The main lesson Luce had learned was that you couldnt count on anybody. In the lonesome beauty of the forest across the far shore of the mountain lake from town Luce acts as caretaker to an empty decaying Lodge a relic of holidaymakers a century before. Her days are long & peaceful her nights filled with Nashville radio & yellow lights shimmering on the black water. A solitary life & the perfect escape. Until the stranger children come. Bringing fire. & murder. & love. ...

The first major biography for forty years tells the tragic story of ballet's great revolutionary Nijinsky. ' He achieves the miraculous ' the sculptor Auguste Rodin wrote of Vaslav Nijinsky. ' He embodies all the beauty of classical frescoes & statues'. Like so many since Rodin recognised that in Nijinsky" classical ballet had one of the greatest & most original artists of the twentieth century in any genre. & his life is the stuff of legends: a story of great beauty & great tragedy. Immersed in the world of dance from his childhood he found his natural home in the Imperial Theatre & the Ballets Russe & a powerful sponsor in Sergei Diaghilev
- until a dramatic & public failure ended his career & set him on a route to madness. As a dancer he was acclaimed as godlike for his extraordinary grace & elevation but the opening of Stravinsky's " The Rite of Spring" saw furious brawls between admirers of his radically unballetic choreography & horrified traditionalists. Though 2013 marks the Rite's centenary " Nijinsky's" story has lost none of its power to shock fascinate & move. Adored & reviled in his lifetime his phenomenal talent was shadowed by schizophrenia & an intense but destructive relationship with his lover Diaghilev. 'I am alive' he wrote in his diary 'and so I suffer'. In the first biography for forty years Lucy Moore examines a career defined by two forces
- inspired performance & an equally headline-grabbing talent for controversy."

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A New York real estate tycoon plunges to his death on a Manhattan sidewalk. A trophy wife with a past survives a narrow escape from a brazen attack. Mobsters & moguls with no shortage of reasons to kill trot out their alibis. & then in the suffocating grip of a record heat wave comes another shocking murder & a sharp turn in a tense journey into the dirty little secrets of the wealthy. ...

Paired once again with top journalist Jameson Rook NYPD Homicie Detective Nikki Heat arrives at her latest crime scene to find an unidentified body stuffed inside a suitcase. Nikki is in for a big shock when this new homicide connects to the unsolved murder of her own mother. Will Nikki Heat finally be able to solve the dark mystery that has been her demon for ten years? ...

Full-color examples demonstrate how to take advantage of the unique capabilities of Capture NX 2 * Full-color & conveniently sized this book travels with the mobile digital photographer who utilizes Nikon Capture NX 2 to edit & post their photographs while on vacation on a shoot or otherwise out in the field * Lavish examples & detailed instructions packed in this clear concise guide explain the editing features & functions of Capture NX 2* Offers professional advice on everything from file transfer from camera to computer to using Capture NX 2 as a workflow for image editing Mike Hagen (Gig Harbor WA) is a professional photographer & Managing Director of the Nikonians Academy. Hagen has been the driving force behind the highly successful series of North America Nikonians Workshops in the United States & Canada. The workshops have earned praise as some of the best photographic training sources available. ...

Mike Hagen opens up a whole new world to those photographers who are already well versed in photography but may not have a clue about flash photography. With the new & rapidly evolving technology flash photography (especially advanced light modeling with modern i TTL flash systems) has become an art in itself & should be mastered by all aspiring photographers-amateurs as well as professionals-who are often helpless when it comes to using the full potential of these systems. Using a simple step-by-step method for setting up & using the newest Nikon i TTL flash units Mike teaches all the steps required to achieve consistent & amazing flash photos. He solves the common frustrations associated with flash & specifically teaches how to use the SB-600 SB-700 SB-800 SB-900 & R1C1 strobes. Also included is a chapter showing system configuration so readers can duplicate the desired results on their own. Beginning at a basic level & progressing to more advanced techniques Mike teaches you everything you need to know about mastering Nikons i TTL flash system. ...

Nikons new D3000 is a perfect entry-level DSLR. This book is for anyone who upgrades from their point-&-shoot or for anyone who wants to jump into photography with the control & capabilities of a DSLR but without the high price. Theres the manual of course as well as competing books & while they all explain often in 400+ pages what the camera can do none of them shows exactly how to use the camera to create great images! This book has one goal: to teach D3000 owners how to make great shots using their Nikon camera. It teaches how to use the D3000 to create the type of photos that inspired users to buy the camera in the first place. Everything in the book is in service of creating a great image. Starting with the top ten things needed to know about the camera photographer Jeff Revell then carefully guides readers through the modes of the camera. Users get practical advice from a pro on which settings to use when great shooting tips & even end-of-chapter assignments. ...

This is a comprehensive user's manual for Nikon D3100 the latest entry-level DX-format Digital SLR intended for those advancing from a compact digital camera. It

Includes:: practical advice tips & professional guidance as well as a pull-out quick reference card. It also provides readers with a step-by-step guide to the camera's basic & advanced functions.

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A 14.2 megapixel camera with full 1080p video capabilities the Nikon D3100 camera is both powerful & yet accessible to first-time d SLR users. The Nikon D3100 Digital Field Guide will teach you how to get the most out of the advanced d SLR features of the Nikon D3100 as well as improve your basic photography skills. Chapter 1: Exploring the Nikon D3100.
- This chapter covers the key components of the Nikon D3100 including basic layout dials switches buttons & navigation of the viewfinder screen. Chapter 2: Nikon D3100 Essentials.
- Learn the various modes for exposures auto focus white balance & picture controls. Chapter 3: Exploring the Nikon D3100 Menus.
- Learn to use the playback shooting setup & retouch menus to get the most out of the Nikon D3100's photographic potential. Chapter 4: Essential Photography Concepts.
- Understand the basics of exposure depth of field & composition on your Nikon D3100 to take your photography to the next level. Chapter 5: Selecting & Using Lenses.
- Learn lens basics & which lens to use to get the exact type of photos that you want. Chapter 6: Working With Light.
- Create natural & beautiful photographs with your D3100 & this chapter's tips on soft light hard light natural light & the use of flash to get the best possible photos. Chapter 7: Working With Live View & Video.
- Learn the various video modes of the Nikon D3100 camera & find tips & tricks for getting the best video possible with your d SLR. Chapter 8: Real World Applications.
- Get professional pointers for capturing still-life action & abstract photos as well as landscapes sports & architectural subjects with your Nikon D3100. Chapter 9: Viewing & In-Camera Editing.
- Learn to view download & re-touch images with the Nikon D3100's easy to use editing interface. Appendix A: Accessories.
- This Appendix brings together information about remote controls tripods monopods & other accessories that will help you get the most out of your Nikon D3100. Appendix B: How to Use the Grey Card & Color Checker.
- Learn how to produce photos with accurate white balance & color with these free-inside-the-book tools. This go-anywhere full-color guide

Includes:: a free grey/color checker card to help you achieve accurate white balance & color in any situation. With the Nikon D3100 Digital Field Guide you will gain a thorough understanding not only of the Nikon D3100 but also the basic fundamentals of capturing the best possible photos.












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