Let your imagination take flight with the fourth volume of this groundbreaking graphic novel fantasy anthology series, featuring short stories from some of today’s most legendary artists, including the series editor, Amulet creator Kazu Kibuishi!“Flight Volume Four is good to the last drop.”—Publishers WeeklyFrom a castaway’s adventures on an alien planet to the tale of an epic battle between two food merchants, this fourt...

In the spirit of Shrubs, a beautiful hard cider cookbook from the nation's first cider pubHard cider is far more than sweet apple juice with a kick. It is the fasted growing alcoholic beverage on the market today. After standing in the shadow of craft beer, hard cider is enjoying a much overdue renaissance. Craft Cider will uncover this unique beverage's history, the current state of cider in the marketplace, and recommend commercial ciders that r...

New Trail for Life is a great next step for new believers. It is also a valuable resource for seasoned Christians. Jeff Smith has the unique ability to write about the deep things of God in simple to understand terms. Its a bit cowboy-flavored, but itll point you to a rich life with the great God of eternity. It is the perfect book for those who wish to learn how tobuild strong faith; resist temptation; study the Bible; talk with God; walk in the Holy Spirit; share the gospel; and ...

Portrait photographers agree that one of the most important yet shrouded aspects of running a successful business is accurately pricing your products for profit. Some charge too little, then scramble to photograph and edit photos for throngs of clients, only to become overwhelmed and burn out. Others price too low initially, just to get people in the door, but soon mark up their prices and lose clients to new photographers who charge rock-bottom prices. There are still others who price the...

With detailed, informative instructions for capturing personable and memorable yearbook photos, this reference presents step-by-step demonstrations on advertising, talking to clients, producing outstanding images, and finalizing a sale. Noting the delicate balance of pleasing parents and teens alike, this resource illustrates how to marry the latest fashion-oriented photography trends with the needs of the family member who is paying for the session. A wealth of lighting and posing techniq...

There are many aspects to professional photography: composition, camera angles, exposure, color balance, posing, and lighting- just to name a few. However, while each of these aspects of photography is important in the creation of a professional portrait, lighting presents a special challenge that is part art and part science. When the two come together effectively, the results are stunning; when any one aspect of the recipe falls short, the result is a poor exposure or a downright unflatt...

Film Criticism, the Cold War, and the Blacklist examines the long-term reception of several key American films released during the postwar period, focusing on the two main critical lenses used in the interpretation of these films: propaganda and allegory. Produced in response to the hearings held by the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC) that resulted in the Hollywood blacklist, these films’ ideological message and rhetorical effectiveness was often muddled by the in...

Droves of hobbyist photographers make a move to professional photography every year. They read a few books, watch rock star photographers shoot online, make business cards, and forge their path to a new career. When they book clients, work through the session, proof their images, and conduct a sales session, though, they encounter artistic, organizational, and financial problems they had not anticipated, and many stall out.In this book, Jeff Smith focuses on finding an audience and...

With techniques for achieving a flawless portrait, this manual shows how to create stunning, professional images in any setting. Tips on how to delicately discuss and evaluate a subject’s appearance and his or her specific concerns combine with examples on how subtle changes in lighting and posing can flatter subjects-by slimming the waist and hips, enhancing the bust, narrowing the nose, reducing a double chin, and concealing baldness-helping portrait photographers sensitively downplay pe...

You picked up this book for 1 of 3 reasons. You love the story behind the thing, and you want to know why a contaminated dish, a melted candy bar, and a failed glue became penicillin, the microwave, and the Post-it Note. You are a creator who hits dead ends and wonders whether a mistake is a dead end or a doorway. Or you lead a team and you need proof that curiosity beats perfection. Whatever brought you here, you share a conviction this book proves 58 times: luck favors the prepared mind,...

Aiming to help portrait photographers yield pleasing results with a variety of body types, this tutorial evaluates the subject’s appearance and suggests refining poses, providing tips to make sure each subject ends up with a result they like. Using before-and-after photos-and working through every region of the body from the head to the feet-acclaimed professional instructor Jeff Smith demonstrates simple posing adjustments and explains how various poses can conceal problem areas and maxim...

Discover the secrets of meaningful management Do you ever feel uncertain about what it means to be a good leader? This simple, reliable system for people management can help you handle any situation with confidence. Do you ever feel overwhelmed in your role as a manager? Learn how to refocus, increasing your team's performance, security, and growth by managing what matters. Do you struggle between supporting your team as human beings and maximizing their performance as employees? Create op...