New edition shows you how to get the very most out of the latest version of Blender Blender the open-source 3D software is more popular than ever & continues to add functionality. If youre an intermediate or advanced user this new edition of Tony Mullens expert guide is what you need to get up to speed on Blender & expand your skills. From modeling texturing animation & visual effects to high-level techniques for film television games & more this book covers it all. It also highlights Blenders very latest features including new camera tracking tools & a new renderer. Provides intermediate to advanced coverage of Blender & its modeling texturing animation & visual effects tools Covers advanced topics such as cloth fur & fluids Python scripting & the Blender game engine Brings you up to speed on Blenders new camera tracking tools & new renderer Showcases techniques used in real-world 3D animation & visual effects Create realistic animation & visual effects with Blender & this expert guide that shows you step by step how to do it. ...

NINTH EDITION now featuring specimen examination papers of all the major boards including OCR AQA AAT ICB & IAB. Double-entry accounting can be easy if its explained well & Mastering Book-keeping does just that. Now in its updated 9th edition this popular book has helped thousands of people to get to grips with book-keeping. It explains the principles & practice of book-keeping sequentially &
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Automatic flash technology has revolutionized photography. Originally seen as just a way of illuminating dark scenes with portable light flash is used today for a host of creative functions including supplementing daylight & designing complex scenes lit by multiple light sources. But flash photography is also a difficult artistic & technical challenge. Its easy to get that harsh deer-in-the-headlights look from built-in automatic flash but using electronic flash to create striking or natural-looking images is not as straightforward. Mastering Canon EOS Flash Photography" will be the authoritative book on the subject guiding the reader through everything from Canons Speedlite flash system to off-camera portable flash & professional studio lighting. It begins with the fundamentals of flash metering technology discusses key concepts & documents the various features & functions available with EOS gear. It will be illustrated throughout with clear diagrams describing important functions & lighting arrangements & with quality photographs demonstrating sophisticated flash techniques. Unlike other works on the topic it will also cover the burgeoning field of non-dedicated off-camera flash. This is an area traditionally seen as too daunting for all but professional photographers. But the combination of digitals immediacy & ease of use & popular Web sites such as Strobist.com have brought off-camera flash to a whole new audience." ...

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Create Better Compositions by Design The path to better painting begins with Mastering Composition. This effective guide blends clear visual instruction with 5 step-by-step demonstrations to show you how to plan & paint your best work yet. Composition is the key & here youll learn to design paintings with new skill & confidence. It all begins with the armature or structure of the picture plane. Every great painting has one & youll see through several famous examples exactly how the Old Masters used armatures to create movement narrative harmony & fluidity. Based on these examples youll practice what youve learned following a series of hands-on demonstrations. Once you understand the basic principles of design youll be amazed at how quickly & effectively your compositions come together. Soon you will be painting more boldly & confidently than ever before with less reworking & overworking. Whether youre a beginner looking for basic instruction or a more advanced painter troubleshooting a specific problem the proven methods in this book will work for you. Ideal for all mediums Mastering Composition gives you the knowledge you need to create powerful paintings out of every subject. ...

The first academic textbook covering European retail fashion buying & merchandising. It provides a unique insight into best practice across the fashion industry.
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This is the first book on the subject that combines contemporary marketing theory with analysis of operational marketing practice within the fashion industry. It contains the views of key practitioners & much original case study material from leading fashion organizations to provide unique insights into the reality of fashion marketing. Appropriate for undergraduate & postgraduate fashion retailing & business degrees it is also a valuable read for practitioners seeking knowledge & understanding of fashion marketing. ...

Comprehensive tools & methods to help you build develop & apply financial models using Microsoft Excel enabling you to get better more accurate results faster. The new edition of this bestselling title begins by explaining basic modelling techniques before moving through to more complex models. The book is divided into two parts: the first part outlines model designs & gives templates key features & techniques. The second part of the book shows how to build corporate financial models in Excel. The accompanying CD means that you can use & adapt templates & models. This new edition

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In recent years the grappling arts have proven to be the most effective form of combat in mixed martial arts (MMA) & no-holds-barred (NHB) competitions. Above all others the Gracie brand of Brazilian jujitsu has become recognized as the preeminent fighting style in unarmed combat. Now Renzo Gracie--instructor; competitor; & champion of numerous grappling MMA & NHB events--reveals the inner workings of the art in his latest book Mastering Jujitsu." From the origins of the art to personal techniques you will experience the impact the Gracies have had on jujitsu & learn the strategies they have developed to dominate their opponents. Gracie shares the subtleties of the techniques necessary for mastering the art & he clearly demonstrates the flow of movement with more than 250 high-quality photos. Not only will " Mastering Jujitsu" help you progress from isolated skill development techniques to a full set of tactics & fight plans but it will also introduce you to the concept of combat phases & teach you to attack from any phase. You will learn how to react to your opponent in any situation. Whether youre caught in a bottom position or attacking from the top Gracie reveals the key strategies designed to give you the upper h&. The depth & breadth of topics covered in " Mastering Jujitsu" will aid even the most experienced black belts in their understanding & execution of Brazilian jujitsu. With detailed coverage on advanced principles you will get all the tactics strategies techniques & drills you need for close combat fighting." ...

It's THE book on manga from You Tube's most popular art instruction Guru! There's more to manga than big shiny eyes & funky hair. In these action-packed pages graphic novelist Mark Crilley shows you step-by-step how to achieve an authentic manga style-from drawing faces & figures to laying out awesome high-drama spreads. You'll learn how a few basic lines will help you place facial features in their proper locations & simple tricks for getting body proportions right. Plus you'll find inspiration for infusing your work with expression attitude & action. This is the book fans have been requesting for years packed with expert tips on everything from hairstyles & clothing to word bubbles & sound effects delivered in the same friendly easy-to-follow style that has made Mark Crilley one of the 25 Most Subscribed to Gurus on You Tube." Take this opportunity to turn the characters & stories in your head into professional-quality art on the page! Packed with everything you need to make your first (or your best-ever) manga stories! 30 step-by-step demonstrations showing how to draw faces & figures for a variety of ages & body types Inspirational galleries featuring 101 eyes 50 ways to draw hands 40 hairstyles 12 common expressions 30 classic poses & more! Tutorials to create a variety of realistic settings Advanced lessons on backgrounds inking sequencing & layout options" ...