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What Were They Thinking?: The Brainless Blunders That Changed Sports History

Harper Perennial, 2009

In the uninspired corner of publishing that produces too many hackneyed sports titles, the efforts of Kyle Garlett shine.In Garlett's hands, moments that are hilarious or painful (or both, depending on one's rooting interest) become opportunities to extract lessons from delicious ironies.. A fine choice. (amNew York )

In 1919, the...

Masters of the Mind: Exploring the Story of Mental Illness from Ancient Times to the New Millennium

John Wiley & Sons, 2004

The mind is unique in its interest to people from all walks of life. This interest is not new; throughout written history people have observed, described, and pondered strange behaviors and thoughts within themselves and their neighbors. The questions that people have posed about these experiences seem so simple and basic. Why do we seek to...

The Official Guide to 3D GameStudio

Course Technology PTR, 2007

If you’re a video game enthusiast, then you’ve probably thought more than once about creating your own games. Now you can develop your own 3D games using 3D GameStudio! The Official Guide to 3D GameStudio will help you develop the skills you need to create a variety of games, including first-person shooter and fantasy role-playing....

Secrets of Poser Experts: Tips, Techniques, and Insights for Users of All Abilities: The e-frontier Official Guide

Course Technology PTR, 2006

Take an in-depth look into the creative minds of top Poser artists! Secrets of Poser Experts presents a unique opportunity to examine the creative process utilized by industry experts as they create their digital art using Poser. With individual chapters written by each artist, this book offers an amazing look at the artists' professional...

Advanced Photoshop CS3 Trickery & FX (Graphics Series)

Charles River, 2007

Advanced Photoshop CS3 Trickery & FX is a completely updated edition of this specialized book for Photoshop users wishing to go beyond the basics. It takes digital artists to the next level of creativity by teaching them how to blend their artistic talent seamlessly with the powerful tools of Photoshop CS3. The book is packed with full color...

Architects Sketches: Dialogue and Design

Architectural Press, 2008

An in-depth study of the methods, meaning and intentions of architects' sketches through time

Concepts from architects minds evolve through sketches and as a mode of transference are conveyed to the finished building. This book compares qualities of sketches to reveal unique approaches to the instruments of thinking in which all...

Dungeons & Dragons Dummies

For Dummies, 2005

Caught in traffic. Trapped in a cubicle. Stuck in a rut. Tangled up in red tape.

In the real world, sometimes you feel powerless—but not in Dungeons & Dragons (D & D). In this fantasy-adventure, you have all kinds of special powers. You can slay the evil dragon, overcome the orc or the ogre, haunt the...

The Element of Fire

Tor Books, 1994

"The Element of Fire is a powerful fantasy." -- Locus Magazine, 1993

Scientific magic and fairy magic collide headlong in the threatened kingdom of Ile-Rien, where the Captain of the Queen's Guard fights a perilous battle standing between opposing forces seeking to topping the kingdom's young king. Reprint....

Tales of Mathematicians and Physicists

Springer, 2006

Tales of Physicists and Mathematicians is a translation of a book that was published in Russia in 2001 and is based on articles that appeared from 1960–1980. The first edition of the book, less than half the size of the current one, was published in the Soviet Union in 1981 and in English in 1988. Thus the book has its own history, and I...

Test Driving Linux: From Windows to Linux in 60 Seconds

O'Reilly, 2005

For years, computer users have put up with the bugs, security holes, and viruses on Windows because they had no choice. Until recently, there has never been a good alternative to Windows. But now, Windows users can switch to Linux, the reliable, secure, and spyware free operating system. Linux is easy to use, runs on almost any PC, and enables you...

Expert Podcasting Practices For Dummies (Computer/Tech)

For Dummies, 2007

Revealed — the secrets to producing professional podcasts!

Record like a pro, build an audience, and maybe even generate some revenue

If you're ready to take your podcasting passion to the next level, you've picked up the right book. Here's what you need to know to create...

Principles of Computer Graphics: Theory and Practice Using OpenGL and Maya®

Springer, 2005

to think about what it means. What is Computer Graphics? Simply defined, Computer Graphics (or CG) is the images generated or modified on a computer. These images may be visualizations of real data or imaginary depictions of a fantasy world.

The use of Computer Graphics effects in movies such as The Incredibles and games such as Myst...

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