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Tony Baker shares his tricks of the trade so that you too can shoot like the pros! Expert advice and the know-how you're looking for on the materials and techniques required for capturing sensational automotive photos. High-quality color images and detailed captions guide you through procedures for finding and preparing cars to photograph, selling your photos, photographic competitions, post-production computer skills, equipment, materials and more. Key content: Equipment and materials; Techniques for action and static photography; How to find and prepare cars to photograph (permissions, owners' clubs, dealers); Selling work (photo libraries, books, calendars, greetings cards, motorsport participants); Photographic competitions, studio photography, and post-production techniques using a Mac/PC; Captions include the car's make/model, the location of the photograph, time of day/year, camera/lens/filter combination, shutter speed/aperture where relevant, and any other pertinent information.

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Great book for beginners!.......2007-02-23

This book is not as technical as the Mann book. If you are just starting out as a photographer, I recommend this book! Baker gives good clear descriptions of depth-of-field and aperture, etc. If you are more experienced with cameras, then the book How to Photograph Cars by James Mann is probably the one you want. [...]

Waste of time/money.......2007-01-09

The techniques used were pretty old school and not so much for today's digital world. Majority of the pictures inside the book aren't impressive at all. I didn't learn anything I haven't already read online. I guess it's a cool read if you're new to photography but would not recommend it.

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This book is almost BIG Nothing!!!
Everything you need to know
A nice coverage of the subject.
"What to think", rather than "how to think"
Car Photography Seminar!

How to Photograph Cars
James Mann
Manufacturer: Motorbooks
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0760312435

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Capture the contours of your car with expert tips from professional photographer James Mann! Everything you need, from selecting equipment and film to static and action photography and studio techniques is bound into this fabulous all-color guide. High-quality photographs serve as examples of Manns techniques, enhanced by step-by-step instruction and images describing how to accomplish each successfully. Highlighted with necessary angles and techniques that embrace a professional magazine feature.

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This book is almost BIG Nothing!!!.......2007-08-30

I thought I would learn "anything" about car photography when i bought this book, but actually it was zero added value to me. Only two ore three pages for Studio Car photography, with no much explanation. Elaborating more and more Car Outdoor Photography, but yet still with not much great information or professional details.

It is only a basic introduction of what is Car Photography.

Everything you need to know.......2007-06-08

Well thought out, excellent chapters, actual picture by picture explanations of techniques. Definitely worth the money.

A nice coverage of the subject. .......2006-03-13

This is a nice coverage of the subject. I am a novice at photography and will be using a digital SLR camera. In my particular case I could have used more information on camera settings and lense selection, but the author probably assumes a bit more knowledge than I have.

"What to think", rather than "how to think".......2005-05-31

This is a very interesting and comprehensive guide for the car photographer. Mann writes about many aspects of car photography, and explains how to use common techniques in action and still photography. This very concrete paperback is more of a step-by-step guide rather than an abstract aesthetic book. By that, I mean that the book explains tested and trailed techniques rather than encouraging to think creatively.

Mann's pictures are gorgeous and very inspiring. I was very unsure whether to rate this book 4 or 5 stars. I have read more impressive photographic books, but not on cars. I believe that is about as good as it gets within that narrow topic.

Car Photography Seminar!.......2005-05-14

This is a great book. I've always been interested in cars, and for a while I earned a living writing about cars for a magazine. My shots were OK but not as good as they should have been. How I wish I could have read this book back then!

James Mann's book gives you information on equipment, basic techniques, tips on preparing the car (detail first, and be sure to remove all stickers!), advanced techniques (check out the cover photo ... want to know how to do that?), motorsports events, groups, people, studio techniques and finally tips on doing a magazine feature.

Every person who is involved in a job which even remotely involves photographing cars (Media people, Advertising, Marketing, etc.) should read this book!

The Car and How It Works: 330 Diagrams and Photographs

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The Car and How It Works: 330 Diagrams and Photographs
S.B. Emes
Manufacturer: Hodder & Stoughton General Division
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0713100044

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How to Photograph Cars: Bk. H855
Tony Baker
Manufacturer: HAYNES PUBLISHING GR
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000K6RW8W

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THE REIGNING KING OF CATS SHOWS YOU WHO'S BOSS!

GARFIELD rules his kingdom with an iron paw. No one is safe from the portly prankster! So whether he's playing snap-the-towel with the constantly clueless Odie, giving Jon a "shocking" makeover, or plotting his next line of attack on the birdbath, GARFIELD always comes out on top!

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One of the best out there!.......2000-10-08

I thought this book was one of Garfie's funniest. I'm beginning my collection now. And I have also realized that Garfield's stories does lighten up your day, you know? Sets you in a good mood. Any Garfield fan will not be dissapointed with this book...

GARFIELD RULES!.......2000-06-24

Everybody out there keep buying Garfield books! They can be worth a lot of money someday and can become collector's items! I'm always going to keep all of mine so when I have kids they can read them!

Its great hilarious and probably one of the best books yet........1998-12-24

Garfield,Jon, and Odie are it again except Garfield is fatter and funnier then ever. Book number 33 of the best series ever and this is the best one yet.If you love Garfield's books you well just love this one.

He's funny, he's fat, he's Garfield!.......1998-11-15

Read this book! Garfield shows you who is the boss

awesome.......1998-10-15

It is the best of the numberd Garfield books.

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Garfield Throws His Weight Around (#33)
Jim Davis
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: B000NY85VO

Garfield Throws His Weight Around. No. 25. Chinese/English Text.

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Garfield Throws His Weight Around. No. 25. Chinese/English Text.
Jim. Davis
Manufacturer: Shuang Dah Books.
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 957618312X

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Straightforward and honest, Not Now, I'm Having a No Hair Day paints a realistic picture of what it was like for Christine Clifford to discover breast cancer, undergo surgery, and endure months of radiation and chemotherapy treatments. Her moments of fear, frustration, embarrassment, love, and joy are captured playfully in 60 cartoons. Cancer patients and their families will readily enjoy a humorous look at a serious subject.

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So much fun.......2006-07-14

I married the author, not least of all because I told her just after I proposed that "I love your view of life."

She's taken death head on and turned it into life; she's found joy in sorrow and opportunity in adversity. If all you pick up from reading this book is that, it's a five--how can it not be?

Here's to someone who did more than survive; she saw how rich and meaningful life is, and how much there is that we can laugh at every day.

No Hair in Omaha.......2005-08-15

I'm so glad I ordered this book. It absolutely reflects so many of my own experiences with cancer treatment.

Made my mom smile.......2000-01-31

I gave this to my mom, she laughed and was able to identify with the book. I read it too and enjoyed it. I think it depends on where you are in your treatment. If you need to laugh and are around others who won't or don't know how too, then this is a refreshing book. Sometimes when familes are dealing with this disease, they are afraid to laugh. And to see my mom smile, during a time when she knew what the outcome was, well it made all the difference in the world. It is a short book.

Not Now...I'm Having a No Hair Day.......1999-12-27

Disappointed. I found more laughter in my own personal experience with cancer treatment and hair loss than I found in these pages. I laughed out loud once. I expected more.

In contrast I found another book: No More Bad Hair Days to be very wise AND very funny. Just the ticket!

Very funny, yet frank depiction of hair loss.......1999-10-10

Ms. Clifford captures the humor of the highly emotional experience of being treated for cancer. She focuses mostly on hair loss (hence the title), but also on radiation and chemo. Laughter is great medicine, so I suggest you add this book to the treatment regimine of any woman going through cancer treatment.

Not Now. . . I'm Having A No Hair Day: Humor & Healing for People with Cancer

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Not Now. . . I'm Having A No Hair Day: Humor & Healing for People with Cancer

Manufacturer: Pfeifer-Hamilton Pub.
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GWX5MM

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This book is a study of the prose writings of Richard Wagner and their relevance to an understanding of his music and drama, as well as their relation to music criticism and aesthetics in the nineteenth century in general. It looks at central themes in his writings, such as philosophies of musical form and meaning, Wagner's metaphors and terminology, and connects them with analysis of music from his own operas and works by other composers such as Beethoven and Berlioz about whom Wagner wrote.

Wagner's Musical Prose: Texts and Contexts.: An article from: Notes

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Wagner's Musical Prose: Texts and Contexts.: An article from: Notes
Warren Darcy
Manufacturer: Music Library Association, Inc.
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Notes, published by Music Library Association, Inc. on March 1, 1998. The length of the article is 2421 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Wagner's Musical Prose: Texts and Contexts.
Author: Warren Darcy
Publication: Notes (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 1998
Publisher: Music Library Association, Inc.
Volume: v54 Issue: n3 Page: p671(4)

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Pedestrians, stop signs, road blocks. . . .Whatever.

Become the head of the Midnight Club with the help of Midnight Club: Street Racing–Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Inside you'll find:

• How to unlock all cars and races
• Essential stats on all cars–from the Taxi to the Police Wagon
• Overview maps highlighting every landmark and waypoint in New York and London
• Maps of all 50 races showing best routes and shortcuts
• Hardcore tactics for singleplayer, multiplayer, and arcade modes
• In-depth driving and racing tips

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the best.......2001-04-07

Its a great strategy guide to go with a great game.

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"7 Steps to Better Written Policies and Procedures" focuses exclusively on the Writing Format, a method of writing used to lay out the content of policies and procedures in a logical sequence for easy reading and understanding by readers. This book is based on Chapter 4 of the "Establishing a System of Policies and Procedures." Exercises are presented based on a real-life case study. Answers are presented that represent "good" and "not so good" answers. Do the exercises and compare your answers. Make improvements in your writing skills by doing the exercises. Sample policies and procedures are presented at the end of this book.

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Policies and procedures WORKBOOK that helps you write better policies and procedures through exercises, answers, and examples. This book is an expansion of the 4th Chapter (Writing Format) of the first book of the series, "Establishing a System of Policies and Procedures." Use a writing process and editing checklists to help you check your own work to assure consistent, logical, and effective policies and procedures are developed, written, and published. The reviews and testimonials will tell the story on writing policies and procedures. Procedure writers of all ages and experience can benefit from the methods and techniques presented in this book not only for writing policies and procedures but also for writing ordinary, routine business letters, emails, and documentation. This book takes a comprehensive look at the writing format, a seven section outline-format used to make sense of processes and research notes. This writing format is rigid in the number of sections but flexible with the content that fills each section. Each chapter guides you through each section by discussing, and providing exercises and examples, the do's and don'ts of how to write good policy and procedure content. The writing format is a key feature of this book. The exercises, scenarios, and examples make up the remaining features not to mention the writing process and editing checklists found in the introductory material. A case study, borrowed from one of my books, "Achieving 100% Compliance of Policies and Procedures," is used for scenarios and exercises. A chapter is devoted to each section of the writing format; each chapter has the following subheadings: 1. Sample template 2. Purpose 3. Paragraph Format/Sentence Structure 4. Common mistakes 5. Scenario for exercises 6. What to look for 7. Exercises 8. Good answers 9. "Not so good" answers 10. Checking your work 11. Summary

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Good for Beginning and Intermediate (3.5).......2005-12-30

THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE ELECTRONIC EDITIONS OF "ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES" ... AND ... "7 STEPS TO BETTER WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES".

As a technical writer, I had mixed feelings about these books.

On the one hand, I thought they did an excellent job of presenting a simple, structured approach for developing and maintaining policies and their associated procedures in a systematic and consistent way. I think people who are new or relatively new to the work of developing such documentation should find these books to be valuable aids.

On the other hand, as someone who has been developing administrative and technical documentation for a number of years, I didn't find much here that was new to me. In many ways, I felt these books were an excellent presentation of "what I already know".

I felt the strongest points of the books were:

1) "The Writing Format" - The author makes it clear that the structure he uses for developing documents (which he calls "The Writing Format") is the core of his entire approach to developing policies and procedures. This simple, effective structure will be VERY helpful to those who've never had to develop standardized documentation before or for those who have yet to find a systematic approach for developing consistent documents.

2) Policies and Procedures in Support of Business Goals - All too often, policies and procedures are developed without the required connection to the ideas and realities that define the businesses for which they are being developed. Mr. Page does an excellent job of making it clear what a big mistake this is and suggests some ways to avoid this pit fall.

3) The Development Process - Many managers I've worked with over the years seem to think that good policies and procedures are something anyone can sit down and write in a few minutes. NOT true. Mr. Page does an excellent job of outlining the overall TEAM process by which good policies and procedures must be conceived, researched, drafted, reviewed, approved, published and continually revised and updated.

All in all, I think Mr. Page's books make excellent documentation development reference guides. But, as someone who has been developing administrative and technical documentation for several years, there were a few things I found disappointing:

1) Formatting - The visual formatting of Mr. Page's documents is VERY simple and, in my opinion, does not take very full advantage of the enhanced visual tools available in today's word processing programs. Designing documents that are visually simple to follow and help the user immediately recognize the logic of the document they are using is much easier with some of today's enhanced word processing capabilities. I would have enjoyed seeing examples of more sophisticated yet still straight foreward approaches to presenting information.

2) Editing - Especially in "Establishing A System of Policies and Procedures", I was surprised by the number of editing errors I found. They were not the sort of errors that make the book ineffective, but they detracted from the professionalism of the presentation.

I think for MOST people tasked with developing policies and procedures for a corporate or professional environment, these two books will be very good reference guides. But, if you've been developing successful documentation for a number of years and doing so with considerable skill and creativity, there may not be much new for you here.

Precise and concise policy & procedure style guide.......2005-12-07

The format that Stephen Page lays out is concise and allows for "precision writing" by giving the author of any policy and procedure the appropriate building blocks that such a document should have. Now in the Sarbanes Oxley era the need to document internal controls - and the policies and procedures that frame those - can be documented in an easy to use, standardized format that reduces wordiness and makes the writer, reader and user focus on what is really important - the content.
Great job Stephen!

Great for Book for Writing Well Written Policies and Procedu.......2002-11-08

This book is just what is advertised, how to write better policies and procedures. It advocates the use of a writing format that makes for easy-to-read policies and procedures, a format that I know from conferences is used worldwide by many companies. This book is for procedure writers, not technical writers. And this book is not high-level, it is very detailed to the extent that my company has bought more than 25 of these books to hand out to each person who writes policies and procedures. While the book is very simple, it is still by far the best book I have read on the subject. I find the competition too convulted and they don't stay on the point. Not so with this author's books.

Jay

Okay for P&P but not for just Procedure Writing.......2002-08-12

This book is fine if you are looking for a guide to create a Policy & Procedure manual where the procedures are at a high level. You should, however, look elsewhere if you are looking for a guide on how to write clear, easy-to-use procedures. The format for the procedures in this book is similar to the technical writing style of 20 years ago and is not suitable for procedures that will actually have to be followed by the end-user. You should look to Nancy J. Campbell's "Writing Effective Policies and Procedures," Blake & Bly's "The Elements of Technical Writing," or an Information Mapping seminar if you are interested in creating "user-friendly" procedures.

A helpful book on writing style.......2002-07-06

I was pleasantly suprised how helpful this book was. Steve demonstrates how to write a procedure so it will be understood by those who use it. His book certainly showed me many of the flaws in my procedure writing. The examples of "what not to do" point out styles that are inappropriate for procedures.

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This digital document is an article from Technical Communication, published by Society for Technical Communication on November 1, 2002. The length of the article is 1109 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: 7 Steps to Better Written Policies and Procedures. (Book Reviews).
Author: Raymond E. Urgo
Publication: Technical Communication (Refereed)
Date: November 1, 2002
Publisher: Society for Technical Communication
Volume: 49 Issue: 4 Page: 471(2)

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