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101 Top Techniques for Artists
by Saa101 Top Techniques for Artists is a colourful compendium packed full of practical tips and techniques by 101 of today's most popular leading artists. Each technique is presented in clear, simple step-by-step instructions that describe how to complete the project yourself, including a full list of materials and detailed images to guide you along the way.Divided into seven chapters that cover watercolours, acrylics, oils, pastels, drawing and mixed media, this handy book is bursting with some of the most popular styles and subjects, designed to showcase the very best of artistic abilities available to help develop your own creative streak.All contributors featured in this book are professional artists belonging to the SAA, who together with a global community of over 46,000 other members, make up the world's largest and friendliest art society. Whether you're a beginner, an improver or a professional, there's something new to learn for everyone in this comprehensive collection.
101 Top Tips for Black & White Digital Photography: The Art of Black & White Brought into the Digital Age
by John BeardsworthA comprehensive look at black & white photography by one of today's leading experts on digital-editing software and black & white conversion techniques.John Beardsworth explores the most powerful software for converting your color shots into stunning, high-quality black-and-white photos, with detailed explanations of how each tool works and why to try it out on your own images. His streamlined methods will optimise your workflow and inspire your photography.In addition to providing an abundance of step-by-step instructions with brilliant imagery, Beardsworth also teaches the aesthetic value of black and white, and how to visualise the creative potential of each shot. With its fun and approachable tips-based structure, this book will motivate you to experiment with impressive effects and innovative tools, ensuring that you make full use of the B&W software at your disposal.
101 Top Tips for DSLR Video
by David Newton Adam JuniperAll the information a photographer or film-maker needs to create cinema-quality movies with their digital SLR.
101 Top Tips for DSLR Video: Using Your Camera To Make Great Movies
by David Newton Adam JuniperFollowing the arrival of game-changing new cameras from Nikon and Canon, the hottest area in the world of photography has been combining high-definition video capability with all the advantages of SLR's interchangeable lenses. For the first time, full cinematic creativity is within anyone's grasp.With its tips-based structure, this book can be dipped into for reference for movie-makers of any background, or read cover to cover for a complete course in movie-making. With four case studies from real-world professional projects, including a TV advertisement and a music video, 101 Top Tips for DSLR Video provides invaluable guidance for any budding filmmakers.Top Tips for DSLR Video also includes four case studies from real-world professional projects, including a TV advertisement and a music video. Taking you all the way from understanding and choosing the technology, to planning, shooting, editing, and finally publishing your movie, this book contains everything you really need to know about making video with your digital SLR camera.
101 Top Tips for Digital Landscape Photography: Capturing Great Landscapes With Your Camera (101 Top Tips Ser.)
by Carl Heilman IIA comprehensive guide to improving your landscape photography by one of today's foremost landscape photographers.Landscape photography is perhaps the single most popular genre among DSLR owners. In 101 Top Tips for Digital Landscape Photography, experienced professional landscape guru Carl Heilman II gives the benefit of a lifetime spent shooting spectacular wilderness and mountain shots, offering a host of targeted tips and tricks that will allow photographers of all abilities to lift their landscape work to the next level.The reader will learn how to harness natural drama, use difficult lighting situations to your advantage and capture unusual perspectives, all the while benefiting from Carl's clear instruction and beautiful landscape work.
101 Top Tips for Digital Landscape Photography: Capturing Great Landscapes With Your Camera (101 Top Tips Ser.)
by Carl Heilman IIThe popularity of specialist periodicals testifies to the fact that landscape photography is perhaps the single most popular genre among hobbyist DSLR owners. In this title, experienced professional landscape photographer Carl Heilman II gives the benefit of a lifetime spent shooting spectacular wilderness and mountain shots, offering a host of easy-to-digest tips and tricks that will allow photographers of all abilities to lift their landscape work to the next level. The reader will learn how to harness natural drama, use difficult lighting situations to your advantage and capture unusual perspectives, all the while benefiting from Carl's clear instruction and beautiful landscape work.
101 Top Tips from Professional Manga Artists
by Sonia Leong Meredith WalshAs a sophisticated and highly stylised art form, Manga presents a series of challenges for budding artists, from character and set design to creating dynamic page layouts, perfectly paced narrative and panels with ever-changing camera angles.Here, award-winning professional Manga artist Sonia Leong and a collective of acclaimed creators lay bare the expert techniques that you need, from essential drawing tips to designing characters, painting vivid illustrations and exciting storytelling.Manga comes in a variety of styles, from kawaii (cute) to hyper-realistic. 101 Top Tips from Professional Manga Artists identifies the key features of each, enabling you to develop your individual style.Including both traditional and digital art methods alongside tips on becoming a professional, 101 Top Tips from Professional Manga Artists is the ultimate resource for beginners and more experienced artists alike.
101 Top Tips in Medicine: Cynical and Otherwise
by John LarkinThe 101 vital medical tips other textbooks don't teach you - Following the success of the award winning Cynical Acumen, John Larkin outlines key knowledge for medical students and junior doctors. Clustered around the headings of cynical, survival, clinical, career and miscellaneous tips.
101 Topics for Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Leaders: Accreditation, Verification, Quality Systems, and More (ASM Books)
by Rebekah M. MartinSuccessfully manage your laboratory accreditation and compliance audits with this easily accessible how-to resource for clinical laboratories 101 Topics for Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Leaders: Accreditation, Verification, Quality Systems, and More by Rebekah M. Martin is your roadmap to achieving and maintaining excellence in clinical microbiology laboratory administration. This quick reference guide is designed to help laboratory professionals efficiently navigate the key aspects of accreditation, regulatory compliance, and quality management. This practical resource is perfect for both new and experienced laboratory leaders who need accessible, actionable information. Inside, you’ll find: Regulatory Overview: Information on the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, test complexity categories, and the roles of key agencies like the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food & Drug Administration in overseeing clinical laboratories.Accreditation Basics: Guidance on how to obtain and maintain laboratory accreditation, including what to expect during inspections and how to respond to deficiencies.Test Verification & Validation: Essential tips on conducting verification and validation studies to ensure your laboratory’s test systems are accurate, reliable, and compliant with regulatory standards.Quality Management Essentials: Practical strategies for implementing and maintaining a quality management system, including process control, document management, and continuous improvement techniques that keep your lab running smoothly. Presented in a user-friendly question-and-answer format, 101 Topics for Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Leaders is your go-to resource for quick, reliable guidance on leading a compliant and high-performing clinical microbiology laboratory.
101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees: A Manager's Guide to Addressing Performance, Conduct, and Discipline Challenges
by Paul FalconeInappropriate attire, lateness, sexually offensive behavior, not to mention productivity and communication issues . . . these are just a few of the uncomfortable topics bosses must sometimes discuss with their employees. 101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employeesoffers realistic sample dialogues managers can use to facilitate clear, direct interactions with their employees, helping them sidestep potential awkwardness and meet issues head-on. This practical, solution-oriented book walks readers through some of the most common - as well as the most serious - employee problems they are likely to encounter. Covering everything from substandard performance reviews to personal hygiene to termination meetings, this handy guide helps managers treat their people with dignity, focusing not just on what to say but also on how to say it. This helpful bookprovides proven techniques managers can use to protect themselves and their organizations. . . and get the very best from their people.
101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees: A Manager's Guide to Addressing Performance, Conduct, and Discipline Challenges
by Paul FalconeThis second edition of the bestselling guide by top human resources author Paul Falcone provides guidance for managers, including sample dialogues for how to broach uncomfortable conversations across a wide range of issues.Inappropriate workplace conduct, lateness, sexually offensive behavior, productivity and communication issues . . . these are just a few of the uncomfortable topics bosses must sometimes discuss with their employees. 101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees offers realistic sample dialogues managers can use to facilitate clear, direct interactions with their employees, helping to sidestep potential awkwardness and meet issues head-on. This practical, solution-oriented book walks readers through some of the most common—s well as the most serious—employee problems they are likely to encounter. While covering everything from substandard performance reviews to progressive disciplinary warnings and termination meetings, the second edition of this bestselling resource offers readers twenty new scenarios covering current hot-button issues like FMLA abuse and ADA accommodations, wage and hour challenges, team turnarounds, and compensation conflicts. This handy guide helps managers treat their people with dignity and respect, focusing not just on what to say but also on how to say it. It provides proven techniques managers can use to protect themselves and their organizations—and get the very best from their people.
101 Toughest Interview Questions: And Answers That Win the Job!
by Frances Bolles Haynes Daniel PorotNothing is more crucial to landing your dream job than a stellar performance in the all-important interview, that nerve-wracking final step to every job search. Extensively updated and revised for today's highly competitive employment market, this compact, concise handbook will prepare you for the most challenging and frequently asked questions you can expect to encounter. Following each question is a list of savvy, can't-miss sample answers, which can be easily modified to reflect your own experience level, skills, and qualifications.
101 Trauma-Informed Interventions: Activities, Exercises and Assignments to Move the Client and Therapy Forward
by Linda A. CurranThis is the workbook that all mental health professionals wish they had at the beginning of their careers. Containing over 100 approaches to effectively deal with trauma, this workbook pulls together a wide array of treatments into one concise resource. Equally useful in both group and individual settings, these interventions will provide hope and healing for the client, as well as expand and solidify the professional's expertise.
101 Tropical Drinks
by Kim HaasarudFun Tiki drinks and fruity cocktails for summer entertaining from the author of 101 Shots. Whether you&’re on the islands or in the backyard, there&’s nothing like a cold, refreshing tropical cocktail for cooling down on a hot summer day. In this new addition to the popular 101 Cocktails series, Kim Haasarud offers the ultimate cocktail guide for summertime entertaining with classic tropical cocktails and plenty of new creations. Inside, you&’ll find traditional piña coladas and Mai Tais, plenty of refreshing punch bowl drinks, and classic cocktails remade with modern twists, like the Guava Basil Cooler or the Blackberry Pineapple Sidecar. Like the other books in the series, the recipes here are focused on using fresh fruit and herbs to create thrilling flavors. Includes 101 recipes illustrated with brilliant color photographs throughoutFeatures recipes that emphasize fresh fruit and herbs, as well as inventive tweaks on classic tropical drinksPerfect for summertime get-togethers, backyard barbecues, beach parties, and tropical themed festivities any time of the year Even if you can&’t make it to a tropical island, you can turn any occasion into a roaring good time with 101 Tropical Drinks.
101 Two-Letter Words
by Roz Chast Stephin MerrittA one-of-a-kind celebration of the 101 two-letter words allowed in Scrabble. Rolling Stone has called singer-songwriter Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields "the Cole Porter of his generation"; O, The Oprah Magazine has hailed cartoonist Roz Chast as "the wryest pen since Dorothy Parker's." Together they have crafted a wonderfully witty book that is sure to prove useful to Scrabble players and Words With Friends addicts--and to delight anyone in thrall to the weirder corners of the English language. With the mordant wit and clever wordplay of Edward Gorey or Shel Silverstein, Stephin Merritt has written an original four-line rhyming poem for each of the 101 two-letter words included in The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary. Here are poems about familiar words (such as at, go, hi, no, and up) as well as obscure ones (such as aa, ka, oe, qi, xu). And every one of the 101 poems is accompanied by a full-color illustration by the incomparable cartoonist Roz Chast. 101 Two-Letter Words is perfect for any language lover or Scrabble player (it may even improve your score!).
101 UX Principles: A Definitive Design Guide
by Will GrantLearn from the opinions of a UX expert, evaluate your own design principles, and avoid common mistakes.Key FeaturesHear insights from an author who was trained by the Nielsen Norman GroupBrowse over 20 years of collected UX insightsAccept or reject 101 thought-provoking opinions on designChallenge your own ideas on UXBook DescriptionThere are countless books about designing for the web. They all give multiple routes and options to solving design challenges. Many of them are plain wrong. This has led to an entire generation of designers failing to make interfaces that are usable, software that is intuitive, and products that normal people can understand. 101 UX Principles changes that, with 101 ways to solve 101 UX problems clearly and single-mindedly.The 101 principles are opinionated. They’ll rub some designers up the wrong way, but these principles are rooted in 20 years of building for the web. They’re not based on theory - they’re based on practice. Simply put, they’ve been proven to work at scale. There’s no arguing with that.Following in the footsteps of Jakob Nielsen and Don Norman, this book is the go-to manual for UX professionals, covering everything from passwords, to planning the user journey. Build a deeper understanding of accessible design and implement tried-and-tested strategies in your company. What you will learnUse typography well to ensure that text is readableDesign controls to streamline interactionCreate navigation which makes content make senseConvey information with consistent iconographyManage user input effectivelyRepresent progress to the userProvide interfaces that work for users with visual or motion impairmentsUnderstand and respond to user expectationsWho this book is forThis book is for UX professionals (freelance or in-house) looking for shortcuts to making software that users intuitively know how to use across web, desktop, and mobile.
101 UX Principles: Actionable Solutions for Product Design Success, 2nd Edition
by Will GrantImprove user experience by avoiding common frustrations and focusing on what mattersBook DescriptionDesign is everywhere. Take a look around you right now and consider the products and services we use every day. You'll notice that our computer and phone operating systems, our web browsers, and the apps we use to work, order food, socialize and even date have been designed by UX specialists to offer you the best experiences when using their products and services.Of course, not all online experiences are designed with our best interests in mind. That's exactly why UX design is such an exciting and rewarding field—by learning the logic behind what people engage with and implementing it in your UX work, you can craft intuitive, accessible, and highly functional designs for your digital products.The 2nd edition of 101 UX Principles is the perfect companion when working on digital projects and making the right decisions for your users. From landing pages and checkout basket UIs to startup launch products and enterprise software solutions, a rich user experience design will maximize the success of your product.The book includes an exclusive invitation to join an online UX designers' community, where you can read the book alongside peers and other UX designers, and participate in various challenges and discussions with the author. See you there!Endorsements"This updated version of 101 UX Principles is a delight. Thoroughly revised, this edition includes great points from the earlier edition, offers some updated examples, and provides new examples of solid UX principles. Theory goes into practice with examples that we can all relate to. The author says this book is a 'shortcut to success' for less experienced designers and a challenge to accepted thinking for seasoned UX professionals. It is that, yes, and it is so much more. It's an educational and fun provocation to look at the world of UX differently – solidly from the user's point of view."—Elizabeth Churchill, Director of User Experience, Google"They say UX is liquid - you can't pin it down. Well, they haven't read this book. In a series of short, direct lessons, this book lays out the fundamental principles of good user experience design. Complete with case studies, a record of personal experience, and visual examples, Grant makes it clear why these techniques have found their way into the canon of UX best practices. This is a phenomenal reference guide as you set out on your UX journey or even if you've been on it for many years."—Jeff Gothelf, Author of Lean UXSneak a peek at some of the new and updated principles in this UX design book:Work with user expectations, not against themMake interactive elements obvious and discoverableOptimize your interface for mobileStreamline creating and entering passwordsRespect users' time and effort in your FormsUse animation with care in user interfacesHow to handle destructive user actionsChatbots are usually a bad ideaUse A/B testing to test your ideasLet users give feedback, but don't hassle themMake it clear to users if they're joining or signing-inOnly use modal views for blocking actionsComplexity can be good for some usersWho this book is forThis book is a distillation of Will's 20+ years of experience in the form of successful design principles to help early career UX designers learn the ropes, and provide experienced professionals with new ideas when building their products.UX/UI designers, product managers, entrepreneurs, aspiring strategists, and anyone creating a digital product, service or a campaign will find this book extremely useful.
101 Unofficial Roblox Story Starters: Get Kids Writing with Fun and Imaginative Video Game-Inspired Prompts
by Sara ColemanWrite imaginative and awesome stories with prompts inspired by Roblox!Elementary-age kids will learn just how fun writing can be with this collection of 101 story starters, all based on their favorite video game. This book will provide prompts paired with blank lines for journaling, so everything needed to jumpstart the writing process is all in one place. Plus, with a friendly introduction on how to use the book and begin story writing, kids&’ creativity will be flowing in no time. Kids will enjoy hours of screenless activity time thanks to the sometimes hilarious sometimes fascinating story prompts based on the most popular Roblox games! Plus, they'll be able to keep up their writing skills and prevent summer learning loss in a way that's fun, funny, and creative.
101 Uses Of A Dead Roach
by Howard Marks Simon BondHoward Marks is king of the dope-smoking world: Mr Nice is now at a staggering half a million copies sold, and the Book of Dope Stories has sold 100,000 copies in six months. Simon Bond is a well-known cartoonist: the classic 101 Uses For A Dead Cat came out in an omnibus edition last year - twenty years after it was first published. 101 Uses For A Dead Roach will be a humour classic - 101 cartoons ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous, of how to use the un-useable part of your joint.
101 Uses for My Ex-Wife's Wedding Dress
by Kevin CotterA truly unique book about making the best of a bad situation - the hilarious true story based on Kevin Cotter's popular blog "My Ex-Wife's Wedding Dress". When Kevin's wife left him, she had no interest in grabbing her wedding dress on the way out. "What am I going to do with it?" he asked "Whatever the f**k you want," she replied. After careful consideration, he did what any newly-divorced man would do-made it into a scarecrow, pasta strainer, dental floss, and 98 other things-while posting accompanying photos, videos, and witty commentary on his website. .
101 Water Wise Ways
by Helen MoffettThree provinces in South Africa have been declared national disaster zones because of drought, and Cape Town still faces the real possibility of running out of water in the near future. The way we think about water needs to change, and fast. This is especially true for those who have running water and flush sanitation piped into their homes. How can we be thriftier and more far-sighted in our use of this life-giving resource? This book, a “can-do” collection of more than 101 water-wise tips, is a guide to changing your relationship with water. Long-term, immediate, big, small, from the sensible to the quirky, from kitchens to bathrooms, businesses to institutions, there’s something here for everyone. A reassuring and often funny ally in your fight to save water, 101 Water Wise Ways is Valium for water-worriers.
101 Ways To Get And Keep His Attention
by Michelle Mckinney-HammondScripture offers women guidance for winning the heart of the man she loves. This book is based both on Scripture and interviews with men of all ages, races, and backgrounds. The author reveals 101 powerful tips for attracting the right man for you, a man of quality, integrity, and who appeals to your senses too.
101 Ways To Love Your Job
by Stephanie Goddard DavidsonMore Joy in Your Job! People expect more out of their work now - not just a steady paycheck, but satisfaction and an opportunity to make a difference with others. Stephanie Goddard Davidson, author of 101 Ways to Have a Great Day at Work now shows you how to take your job and love it! Easy to read and even easier to use, this power-packed little book will help you transform your work experience: * Techniques for career enjoyment through improving your skills and changing your perceptions * How what you wear can affect your internal motivation and shift your point of view to promote career happiness * Breakthrough techniques for doing your best work * Coaching yourself into a meaningful career * Developing your best work in only minutes a day * Surpassing expectations - your bosses' and your own * People skills and self-management In her signature easy-to-read and easy-to-use style, Stephanie Davidson has written another book that will transform the workplace.
101 Ways To Make Every Second Count
by Robert Bly101 Ways to Make Every Second Count goes beyond the usual time-management books to bring you a broad range of strategies and tactics for more success with less stress...for getting more done in less time. You'll learn how to maximize your time by setting priorities, creating useful schedules, and overcoming procrastination. Robert Ely describes how proper diet, exercise, and sleep-or lack thereof-affect our energy levels. And how using the latest technology allows us to manage information and to communicate more efficiently and effectively.
101 Ways To Save Money On Your Tax - Legally 2016-2017
by Adrian RafteryMr. Taxman is back with essential money-saving tax tips for 2016-2017 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! is the Australian taxpayer's essential guide to maximising returns. Comprehensively updated for 2016-2017, this indispensable resource explains all of the changes to the May 2016 budget to help you pay what you owe and not a penny more. You'll find answers to common questions, tax traps to avoid and plenty of tips from Mr. Taxman himself that can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars! Leverage your business, education, family, property, medical expenses, levies, shares and superannuation to get the tax return you deserve - and are fully entitled to under Australian law. You'll also find expert advice for tax-effective investments, tax planning and how to find a great accountant, so you can position yourself for an even bigger return next year! Taxes are important, and they pay for things that are fundamental to a functioning society - but the government is only entitled to so much of your money. This book helps you determine exactly how much that is, so you can stop overpaying and start maximising your return. Maximise deductions for your family, business, investments and more Understand the latest changes to tax law Identify traps and errors before it's too late Access planning and filing tips for your specific situation Every year, so many Australians overpay their tax due to confusion surrounding tax law. Don't allow obscure language and complicated deductions to take money out of your pocket this year. It's your money, and you worked hard for it. Why pay more than you have to? 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax -Legally! shows you how to maximise deductions to maximise returns, and make sense out of your tax.