DAVID BUSCHS SONY SLT-A37 GUIDE TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY is your best resource & reference for the Sony SLT-A37. This latest entry-level model features Sonys successful translucent mirror-technology which allows for simultaneous focusing & shooting--at an amazing 10 frames per second. The A37 also features 16.7 megapixel resolution & full HDTV movie-making with continuous autofocus. With this book in hand you will explore the world of digital photography learn to exercise your creativity & take great photographs with the Sony SLT-A37. With clear how-to steps & full-color illustrations DAVID BUSCHS SONY SLT-A37 GUIDE TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY covers all the features of this advanced but completely affordable camera in depth from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup exposure lenses lighting & more & relates each feature to specific photographic techniques & situations. Also included is the handy EOS Rebel Sony SLT-A37 roadmap " an easy-to-use visual guide to the cameras features & controls. With David Busch as your guide youll be in full creative control whether youre shooting on the job as an advanced hobbyist or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge creativity & confidence with the Sony SLT-A37 today." ...

David Busch's Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide to Digital SLR Photography is perfect for those new to digital photography or those who just want to make sure they get the most out of their Canon EOS 5D Mark II. The book is a complete guide to this digital SLR camera including how to utilize the amazing 21 megapixels of resolution enhanced high-ISO performance & many other features unique to the 5D Mark II. After the introductory chapters designed to create familiarity with the camera the book delves into various shooting situations & recommendations on how to get the best possible shots with full-color photos to illustrate each. Readers will discover a wealth of tips & information not found in the user's manual so new users & pros alike will find David Busch's Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide to Digital SLR Photography an indispensable tool for achieving the best possible photographs. ...

The Canon Power Shot G15 is the most advanced pocket-sized digital camera that Canon has ever introduced. It boasts 12 megapixels of resolution blazing-fast automatic focus & a dozen & a half special Scene modes that make it easy to take pictures under any type of conditions. As the owner of a Canon Power Shot G15 you demand the ability to take outstanding pictures with your new camera. David Busch's Canon Power Shot G15 Guide To Digital Photography" shows you how when & why to use all the features controls & functions of the G15 to take great photographs & movies. Introductory chapters will help you get comfortable with the basics of your camera before you dive right into exploring creative ways to apply file formats resolution & exposure. Beautiful full-color images illustrate where the essential buttons & dials are so you'll quickly learn how to use the Canon Power Shot G15 & use it like a pro!" ...

Do you wish you had the most essential information you need to shoot compelling close-up photos using your digital camera's advanced capabilities? DAVID BUSCH'S CLOSE-UP & MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY COMPACT FIELD GUIDE is your solution. This new lay-flat spiral-bound reference guide condenses all the must-have information you need for shooting close-up & macro photos into a portable book you'll want to permanently tuck into your camera bag. This guide gives you the guidance & techniques you'll need to achieve beautiful results when working up close with your subjects--flowers insects jewelry you name it. From quick setup advice to tips on lighting lenses & more DAVID BUSCH'S CLOSE-UP & MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY COMPACT FIELD GUIDE will help you get great close-up results every time. ...

David Busch's Sony Alpha Slt-A57 Guide to Digital Photography" will help you get the most out of your Alpha SLT-A57. The A57 is the latest camera to feature Sony's successful "translucent mirror technology " which allows for simultaneous focusing & shooting-at an amazing twelve frames per second. It also features 16.7 megapixel resolution & full HDTV movie-making with continuous autofocus. With David Busch as your guide all the unique powers of the Sony Alpha SLT-A57 will be at your command so you'll always be in full creative control whether you're shooting on the job as an advanced hobbyist or are just out for fun. With clear how-to steps & full-color illustrations " David Busch's Sony Alpha Slt-A57 Guide to Digital Photography" covers all the features of this remarkable camera in depth from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup exposure lenses lighting & more & relates each feature to specific photographic techniques & situations. Start building your knowledge creativity & confidence with the Alpha SLT-A57 today." ...

Dickens wrote of David Copperfield: Of all my books I like this the best. Millions of readers in almost every language on earth have subsequently come to share the authors own enthusiasm for this greatly loved classic possibly because of its autobiographical form. Following the life of David through many sufferings & great adversity the reader will also find many light-hearted moments in the company of a host of English fictions greatest stars including Mr Micawber Traddles Uriah Heep Creakle Betsy Trotwood & the Peggoty family. ...

This is the novel Dickens regarded as his 'favourite child' & is considered his most autobiographical. As David recounts his experience from childhood to the discovery of his vocation as a successful novelist Dickens draws openly & revealingly on his own life. Among the gloriously vivid cast of characters are Rosa Dartle Dora Steerforth & the 'umble Uriah Heep along with Mr Micawber a portrait of Dickens' own father evoking a mixture of love nostalgia & guilt. ...

Humorous dramatic ironic & tender David Copperfield" has always been one of Dickens most popular novels. From his boyhood at the knee of his nurse Peggotty to the cruelties of Salem House Academy & his youthful adoration of Dora Splendow David beings to learn about life the world & the heart. His path to maturity is filled with memorable characters the Micawbers Uriah Heep Steerforth & many more. Told as autobiography " David Copperfield" draws deeply on Dickens own life & was his own favourite child among his books." ...

Partly modelled on his own life--although in no way a direct autobiography--David Copperfield follows a young boys life from his birth in Suffolk through the trials & tribulations of childhood (including his mothers death) to his triumphant success as a novelist. The masterful early scenes in particular capture the perspective of a fatherless boy whose idyllic life with his mother & his nurse is destroyed when his mother marries a domineering & cruel man. The cast is filled with colorful & unforgettable characters from the glamorous Steerforth & cheerful Mr. Micawber to the villainous Uriah Heep. Dickens described it as his "favorite child" among his novels & it is easy to see why. The worlds greatest works of literature are now available in these beautiful keepsake volumes. Bound in real cloth & featuring gilt edges & ribbon markers these beautifully produced books are a wonderful way to build a handsome library of classic literature. These are the essential novels that belong in every home. Theyll transport readers to imaginary worlds & provide excitement entertainment & enlightenment for years to come. All of these novels feature attractive illustrations & have an unequalled period feel that will grace the library the bedside table or bureau. ...

Stunning watercolour title new in paperback. Leading watercolourist reveals the secrets behind his atmospheric light-filled paintings. Watercolour is ideal for capturing the transient effects of light & with compact & lightweight materials is the perfect medium for plein-air painting. Leading watercolour painter David Curtis is a strong advocate of working on site observing & capturing changing conditions & effects. In this beautifully illustrated book he explains in detail his two main methods for working on location -- for quick loose studies & for more controlled & detailed paintings. He also shows how to collect reference material on the spot & develop this into resolved paintings back at the studio. He provides helpful instruction on interpreting light effects with strong guidance on choosing materials exploring techniques composition tone & colour & associated topics. This invaluable advice is complemented by a wealth of sketches finished works & step-by-step demonstration paintings to illustrate different points & inspire further ideas. Reference Light & Mood in Watercolour hardback (9780713489552) * Leading watercolourist reveals the secrets behind his light-filled paintings * How to work en plein air to capture the transient effects of light * How to collect reference material on location but paint in the studio * Bestselling title new in paperback ...