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Nikon D5000 Digital Field Guide

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 1:44 pm  
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Get to know your D5000 and unlock new possibilities

With outstanding one-touch automatic options plus a full range of manual functions, your Nikon D5000 will nourish your creativity in new ways. This guide will help you get completely comfortable with your camera, explaining every button and dial and what you can achieve by taking control with manual settings. Explore the essence of quality photography, what different lenses can offer, and how to get professional results in various situations. Whenever you pick up your D5000, grab this book too.

  • Learn to use exposure, metering, auto-focus, and AF-area modes

  • Work with menus for setup, shooting, playback, quick settings, and custom settings

  • Review lighting, exposure, depth of field, and composition essentials

  • Explore different lenses and understand Nikon's lens codes

  • Discover the secrets of great action, nighttime, and macro photography, product and nature shots, and more

Photography Tips from Author J. Dennis Thomas


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my "go-to" series
 
Review Date: June 29, 2009
Reviewer: JKray,
This is the third Nikon Digital Field Guide I've bought (the D300 was the first), and all of them have been great!

I bought a D5000 for my fiancé and the D5000 Digital Field Guide right along with it. When I bought my D300, I realized how helpful the books are to get you over the learning curve. Being a relative beginner to photography, my fiancé really appreciated this book and is taking some incredible pictures because of it.

One of the things I like about this series is that the author goes over all of the buttons and menus in fine detail, explaining exactly what each one does and gives examples of when you might need to use specific functions (and when NOT to use them). The user manual is so technical and hard to read; my fiancé uses this book exclusively.

A cool section of note is the Real World Applications section. With each type of photography, you get tips on how to get your photos to look professional, which is excellent for hobbyists and beginners.

I've been very happy with this series and highly recommend this book.
Most helpful guide I have ever read.
 
Review Date: August 25, 2009
Reviewer: Adam Dean Holroyd,
I am a Scout/Sniper serving in Afghanistan and I purchased this book along with my Nikon D5000 a few months ago. This guide has truly been a god send for me over here. I don't have access to any other resourses but thankfully this guide tells it all. Being a beginer to photography this guide breaks down all of the functions and buttons of the camera. It then progressivly teaches you how to use the camera in a crawl, walk, run fashion, from all of Nikons automatic settings to the manual settings. I knew pretty much zero about photography and with this book alone I have been able to figure it out on my own. The book doesn't stop with the camera it goes far beyond that. It includes full color pictures for reference and the author explains how he achieved most of the images included in the book. The guide also includes information on purchasing a wide variety of other products to complement your D5000. Tripods, speed lights, lenses, and many more products are included and explained in the pages of this excellent guide. Not only does J. Dennis Thomas teach you all about the D5000 he does it in a professional and interesting way. I would suggest this product to anyone who is planning or has purchased a D5000. It is the ultimate guide for this camera.
Does the teaching for me.
 
Review Date: June 29, 2009
Reviewer: J. L. Weber,
Being a middle school journalism teacher, I have to learn each new camera we get quickly so I can teach my students how to use it effectively. The Digital Field Guides are perfect for this.

The D5000 Digital Field Guide allowed me to learn the ins and outs as well as some cool tricks without having to spend months with the camera. This guide is easy to read and very informative. It's also quite compact so I can stick it in the camera bag in case anyone has a question while we're out on a photo excursion.

The author does a great job of getting right to the point while being informative as well. I love the Digital Field Guides, they take all of the work out of learning a new camera.
Handy guide book, not just for Nikon D5000!
 
Review Date: September 3, 2009
Reviewer: Amber Flowers, Kentucky, USA
This review is for the Nikon D5000 Digital Field Guide. I received my copy in excellent condition and immediately began to read it. I was impressed with the layout and quality. By first appearance it is like a textbook you would see in school or college. The more you read it the more you see that the information has been carefully researched and thoroughly written. This book was designed to explain the basics of how to use the D5000 beyond your camera's manual and be something you take with you out in the field. This book accomplishes that and more. The book covers everything you could want to know about the D5000 and also has information on lighting and other topics in photography. This is handy for people new to photography and for refreshing the memory of old pros. As a photographer, I can say I highly recommend this book...whether you have a D5000 or you don't! After my experiance with this book, I plan to look into other books in the series! Easy to read and understand...what else could you want in a guide book?
Must have for new users
 
Review Date: August 6, 2009
Reviewer: Nanda, Kogarah, NSW Australia
The digital guide for the Nikon D5000 is the first photography book that I have ever bought. I am new to digital SLR's and I have found the digital guide very informative and the instructions easy to understand. I have learnt quite a lot about my Nikon D5000 in the one month that I have owned it thanks to the digital guide.
I have found the section on D-movie most interesting and communicated with the author seeking clarification about the right lens for video. The information that he generously provided helped me understand certain aspects of manual operation and will help me shoot good HD video.
I would recommend this book for any D5000 newbie. The book also has all the technical information about the camera for avid photographers.
I am very happy that I bought the Nikon D5000 digital field guide.

Beach Stones

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 11:41 am  
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Walking along the water's edge, who among us has not stopped to admire the evocatively patterned, shaped, and multihued stones that beckon? Fun to collect and free for the taking, beach stones are objects of contemplation, beauty, and sentiment. This exquisite volume-at once a gorgeous art book and a nature guide-presents more than 200 exceptional stones from around the world and describes the fascinating natural processes that produced them.

Photographer and installation artist Josie Iselin, who uses a flatbed scanner to generate her imagery, has arranged these stones with great artistry, and nature writer Margaret Carruthers yields their secrets, revealing, for instance, that a pebble from Maine was created 400 million years ago during the birth of a great mountain range. Art lovers and beachcombing spirits everywhere will cherish this gift book.

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Painter 11 for Photographers: Creating painterly images step by step

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 8:33 am  
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Painter 11 for Photographers: Creating painterly images step by step
 
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Whether you are new to Painter or a seasoned pro wanting to take your digital art to the next level, this inspirational book and DVD package will show you how to get the most out of Corel's powerful painting software.

Starting with the basics and moving on to cover brushes, textures, cloning, toning and other effects, Martin Addison will help you master the tools and features needed to transform your photographs into stunning works of art. Over 2 hours of video tutorials and clear, step-by-step examples take you through the techniques in a no-nonsense manner, with all images provided on the accompanying DVD so you can learn by doing.

Packed with beautiful images to illustrate what can be achieved with the right skills and know-how, Painter XI For Photographers will inspire you to get creative with your personal or commercial photographs.



* Transform your photographs into stunning works of art using Corel's Painter XI with this inspirational book and DVD package

* Packed with beautiful color images, step-by-step instructions and movie tutorials to help you master a wealth of complex tools and features

* Recommended and reviewed by Corel, and also relevant to previous versions of this powerful software package

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The Lovely Bones

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 7:18 am  
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When we first meet 14-year-old Susie Salmon, she is already in heaven. This was before milk carton photos and public service announcements, she tells us; back in 1973, when Susie mysteriously disappeared, people still believed these things didn't happen.

In the sweet, untroubled voice of a precocious teenage girl, Susie relates the awful events of her death and her own adjustment to the strange new place she finds herself. It looks a lot like her school playground, with the good kind of swing sets.

With love, longing, and a growing understanding, Susie watches her family as they cope with their grief, her father embarks on a search for the killer, her sister undertakes a feat of amazing daring, her little brother builds a fort in her honor and begin the difficult process of healing.

In the hands of a brilliant novelist, the author narrates the THE LOVELY BONES through the eyes of her winning young heroine. This story of seemingly unbearable tragedy is transformed into a suspenseful and touching story about family, memory, love, heaven, and living.

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The Gift of Fear: And Other Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 5:08 am  
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The Gift of Fear: And Other Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence
 
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The man whom Oprah Winfrey calls "the nation's leading expert on violent behavior" shows how to spot even subtle signs of danger before it's too late. Abridged. 3 CDs.

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The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 4:48 am  
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The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness
 
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The success stories speak for themselves in this audio book from money maestro Dave Ramsey. Instead of promising the normal dose of quick fixes, Ramsey offers a bold, no-nonsense approach to money matters, providing not only the how-to but also a grounded and uplifting hope for getting out of debt and achieving total financial health.

Ramsey debunks the many myths of money (exposing the dangers of cash advance, rent-to-own, debt consolidation) and attacks the illusions and downright deceptions of the American dream, which encourages nothing but overspending and massive amounts of debt. "Don't even consider keeping up with the Joneses," Ramsey declares in his typically candid style. "They're broke!"

The Total Money Makeover isn't theory. It works every single time. It works because it is simple. It works because it gets to the heart of the money problems: you.

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The Wrecker (Isaac Bell)

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 12:01 am  
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The Wrecker (Isaac Bell)
 
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An audacious new historical thriller from the grand master of adventure. Unabridged CDs • 10 CDs, 12 hours

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The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 2)

Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 7:38 pm  
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The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 2)
 
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After a year spent trying to prevent a catastropic war among the Greek gods, Percy Jackson finds his seventh-grade school year unnervingly quiet. His biggest problem is dealing with his new friend, Tyson--a six-foot-three, mentally challenged homeless kid who follows Percy everywhere, making it hard for Percy to have any "normal" friends.

But things don't stay quiet for long. Percy soon discovers there is trouble at Camp Half-Blood: The magical borders which protect Half-Blood Hill have been poisoned by a mysterious enemy, and the only safe haven for demigods is on the verge of being overrun by mythological monsters. To save the camp, Percy needs the help of his best friend, Grover, who has been taken prisoner by the Cyclops Polyphemus on an island somewhere in the Sea of Monsters--the dangerous waters Greek heroes have sailed for millenia--only today, the Sea of Monsters goes by a new name...the Bermuda Triangle.

Now Percy and his friends--Grover, Annabeth, and Tyson--must retrieve the Golden Fleece from the Island of the Cyclopes by the end of the summer or Camp Half-Blood will be destroyed. But first, Percy will learn a stunning new secret about his family--one that makes him question whether being claimed as Poseidon's son is an honor or simply a cruel joke.

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The Enjoyment of Music: An Introduction to Perceptive Listening (Shorter Tenth Edition)

Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 6:55 pm  
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The Enjoyment of Music: An Introduction to Perceptive Listening (Shorter Tenth Edition)
 
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Used by more than 3.5 million students, The Enjoyment of Music has been the most trusted introduction to music for over five decades. The Tenth Edition reaffirms this status in a thoughtful revision offering a more diverse repertory and a stronger emphasis on the cultural significance of musical styles and periods.

Responding directly to the needs of today’s students, Professor Forney has completely rewritten the chapters on musical elements for accessibility and integrated the textbook material with powerful new multimedia learning tools. These resources—the Student Resource DVD, StudySpace, and the Online Listening Lab—reinforce important concepts from the text through interactive, hands-on learning.

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Bell Cocoon Rack Mounted Bicycle Child Carrier

Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 5:44 pm  
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The Bell® Cocoon rack-mounted child carrier is designed to safely carry 1 child up to 40-lbs with high-back protection. It protects with a 5-point harness and a molded spoke guard and includes adjustable foot rests. A rear reflector provides added visibility.

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  • Carries one child up to 40 pounds
  • Rear reflector included
  • Fits most 26- and 27-inch bikes (without rear suspension)
  • Thick seat pad and high back will keep your little one comfortable on the ride
  • Seat can be quickly removed for solo rides

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