There has been a shake-up in the way children are taught to read in primary schools in Engl&. The government has accepted a review that backs the use of a method known as 'synthetic phonics' where children are taught letter sounds (c-a-t spells cat) not the names of letters (cee-ay-tee) before they move onto simple books. Phonics is already used in a lot of schools but not necessarily in a systematic or prescriptive way. These changes
- which are being introduced at the end of 2007
- will mean that all children will be taught this way before the age of five. Phonics: The Easy Way" ties in to this new government literacy strategy & is a core guide to help you to teach your child to read using phonics. It follows the latest recommendations of the DFES & the Primary National Strategy reflecting the new fundamentally changed teaching guidelines." Phonics: The Easy Way"
Includes:: guidelines on teaching children the alphabet; to recognise each letter to call it by its name & to sound out the first sound it makes; thorough guidance on the blending of phonemes (ie how to blend c-a-t into cat); step-by-step instructions on how to teach each sound pattern & letter combinations that can make different sounds; games & activities for you to play with your child; & colour illustrations to make the book fun & accessible for the child."


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Featuring step-by-step illustrated tutorials written in straightforward language Photo Editing Made Easy is packed with information covering: both digital photos & scanned-in photos; resizing straightening & cropping pictures; removing red-eye & fixing blemishes; adding artistic effects & enhancing images; creating composite pictures; restoring old photos & slides. Find out how to turn your photos into pictures to be proud of. ...

Photo etching in the form of electronic equipment printed circuit boards will be familiar to all modellers. Less familiar is the application by model engineers of those same techniques to precision production of metal parts for all aspects of model making ranging from finely detailed grill work & artillery details to locomotive & traction engine emblems & nameplates. Authors Brian King & Azien Watkin have developed photo etching techniques to a high degree of sophistication to enable Brian to build his Gold Medal winning marine models. The design of items & the production of the high-quality graphics necessary are fully covered as are both home & industry routes to producing the finished items in a variety of metals. ...

Photobombing has taken the Web by storm & now one of the worlds top humor websites presents the first & ultimate collection of hilarious photobombs. This is the ultimate gift for everyone who loved Awkward Family Photos & the random things that can happen when your back is turned...innocently posing for a picture about to go awesomely wrong. ...

Photochemistry is the study of the interaction of light with matter. This fascinating subject is explained in a clear yet comprehensive manner. Aimed at an undergraduate audience the text describes the new chemistry that follows the absorption of light & explains how light has this extraordinary influence on chemical behaviour. Examples of established principles are presented examining the way in which life & the other natural processes depend on photochemistry & also how photochemistry can be used in a variety of applications. ...

This book now updated & expanded is a profusely illustrated survey of the use of photography in contemporary art since the mid-1980s. It features the work of more than 170 of internationally renowned & up-&-coming artist-photographers including Andreas Gursky Nan Goldin Philip-Lorca di Corcia Richard Billingham Jurgen Teller Thomas Demand Christopher Williams Sherrie Levine Jeff Wall Wolfgang Tillmans Zoe Leonard & many more. Themed chapters consider subjects such as narrative & storytelling in art photography photographing the everyday & the insignificant the use of photography in conceptual art & the cool detached & objective aesthetic prevalent in current art photography. A new eighth chapter examines why many artists in the age of digital photography make work that focuses on the physical & material properties of photography respond to the changing means of distributing photographic images & push the boundaries of technology to reach larger & more diverse audiences. ...

One of the most celebrated photographers of our time presents a selection of her work of the last fifteen years. The material documents the arc of Leibovitzs relationship with her companion Susan Sontag who died in 2004; the birth of her three daughters; & many events involving her large & robust family including the death of her father. The book is permeated with strong emotions. Leibovitzs passion for her family & friends is part of a larger passion that extends to the subjects of her professional work & the two worlds meet thematically. Portraits of public figures include the pregnant Demi Moore Nelson Mandela in Soweto Jack Nicholson on Mulholland Drive Bill Clinton in the Oval Office William Burroughs in Kansas & Agnes Martin in Taos. Over 300 photographs are accompanied by an essay by Leibovitz that discusses the circumstances under which the work was made both technically & logistically & her relationships with & thoughts about many of the subjects. ...

Everything You Need to Find Buyers for Your Photos Thousands of successful photographers have trusted Photographers Market as a resource for growing their businesses. This edition contains the most comprehensive & up-to-date market contacts for working photographers today: magazines book publishers greeting card companies stock agencies advertising firms contests & more. In addition to the more than 1 500 individually verified contacts the 2013 Photographers Market
Includes:: A FREE 1-year subscription to Artist Market Online.com where you can search industry contacts track your submissions get the latest photography news & much more (Note: free subscription comes with print version only) Up-to-date information on how to start & run a photography business including how to find clients who to contact to submit your photos what types of photos they need & how to submit both digital & film images Markets for fine art photographers including hundreds of galleries & art fairs NEW! Informative articles on strategic planning marketing applying for grants & talking about money NEW! Special features on writing for photographers maintaining & showcasing work hanging a solo show & achieving work-life balance NEW! Inspiring & informative interviews with successful professionals including commercial wedding family AP & aerial photographers
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More than 250 species are included in this useful & concise pocket-sized guide with each individual species account supported by a clear colour photograph. Thumbnail silhouettes visually identifying the different family groups are shown on the guide pages; these lead the reader quickly to the relevant section of the book. The introduction explains how to use the guide effectively & also contains fascinating information on bird biology & behaviour. It also has sections on Sri Lankan endemics & where to watch birds. The text has been fully updated to take account of the latest taxonomy & many recently split species are included. ...

Awarded Best Produced Paperback Book of 2006 by the Federation of Indian Publishers this pocket-sized photographic book makes accurate identification of more common birds in the field possible. The photographs all taken in the wild & India clearly show the birds often with a variety of plumages while the text details the life of these colourful creatures. There is also a personal introduction to the experience of birding in India with reference to relevant books & websites. It is ideal for any visitor to the Indian subcontinent. ...