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The Digital Photography Book 675 reviews
Scott Kelby
Peachpit Press, 2006
Great Beginning Book for Photographers
I already had this book and really enjoyed it. When my granddaughter became interested in photography I thought she would get a lot out of it. When I found out that she was getting a new digital camera for Christmas I decided to order this book as an addition to her presents from us. At last report she was reading the book completely and liked it a lot.
Johnny
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A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: (Pmbok Guide) 42 reviews
Project Management Institute, 2008
The PMBOK is to Project Management, as a Dictionary is to English
1. If you are a new project manager or are studying for the PMP, look at another book or take a class on how to successfully manage a project. This is NOT a "how-to" book.
Now that's out of the way...
The PMBOK is an excellent reference of what is in project management. It is similar to a dictionary. Don't expect that by reading a dictionary, you will be able to put together a novel or ...
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The Secret 2490 reviews
Rhonda Byrne
Atria Books/Beyond Words, 2006
The real deal
Because of "The Secret", and my fearless application of its principles, I have received several "out-of-the-blue" benefits: 1) I no longer wear glasses. I'd worn them since I was 16. I'm 34. 2) I have a new job with a great boss, and opportunity for advancement; 3) I have projected numerous parking places, dinner tables, and other limited-quantity privileges at peak times, occasionally being ...
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Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition)731 reviews
Bryan Peterson
Amphoto Books, 2004
Just What I Needed
I purchased this book based on the other reviews I had read. I'm quite the "newbie" at a DSLR camera and hoped this book would help me understand the mechanics of photography and my camera. It did both -- and in a very easy to understand way. I see it as being a continual reference also as it is quite comprehensive.
After I had already ordered the book I visited our local library which had a ...
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Exposure Digital Field Guide 6 reviews
Alan Hess
Wiley, 2009
highly recommend!
I am professional commercial/fine art photographer, and OH how I wish I had this little gem back when I was starting out. It's got a recipe for everything! That makes getting great shots very simple, way before needing to learn the "theory" behind the settings. My favorite part was Alan's explanations of the LOGIC, that is questions to ask yourself...the order of decisions one must consider ...
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Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor/Outdoor Medical Grower's Bible98 reviews
Jorge Cervantes
Van Patten Publishing, 2006
growers bible
Best carry along pictorial for cultivators and those learning to grow medicine to treat their ailments. Color coded pages make locating topics easy,
The organization of content is perfect.
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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable (J-B Lencioni Series)288 reviews
Patrick Lencioni
Jossey-Bass, 2002
Golden Nuggets to Help Team Leaders
What a wonderful fable about building extraordinary teams! A quick read on the surface, there are some golden nuggets of ideas to help leaders rescue their teams from the morass of dysfuction:
1. Absence of Trust. Team members lack confidence in each others abilities and intentions.
2. Fear of Conflict. Teams avoid conflict and are unwilling to discuss and resolve issues to produce the best ...
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How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It: Tactics, Techniques, and Technologies for Uncertain Times107 reviews
James Wesley Rawles
Plume, 2009
Excellent prerparedness guide
A lot of good information to get you headed in the right direction toward self efficiency and preparation for the end of the world as we know it.
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Adobe Photoshop CS4 Classroom in a Book57 reviews
Adobe Creative Team
Adobe Press, 2008
Adobe Photoshop CS4 Classroom in a Book
The book and project cd were in perfect condition and arrived sooner than promised. Absolutely no issues.
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The Survivors Club: The Secrets and Science that Could Save Your Life85 reviews
Ben Sherwood
Grand Central Publishing, 2010
Great tips, tricks & things to think on
I think this was a fantastic book that makes you think and analyze your own mental preparedness for disasters and emergencies. I think it's a great read for anyone who would like some bare bones methods to survive tragedy, as well as in-depth, thought provoking means to examine your own personality and how it can work for or against you in urgent times. I will definitely pass it along to friends ...
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Strengths-Based Leadership48 reviews
Tom Rath, Barry Conchie
Gallup Press, 2009
Great tool
This is a great tool to help you find out more about yourself and how your strengths play out in you personal and work life. It is very practical.
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The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teens229 reviews
Sean Covey
Fireside, 1998
Worth Reading
The book was very interesting to read and kept my attention through the whole book. Many of the ideas presented here I have used and if you seriously try to follow its suggestions then your life could be drastically improved.
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The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels131 reviews
Michael Watkins
Harvard Business Press, 2003
A crash course in how not to crash and burn
Business students, executives, managers, tea, leaders, and people who hope to grow in their business careers will benefit from this pull-no-punches approach to outlining strategies for a successful transition into a leadership role. However, if you're a business observer, journalist, analyst, small business owner, etc., you will also gain from reading this book.
Watkins notes that there is no ...
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Scott Kelby's Digital Photography Boxed Set, Volumes 1, 2, and 327 reviews
Scott Kelby
Peachpit Press, 2009
It is great for beginers
It is the best book for a begginer.
It is easy and interesting. I would recomend it to every one.
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The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos107 reviews
Michael Freeman
Focal Press, 2007
Compostion lessons, both subtle and direct
People with digital cameras spend a lot of time learning how to use all the technology tools - notably Photoshop. When it's time to step away from the computer and take some pictures we sometimes need to brush up on the principles of composition, and Michael Freeman's understated book is a great teacher. The book starts with some of the basics - the Rule of Thirds, etc. Then it goes on to ...
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First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently276 reviews
Marcus Buckingham, Curt Coffman
Simon & Schuster, 1999
Eye-opening for both corporate and nonprofit leaders
Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman present some rather remarkable findings on how to hire, motivate, and promote the best people for any line of work, from housekeeping to software design. I certainly hope every leader of an organization, either corporate or nonprofit, will take a look inside and apply some of these practices. Although the authors make every case for why these somewhat ...
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Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting out of the Box237 reviews
Arbinger Institute
Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2010
Great insight~
Love this book...require all of employees in company to read this....we use the principles over and over. Highly recommend.
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The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, A Toltec Wisdom Book753 reviews
Don Miguel Ruiz
Amber-Allen Publishing, 2001
4 Simple Tips for a Free Life of Englightenment
The Four Agreements opens the door to freedom. It's a tiny book in size but a whale of a book in terms of message. If you seek reconciation, freedom and desire to be a victor versus a victim, read this book! In fact I reference and recommend it in my own book, Repackaged Common Sense: A New Age Path to Career and Business Sucess
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Julia's Kitchen Wisdom: Essential Techniques and Recipes from a Lifetime of Cooking67 reviews
Julia Child
Knopf, 2009
Good Read!!!!!
Lots of fun to read and full of Julia's comical comments. Great cooking tips, a few outdated, but for the most part, a great book.
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Oral Sex He'll Never Forget: 52 Positions and Techniques Guaranteed to Blow Your Man Away7 reviews
Sonia Borg Ph.D.
Quiver, 2009
So Spicey!!
Great book to spice up any sex life. Whats great about this book is it starts out by teaching you the basic male anatomy (so you learn how everything works first). Every technique and position is described in easy to follow step by step directions. There are illustrations throughout the whole book which gives you a visual in addition to written instructions on how to preform the varias ...
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