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Finding the Right Words for the Holidays
by J. Beverly DanielSharing the most joyous times of the year begins with Finding the right Words for the Holidays Here you'll find: Warmhearted and humorous greetings for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa cards More than six dozen ways to say "Happy New Year!" Famous holiday quotations Tips for making card-writing a pleasure rather than a chore Suggestions for creating the perfect year-end family newsletter Practical hints for simplifying card-sending A special section for your holiday card mailing lists ...and more, Tis the season to celebrate with one another by using all the right words!
Fine Art Printing for Photographers
by Uwe Steinmueller Juergen GulbinsToday's digital cameras continue to produce increasingly higher definition image data files, making high resolution, large-format output possible. As printing technology moves forward at an equally fast pace, the new inkjet printers are capable of printing with great precision at a very fine resolution, providing an amazing tonal range and significantly superior image permanence at a more affordable price. In the hands of knowledgeable photographers, these printers are able to produce prints that are comparable to the highest quality darkroom prints on fine art paper. The third edition of this best-selling book provides the necessary foundation for successful fine art printing: the understanding of color management, profiling, paper, and inks. It offers advice on selecting an appropriate printer for long-lasting fine art prints, demonstrates how to set up the printing workflow and select a suitable paper for your subject, and guides you step-by-step through the process of converting an image file to an outstanding fine art print. This new edition covers the most recent lines of high-end inkjet printers, photo papers, and devices for monitor and printer profiling. It also addresses the printing dialogs and some new features of Photoshop CS6.
Fine Art Wedding Photography: How to Capture Images with Style for the Modern Bride
by Jose Villa Jeff KentMany semi-pro and professional wedding photographers are looking to "wake up" their style, stay current, and stimulate business. And today, that means lifestyle photography, also referred to as "fine art wedding photography." Fine art wedding photography isn't just a catchy phrase; it's a modern approach in which design is paramount. Fine art wedding images are more graphic and stylized than traditional wedding photojournalism, as if they were pulled from the pages of a glossy wedding or lifestyle magazine. Acclaimed wedding photographer Jose Villa was a pioneer in fine art wedding photography before it became a trendy buzzword. Here, he shares his secrets for bringing a stylized sense of composition, lighting, posing, and most important, design, to your images, while still keeping them organic and narrative. You'll learn Jose's trademark technique of capturing the more natural moment after a pose, and tips for getting images right in-camera to avoid the need for heavy postproduction. Final chapters show you how to integrate design through the delivered product, whether an album or slideshow, and continue nurturing clients after the wedding by expanding to baby and family portraiture. Packed with real-life examples, solid techniques, and stunning images from one of the wedding industry's brightest stars, this book will both educate and inspire photographers seeking to update their work and satisfy a new generation of brides. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Fine Art Wire Weaving: Weaving Techniques for Stunning Jewelry Designs
by Sarah ThompsonWire jewelry has never been more popular--but you've never seen projects like this before! In Fine Art Wire Weaving, award-winning author Sarah Thompson shares her secrets to creating wire jewelry that's nothing short of spectacular.Using super-fine wires to create 20 delicate, sophisticated pieces, you'll achieve that "wow" factor, all under the guidance of an expert jewelry teacher. You'll learn how to work with these fine wires successfully, as well as what to do when one of your projects goes awry.Using techniques in layering, symmetry, and dimensional shaping, you'll come away with a strong foundation in wire working so you can create your own one-of-a-kind pieces. Paired with beautiful, 4-color photographs, Thompson gives you step-by-step instructions to creating jewelry to pretty to keep for yourselfâ€"but that you won't want to give away!
Finger Exercises for Poets
by Dorianne LauxAn illuminating book of concise craft essays and exercises for poets, from Pulitzer Prize finalist and The Poet’s Companion coauthor Dorianne Laux. From “a poet of immense insight and masterful craft” (Kwame Dawes), Finger Exercises for Poets is an engaging and inspiriting invitation to practice poetry alongside one of its masters. With wide-ranging examples from classic and contemporary poets, Dorianne Laux demystifies the magic of language that makes great poetry and offers generative exercises to harness that magic. She explores the syllable and the line, the use of form, poetic responses to contemporary events and personal experiences, the imaginative leap, and the power of a distinct voice. As she writes in the introduction, “My instrument is the immensity of language.… There are eighty-eight keys on a piano, six hundred thousand words in the English language. The patterns, sequences, and permutations of both are endless. For me, language is another kind of music.… I practice poetry. This book invites you to practice along with me.” Throughout, Laux reminds us that poetry is a practice as much as an art and that poets must hone their language as a musician practicing an instrument.
Finishing Touches
by Anne OliverBased on the curriculum of the internationally acclaimed Atlanta finishing school, L'Ecole des Ingénues, and written by a woman well versed in fashion and contemporary etiquette, this engaging book offers a personalized program designed to help you reach your highest potential. From the flattering use of cosmetics to the fine art of conversation, from designing a dinner party to selecting the right volunteer or civil affiliation for you, here are the tools you need to shine-at school, at work, and on the town. Finishing Touches shows you how proper etiquette can enhance your life-style and your life.
Finland - Culture Smart!
by Terttu LeneyCulture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include * customs, values, and traditions* historical, religious, and political background* life at home* leisure, social, and cultural life* eating and drinking* do's, don'ts, and taboos* business practices* communication, spoken and unspoken "Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers." Sunday Times Travel "... the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries." Global Travel "...full of fascinating-as well as common-sense-tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas." Observer "...as useful as they are entertaining." Easyjet Magazine "...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world." New York Times
Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, 9th Ed.
by International Fire Service Training AssociationThe book provides fire and emergency services personnel and civilian inspectors with the information they need to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) of Chapter 7 of NFPA 1030, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Prevention Program Positions, 2024 Edition. This manual covers fire dynamics, building components and services, site access, fire hazard recognition, water-based fire suppression systems, plan review, and inspection procedures. This new edition updates and expands content from the previous edition throughout the manual. Content from Levels I and II of the previous edition is integrated and updated per JPR requirements of NFPA 1030 on equipment, processes, and operations involving hazardous conditions. The sections on engineered wood products, concrete, and structural systems have been expanded. Also included is a comprehensive comparison/contrast model code classifications and updates on mixed- and multiple-use occupancies. This edition references information from the 2024 editions of the International Fire Code and the International Building Code, while also explaining the role of the International Code Council, the NFPA, and the National Building Code of Canada in determining occupancy classifications.
Fire Phone: A get-started-now guide to Firefly, Mayday, Dynamic Perspective, and other new features
by Brian SawyerDive straight into hot Fire phone features you won’t find in any other device—like Firefly, Mayday, and Dynamic Perspective—with this concise hands-on guide. You probably already know how to make calls, text, and take photos with Amazon’s new phone, but where it really shines is in innovative features you’ve never even seen before. This intuitive, easy-to-follow book opens a world of possibilities with the Fire phone, right out of the box.Instantly identify and order just about any product with Firefly—from DVDs, CDs, and books (or their electronic equivalents) to nearly anything else with a barcodeUse Mayday to get live, hands-on tech support and customer service right on your phoneImmerse yourself in 3D games, maps, and apps with the Dynamic Perspective sensor systemNavigate easily with new one-handed (and no-handed!) gestures found only on Fire phone
Fire Protection Handbook: Volume 1
by Natl. Fire Arthur E. Cote John Raymond Hall Pam Powell Casey C. Grant Robert E. SolomonReliable facts about any aspect of fire safety. Covers: public education, fire alarm systems, water mist suppression systems, halon replacements, venting systems for commercial cooking equipment, alternative fuels for vehicles, library and museum collections, performance-based fire codes and standards, and everything else about the fire service and/or fire protection.
Fire Protection Handbook: Volume 2
by Natl. Fire Arthur E. Cote John Raymond Hall Pam Powell Casey C. Grant Robert E. SolomonReliable facts about any aspect of fire safety. Covers: public education, fire alarm systems, water mist suppression systems, halon replacements, venting systems for commercial cooking equipment, alternative fuels for vehicles, library and museum collections, performance-based fire codes and standards, and everything else about the fire service and/or fire protection.
Fire Safety Management Handbook
by Daniel E. Della-GiustinaSafety managers today are required to go beyond compliance with the latest fire codes to implement proactive fire safety management programs that improve profitability. By reducing property loss insurance premiums and fostering an efficient work environment to help realize quality gains, safety managers can add to the bottom line; however, they need a solid understanding of the duties and responsibilities for which they are accountable. <p><p>The Fire Safety Management Handbook is every safety manager's must-have guide for developing a successful fire safety management program. Emphasizing proactive fire safety activities that achieve optimal results, the text presents the key elements that comprise an effective fire safety management program, including a basic knowledge of: <p>- Types and functions of fire control equipment <p>- Identification and control of hazardous materials <p>- Homeland security during disasters and emergencies <p>- Fire chemistry, building construction, and efforts to reduce losses due to fire <p>- Commonly installed fire detection systems and their maintenance and inspection <p>- National Fire Codes (NFPA) and federal, state, and local legislation and enforcement <p>- Available resources, fire safety organizations, and the United States Fire Administration (USFA) <p><p>To provide current and future safety professionals with a better understanding of emergency management within the fire safety discipline, each chapter of the Third Edition includes learning objectives at the beginning and questions at the end. Case studies have been added, codes and standards have been updated, and a new chapter on emergency response planning has been included. Plus, a school fire safety plan that can be used as a template is now part of the appendices.
Fire Smart Home Handbook: Preparing for and Surviving the Threat of Wildfire
by Clyde SolesAs climate change continues to wreak havoc on the environment, devastating wildfires, both natural and manmade, are increasing. The figure for average acres burned has increased from almost 2 million acres in 1992 to nearly 7 million in 2012, which set a new record with an average of 165 acres burned per fire. Things are heating up, but global warming isn&’t the only problem. Budgets for fire suppression have been slashed severely. The number of air tankers has decreased from 44 in 2002 to just 9 in 2012, which means fast attacks on fledgling fires will grow more difficult in the future. If you live in a wildland-urban interface, the zone between unoccupied and developed land, sooner or later fire will happen. Fortunately you can prepare for the worst, and it doesn&’t have to cost a fortune. This highly detailed and practical reference guide will help you live more safely in the red zone and save you time and money along the way, providing multiple methods of risk mitigation along with the financial level of each action. Effectively prepping your land can even enhance the scenery and increase the value of your home. Learn how wildfires begin and behave, how to evaluate your property, what essential tools you&’ll need and what they will cost, how to prepare your land and home—including tips on how to avoid insurance nightmares—when to stay and fight, when it&’s time to evacuate, how to clean up after a fire event, and more. Even if you live in the middle of a suburb, the information on how fires start and spread and how to deal with insurance claims will prove enlightening and helpful. No one can guarantee that your house or land will survive if a major conflagration erupts, but you can greatly improve your odds with this book and a little preparation.
Fire Up Your Writing Brain: How to Use Proven Neuroscience to Become a More Creative, Productive, and Succes sful Writer
by Susan ReynoldsIgnite Your Writing Brain!Whether you're an experienced writer or just starting out, an endless number of pitfalls can trip up your efforts, from procrastination and writer's block to thin characters and uninspired plots. Luckily, you have access to an extraordinary writing tool that can help overcome all of these problems: your brain.Fire Up Your Writing Brain teaches you how to develop your brain to its fullest potential. Based on proven, easy-to-understand neuroscience, this book details ways to stimulate, nurture, and hone your brain into the ultimate writing tool. Inside, you'll learn how to:Identify the type of writer you are: Do you think or feel your way through writing a book? Are you a pantser or a plotter?Develop writing models that accelerate your learning curve.Hardwire your brain for endurance and increased productivity.Brainstorm better character concepts and plot points.Learn to edit your manuscript on both a macro and micro level.Recharge a lagging brain to gain an extra burst of creativity.Filled with accessible instruction, practical techniques, and thought-provoking exercises, Fire Up Your Writing Brain shows you how to become a more productive, creative, and successful writer--a veritable writing genius!"An excellent resource--the way that neuroscience and the art of writing are jointly explored allows for a new, unique, and practical integration of the two." --Teresa Aubele-Futch, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame and co-author of Train Your Brain to Get Happy and Train Your Brain to Get Rich"Full of neuroscience facts and tips, this inspiring book will change your brain--and your writing life. I learned techniques that I'll apply to my students and my own writing." --Linda Joy Myers, President of the National Association of Memoir Writers and award-winning author of Don't Call Me Mother: A Daughter's Journey from Abandonment to Forgiveness
Fire and Emergency Services Orientation and Terminology
by The International Fire Service Training AssociationThe purpose of this manual is to acquaint new firefighters with the history, traditions, terminology, organization, and operation of the fire and emergency services. In addition, the manual contains typical job and operation descriptions that should provide insight into the inner workings of the fire service. An extensive fire and emergency services glossary is included. The manual is also intended for college students who are beginning their associate's level studies in fire related fields. The scope of this manual is to meet the learning outcomes of the National Fire Academy (NFA) Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Principles of Emergency Services associate's level course. In addition, inforamation in this manual addresses numerous requisite knowledge items identified in Chapter 5, Fire Fighter I, and Chapter 6, Fire Fighter II, of NFPA® 1001, Standard for Fire FighterProfessional Qualifications. The manual is intended to be used in a college classroom, but is also an excellent companion text to IFSTA's Essentials of Fire Fighting, 6th Edition and Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 6th Edition
Fire-Making, Storytelling, and Ceremony: Secrets of the Forest
by Mark WarrenIn the second volume of the Secrets of the Forest series, Mark Warren addresses a wide range of what an outdoorsperson needs to know about fire such as:how to create it from scratch using three different methods (hand drill, bow drill, and fire-saw).which species of trees and dried winter weeds make good candidates for a fire kit.where to find tinder that can combust.how to construct a fail-proof pyre by mixing fast-burning fuel with dense hardwood.how to sustain a fire for the long term, including how to safely store a smoldering fire that can survive for several days.The second half of the book is dedicated to storytelling and ceremony. Its main purpose is how to design stories that augment whatever lessons a teacher has in mind. Such stories can familiarize students with the fine points of archery, canoeing, tracking, stalking, and other crafts or skills. Borrowing from Native American traditions, Warren introduces dozens of ways for young outdoorspeople to build self-esteem and a deep connection with the forest. This volume contains more than 100 original activities.
Firefighters to the Rescue: A Lego Adventure In The Real World (LEGO City Nonfiction #2)
by Penelope ArlonDid you know that a fire truck's ladder can reach as high as 100 feet? Join the LEGO (R) minifigures on an exciting adventure as firefighters race to the rescue around LEGO City. Learn amazing facts about their rescue vehicles, daily tasks, and heroic rescues. Bursting with stunning photographs, fun facts, mini comics, building ideas, and stickers, Firefighters to the Rescue is the perfect book for any young reader. The LEGO(R) nonfiction series is exceptional as it combines the world's most powerful toy brand with the most trusted name in children's publishing.
First Contact and Time Travel: Selected Essays and Short Stories (Science and Fiction)
by Zoran ŽivkovićThis volume collects both essays and fictional material around two core topics in the long career of the Serbian writer, essayist, researcher, publisher and translator. The first topic - first contact - is chiefly represented by his comprehensive essay on "The Theme of First Contact in the SF Works of Arthur C. Clarke" and reflected on the literary level with his short stories "The Bookshop" and "The Puzzle". Two shorter essays on the second topic - time travel in SF literature - introduce, amongst others, the well-known and fascinating mosaic novel Time Gifts, which skillfully explores the more literary side of the notions of past, present and future. In the annotations the author provides insights into his take on the subjects presented.
First Craft: Writing Great Characters
by Editors of Authors FirstAn invaluable guide for fiction writers who want to learn how to create unforgettable characters. Readers love fiction first and foremost because they get to LIVE in the stories they read. The story's characters are the conduit to that experience, and storytellers that create memorable, relatable characters connect with readers at the most fundamental level. All fiction writers need to master the skills involved in creating great characters if they're going to connect with a meaningful audience. The challenge, of course, is that creating great characters is anything but easy. So how do you do it? Let the contributors to this book - all established novelists - show you the way. From essentials like knowing your characters and giving them personality to more nuanced concepts like shading characters and even using places as characters, FIRST CRAFT: WRITING GREAT CHARACTERS is a brief text packed with advice gleaned from decades of writing experience. Each chapter includes illustrations from the author's own work along with useful exercises that will help your characters walk right off the page. FIRST CRAFT: WRITING GREAT CHARACTERS is presented by AuthorsFirst, the virtual writers conference that has dozens and dozens of craft sessions available online and that sponsors an annual fiction writing contest. Contributors to this volume include New York Times bestselling author Lou Aronica, national bestselling authors Mary Marcus, John L. Hart, and Emily Sue Harvey, acclaimed novelists Leora Skolkin-Smith and K.J. Steele, and praised memoirist Marcia Gloster.
First Earth Encyclopedia: A First Reference Guide to the Geographic World (DK First Reference)
by DKCovering the essential curriculum areas of human geography, physical geography, geology, and ecology, First Earth Encyclopedia is a comprehensive introduction to the world around us. The engaging style of DK's First Reference series is applied to such topics as where and how people live, how to use maps, weather, world environments, and the changing climate — inspiring younger readers to think about their own place in the world. With superb artwork, straightforward text, buttons, and quizzes, First Earth Encyclopedia makes our world simple to understand.
First Facts: Start a Lifetime of Learning (First Facts)
by DKWith uncomplicated designs, eye catching images and simple text filled with interesting facts, DK's new First Facts series will excite and delight young children while answering the age old questions "who?" "what?" "when?" "where?" and "why?" Little ones will love learning all about bugs and their world in this exciting new book!
First History Encyclopedia (DK First Reference)
by DKKey history topics are simply explained in this friendly and informative reference book.First History Encyclopedia covers everything a child needs to know about historical events. It follows the curriculum for grades 1 through 6 and provides a strong foundation for history learning through the rest of the school years. It's the perfect homework help book to support children as they begin to learn about history.This history book is part of DK's best-selling First Reference series. It introduces exciting areas of history that will get kids hooked on learning about the past, including the Romans, Ancient Egypt, the Vikings, World War I, and World War II.
First How Things Work Encyclopedia: A First Reference Guide for Inquisitive Minds (DK First Reference)
by DKLooking at the technology all around us-and then explaining how it works, the How Things Work Encyclopedia lifts the hood of a car engine, gets inside a TV set, and discovers the power of invisible microwaves. With close-ups, cutaways, and diagrams bringing the technology to life, and timelines illustrating the development of inventions, challenging curiosity quizzes and fascinating facts, the How Things Work Encyclopedia lets children really see and understand what's going on inside.
First Lessons in Beekeeping
by Camille Pierre DadantIn light of the dwindling honey bee population, this century-old guide is more relevant than ever. Written by the scion of a celebrated family of beekeepers that continues to operate today, the richly illustrated volume is the perfect companion for beginning beekeepers as well as those with a casual interest in bees. Reader-friendly information ranges from background on bee anatomy and the social structure of bee communities to different types of hives and how they function, honey production, wintertime beekeeping, and other practical matters. Author Camille Pierre Dadant was the son of Charles Dadant, one of the fathers of modern beekeeping techniques, inventor of the Dadant beehive, and founder of one of the first beekeeping equipment manufacturers. The business is still extant and run by the family, as is their publication, American Bee Journal. The old-fashioned charm of Dadant's narrative rests upon a solid foundation of timeless scientific knowledge, complemented by many informative drawings and photographs.
First Time Knitting: The Absolute Beginner's Guide (First Time Ser. #2)
by Carri HammettLearning to knit has never been simpler! Get started with a step-by-step guide to every essential technique with photos and nine simple projects.Knitting is more than just a way to make something. With minimal investment of time and money, you’ll soon discover that the process is relaxing and even therapeutic. You may look forward to your quiet time with needles and yarn as the best part of your day.This book teaches you a range of knitting skills, from the most simple, basic ones to more advanced techniques that will launch you confidently into the full spectrum of knitting options. Each chapter begins by teaching the skills needed to make the projects in that chapter. As you progress through the book, new techniques are introduced that build on the skills that were presented earlier. Learn about:Basic knitting, from choosing a yarn and tools to your first techniques (Projects: Garter Stitch Scarf and Scarf Knit with Two Yarns)Creating texture by combining different stitches (Projects: Baby Blocks Blanket and Seed Stitch Table Runner plus Variation)Shaping by increasing and decreasing stitches (Project: Leaf Edge Shawl)Knitting in the round with circular needles (Project: Easy Knit Hat)Putting it all together by picking up stitches and making seams (Projects: Directional Blocks Scarf and Baby Bathrobe)There’s a first time for everything. Enjoy the journey and achieve success with First Time Knitting!