Sir Winston Churchill, statesman, orator, and former prime minister, was a man whose words gave hope and inspiration to the British people, and many are as relevant today as they were during the war y
All the knowledge you need to compose stunning digital landscape photographs The landscape is not only endlessly varied it is also constantly changing, and this is what makes it such a fascinating and
A guide to the Canon PowerShot G11 camera describes the camera's controls, exposure and focusing systems, custom settings, shooting, and setup menus, and discusses the flash and accessories available.
A guide to the Canon Rebel T3/EOS 1100D camera describes the camera's controls, exposure and focusing systems, custom settings, lenses, shooting, and setup menus, and discusses the flash and accessori
The Beautiful Game evokes passion on the scale of religious fanaticism, and this book oozes the essence of football club loyalty and hero worship, captures and replays breathtaking and memorable goals
Footballers are renowned for their quips, unguarded remarks and slips-of-the-tongue. Comments and off-the-cuff remarks are often hilarious, frequently nonsensical, and sometimes downright insulting. T
Aimed at the more experienced amateur photographer, this concise guide explains the fundamentals of exposure and how varying three parameters—shutter speed, aperture and ISO—can be used creatively and
London: A City in Pictures forms a tour of the city’s historic streets of medieval and classical architecture, sumptuous palaces and distinctive bridges, and modern skyscrapers such as The Shard. It c
The PowerShot G1 X is the latest and, arguably, the greatest of the ‘G’ series of compact cameras produced by Canon, aimed at advanced amateur and professional photographers, and achieved through tact
In a series of simple but beautifully illustrated steps, and with a focus on drawing the human form, our expert author describes and demonstrates all the essentials and more. You will discover how to
Gives advice on how to shoot black-and-white images on today's sophisticated digital SLR and compact digital cameras, and even mobile phones, in a book aimed at the novice or more experienced amateur
Devoted to a decade of British life, this series contains around 300 photographs and each picture tells a tale, of occurrences big and small, which have shaped the people and the face of Britain.
Devoted to a decade of British life, this series contains around 300 photographs and each picture tells a tale, of occurrences big and small, which have shaped the people and the face of Britain.
Devoted to a decade of British life, this series contains around 300 photographs and each picture tells a tale, of occurrences big and small, which have shaped the people and the face of Britain.
Sir Winston Churchill, statesman, orator and former Prime Minister was a man whose words gave hope and inspiration to the British people, and many are as relevant today as they were during the war yea
The 20th century saw Britain involved in many armed conflicts, from the First and Second World Wars to the two Gulf Wars, and encompassing wars in Korea, Suez, the Falklands and the rest. This book f
Presents an introduction to the features and history of Nikon DSLR cameras, covering such topics as lenses, flash systems, Live View, menu options, RAW, and dynamic range.
Wildlife watchers and aspiring natural-history photographers – collect up your kit and get ready for a practical course with a difference. Photographic workshops are exceptionally popular but not ever
A concise, comprehensive guide to the popular subject of wildlife photographyWildlife is one of the most challenging and popular subjects for photographers. With strong emphasis on the ethics and lega
An invaluable guide to taking better photographs using today's sophisticated digital SLR and compact digital cameras is aimed at the novice or more experienced amateur photographer, and the jargon-fre
BREW is the ideal handbook for the aspiring ale-maker, and a master brewer’s entertaining accomplice. In a series of simple but beautifully illustrated steps, our expert author describes and demonstra
Andy Warhol was an American painter and silk screen artist, a Pop Art pioneer whose works include 'Campbell's Soup Cans' and 'Marilyn Diptych'. Biographic: Warhol presents much more than five minutes
Humorous and inspirational quotes from America's 43 Presidents "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'" —Ronald Reagan "Fighting ba
Think you know all about the birds and bees? The mating rituals of some creatures are frankly bizarre, frequently disturbing, and endlessly fascinating. After reading this book, you'll look at courtsh
Hand-picked from the unique archives of the Press Association (Britain's national news agency), this captivating collection of almost nine hundred color and black-and-white images chronicles the ten d
From 1895, "Hobbies Weekly" brought much-needed practical advice and inspiration to bespectacled boys in V-neck pullovers, young ladies in sensible shoes and their pipe-smoking parents (of both sexes)
Street photography has a tradition dating back over a century, and embracing such artists as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Vivian Maier, and Lee Friedlander. In today’s digital world, this vibrant art form i
With the aid of photographs from the news archives of Mirrorpix, this book offers readers the opportunity to read a critique and review of the inspirational, moving, shocking and sometimes humorous wo
Strong enough to withstand the rigors of travel photography yet lightweight with simple controls and intuitive ergonomics, this camera is easy to use. The powerful DIGIC 5+ image processor and
Rants and ravings of despicable despots. Millions of people in dozens of countries across the globe live under the autocratic rule of a dictator whose utterances, edicts, excesses and actions are both
From Ammonite, these Expanded Guides are much more than just user guides! Written by experts and with worked examples, they are jargon free, full-color, and inclusive. This title covers Canon's digita
As an island, Britain enjoys volatile weather systems and accordingly its people have long been obsessed with the subject. This title helps to see why: extremes such as drought, hurricanes and snowsto
The Biographic series presents an entirely new way of looking at the lives of the world's greatest thinkers and creative. It takes the 50 defining facts, dates, thoughts, habits and achievements of ea
The Biographic senes presents an entirely new way of looking at the lives of the world's greatest thinkers and creatives. It takes the 50 defining facts, dates, thoughts, habits and achievements of ea
The Biographic series presents an entirely new way of looking at the lives of the world's greatest thinkers and creatives. It takes the 50 defining facts, dates, thoughts, habits and achievements of e
Flagged as the world's smallest and lightest DSLR camera (among cameras using the APS-C size equivalent sensors), and an ideal model for those stepping up from a smartphone or compact camera, Canon's
Sport has always played a vital part in inspiring and encouraging us and some of the most famous quotes are sports related. Sport in Quotes presents an inspirational, humorous, moving collection of fi
From Ammonite, these Expanded Guides are much more than just user guides! Written by experts and with worked examples, they are jargon free, full-color, and inclusive. This title explores the huge ran
Describes the characteristics of lenses and how to choose the right one for a digital SLR camera along with information on such topics as aperture and depth of field, aberration, lens compatibility, l
