Зарубежная образовательная литература
Различные книги в жанре Зарубежная образовательная литератураIntroducing ZBrush
If you want to take advantage of one of the hottest CG tools available, Introducing ZBrush is the perfect place to start. Introducing ZBrush helps you jump into this exciting drawing and sculpting software without fear. Learn ZBrush 3.1 basics inside and out and get comfortable sculpting in a digital environment with this relaxed, friendly, and thorough guide. Master these practical techniques and soon you'll be creating realistic, cartoon, and organic models with flair. Introduces you to ZBrush 3.1, the sculpting software that lets you create digital art with a fine-art feel, which you can transfer into Maya or other 3D applications Covers painting, meshes, organic sculpting, hard surface sculpting, textures, lighting, rendering, working with other 3D applications, and scripting Walks you through a series of fun and engaging tutorials where you can start creating your own work, including human, cartoon, and organic models Learn to create lush, beautiful digital art with ZBrush and this detailed guide.
PRINCE2 For Dummies
Whatever your project – no matter how big or small – PRINCE2 For Dummies, 2009 Edition is the perfect guide to using this project management method to help ensure its success. Fully updated with the 2009 practice guidelines, this book will take you through every step of a project – from planning and establishing roles to closing and reviewing – offering practical and easy-to-understand advice on using PRINCE2. It also shows how to use the method when approaching the key concerns of project management, including setting up effective controls, managing project risk, managing quality and controlling change. PRINCE2 allows you to divide your project into manageable chunks, so you can make realistic plans and know when resources will be needed. PRINCE2 For Dummies, 2009 Edition provides you with a comprehensive guide to its systems, procedures and language so you can run efficient and successful projects. PRINCE2 For Dummies, 2009 Edition includes: Part I: How PRINCE Can Help You – Chapter 1: So What's a Project Method and Why Do I Need to Use One? – Chapter 2: Outlining the Structure of PRINCE2 – Chapter 3: Getting Real Power from PRINCE2 Part II: Working Through Your Project – Chapter 4: Checking the Idea Before You Start – Chapter 5: Planning the Whole Project: Initiation – Chapter 6: Preparing for a Stage in the Project – Chapter 7: Controlling a Stage – Chapter 8: Building the Deliverables – the Work of the Teams – Chapter 9: Finishing the Project – Chapter 10: Running Effective Project Boards Part III: Help with PRINCE Project Management – Chapter 11: Producing and Updating the Business Case – Chapter 12: Deciding Roles and Responsibilities – Chapter 13: Managing Project Quality – Chapter 14: Planning the Project, Stages, and Work Packages – Chapter 15: Managing Project Risk – Chapter 16: Controlling Change and Controlling Versions – Chapter 17: Monitoring Progress and Setting Up Effective Controls Part IV: The Part of Tens – Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Make PRINCE Work Well – Chapter 19: Ten Tips for a Good Business Case – Chapter 20: Ten Things for Successful Project Assurance Part V: Appendices – Appendix A: Looking into PRINCE Qualifications – Appendix B: Glossary of the Main PRINCE2 Terms
Trade Options Online
In this fully updated book, options trading innovator George Fontanills arms you with the knowledge and skills youneed to unleash the phenomenal power of your computer to become a successful online options trader. Following a concise review of the basics of online trading–including hardware and software requirements and essential online resources–Fontanills cuts to the chase with step-by-step coverage of proven managed risk option trading strategies. Specifically designed for online traders, these tested off-floor techniques provide you with a sure-fire method for consistently building up your trading account. Drawing upon his years as a leading international options educator, Fontanills makes it easy for you to master online options trading by walking you through a series of hypothetical trades that demonstrate how to compute the maximum risk, maximum profit, breakevens, and exit alternatives for each strategy. Trade Options Online also includes a comprehensive guide to fundamental and technical analysis methodologies, a detailed list of the best financial resources, websites analyzed from the point of view of an online options trader, and a review of the most popular online brokerages. Trade Options Online is your complete guide to earning a living and making a killing as an online options trader.
Digital Photography Simplified
Are you new to digital cameras? Does new technology make you nervous? Relax! You're holding in your hands the easiest guide ever to digital photography – a book that skips the long-winded explanations and shows you how things work. All you have to do is open the book and discover just how easy it is to get up to speed. * Set up your camera and learn program modes * Understand good composition and exposure * Experiment with lenses and focal length * Download and organize your images * Fine-tune your photos with Photoshop(r) Elements * Select paper and printers to make quality prints * «Simplify It» sidebars offer real-world advice * Succinct explanations walk you through step by step * Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task * Self-contained, two-page lessons make learning a snap
Flex 3 Bible
Flex your development muscles with this hefty guide Write programs using familiar workflows, deliver rich applications for Web or desktop, and integrate with a variety of application servers using ColdFusion, PHP, and others-all with the new Flex Builder 3 toolkit and the comprehensive tutorials in this packed reference. You'll learn the basics of Flex 3, then quickly start using MXML, ActionScript, CSS, and other tools to create applications that can run on any browser or operating system. Install and learn how to use Flex Builder 3 Explore MXML, ActionScript 3, and the anatomy of a Flex application Lay out Flex controls and containers, and use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to create look and feel Incorporate Advanced List controls, Flex charting components, and data entry forms Integrate your Flex applications with a variety of application servers Create cross-operating system desktop applications with Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR) Companion Web Site Visit www.wiley.com/go/flex3 to access code files for the projects in the book.
Lighting Photo Workshop
A rigorous practical guide to photographic lighting techniques, complete with hands-on assignments Offering digital photographers a complete course in photographic lighting, this book covers everything from using flash systems and studio lights to working outdoors in bright or low-light conditions. Full-color examples show how the right lighting can enhance color, improve contrast, and open the door to new creative possibilities.
eBay For Canadians For Dummies
eBay For Canadians For Dummies is the perfect primer to one of the world’s most popular Web sites. From how to find that perfect item, to winning it at the perfect price and having it shipped to you, it covers the whole experience of buying. Power Sellers Marsha Collier and Bill Summers also help you make money on eBay, telling you how to list your stuff and reap the profits. With over 25 percent new content, the book also covers eBay issues unique to Canada, such as Canada-only promotions The advantages and disadvantages to shopping on ebay.ca and ebay.com Taxes (should you charge GST when selling?) and shipping (what's the most cost-effective way to ship an item?) The book will be completely up-to-date: Bill and Marsha will also include quick looks at eBay's newest sites and tools, including the SYI (sell your item) Java-assisted form, eBay Deal Finder, and eBay Match Maker.
Nikon D300s For Dummies
The know-how you need to get the most out of your Nikon D300s The Nikon D300s is packed with pro features at a consumer price of less than $2,000, making it a camera both pro and beginning photographers will be looking to scoop up. Newcomers to the D300s can rely on this easy-to-understand book to guide them through the essentials of the camera's controls and how to adjust them in order to get results you want. Assuming no previous dSLR experience, veteran author Julie Adair King helps familiarize you with the features of the D300s and provides you with an overview of the camera body and automatic settings. You'll quickly learn to apply what you've learned to any shooting situation. Serves as ideal reading for newcomers to the Nikon D300s Veteran author Julie Adair King provides you with an overview of the camera body and its controls and features Looks at the camera's exposure, lighting, focus, automatic settings, and color controls Covers the retouch menu, as well as lesser-known features, so that you can get a final product worth sharing Set your focus on learning the essentials of the Nikon D300s with this friendly guide by your side!
Wind Power For Dummies
The consumer guide to small-scale wind electricity production! Maybe you're not T. Boone Pickens, but you can build your own home-sized wind-power empire right in your back yard. Wind Power For Dummies supplies all the guidance you need to install and maintain a sustainable, cost-effective wind generator to power your home for decades to come. This authoritative, plain-English guide walks you through every step of the process, from assessing your site and available wind sources to deciding whether wind power is the solution for you, from understanding the mechanics of wind power and locating a contractor to install your system to producing your own affordable and sustainable electricity. Guides you step by step through process of selecting, installing, and operating a small-scale wind generator to power your home Demystifies system configurations, terminology, and wind energy principles to help you speak the language of the pros Helps assess and reduce your energy needs and decide whether wind power is right for you Explains the mechanics of home-based wind power Shows you how to tie into the grid and sell energy back to the power company Offers advice on evaluating all of the costs of and financing for your project Provides tips on working with contractors and complying with local zoning laws Yes, you can do it, with a little help from Wind Power For Dummies.
Nikon D5000 For Dummies
Full-color guide to everything you need to get the most out of your Nikon D5000! The Nikon D5000 packs a lot of punch into a camera that beginners will love, and now you can pack an equal amount of punch into the digital photographs you take with your new Nikon. Whether you want to understand the D5000's new exposure settings or learn photography basics such as aperture, shutter speed, and downloading photos, this book delivers. Walks you through the new Nikon D5000's features, including a 12.3 megapixel sensor, 19 auto-exposure modes, and a swivel viewfinder Shows beginners who may be new to DSLR cameras how to take good digital photographs-from using the right settings for things like sunsets, candelight, or portraits-to downloading to your computer and printing Demonstrates beginning to advanced techniques with over 200 full-color photos, giving you plenty of great ideas of what you can accomplish Offers practical tips and ideas from two expert digital photographers and authors Don't be intimidated by your new digital camera! This friendly For Dummies guide will get you up and running in no time.