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 | Layers: The Complete Guide to Photoshop's Most Powerful Feature (1st Edition) |
 | "Keep for your bookshelf.....great starter book" | 2009-09-25 |
Excellent starter book for the rookie. Matt introduces you to the world of Photoshop layers one tutorial at a time, using simple examples and laymen's terminology. One year ago I was just starting w Photoshop and terrified. This book helped me learn all the basics and quickly become comfortable with the concept of layers, crucial for the beginner to understand. This book is particularily good at explaining the confounding and confusing concept of clipping mask, smart objects, and blending options. It is a classic instuctional book, worth holding on.
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 | Various Artists - The Sounds of Hawaii |
 | "Total audio natural experience in 3D" | 2006-09-02 |
This review is for all Orange Tree Productions CDs, recorded for the National Park Series. The music is incredible; recorded using a special binaural microphone that captures the sounds of nature in 3D. The effect is the most amazing music I've heard. These CDs record the sounds of nature including not just standard bird songs but also sounds of whistling wind on a desert plateau, misting rain in the forest, distant thunder on the horizon, a tricking creek in the woods, massive rivers plowing thru the valley, a crackling campfire and popping wood, horses and mules plodding along, waves pounding the seashore, seagulls flying overhead, and other sounds. These sounds are then mixed with beautiful melodies w/ flute, piano, and other instruments to create the most incredible mood music I have ever heard. You will actually feel like you are there experiencing nature. Each CD produced by Orange Tree is impeccable, a jewel in itself. I cannot recommend enough that listeners looking for total relaxation get these CDs. Orange Tree produces quite an impressive list of CDs, each based on sounds and music from a certain geographical area or national park. My first exposure to Orange Tree was in a bed & breakfast in Colorado. I bought Sounds of the Rocky Mountains and have since collected over 10 CDs, each for a different National Park. It is well worth the money if you are looking for a total audio natural experience in 3D.
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 | Ideas for Great Backyard Cottages |
| "Delightful to relax with" | 2006-08-14 |
This book is just a delight to sit and page thru for dreaming up ideas of your own. Page after page of beautiful cottages, quaint little retreats, and even custom doghouses. I have my own "carriage house" converted into an artist studio and just love it. There is really nothing more relaxing then building, decorating, then enjoying your own backyard cottage. If you have the yard space put the effort into building one; then get this book. Even if you don't have a backyard cottage you will enjoy the book. Hope the author will consider publishing Edition II.
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 | Dehumidifiers - Eva-Dry EDV500 Mini Dehumidifier - great for small areas! |
| "Quite effective in small areas" | 2006-07-10 |
I was surprisingly pleased with the Eva Dry mini dehumidifier. I hang mine just out outside our guinea pig's cage and it absorbs excess moisture quite effectively, keeping their food and cage area from getting too humid. It takes several weeks to fully absorb moisture but the indicator will go from blue to bright pink, and the unit will be noticeably heavier. Just plug the unit into the socket overnight to refresh.
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 | Painting Animals That Touch the Heart |
| "Finally, a wildlife pastel book!" | 2004-07-20 |
My hats off to Ms Harrison for finally delivering a book devoted to wildlife in pastels. Pastels are the under utilized, often overlooked medium in the world of wildlife art. Books abound in the market for wildlife art using oils and acrylics, the chosen medium for most artists. Ms Harrison has written a great art book for capturing the delicate intricacies of wildlife using pastels exclusively. From the tools needed, to studio setup, to using reference photos, paper selection, composition; she covers all the basics. Then she dives into the details of using pastels to capture coarse fur, soft fur, wet fur, ruffled fur, feathers, eyes, expression, reflections, etc. Pastels are such a rich, creative means for creating beautiful wildlife portraits. Glad someone has finally acknowledged that!
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 | Financial Management: Theory and Practice with Student CD-ROM (10th Edition) |
 | "Find another finance book" | 2004-07-20 |
This book is a nightmare; thoroughly confusing. Authors do not know how to teach! Brigham & Company will take 30 pages to explain a concept that can be done in 2 pages. I used this book for my finance class for my MBA; this one is not worth the money or your time.
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 | Armin van Buuren - 76 |
| "As good as trance gets" | 2004-07-19 |
I'm a relative new fan of Armin but just love his style. This CD delivers the smooth flowing quality that any trance fan out there would love. Track after track, Armin pumps it out with incredible precision. Each song gets better; the CD ends with Slipstream, just awsome deep beats, heart pounding. You will not be disappointed.
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 | The World's Best Bartender's Guide: Professional Bartenders from the World's Greatest Bars Teach You How to Mix the Perfect Drink |
| "not just another recipe book" | 2001-09-09 |
This book was a thoroughly enjoyable read. Not just another recipe book, this guide actually contain history for classic drinks and advice and humor from bartenders from around the world. The authors covers some very classic drinks like the martinis, margaritas, highballs, and shooters as well as variations on them and wild crazy drinks. I just finished bartending class and used this book extensively to get me started. It's a great book for beginners and seasoned bartenders.
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 | Cirque Du Soleil - Mystere Live |
| "Beyond words,incredible music to accompany your memories." | 2001-03-30 |
The show was a visual and sensual feast. One of the most spectacular shows I have ever seen. The CD will revive what you saw and leave you with the awsome memories.
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