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The smell of orange blossom the lilt of a flamenco guitar the taste of dry sherry; memories of Andalucia stay with you like collected souvenirs begging you to return. Brendan Sainsbury Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside this book 800+ km of sandy coastline 248 tapas bars & restaurants 156 days of riotous festivals 4 busy authors Inspirational photos 3D plans of iconic sights Eat Like a Local feature ...

Footprints acclaimed 7th edition Andalucia guide provides detailed & accurate information on this dramatic region in an easily accessible format. The guide features a full-colour introduction practical planning tips & covers each region in detail including up-to-date information on what to see & do how to get around & where to sleep eat & have fun. * Fully revised & updated * Comprehensive coverage of all the sights * Full-colour planning section to inspire travelers & practical advice on finding the best experiences * Up-to-date listings on all the best places to stay eat drink & party This guide provides extensive & up-to-date information to help travellers planning stages of their trip & detailed advice to help them once they arrive at their destination. The Essentials section contains indispensable advice on how to get there & how to get around as well as information on sleeping eating shopping. The heart of the guide is broken in to the key regions & provides comprehensive information on each region including an overview map local information on getting around & detailed street maps where relevant excellently researched advice on what to do & see practical information on the cost of traveling safety banks embassies & visas. The book features a full-colour mini-atlas plus a thorough Background section with fascinating insights into the history of the region as well as the government people environment & culture. ...

The films of Andrei Tarkovsky have been revered as ranking on a par with the masterpieces of Russias novelists & composers. His work from films such as Ivans Childhood" " Andrei Rublev" " Solaris" " Mirror" " Nostalgia & Sacrifice" has had an enormous influence on the style of contemporary European film with its open narrative structures & slow pensive mood; yet Tarkovsky has remained an elusive subject for reflection & analysis. This book is a comprehensive well-illustrated & much-needed account of Tarkovskys entire film output. Robert Birds analysis is centred around a detailed account of Tarkovskys technique which provides the best interpretive guide to both the directors films & his theoretical speculations. Integrating his idiosyncratic ideas with his films irresistible sensuality Bird highlights Tarkovskys fascination with the elusive correlation between cinematic representation & the more primeval perception of the world. The book examines Tarkovskys films elementally grouping them into four sections: Water Fire Earth & Air. It also discusses Tarkovskys works for the radio theatre & opera & how he was in addition an accomplished actor screenwriter film theorist & diarist. The authors claim however is that Tarkovsky was a filmmaker before all else & this book examines what Tarkovskys cinema reveals about the medium in which he worked. A thorough yet accessible study with a wealth of images including stills from films as well as the director & crew on set this book will be of interest to all fans of Tarkovsky students of film studies & readers interested in European & Russian cinema." ...

TESTING TIMES is the 2009 Ashes-winning captain's personal account of a remarkable two-year period in world cricket. When Strauss went out for his second innings in the Napier Test of March 2008 everyone thought
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- he was one false stroke from the end of his England career. With extracts from his diary Strauss gives a unique insight into the torment which many Test cricketers go through. Taking the reader behind the scenes Strauss describes his momentous experiences such as Kevin Pietersen's captaincy the dramatic events of the Stanford Twenty 20 series the shocking terrorist attack in Mumbai his feat of becoming the first England batsman to hit two centuries in a Test in Asia his sudden appointment as England captain & his team being dismissed for 51 in his first Test. Both revealing & forthright TESTING TIMES captures all the excitement of the 2009 Ashes triumph in which his magnificent batting & calm leadership played such a role: the agonising last day at Cardiff England's first Ashes victory at Lord's for 75 years the horrors of Headingley & finally the joy at the Oval of regaining the Ashes.

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This is a new title in the fantastic First Reading" series aimed at children who are beginning to read. One day Androcles comes across an angry lion. But whats that? It has a thorn stuck in its paw & Androcles quickly makes a new friend. This title is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly who is a senior lecturer in education & an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. It is a great value quality hardback with ribbon marker guaranteed to foster pride in book ownership." ...

Anybody can start building simple apps for the Android platform & this book will show you how! Android Apps for Absolute Beginners takes you through the process of getting your first Android applications up & running using plain English & practical examples. It cuts through the fog of jargon & mystery that surrounds Android application development & gives you simple step-by-step instructions to get you started. * Teaches Android application development in language anyone can understand giving you the best possible start in Android development * Provides simple step-by-step examples that make learning easy allowing you to pick up the concepts without fuss * Offers clear code descriptions & layout so that you can get your apps running as soon as possible What youll learn * Get yourself & your computer set up for Android apps development * Use the Eclipse programming environment to make your Android development efficient & straightforward * Follow steps in plain English to build simple apps & get them working immediately * Style your application so that it appeals to potential users * Make use of the Androids touch screen * Use shortcuts & cheat sheets to create apps the easy way * Use the basics of Java & XML to move onto more advanced apps Who this book is for If you have a great idea for an Android app but have never programmed before then this book is for you. You dont need to have any previous computer programming skills--as long as you have a desire to learn & you know which end of the mouse is which the world of Android apps development awaits! Table of Contents * Preliminary Information: Before We Get Started * Whats Next? Our Road Ahead * Setting Up an Open Source Android Development Environment * An Introduction to Java XML & How Android Works * An Overview of the Android Application Framework * Screen Layout Design: Views View Groups & Layout Types * User Interface Design: Buttons Menus Dialogs & Alerts * Designing Graphics for Android: 2D Images & Animation * Adding Interactivity: Handling UI Events * Understanding Content Providers * Understanding Intents & Intent Filters * The Future: 3D Widgets Bluetooth Maps Search & More ...

Learn how to create great games for Android phones Android phones are rapidly gaining market share nudging the iPhone out of the top spot. Games are the most frequently downloaded apps in the Android market & users are willing to pay for them. Game programming can be challenging but this step-by-step guide explains the process in easily understood terms. A companion Web site offers all the programming examples for download. Presents tricky game programming topics--animation battery conservation touch screen input & adaptive interface issues--in the straightforward easy-to-follow For Dummies fashion Explains how to avoid pitfalls & create fun games based on best programming practices for mobile devices A companion web site

Includes:: all programming examples If you have some programming knowledge Android Game Programming For Dummies will have you creating cool games for the Android platform quickly & easily.

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This title contains everything you need to know about your Android smartphone in full color. Eager to learn the ins & outs of your exciting new Android phone? Then this is the book you need! Written in the typical fun & friendly For Dummies" style this full-color guide covers the basics of all the features of Android phones without weighing you down with heavy technical terms or jargon. Veteran world-renowned author Dan Gookin walks you through everything from getting started with setup & configuration to making the most of your phone's potential with texting e-mailing accessing the Internet & social networking sites using the camera synching with a PC downloading apps & more. It covers all the details of the operating system that applies to every Android phone including Motorola Droids HTC devices Samsung Galaxy S phones to name a few. It walks you through basic phone operations while also encouraging you to explore your phone's full potential. It serves as an ideal guide to an inexperienced Android newbie who is enthusiastic about getting a handle on everything an Android phone can do. " Android Phones For Dummies" helps you get smarter with your Android smartphone." ...

Get the most out of your Android tablet with this full-color reference. Whether you are one of the millions who already have an Android tablet or you are interested in joining the masses with a first-time purchase this friendly guide is perfect for you! Written by the ultimate For Dummies author Dan Gookin this funny-but-informative book introduces you to the features of all Android tablets & details the nuances of what makes a tablet more than a smartphone yet different than a computer. You'll discover how to browse the web on your tablet get organized with a digital calendar enjoy music & books use the camera access social networks watch video & more. It helps you choose the right apps for all your interests out of the thousands of apps that are available for the Android platform. It covers all Android tablets from popular favorites like the Kindle Fire HD NOOK HD & Google Nexus to devices from other manufacturers like Samsung Asus Motorola & others. It walks you through maintenance & common troubleshooting tips. Packed with invaluable information on everything from typing & editing text to customizing & personalizing your tablet Android Tablets For Dummies" gets you off the ground running with your Android tablet!" ...