From hustling drug addiction & armed violence in America's black ghettos Malcolm X turned in a dramatic prison conversion to the puritanical fervour of the Black Muslims. As their spokesman he became identified in the white press as a terrifying teacher of race hatred; but to his direct audience the oppressed American blacks he brought hope & self-respect. This autobiography (written with Alex Haley) reveals his quick-witted integrity usually obscured by batteries of frenzied headlines & the fierce idealism which led him to reject both liberal hypocrisies & black racialism. ...

They called him the 'angriest black man in America'.. . Celebrated & vilified the world over for his courageous but bitter fight to gain for millions of black men & women the equality & respect denied them by their white neighbours Malcolm X inspired as many people in the United States as he caused to fear him. His remarkable autobiography completed just before his murder in 1965 ranges from Omaha & Michigan to Harlem & Mecca & tells of a young disenfranchised man whose descent into drug addition robbery & prison was only reversed by his belief in the rights struggle for black America & his conversion to the Nation of Islam. Not only is this an enormously important record of the Civil Rights Movement in America but also the scintillating story of a man who refused to allow anyone to tell him who or what he was. ...

Compiled from his own words this history-making autobiography IS Martin Luther King: the mild-mannered inquisitive child & student who rebelled against segregation; the dedicated young minister who constantly questioned the depths of his faith & the limits of his wisdom; the loving husband & father who sought to balance his family's needs with those of a growing nationwide movement; & the reflective world-famous leader who was fired by a vision of equality for people everywhere. Relevant & insightful this Autobiography offers King's seldom discussed views on some of the world's greatest & most controversial figures including John F. Kennedy Malcolm X Mahatma Gandhi & Richard Nixon. This book brings to life a remarkable man whose thoughts & actions speak to our most burning contemporary issues & still inspire our desires hopes & dreams. ...

Auto CAD 2009 provides all the tools you need to create presentable usable printable & sharable drawings but its not always easy to figure out which hammer to pick up or which nail to bang on your first try. Thats where Auto CAD 2009 For Dummies comes in. It gives you the clear easy-to-follow guidance you need to take charge of this powerful drafting & design application
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The latest version of this perennial favorite in-depth reference-tutorial This top-selling book has been updated by Auto CAD guru & author Ellen Finkelstein to provide you with the very latest coverage of both Auto CAD 2012 & Auto CAD LT 2012. It begins with a Quick Start tutorial so you start creating right away. From there the book covers so much in-depth material on Auto CAD that it is said that even Autodesk employees keep this comprehensive book at their desks. A DVD is included that features before-&-after drawings of all the tutorials & plenty of great examples from Auto CAD professionals. Explains in depth both Auto CAD 2012 & Auto CAD LT 2012 Written by Ellen Finkelstein a long-time Auto CAD instructor & very popular author of many editions of the Auto CAD Bible Starts with a tutorial on Auto CAD 2012 that covers the basics of creating drawings using commands & specifying coordinates Builds on early chapters to cover more complex 2D & 3D drawing techniques Discusses advanced topics such as customization & programming Auto CAD using Auto LISP & VBA Features a DVD with before-&-after drawings for each tutorial & more If youre eager to create 2D & 3D technical drawings with Auto CAD 2012 the Auto CAD 2012 & Auto CAD LT2012 Bible is what you need! ...

A full-color guide to the 1 architectural drafting program--Auto CAD 2012! Auto CAD is the leading software used to create 2D & 3D technical drawings. Used by engineers architects & drafting professionals it can be complex & is a perfect subject for the tried-&-true For Dummies format. Full-color illustrations make the instructions even easier to follow because examples in the book appear exactly as they will on the screen. Explains Auto CAD & gets readers quickly up to speed on the latest version Features full-color illustrations that look the same as the Auto CAD 2012 screens making the interface & the all-important Model view easier to understand Covers all the new features creating a basic layout using Auto CAD Design Center drawing & editing working with

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Bring your design vision to life with this full-color guide to Auto CAD 2013! Used by everyone from engineers & architects to interior designers & draftspeople Auto CAD 2013 is the world's leading 2D & 3D technical drawing program. But with so many options & features available finding your way around Auto CAD can be a challenge even for experienced CAD professionals. Auto CAD 2013 For Dummies is here to help. You'll learn to build a solid foundation for all your projects use standard CAD techniques get familiar with new tools & features & start sharing your models & designs in no time with this easy-to-follow guide. Covers the latest Auto CAD features & techniques including creating a basic layout navigating the Auto CAD Ribbon drawing & editing working with

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Find your way around Auto CAD 2014 with this full-color For Dummies guide! Put away that pencil & paper & start putting the power of Auto CAD 2014 to work in your CAD projects & designs. From setting up your drawing environment to using text

Dimensions hatching & more this guide walks you through Auto CAD basics & provides you with a solid understanding of the latest CAD tools & techniques. You'll also benefit from the full-color illustrations that mirror exactly what you'll see on your Auto CAD 2014 screen & highlight the importance of Auto CAD's Model view which shows different line weights for printing in different colors. Covers the latest Auto CAD features & techniques including creating a basic layout navigating the Auto CAD 2014 interface drawing & editing working with

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Essential guide to learning Autodesk Inventor & Inventor LT The new Essentials books from Sybex are beautiful task-based full-color Autodesk Official Training Guides that help you get up to speed on Autodesk topics quickly & easily. Inventor Essentials thoroughly covers core features & functions of Autodesks industry-leading 3D mechanical design software teaching you what you need to become quickly productive with the software. By following the books clear explanations practical tutorials & step-by-step exercises youll cover all the bases. Topics include drawing modeling parts creating assemblies working with plastic & sheet metal parts automating processes with i Logic & much more. Whether youre an aspiring manufacturing designer or just brushing up on the basics this is the essential grounding you need in Autodesk Inventor. Covers Autodesk Inventor 2012 & Inventor 2012 LT fundamentals so you become quickly productive with the software Uses straightforward explanations & real-world hands-on exercises & tutorials to teach the softwares core features & functions Helps you develop the skills youll need throughout a typical workflow whether youre a beginner or a more experienced user brushing up on the basics Prepares you for the Autodesk Inventor Certified Associate & Professional exams & is also an Autodesk Official Training Guide From appliances to airplanes from furniture to cars you can design it using Autodesk Inventor & this essential guide. ...

Automata & mechanical toys delight children & adults alike with the beauty of their design & the excitement of their movement. This book explains how the mechanisms work & celebrates many leading makers. The book covers the history of automata & mechanical toys including the early inventors from Hero of Alexandria through the mechanical marvels of the 18th & 19th centuries to contemporary automata. Also included is advice on how to get started; tools & materials required; & techniques together with step-by-step instructions & theme projects based on the authors 12 days of Christmas. ...