Everyone wants to be a DJ. Playing records & MP3s isnt rocket science but theres a universe of difference between doing it & doing it well. DJing is like modelling: most people could have a stab at it some can earn money doing it but only a very few can become supermodels. This book both forms the perfect introduction for the novice who wants a pair of Techniques turntables for Christmas & contains enough spot-on advice & advanced instruction to be valuable to more experienced DJs. Written in an opinionated & entertaining no-bullshit style with a healthy dose of realism it shatters some illusions about the dance industry & offers in return some powerfully inspiring visions as it explains the true rewards of the DJs craft. It

Includes:: everything you will ever need to know from illustrated tutorials on mixing techniques & styles digital mixing tips on buying the right equipment & records advice from superstar DJs aplenty plus how to make your own tracks & how to throw the best party. Now all you need is to get out of your bedroom & do it.. .

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In How to do a Research Project Colin Robson has created an essential tool for students. Written specifically to address the needs & concerns of the undergraduate this tightly focused volume guides students through the process of conducting & completing a research project & is relevant to all disciplines that require the use of social research methods. Friendly & accessible this text

Includes:: a number of accompanying support materials to aid students further. Closely integrated sets of end-of-chapter tasks covering all aspects of research projects from design to completion as well as lists of suggested further reading enhance each chapter. in addition an extensive associated website at www.blackwellpublishing.com/researchproject gives students access to a wide range of helpful materials relevant to their particular needs making this book an invaluable resource.

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Get the most out of Apples updated ultra-slim Mac Book Air notebook How to Do Everything Mac Book Air unveils all the new features & enhanced features such as instant-on responsiveness Multi-Touch trackpad & all-flash storage. This practical guide shows you how to surf the web manage email view & edit photos manage contacts & a schedule video conference watch videos/TV shows & movies listen to music & play games. Youll also get full details on Mac OS X Mountain Lion & all the built-in applications. Learn how to transfer files from a Windows PC or another Mac sync Mac Book Air with an iPad and/or iPhone & use Mac Book Air with i Cloud. How To" & " Did You Know" sidebars deliver guidance for dealing with tricky issues & advanced queries Tips for extending the Mac Book Airs battery life & external power source options Teaches how to run Windows & Windows software on a Mac Book Air via Parallels or other third-party software Coverage of traveling with Mac Book Air including tips for charging & connecting to the Internet anywhere Covers it all! Mac OS X Operating System; Make the Switch From Windows To a Mac; Set Up The Software That Comes With Mac Book Air; Install New Software Onto Mac Book Air; Transfer Data & Files from Another Computer; Use Apples i Cloud to Synch all Your Devices; Add Optional Peripherals & Accessories to Expand Performance; Create Documents Spreadsheets Digital Slide Presentations; Surf the Web on Your Mac Book Air; Set Up Existing Email Accounts For Mac Book Air; Bring the i Life Apps into Your Life; Get Organized with Calendar & Address Book Software; Find & Enjoy Music Movies TV Shows & More With i Tunes; Play Games On Your Mac Book Air; Travel with Your Mac Book Air; Use Face Time Skype or VOIP Software to Communicate & Video Conference" ...

When you buy a new computer or upgrade to a new operating system you'll often find that the processes you were familiar with have changed & it can be hard to get started again. This easy-to-follow guide will tell you everything you need to know to master the latest version of the Windows operating system & Office 2010. In over 150 clear step-by-step projects it shows you how to manage files download from a digital camera edit images digitise old records calculate bills & much more. You might learn some new tricks too with projects on getting set up on Facebook & Twitter accessing music on i Tunes & selling on e Bay. You'll be amazed at how much more you can get out of your PC with Windows 7 & Office 2010. ...

Lecturers why waste time waiting for the post to arrive? Click on the above icon & receive your e-inspection copy today! Whether embarking on research as an undergraduate or for a doctorate Gary Thomas book will be of great value to you. It is refreshingly different from other books about doing research: its informative well-written wide-ranging yet sufficiently detailed & above all its enjoyable to read! I recommend it highly". (Professor Peter Earley Institute of Education University of London). Are you doing a research project? Do you need advice on how to carry out research? Using practical examples this book takes you through what should happen at each phase in the projects schedule. Gary Thomas explains the main design frames & methods of data collection & analysis used in education & social science research & provides down to earth advice on how to weave these elements together into a coherent whole. It is structured according to the main phases of doing a project the book covers: deciding your topic & your research question; project management & study skills; doing a literature review; methodology & research design; design frames; ethics & access; how to analyse the information you gather; & discussing findings theorising concluding & writing up. This book is an essential read for undergraduate postgraduate CPD & doctoral students undertaking a project in the applied social sciences. Comments from tutors: "I loved this book! It brought research methods alive". (Gill Richards Nottingham Trent University). " Unputdownable". (Joy Jarvis University of Hertfordshire). " Accessible & encouraging style". (Neil Stott Nottingham Trent University). Comments from students: " Brilliant". (Alison Patterson). " Love the visual models". (Susan Allan). " Filled me with optimism". (Anne Cowan). " Very entertaining as well as extremely useful". (Viv Brown). Gary Thomas is Professor of Education at the University of Birmingham." ...

Nikki Maxwell has been writing in a diary since the start of the school year & she usually takes it everywhere she goes so she can't believe it when one morning she can't find her diary! The hunt is on & while she looks pursuing various theories about where it could be Nikki can't help putting together a list of important diary-keeping lessons to remember in case of missing diary emergencies like this one. Overflowing with Nikki's trademark humour & art this special DIY edition of DORK DIARIES not only features a brand new story featuring all of your favourite characters from the series but also

Includes:: tips from Nikki about keeping your own diary & space for readers to write & draw their own entries.

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Beginning fantasy artists & decorative painters will love the charming fairies presented in the How to Draw & Paint Enchanting Fairies" kit. From understanding basic colour theory to applying classic watercolour techniques this kit is the perfect guide to getting started with creating enchanted fairies & background elements such as wild flowers & snowflakes. Kit

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Based on the golden rule that an animal illustrator should observe much & long & draw quick & little " this guidebook teems with over 100 illuminating illustrations of an incredible variety of wild & domestic breeds: horses deer game birds geese owls dogs cats rabbits foxes buffalo zebras wolves bears tigers & more." ...

Starting with simple shapes four popular artists show how easy it is to develop circles rectangles squares & ovals into an exciting selection of creatures including cats dogs horses lions elephants monkeys penguins & eagles. If you have never drawn before this is definitely the book for you & there is a lot here to inspire more experienced artists too. Uses material from the How to Draw series. ...