Wild L.A.: A Celebration of the Natural Areas In and Around the City (Sierra Club Books Publication)

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Los Angeles--the ultimate icon of urban sprawl--is the last place on earth you'll find miles of open land and a wide range of wild creatures. Or is it? In reality there are incredible natural treasures to be found in wild preserves, parks, and wilderness areas within a mere 90-minute drive from downtown L.A.
Author James Lawrence's intimate knowledge and love of the city where he grew up, together with his profound respect for the natural world, inform his lyrical text. As a perfect complement, a gallery of 133 full-color images by some of the West's leading nature photographers depicts everything from glorious panoramas to intimate close-ups.

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The only Final Cut Pro 4 training designed for Avid editors and certified by Apple! Using Avid images and terminology, master teacher Diana Weynand shows you how to perform the tasks you've been doing in Media Composer by using Final Cut Pro instead. You will find detailed feature comparisons, practical conversion tips, and instructions on how to use Final Cut Pro features that aren't available in Media Composer. You'll also learn about what's new in version 4: asymmetric trimming, multitrack audio mixing, multiple video stream support, and more. Each chapter represents a complete lesson in some aspect of Final Cut Pro 4 with a project with exercises to reinforce the lessons and a review section. A DVD includes all of the chapters' lesson files and media.

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Avid to FCP Editors, Arm Yoruself With This Book.......2007-01-04

This book helps ease the monumental transition from Avid to FCP. It is definitely a must for anyone going through the change, but becomes less useful once you get the hang of FCP. Once you are through the transtion, then get the book Final Cut Pro 5 for Mac, which answers the rest.

This book I could only find used, it is not easy to come by...

Up and running on FCP in a week.......2005-03-18

If you are ever forced to quickly learn Final Cut pro for the odd job where Avid is not a viable option, or you want to start editing your on stuff on the cheap, buy this, read it and practise it for a week and you will be a Pro at Pro, knowing everything there is to know, at least, where to find it and whether it is doable or not. It is a book written by an Avid editor for Avid editors who have to go through the same learning curve. You can be very surprised going through it on how similar the two editing systems are and most of all, how quickly you can synthesise the information and make it second nature. I fervently recommend this book being so well written, going always to the point and covering everything properly.

This book Yes Indeed.......2002-12-31

As an Avid editor and now learning FCP, I can recommend this book for helping to understand where everthing is. This book is a must unless you want to tear your hair out. If you know how it feels going from Media Composer to DS, then you will understand why you need this book and I might add others.

Moving from Avid to FCP? This book is great!.......2002-12-17

We have been an Avid only edit house for years, but reciently purchased two Final Cut systems. Most of the transition was pretty easy, but trying to figure out how to do some of the things in FCP that we did in our sleep on the Avid slowed us down a bit. This book draws great parallels between the two systems.

Conan: Across The Thunder River (Conan)
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Conan the Roleplaying Game has been widely accepted by gamers as the most dramatic advance in gaming since the arrival of the d20 system. Filled with innovative ideas and exciting concepts, it's the most talked about RPG of the year. The range of successful Conan releases has only reinforced this, and Across the Thunder River continues that tradition. Across the Thunder River is the first campaign supplement for Conan the Roleplaying Game, dealing with the wild and untamed western frontier of Aquilonia, the perilous Westermarck. This massive, 200 page hardback campaign will detail the Aquilonian frontier in never before seen detail, creating a superb and involving campaign setting which will be both extensive and immersive. Players will thrill to Pictish border raids, terrifying ambushes and fast paced adventure. Written by award winning Conan savant, Vincent Darlage, Across the Thunder River is certain to be one of the most popular additions to Conan the Roleplaying Game. Combine this with the 128-page full colour format and the book has 'winner' written all over it.

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From the emperors of Rome to the princes of the present-day House of Windsor, those of royal blood have not always behaved with dignity fitting of their regal standing. In Royal Blunders, Geoffrey Regan casts a jaundiced eye over the lapses, gaffes, and indiscretions of kings, queens, and kaisers. Discover which Hapsburg emperor retired to a monastery for a quiet life and ended up eating himself to death. Learn which of Edward VII's sons was suspected of being Jack the Ripper. Read about the medieval French monarch who was utterly convinced that he was made of glass and the prince who confessed his marital infidelity on television.

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Highly recommend it.......2001-07-27

Ive purchased this book over a year ago and it has done wonders for my play at BlackJack.It's a simple system that makes sense for every logical move and straight to the point.And it works.My last trip out to Atlantic city at the Trump Taj Mahal I started with $200 at the beginning of the shoe.. Was me and the dealer one on one in a multiple deck game since there is a no midshoe entry rule at the Taj.Half hour later at the end of the shoe I walked away with $1,300 for a profit of $1,100.You dont need a complicated "professional" system to be one up on the game and casinos'.Anyone who wants to learn the game and not spend alot of money on "complicated professional systems" that are usualy not proven to be consistent winning strategies and want to learn a winning system should buy this book.I highly recommend buying and reading this book.

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POWER ETIQUETTE What You Don't Know Can Kill Your Career Can table manners make or break a mega-merger? Can a faxing faux-pas derail a promising business relation-ship? Can an improper introduction cost you a client? Can manners (or lack of them) really kill a career? Absolutely. In an era when companies are competing on the basis of service, manners are much more than a social nicety -- they're a crucial business skill. In fact, good manners are good business. This no-nonsense "manners reference" refreshes readers on everyday etiquette and makes sure they're on their best behavior. It provides quick guidance on such pertinent and timely topics as: * telephone, e-mail, and Internet etiquette * table manners *grooming and business dress * written communications * gift giving * resumes and interviews * making introductions * public speaking * networking, and more. DANA MAY CASPERSON (Santa Rosa, CA) is president of Professional Resource Institute, an image and etiquette consulting firm with clients including Pacific Bell and Ritz-Carlton hotels. She frequently addresses associations, corporations, and museums on etiquette and protocol.

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Avoid These Pitfalls........2007-02-09

On your job, here are thirteen things to avoid: Passing the buck, Claiming credit you don't deserve, Speaking when upset, Withholding needed information, Failing to give proper recognition, Refusing to express regret, Making destructive comments, Clinging to the Past, Negativity -- look on the bright side if you want to move up the ladder of success, Tell the Truth, Failing to express gratitude, Advertisign how smart you are, and Playing favorites gets you nowhere fast.

The higher you go, the harder you fall. Relationships are damaged when you don't listen to others or hear only what you want to, not factual; be open to change the behavior others see and you don't. I was hired for an office job just because I "fit in" but those females weren't very smart and refused to make things easy. They wanted and tried every way they could to make the newcomer fail. It was a learning experience. Before that, a job fell in my grasp to get rid of an inefficient secretary because of her race, and she successfuly sabotaged the payroll print-out and left me looking "inept." The New York City owner had lured me from another computer position, then threw me "on the garbage dump" after his success in not being charged for prejudice. Promotions don't always mean "moving up." Be aware of the issues before you agree to anything. If you are performing well where you are, it is best to be a success on a lower level than to move up to a stressful situation which could be your downfall.

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A very interesting book........2005-07-25

The topics on careers and other subjects hit the mark. An excellent layout of writing.

A good overview for the busy business person.......1999-12-17

Do you know the proper way to enter and leave a limousine? You will if you read Dana May Casperson's book.

While including many of the basics you'd expect in an etiquette book, she also covers subjects such as:

* tea meetings * video conferencing * teleconferencing * chairing meetings * cultural courtesies * travel safety * physical disabilities * using a concierge

Interspersed throughout the text are Q & A's specific to the topic under discussion. One of the questions she deals with, often missing from books on manners, is tipping maids in hotels.

I have a special interest in this because I spent a year working as a hotel maid when I was in college. Sad to say that the majority of hotel guests do NOT leave tips. Casperson suggests $1 to $1.50 per person/day.

She also addresses those of us who work at home by suggesting we have a least 2 'knock 'em dead' outfits available at all times. Everyone will need to meet with a client or attend a lunch at some point, so this makes sense.

This suggestion is also good for anyone who has to travel for business. Having a few outfits you can pull together at a moment's notice and knowing that they fit properly and look good will make anything unexpected seem a breeze. This goes for men, too!

Another suggestion is to have an 'emergency kit' in your desk, briefcase, and/or car. This would consist of:

* extra socks or pantyhose * deodorant * toothbrush, toothpaste, & breath mints * a sewing kit/safety pins * makeup/shaving supplies/facial tissue * nail file/nail clippers/hand cream * hairbrush/comb * a small address book with phone numbers, email, etc. of clients, doctor & family member for emergencies

There's also an entire section about corporate gifting. Many companies do not allow employees to accept gifts or only allow gifts under a certain dollar amount.

This part of the book includes many suggestions for gifts as well as the proper use of your business name/logo on gifts.

There are a few places where I think she dropped the ball. I don't think it's a good idea to include your home address, phone and fax number in your email signature file. For those working at home, especially women, it could be dangerous.

I also disagree with her suggestion to take a hostess gift when you're staying at someone's home for a weekend. I think it's OK to bring something small like chocolates or a bottle of wine, just as you would when invited to dinner. But, it's always better to send a 'thank you' gift after you return home so you are able to select something appropriate to your host's home, interests, and tastes.

Is this the best book of business etiquette? Not in my opinion. But, I read & collect etiquette books so I'm biased.

Letitia Baldrige's New Complete Guide to Executive Manners is longer and more in-depth. As the social secretary for First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, she's also an in-demand speaker on subjects such as "Business Protocol" and "Executive Presence." Some find her old-fashioned, but she's my personal favorite.

If you want a good, quick, basic overview of what's-what for proper business manners, then Power Etiquette is a worthwhile book with over 180 pages of information.

A note: Casperson has absolutely no sense of humor. Both Letitia Baldrige and Miss Manner's have a breezy way of writing about etiquette that removes the stuffiness. Unfortunately, you couldn't find a spark of wit here it you had a map.

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