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- To Kill or Not to Kill?
- Memoir of a Game Warden in New Mexico and Alaska
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Beyond the Killing Tree: A Journey of Discovery
Stephen Reynolds
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This is a story of outdoor adventure and personal transition. These hunting tales are humorous, touching, and sometimes tragic, and through them runs the silent question: to kill or not to kill?
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To Kill or Not to Kill?.......2004-02-24
This is a story of outdoor adventure and personal transition. These hunting tales are humorous, touching, and sometimes tragic, and through them runs the silent question: to kill or not to kill?
Memoir of a Game Warden in New Mexico and Alaska.......2002-04-28
In a refreshingly original western voice, Stephen Reynolds tells his life story. As a game warden, he explores the wonders of wild, untamed places such as the Gila Wilderness of New Mexico, and the Brooks Range and Yukon Delta of Alaska. He meets people who use the land to live and people who live to abuse it. His is the heritage of a boy raised as a hunter, drawn to the excitement of the kill, but who experiences transform him into an outspoken protector of wildlife. Yet, this is no sermon or manifesto. Stephen Reynolds offers adventure, spiritual change, and transformation - but no easy answers. B&W illustrations.
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Visual Design Fundamentals: A Digital Approach, Second Edition has been completely updated to provide new insights and hands-on tutorials using the latest technology, including Adobe® Illustrator® and Photoshop®. The book teaches the foundational information that artists and designers need to know to understand the art of two-dimensional visual design. It explores the classic elements of design (line, shape, form, value, color, and texture) and their relationship to balance, harmony, variety, and other classic design principles. The theories presented are well-established ideas in all forms of two-dimensional art and design, including drawing, painting, printmaking, graphics, and general design. These principles may also be applied to interior design, architecture, and industrial design. As artists learn the theories taught throughout the book, they'll put these ideas into practice using a variety of hands-on tutorials covering line & shape, type combinations, letters as design elements, color composition, drawing, photo collages, and more. The tutorials use basic computer skills and techniques, and address classic tools and procedures common to all drawing and paint programs, including Illustrator and Photoshop.
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can use with any design program.......2007-01-25
Hashimoto teaches timeless precepts of visual design. Many of which predate the Internet. The book seems apt for someone already knowing something about Photoshop and Illustrator. It shows how to use those programs to apply changes to a design, in accordance with the precepts. But primarily you benefit at a higher level, in understanding through the book's examples how to use basic key ideas in design. Hence, the book is not necessarily restricted to users of those design programs. If indeed you favour another program not covered here, the book can still be very informative.
By the way, one chapter uses the example of typeface design. This has an air of antiquity about it. Designing letterforms goes back centuries, and has many subtleties that the chapter lets you appreciate.
Back to the Fundamentals........2006-09-30
The advent of the personal computer and design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop have greatly changed the way in which design work is done. Still, at the fundamental level the essence of good design still require an understanding of the fundamental design theories. The old concepts of line, shape, form, value, color and texture are still fundamental to good design be it of a poster, a kitchen appliance, or an automobile.
This book discusses how to combine the traditional approaches with the advances made possible by digital techniques. This is the second edition and builds on the material covered in the 2003 edition by providing discussion of the more powerful software that is available now.
The CD that comes with the book includes several tutorial projects for the student to complete as well as links to provide trial versions of Illustrator and Photoshop.
Questionable reviews.......2005-06-16
The two other reviews seem questionable. They read like an add for the book.
Honestly, the book has nice illustrations. It is short on design princples, and long on examples. Check out Robin Williams Non-Designer's book as well.
Two Books In One.......2004-07-24
This book is for anyone new to design fundamentals, digital art and computer imaging software. The author, Alan Hashimoto, has written two books in one. First, he discusses the elements and principals of two-dimensional art design and how they apply to both traditional art mediums and the digital art medium. Second, the book is an introduction to digital imaging software. He discusses the difference between object-oriented and paint software. Throughout the book he teaches the basic skills needed for creating artwork on the computer using both Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. However the two objectives of this book are well integrated. The author has done a great job of demonstrating how to apply traditional design fundamentals to 2D digital art. He then reinforces this with seven digital art projects which help the reader to apply this knowledge while creating computer generated art.
Hashimoto discusses the design elements of line, shape, space, volume, value, color and texture and the principals of design such as unity, variety and balance. His explanations are easy to understand even for the novice and he uses many full-color digital art examples. However the best aspect of this book is the conceptual process used for completing the seven digital projects. This process starts by defining the design challenge and then brainstorming various approaches with thumbnail sketches. Next the design is further refined into roughs which incorporate more details. The final phases of the process are a trial run of the finished design and then the completed design.
The purpose of these seven projects is not only to apply the information in the book to real life examples but to demonstrate how the steps of the conceptual process can be accomplished using the computer. Hashimoto first discusses the traditional methods used for completing the process and then progresses on to digital methods. His step-by-step instructions for the Adobe software are very thorough and easy to follow. Even if you have not used this type of software before, these projects will teach you the basics of the software and how to use it. He also covers related topics such as scanning your artwork into the computer and printing your completed projects. I enjoyed all seven of the projects. But the one that I found especially useful was typeface design.
Project One - Modular Design
Project Two - Letterforms and Shape
Project Three - Figure Abstraction and Non-Objective Shape
Project Four - Value
Project Five - Color Theory
Project Six - Typeface Design
Project Seven - Digital Montage/Collage
Reading this book was like attending an art course at your favorite university. The author's presentation of the information resembled a class lecture which he reinforced with class assignments. So it is no surprise that Alan Hashimoto is an associate professor at Utah State University where he teaches graphic design and computer art. He is also an accomplished artist.
A self-teaching guide for artists and designers.......2004-03-06
Visual Design Fundamentals: A Digital Approach by Alan Hashimoto (Associate Professor of Graphic Design and Computer Art, Utah State University) is a superbly organized and presented resource and self-teaching guide for artists and designers seeking to take advantage of basic computer skills and techniques to create appealing, emotionally charged, and attention-gathering works of two-dimensional art. Visual Design Fundamentals includes straightforward tutorials and projects using Adobe Illustrator CS and Adobe Photoshop CS in order to provide hands-on experience with principles such as modular design, color theory, typeface design, figure abstraction, and more. An included CD offers files needed to complete the projects and trial versions of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Highly recommended for an graphic artist seeking to create and utilize computer generated illustrations and/or designs, Visual Design Fundamentals is replete with both black-and-white and color illustrations throughout which wonderfully enhance the detailed, practical, "user friendly" instructions.
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In a work of striking breadth and clarity, Paul Conkin offers an even-handed and in-depth look at the major American-made forms of Christianity—a diverse group of religious traditions, each of which reflects a significant break from western Christian orthodoxy.
Identifying six distinctive types, Conkin examines the major denominations representative of each original variety of American Christianity: restoration (Churches of Christ, Disciples of Christ); humanistic (Unitarians, Universalists); apocalyptic (Adventists, Jehovah's Witnesses); Mormon (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints); spiritual (Christian Science, Unity); and ecstatic (Holiness and Pentecostal denominations). Focusing on the early years and maturation of these groups, he discusses their founders and leaders, origins and Old World roots, and essential doctrines and practices. Conkin closes each chapter with a guide to further reading.
The first comprehensive survey of these American originals, this book will serve as a valuable resource on a number of religious traditions whose members not only comprise a significant percentage of the American population but also make up an increasing proportion of Christian converts worldwide.
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Religious scholarship at its best.......1999-09-05
This is a truly outstanding work in American religious history. Conkin delves deep into the historical details surrounding these groups, yet never loses focus of the larger picture and the major themes that make each group distinctive. His chapter on Mormonism is particularly good; no other work sorts out the complicated events and themes of the Latter-day Saints with as much clarity and concision.
Believers should note this is a scholarly work, and deals with questions those inside the faith, in their modes of worship, do not consider. Conkin is very fair with these groups; those unhappy with this work should compare it to the hatchet jobs many professors of religion, or sectarian believers, do to those of other faiths.
Fascinating approach to American Christian denominations!.......1998-10-28
I've been waiting for a book like this for a really long time. The book is fact filled, easy to read (for those new to religious concepts & sects) and informative. The author breaks the sects up so that we can better understand the denominations as a whole. The section on Apocalptic Christianity is one of the best. Many members of the sects discussed might be offended as it does point out inaccuracies or missteps within the sect. A great read!!
Harold Bloom is the true erudite.......1998-09-18
American Originals is a poor, dry shadow of The American Religion written by Harold Bloom several years ago. It has none of the thrill of following and intimately disecting the american direction in religious ontology. It has an overall air of Ho-Hum. A feeling of "I wrote this book because I could." Not that its facts are terribly inaccurate but the point is that if I wanted a dictionary of religious history I would have bought one.
This distiguished prof of history didn't do his homework........1998-08-22
His chapter on Christian Science says it all. He didn't adequately research his subject and leaves us all the poorer in our understanding of Christian Science's significance as one of the few religious denominations established in North America. He spends too much time doing a hatchet job on Mary Baker Eddy and minimal effort on the very public and significant religious teachings of Christian Science.
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The present book gives, in question-answer form, English translation of pertinent excerpts from Acharyashris writings. It is hoped that the material in this compilation will help the seekers, aspiring to take up Gayatri Sadhana, in clearing their doubts about this particular path of Sadhana.
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Frommer's Driving Tours are packed with detailed, color-coded maps and stunning full-color photographs. Each guide outlines dozens of driving tour options and then helps you plan your route with exact directions, distances, and driving times. You'll see all the top sights and then have the flexibility to discover the hidden pleasures of each destination - our suggested routes include scenic detours and stops for spectacular views, easy walks, shopping, dining, and fun breaks for travelers with children. We'll show you how to enjoy some of the world's most spectacular drives!
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- Isabel, lo hiciste otra vez!
- UN LIBRO PROMEDIO
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Unas meses después que el joven Alexander Cold se internara con suabuela en el corazón del Amazonas en busca de una legendaria Bestia, vivirá otra aventura. En esta ocasión, la reportera Kate Cold acompaña a su nieto y a Nadia, la mejor amiga de Alexander, junto con los fotógrafos de la International Geographic, en un viaje a otro remoto rincón del mundo. La misión del equipo es adentrarse en un reino prohibido, oculto en los picos helados del Himalaya, y localizar el legendario dragón de oro, una estatua sagrada y oráculo invaluable capaz de presagiar el futuro del reino.
En su carrera para llegar a la estatua antes de que sea destruida por la avaricia de un intruso, Alexander y Nadia deben usar el poder espiritual de sus animales totémicos: el Jaguar y el Águila. Con la ayuda de un sabio monje budista, su joven discípulo, el príncipe heredero, y una feroz tribu de guerreros Yeti, Alexander y Nadia lucharán para proteger el reino del dragón de oro.
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Isabel, lo hiciste otra vez!.......2006-07-25
Excelente lectura. No pude guardar el libro hasta terminarlo. Aunque este orientado hacia una audiencia juvenil, su lectura amena y sencilla, mantiene al publico adulto interesado. No puedo evitar reconocer un poco el trio de Harry Potter (Harry, Hermione y Ron) en Alexander (con espejuelos y todo), Nadia y el principe Dil Bahadur , todos y cada cual con sus capacidades psiquicas (magia?). La nota humoristica de la autora rompe con la seriedad del pensamiento budista sin faltarle el respeto. Creo que si el texto se estudiara en salon de clase formal podria ser de mucho provecho para modificar la perspectiva de la juventud occidental. Isabel Allende puede escribir lo que quiera y del tema que quiera porque ya ha adquirido la madurez (como mujer y como escritora) que se necesita para opinar sobre cualquier cosa, Bravo!
UN LIBRO PROMEDIO.......2004-05-07
A pesar de las críticas realizadas hacia este libro, no encuentro razón para dar una reseña en la cual mate por completo el interés del lector hacia este, ya que es un libro que cumple lo que se necesita en un escrito de aventuras, osea que, este libro posee una historia entretenida, audaz y con muchos acertijos que hacen que en ocaciones el lector pueda predecir el desenlace, tal es el caso con lo de la Especialista que para los que ya la leyeron, me imagino que supusieron quién era, pero al final el libro si se parece mucho a una película de suspenso tipo Hollywood y deja enseñanzas lejanas a un libro de pensamientos profundos, pero vuelvo a repetir, este libro no es aburrido solo predecible y vale la pena darle una leída, al final siempre es bueno leer, y este libro es sencillo y rápido de digerir y terminar, es un libro de atención promedio.
Nada original.......2004-03-26
Bueno si estoy un poco decepcionada del libro.. quiza bastante ... es que no me ha gustado mucho, mas bien quiza solo me gusto un poquito... hay pasajes buenos.. aunque parece una copia de Indiana Jones, definitivamente falta mucha originilidad y los personajes son tan poco creibles, ademas ya me tenian medio china (aburrida) con eso del niño jaguar y la niña aguila. La abuela que en el primer libro desempeño mas papel ahora casi que ni se mira. El monje y el principe me han hecho simpaticos, al final ellos salvan la novela.. aunque por ratos tambien cansan, el pobre rey hombre sabio aunque demasiado educado..jeje.. y ese cuento de El Especialista y El Coleccionista ... que barbaridad, mejor se hubiera inventado otra historia, por ratos pensaba que estaba leyendo a Cesar Guzman, la batalla .. Santo Dios.. no nada que ver .. de plano yo me quedo con el primero, me gusto.. como dije con el primero queria ir a Amazonas con este prefiero ir a Galerias (un centro comercial en mi pais) !!! ... ahh y para rematar era mas que obvio que la famosa Judit tenia algo que ver en todo eso ??!?!!!!!
Una historia bonita.......2003-12-31
Como de costumbre, siempre leo primero la segunda parte y luego la primera, por lo que creo que es como otros libros que la parte que se lea primero es la mejor, la historia que cuenta sobre el "Hombre de las nieves" y lo que sufren por encontrarlo, así como la historia del Dragón es bonita, siempre está intereseante y uno nunca deja de aprender algo nuevo sobre nuestro mundo, culturas y sobre todo en lo distinto que somos las personas, desde las que sólo les interesa el dinero hasta las que sólo les interesa el bienesatar de todos, es un alibro ágil de leer, claro que me falta el primero para compararlo y ver si no es el mismo tema sólo que en el Amazoneas, ya lo veré...
El aburrimiento.......2003-11-17
"El Reino del Dragón de Oro" es una continuación de "La Ciudad de las Bestias". Isabel Allende reutiliza los temas de "La Ciudad de las Bestias", sólo el sitio es diferente (y hace mas frío).
Otra vez, el joven estadaunidense, Alexander Cold, su abuela Kate y su amiga brasileña Nadia Santos viajan a un país remoto y aislado - El Reino del Dragón de Oro. El reino está en la cordillera del Himalaya. El dragón es una estatua inappreciable y un instrumento de adivinación. Pero un capitalista codicioso desea el dragon, y emplea "El Especialista" robarlo. El futuro del reino es amenazado.
Creí que este libro padeció del mismos problemas que "La Ciudad de las Bestias" - un cuento familiar y derivative. Otra vez, Allende no pudo crear un scenario original, pero adaptó los antiguos. Leeré otros libros de Isabel Allende, quizos serán mejor. Espero que sí.
Just in case my Spanish is as terrible as I suspect it is! Once again the teenage hero from "The City of the Beasts", Alexander Cold, his grandmother Kate and his Brazilian friend Nadia Santos, go on an expedition to a remote country, unsullied by the modern world. However, a greedy capitalist is out to steal the golden dragon, a priceless artefact which the inhabitants believe protects their country by making prophecies. Will they be able to save the dragon, and thereby save the kingdom?
I'm afraid I found this book as predictable as its predecessor - it really consists of a set of borrowed themes and locations mixed together, with little to surprise the reader. For a lost city in the jungle, we now have a remote kingdom in the Himalayas; for the jungle beasts, we now have yetis, as so on. I know this book was aimed at teenagers, but that doesn't excuse its faults. I've made a bad start with Allende. I think I'll try her other works and give her the benefit of the doubt.
G Rodgers
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Isabel's Fan.......2005-09-03
Definitely a big change in topic for Mrs. Allende, but delightlful as usual. In spite of being fiction, still raises very real issues about the Earth where we live, relationships, and self-discovery. Wonderful!
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