Video compression is not a new process; however, it is forever evolving. New standards, codecs, and ways of getting the job done are continually being created. Newcomers to video compression and seasoned veterans alike need to know how to harness the tools and use them for specific workflows for broadcast, the Web, Blu-rays, set-top boxes, digital cinema, and mobile devices. Here to guide you through the multitude of formats and confusing array of specifications, Andy Beach and Aaron Owen ...

USA TODAY BESTSELLER'We'd heard stories about the nurses in tent seven. A secret mission, stolen money, and spies...'In 1944, four American nurses disappeared for five days. No one knew what happened to them. Until now.When Kit and Red set foot on French soil during the Normandy landings, they know they have to rely on each other. As they head for the battlefield, their aim is simple: save lives. But when they're cal...

THE CALL OF THE WILD WEST - Ultimate Western Collection: 175+ Novels & Short Stories in One Volume offers an expansive exploration of the American Western frontier through its most iconic and pioneering literary voices. This anthology captures the spirit of the Wild West with an impressive variety of literary styles, ranging from gripping adventure tales and poignant character studies to evocative landscapes and thrilling shootouts. The collection delves into themes of freedom, exploration...

When Kit and Red set foot on French soil during the Normandy landings, they know they have to rely on each other. As they head for the battlefield, their aim is simple: save lives. But when they're called away on a top-secret mission to patch up a few men behind enemy lines, everything changes. Alongside fellow nurses, Roxy and Gail, they're told to prepare for the worst, trading in their nurses' fatigues for civilian clothes and hiding medical supplies under their skirts. But it's a lie. ...

This carefully edited collection of world's most admired westerns will take you on a roller coaster ride through the plains of Wild West, the old trails, gold rush adventures, frontier sagas and more! Introduction The Last American Frontier – History of the 'Far West', of the Pioneers & Trailblazers Story of the Cowboy Story of the Outlaw Novels & Stories Riders of the Purple Sage Saga (Zane Grey) Ohio River Trilogy Dan Barry Series (Max Brand) The Virginian (Owen Wister) Lin McLean Leathe...

A RESTLESS ROMANTICFelix Pascual misses being someone's boyfriend, which is why he's willing to get set up by the only Hernandez he'll admit to liking (out loud)—Lola. But when he gets to the restaurant, he finds that Lola has matched him up with none other than Joaquin Delgado, a man who has never shown one iota of interest in him. And Joaquin doesn't seem any more open to Felix's unique charms this time around . . .A SKEPTICAL SUITOR...

No boundaries.Bartender and aspiring painter Maya Pascual loves turning up the heat. And dumping a vodka-and-karma chaser on the man who broke her heart is perfect Bronx girl payback. But how can she resist when Miami playboy prince Javier Hernandez begs to make it up to her . . .No regrets.Between his disastrous personal life and his wealthy family's meddling, Javi needs to get back on track. The only thing that's certain is his passion for Maya. If she'll just let...

'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - 175+ Western Novels & Short Stories in One Edition' is an expansive compilation that showcases the quintessence of American Western literature. Encompassing a myriad of narratives from high-stakes adventure to nuanced examinations of the human spirit, this anthology embodies the diverse literary styles of the old frontier. Each piece is imbued with the regional flavor and historical context that defined the era, with standout stories that explore the stark...

A story that you and your butt will never forget!Join Zack on his epic journey across the Great Windy Desert and through the Brown Forest, to reclaim his runaway butt.(Based on a true story.)

Detective Norman is out of retirement and back on the beat in a rainy Welsh seaside town. Llangwelli might be short on sunshine, but it’s certainly not short on murders . . . Norman is a bit old-fashioned, but he’s also willing to learn from his band of misfit recruits.He’s asked to mentor a team of misfits in a sleepy Welsh seaside town. But training has barely begun when a woman’s body washes up on the beach at Llangwelli.It turns out to be local woman Kimberley Lawrence....

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - 175+ Western Novels & Short Stories in One Edition offers an expansive exploration of the Western genre, weaving together a fascinating tapestry of narratives that extend from the rugged expanses of the American frontier to the nuanced conflicts that reside within the genre's rich landscapes. This anthology celebrates the diversity and dynamism of Western storytelling through an impressive array of literary voices. It ranges from adventurous tales of cowboy...

Perfect StrangersBallerina Laura Delgado is just one solo away from a dream job with the New York City Ballet. Then a drunken pas de deux at her cousin's wedding results in the one thing she never wanted—a husband. TV producer Charlie Laughlin may be deliciously kissable, but she needs him offstage now, and out of her life.Perfect DisasterCharlie's ready for marriage and kids, and on the lookout for just the right woman. Laura doesn...