research & proposes practical questions that can be used for dialogue & action among leaders policy makers & organizational consultants

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If you&8217;re not communicating you&8217;re not winning! Part of the ultra high-performance Z-Series of Sound Blaster&174; PCI-Express sound cards the Sound Blaster Z is an ideal all-around gaming & entertainment solution that incorporates all the hardware & software features of the Sound Blaster Zx card & comes with an external high-quality beam-forming dual-microphone array When used with Crystal Voice™ the bundled Sound Blaster beam forming microphone creates an acoustic zone & suppresses noise outside it enabling you to be heard by your teammates with amazing clarity even in noisy environments Experience every detail A signal to noise ratio or SNR of 116d B delivers &62; 9999 pure audio which is 344 times better than typical motherboard audio Power up The quad-core Sound Core 3D™ audio processor offloads gaming effect processing from your primary CPU improving your overall PC performance Live it don&8217;t just hear it The SBX Pro Studio suite of technologies immerse you in awe-inspiring audio so you can experience games music & movies in a 360-degree true-to-life sound stage over speakers or regular headphones If you&8217;re not communicating you&8217;re not winning When used with Crystal Voice™ the bundled Sound Blaster beam forming microphone creates an acoustic zone & suppresses noise outside it enabling you to be heard by your teammates with amazing clarity even in noisy environments Find them before they find you&8216; Scout Mode&8217; means that you can hear your enemies from further away giving you a distinct tactical advantage in combat Gear up for victory There&8217;s no longer any need to unplug your speakers to connect a gaming headset The Sound Blaster Z series soundcards all features separate IO so you can easily switch between hardware without having to unplug any gear Go Pro Supports studio quality headphones & headsets of up to 600 ohm impedance Hook up for high fidelity audio Single cable output to your home theatre system Enjoy cinematic audio by transforming any source into immersive surround sound

Specification- Output Level (Full Scale) Front Channel Out 2 Vrms Headphone (33 ohms) 13 Vrms Headphone (600 ohms) 2 Vrms;- Maximum DAC Resolution Front Channel Out 24-bit 192k Hz Headphone (33 ohms) 24-bit 96k Hz Headphone (600 ohms) 24-bit 96k Hz;- SNR (20k Hz Low-pass filter A-Wgt) 24-bit 96k Hz Front Channel Out 116d B Headphone (33 ohms) &62;105d B Headphone (600ohms) &62;105d B;- Frequency Response 96k Hz Front Channel Out 10 Hz to 45k Hz Rear Channel Out 15 Hz to 45k Hz Center Out 10 Hz to 45k Hz Headphone (33 ohms) 10 Hz to 45k Hz;- Frequency Response 192k Hz (Stereo only) Front Channel Out 10 Hz to 88k Hz;- Supported Output Stereo 21 Speakers 51 Speakers Headphones;- Headphone 1 x Amplified 18 mini jack;- Speaker Out 3 x 18 mini jacks;- Optical Out TOSLINK;- Optical In TOSLINK;- Line In Microphone In Shared 18 mini jack;- Warranty 2 Years Manufacturers Warranty;

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Premium Full-featured Personal Micro-sized Bluetooth MP3FLAC Speaker The new Creative Woof 3 Bluetooth speaker delivers sonic goodness in the size of a cup Feel the action of your music rumble from the oversized bass radiator & hear your favourite musician&s true potential come to life Make Woof 3 your perfect travel companion wherever you go Tiny Companion that Travels Wherever You Go The Woof 3 delivers big sound with bass you can feel It neatly fits the palm of your hand & shaped like a compact cup that&s easy to grab & go In fact this micro-sized Bluetooth MP3FLAC speaker was designed with portability in mind
- from the palm-sized form factor to the long battery life to the multiple connectivity options for audio playback It is an all-in-one full-featured Bluetooth MP3FLAC speaker that&s perfectly sized for life on the go Palm-sized Wonder The Woof 3 is equipped with a powerful 45mm driver that delivers well-balanced audio in your hand Don&t let its size fool you This palm-sized wonder produces big sound for its size thanks to the oversized bass radiator With up to six hours of playtime on a single charge you can roam free with the Woof 3 everywhere! Plenty of Ways to Play Your Music Connect with your favourite music with four input options The Woof 3 checks your list of essentials a portable speaker needs to have Bluetooth Connectivity Pair your smart devices with the Woof 3 via Bluetooth Enjoy new levels of convenience with built-in music control buttons to play pause skip tracks & adjust the volume of your audio Integrated MP3FLAC Player The micro SD slot makes a great playback option if you wish to conserve your smartphone&s battery life Simply insert a micro SD card storing your favourite songs & press the play button to enjoy Two music players in one micro SD slot Enjoy the best of both worlds from mainstream formats such as MP3 WMA to lossless high quality formats such as WAVFLACAPE
- all neatly packed in one slot Plus it is a micro SD card reader for transferring your music video & personal data between your micro SD card & your computer USB (Universal Serial Bus) Audio Connect the Woof 3 to your PCMac with the included micro USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable It will function as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) audio device that ensures lossless digital audio playback Plus you can charge the speaker simultaneously AUX-in Put an old school charm in the music you love Connect your analogue devices to the Woof 3 using the 35mm AUX-in cable A Speakerphone in a Speaker With a built-in microphone the Woof 3 intelligently switches between your voice calls & music So you won&t have to miss another call again Find Your Season The birds are chirping & the flowers are blooming What better way to welcome the fresh air of growth & rebirth than with a light-hearted playlist? Get in the mood for spring with Spring Crystallite for warmer brighter days The sun&s out & we couldn&t be happier But how would your summer vacation look like without a fun dose of summer jam? Take the Summer Rouge hit the beach & put your summer playlist on loop Summer is ending & the leaves are starting to change There&s no better time to enjoy the magical fall foliage with a pumpkin spice latte & a great soundtrack Autumn Gold is bound to get you in the mood for that Put a little holiday spirit in the music you love Ever dreamed of a silvery white Christmas? Complete your idea of a winter wonderland with silver accents That&s Winter Chrome for you Loudspeakers Design Other Recommended usage Universal Number of speakers 1 Driver size 45 cm Technical details Headphone out Yes Headphone connectivity 3.5cm Audio formats supported APE FLAC MP3 WAV WMA Number of products included 1 pc (s) Colour of product Blue Wireless technology Bluetooth Compatible memory cards Micro SD (Trans Flash) Card reader integrated Yes Ports & interfaces USB (Universal Serial Bus) charging port Yes Headphone out Yes Bluetooth version 21 EDR Bluetooth Yes Headphone connectivity 3.5cm Connectivity technology Wired & Wireless Interface Bluetooth 35mm USB Wireless technology Bluetooth Microphone in Yes Bluetooth profiles A2DP AVRCP HFP AUX in Yes Design Design Other Colour of product Blue Performance Audio formats supported APE FLAC MP3 WAV WMA Recommended usage Universal Compatible memory cards Micro SD (Trans Flash) Card reader integrated Yes Power USB (Universal Serial Bus) charging Yes Power source type USB (Universal Serial Bus) Battery life (max) 6 h Weight &

Dimensions Width 65 cm Depth 68 cm Height 75 cm Weight 237 g Packaging content Number of products included 1 pc (s) Quick start guide Yes Cables included Micro-USB Other features Headphone out Yes



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The latest in our creative writing series is a colourful & engaging reference book rather than a write-in book designed to appeal to creative writers from age 9 to 99 The book is divided into sections covering different aspects of the writing process
- coming up with ideas planning punctuation & grammar
- as well as advice on different forms of writing including stories blogs non-fiction & poetry Throughout there are helpful tips & suggestions internet links "ations from well known authors to illustrate different writing techniques Illustrations Full colour throughout

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This inspiring book will unlock children's ideas for writing stories poems comics movie scripts & more As well as activities for writing compelling story outlines dialogue & lively characters there are tips for writing horror stories romance & thrillers & even journalism With lots of space to write in
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Creative Writing is a complete writing course that will jump-start your writing & guide you through your first steps towards publication Suitable for use by students tutors writers' groups or writers working alone this book offersa practical & inspiring section on the creative process showing you how to stimulate your creativity & use your memory & experience in inventive waysin-depth coverage of the most popular forms of writing in extended sections on fiction poetry & life writing including biography & autobiography giving you practice in all three forms so that you might discover & develop your particular strengthsa sensible up-to-date guide to going public to help you to edit your work to a professional standard & to identify & approach suitable publishersa distinctive collection of exciting exercises spread throughout the workbook to spark your imagination & increase your technical flexibility & controla substantial array of illuminating readings bringing together extracts from contemporary & classic writings in order to demonstrate a range of techniques that you can use or adapt in your own work Creative Writing A Workbook with Readings presents a unique opportunity to benefit from the advice & experience of a team of published authors who have also taught successful writing courses at a wide range of institutions helping large numbers of new writers to develop their talents as well as their abilities to evaluate & polish their work to professional standards These institutions include Lancaster University & the University of East Anglia renowned as consistent producers of published writers ...

23 very well-known people from the arts sport & business worlds talk about how dyslexia affected their childhood how they were able to overcome the challenges & use the special strengths of dyslexia to achieve great success in adulthood Darcey Bussell CBE Eddie Izzard Sir Richard Branson Meg Mathews Zoe Wanamaker CBE Richard Rogers Benjamin Zephaniah Steven Naismith Lynda La Plante CBE Sir Jackie Stewart OBE Sophie Conran & others share their stories & their advice All reveal the enormous difficulties they faced the strength required to overcome them the crucial importance of adult support & how the different way the brain is wired' in dyslexia has enabled them to see something different in the world & to use their creativity in an exceptional way They talk about thinking sideways' & the ability to look at a bigger picture the often strong visual strength & the ability to listen & to grasp simplicity where other people see only complexity They also talk about how dyslexia continues to challenge them & the ways they have found to work around this An introduction & final section that

Includes:: practical information about dyslexia are written with the support of Dyslexia Action & a percentage of profit from the book is going to The British Dyslexia Association The book will be essential reading for teachers & other professionals & for families affected by dyslexia & inspirational for people with dyslexia

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