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The Best of Becky Higgins' Sketches  CK MEDIA-The Best Of Becky Higgins Sketches. Becky Higgins is well known for her beautiful page designs classic and timeless layouts and her easy-to-follow scrapbook-page sketches. In this best of collection they have included 195 never-before-seen scrapbook layouts illustrating every sketch plus hundreds of tips such as creative ways to use acrylic paints brads circle punches and much more! Hardcover Spiral-bound: 202 pages.Author: Becky Higgins Spiral-bound: 202 pages Company: Creating Keepsakes (2007-09-01) ISBN: 1934176095 List Price: $29.95 Amazon Price: $16.99 Used Price: $16.99 Photoshop Elements 6: The Missing Manual  With Photoshop Elements 6, the most popular photo-editing program on Earth just keeps getting better. It's perfect for scrapbooking, email-ready slideshows, Web galleries, you name it. But knowing what to do and when is tricky. That's why our Missing Manual is the bestselling book on the topic. This fully revised guide explains not only how the tools and commands work, but when to use them.Photoshop Elements 6 is packed with new features. You get a new Quick Edit function, Windows Vista compatibility, improved RAW conversion, a handy Quick Selection Tool, and more. In fact, there's so much to the latest version that it can be quite confusing at times. Photoshop Elements 6: The Missing Manual carefully explains every feature the program has to offer by putting each one into a clear, easy-to-understand context --something no other book does!
This guide progresses from simple to complex features, but if you're ready for the more sophisticated tools, you can easily jump around to learn specific techniques. As always, author Barbara Brundage lets you know which Elements features work well, which don't, and why -- all with a bit of wit and good humor. Don't hesitate. Dive into Adobe's outstanding photo editor with Photoshop Elements 6: The Missing Manual right away. Author: Barbara Brundage Paperback: 586 pages Illustrated Company: Pogue Press (2007-10-20) ISBN: 0596514441 List Price: $39.99 Amazon Price: $23.50 Used Price: $21.49 CREATIVE LICENSE, THE: GIVING YOURSELF PERMISSION TO BE THE ARTIST YOU TRULY ARE  When Danny Gregory's life was turned upside down by tragedy, he learned to cope by teaching himself to draw. The result was a complete transformation of his life, his priorities, his career, and the way he saw the world. In handwritten chapters full of his lush watercolor illustrations, Danny now offers readers a program for reconnecting to their own creative energies, using drawing as an example. He gently instructs us in the art of allowing ourselves to fail, giving up the expectation of perfection and opening our eyes to the beauty around us. The result is the permission to express ourselves fully and take part in the creative process without fear. Artist or not, readers of all stripes will find inspiration in this unique and beautiful book.Author: Danny Gregory Paperback: 208 pages Company: Hyperion (2006-01-01) (2005-12-21) ISBN: 1401307922 List Price: $16.00 Amazon Price: $6.40 Used Price: $6.50 The Amazing Page: 650 New Scrapbook Page Ideas, Tips And Techniques (Memory Makers)  "*Large selection of never-before-seen scrapbook pages covering a wide variety of themes and styles that will spark reader's imaginations *Helpful tips and tricks from contributors plus sidebars and tip boxes to offer additional information on design, concept, photography, color and technique *Includes a CD-Rom of 75 printable page layout sketches to take all the guesswork out of designing great pages fast This book takes two of scrapbooking's bestselling topics--page idea galleries and page layout sketche--and combines them into one blockbuster book! The Amazing Page offers readers even more top-notch scrapbook pages under a wide umbrella of popular, tried-and-true themes including family, homes, falling in love, babies, toddlers, kids, teens, husbands, travel, sports and much more. This book will offer a wealth of page ideas for any scrapbooker, beginner to advanced, plus a CD-Rom with 75 of the best page layout sketches based on the pages in the book. A colossal gallery of never-before-published, contemporary artwork from our reading audience, The Amazing Page is sure to inspire any scrapbooker seeking to capture precious memories and everyday moments in their scrapbooks." Photo Freedom Are you tired of feeling like you're drowning in a sea of photos that may never get scrapbooked? Stacy Julian throws you a life preserver in her new book, Photo Freedom. Teaching you the system she teaches in her successful Library of Memories class, Stacy gives you a Big Picture approach to prioritizing and organizing photos. With Stacy coaching you through this book, you'll get those piles of photos off the computer (and out of shoeboxes) and into your scrapbooks quicker than you ever thought possible. Through Photo Freedom, you'll gain the freedom to scrapbook the memories you wish to preserve and have fun in the process!
Author: Stacy Julian Spiral-bound: 130 pages Company: CK Media (2008-02-26) ISBN: 1933516798 List Price: $19.95 Amazon Price: $19.95 Used Price: $21.95 Photoshop Elements 6 for Mac: The Missing Manual  After more than two years, Adobe has finally released a new version of Photoshop Elements for the Mac. Version 6 packs a lot more editing firepower than iPhoto, and this Missing Manual puts every feature into a clear, easy-to-understand context -- something that no other book on Elements does! Photoshop Elements 6 is perfect for scrapbooking, making fancy photo collages, and creating Web galleries. It has lots of new features such as Guided Edit for performing basic editing tasks, an improved Photomerge feature, a handy Quick Selection Tool, and much more. But knowing what to do and when is tricky. Photoshop Elements 6 for Mac: The Missing Manual explains not only how the tools and commands work, but when to use them. With it, you will: Learn to import, organize, and fix photos quickly and easily. Repair and restore old and damaged photos, and retouch any image. Jazz up your pictures with dozens of filters, frames, and special effects. Learn which tools the pros use -- you'll finally understand how layers work! Create collages and photo layout pages for greeting cards and other projects. Get downloadable practice images and try new tricks right away. This full-color guide starts with the simplest functions and progresses to increasingly complex features of Elements. If you're ready for the more sophisticated tools, you can easily jump around to learn specific techniques. As always, author Barbara Brundage lets you know which Elements features work well, which don't, and why -- all with a bit of wit and humor. Don't hesitate: Now that Adobe's outstanding photo editor has been updated for the Mac, dive in with Photoshop Elements 6 for Mac: The Missing Manual right away.Author: Barbara Brundage Paperback: 554 pages Illustrated Company: Pogue Press (2008-03-27) ISBN: 0596519362 List Price: $44.99 Amazon Price: $21.00 Used Price: $24.89 The Organized & Inspired Scrapbooker  Overwhelmed by creative clutter? With 26 years of combined experience, professional scrapbooker Wendy Smedley and professional organizer Aby Garvey will guide you through the process of creating your very own organized and inspired workspace. Overflowing with tips, quizzes, projects, and inspired scrapbook spaces, this book will help you define your scrapbooking approach and discover how to organize your stash in ways that support your hobby.Author: Wendy Smedley, Aby Garvey Spiral-bound: 156 pages Company: Simple Scrapbooks (2007-09-01) ISBN: 1934176125 List Price: $19.95 Amazon Price: $12.89 Used Price: $12.89 Memories for My Grandchild  This keepsake journal makes it easy for grandparents to share the richness of their lives by drawing out recollections of travel and romance, family and friends, dreams and special places, and more. With photo pages at the beginning of each chapter and a pocket at the back to store letters, recipes, or other treasures, grandparents can now give grandchildren a gift that's everlasting.Author: Annie Decker, Nicole Stephenson Spiral-bound: 128 pages Company: Chronicle Books (2004-08-19) ISBN: 0811843270 List Price: $19.95 Amazon Price: $13.37 Used Price: $42.08 |
Ancient Coin Collecting  Numismatists, historians, and everyone interested in collecting ancient coins will be engrossed in this revised and expanded second edition. This must-have volume explores new developments in research methods, particularly with regard to the internet, and reveals many new finds in the field. The first of the six-volume ancient coin series, this second edition features expanded sections on how to collect ancient coins, determine authenticity, and identify fakes. Also discusses how to determine coine values and provides and expanded pronunciation guide and expanded bibliography.Author: Wayne G. Sayles Hardcover: 312 pages Company: Krause Publications (2003-06) ISBN: 0873495152 List Price: $29.99 Amazon Price: $15.00 Used Price: $15.00 Coin Collecting For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))  Can’t make heads or tails out of coin collecting? You need Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, the treasure trove on information on numismatics. This hands-on guide escorts you through the world’s oldest hobby, helping you decide which type of coins you want to collect, keep your collection in mint condition, buy and sell coins on the Internet, find interesting coin shows to attend, and assemble and diversify a great collection. The purpose of this fun, easy-to-access guide is to turn you into a world-class coin collector in as little time as possible. You’ll learn what coins can teach you about history and geography, develop organizational and observational skills, and learn to use analytical tools, all without event thinking about it. And you’ll learn the basics about ancient coins, U.S. coins, world coins, and the wild-and-wooly stuff that really gets your numismatic juices flowing. Discover how to:
When it comes to numismatics, Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2nd Edition is right on the money! Standard Catalog of World Coins 1901-2000 (Standard Catalog of World Coins)  *20th century coin collecting is the most active segment of the world coin market An explosive precious metal market is sending the coin collecting market into uncharted waters, and increasing opportunities for collectors like you to find profitable success. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 delivers the data you need to be competitive in today's lucrative collecting market. Pricing compiled from data provided by more than 150 experts, with 45,000+ photos and technical illustrations make for easy and accurate identification of coins. Coin Collecting 101 What You Need to Know  This handy guide is the essential tool for novice and intermediate coin collectors! First-time collectors gain valuable basics for a lifetime of enjoyable and successful collecting, while experienced collectors discover new tips to hone their skills. Coin Collecting 101 covers the essentials of coin collecting at an affordable price collectors will love. This fully illustrated and indexed guide is an easy read for all ages, with all the details needed for skilled collecting. Grading, errors, current market factors, and glossary of terms are covered in chapters including How To Get Started, How does Coin Grading Work, Determining Coin Values, and Buying Coins on the Internet. Edited by one of the foremost authorities in numismatics, this supreme resource features the benefits of true experience and research. -Fully illustrated for easy identification -Features a portable size for taking to shows -Affordable price 2008 Guide Book of Us Coins Redbook (Guide Book of United States Coins) (Guide Book of United States Coins)  Author: R. S. Yeoman Hardcover: 416 pages Company: Whitman Publishing (2007-03-27) (2007-03-27) ISBN: 0794822673 List Price: $16.95 Amazon Price: $11.53 Used Price: $11.00 The Expert's Guide to Collecting & Investing in Rare Coins: Secrets Of Success  This hardcover book is a comprehensive insider's look at not only rare coins, but also tokens, medals, and paper money. At 34 chapters and nearly 700 pages, it covers everything from grading to determining values to techniques of smart auction bidding. More than 1,300 photographs and illustrations, both black and white and in full-color galleries, complement the text, showing the people, places, and coins described. Bowers' engaging case studies, strategies, and insider tips make the book an invaluable "how to" for today's marketplace. Chapters are devoted to copper, nickel, silver, and gold coins; dynamics of the coin market; fads, trends, cycles, and predictions; conserving and protecting your collection; how to be a smart seller; and more.Author: Q. David Bowers Paperback: 655 pages Company: Whitman Publishing (2006-06-30) ISBN: 0794821782 List Price: $19.95 Amazon Price: $11.85 Used Price: $12.00 |
Stargazing for Beginners  Author: John Mosley Paperback: 128 pages Company: McGraw-Hill (1997-12-01) ISBN: 1565658213 List Price: $17.00 Amazon Price: Used Price: $0.31 Crafts/Kids Wild Outer Space (Crafts for Kids Who Are Wild)  Author: Kathy Ross Library Binding: 48 pages Company: Millbrook Press (1997-02-01) ISBN: 0761300546 List Price: $24.90 Amazon Price: Used Price: $0.12 Astro-Pack all you need to know for Astronomy hobby, contains Star Finder, Star Chart, Night Sky and Planisphere in a hard bound box  Astro-Pack contains all the information needed to start the fascinating hobby of astronomy. "The Night Sky through your Telescope" shows how to set up and use any telescope, how to use a planisphere and star charts, what to see, how to photograph the heavens, and a guide to useful accessories. "Star Finder" shows the planets, stars, and constellations in the northern hemisphere visible month-by-month. The planisphere is a practical hour-by-hour tracker of the constellations in a format big enough to use anywhere in the United States. The 3-map large-scale Star Chart and over 1400 photographs and drawings gives maximum detail on what is observable and can be used anywhere in the world. Author: Robin Scagell Paperback: 160 pages Company: Thunder Bay Press (2003-08-12) ISBN: 159223089X List Price: $24.98 Amazon Price: $7.48 Used Price: $3.51 Space & Art Activities (Arty Facts)  Author: Polly Goodman Paperback: 48 pages Company: Crabtree Publishing Company (2002-04) ISBN: 0778711404 List Price: $8.95 Amazon Price: $8.95 Used Price: $4.92 Atlas of the Moon  The definitive Moon atlas is back! Revised, updated, and improved with expanded text and maps, this venerable atlas is the ideal reference guide for beginning Moon-gazers and expert lunar observers alike. Along with master lunar cartographer Antonín Rükl's exquisite maps, you'll find comprehensive lists of lunar formations and sights. This new printing is also free of red ink, making it much easier to use at the eyepiece.Author: Antonin Rukl, Thomas W. Rackham Hardcover: 224 pages Company: Kalmbach Pub Co (1992-06) ISBN: 0913135178 List Price: $34.95 Amazon Price: Used Price: $124.76 Telescopes and Techniques: An Introduction to Practical Astronomy (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series)  by C.R. Kitchin -- Learn how to use a telescope for observing the moon, planets, stars, galaxies and other celestial phenomena. -- Covering topics in optics, photometry and spectroscopy, this practical reference manual is perfect for the amateur astronomer who wants to explore both the beauty and mystery of the heavens and advance to the next level of star gazing. Softcover, 216 pages.Author: Chris Kitchin Paperback: 258 pages Company: Springer (2003-07-30) ISBN: 1852337257 List Price: $34.95 Amazon Price: $20.00 Used Price: $9.00 |
