Animation is one of the hottest areas of filmmaking today--and the master animator who bridges the old generation and the new is Richard Williams. During his nearly fifty years in the business, Williams has been one of the true innovators, winning three Academy Awards and serving as the link between[...]
Animation is one of the hottest and most creative areas of film-making today. During his more than 40 years in the business, Richard Williams has been one of the true innovators, and serves as the link between the golden age of animation by hand and the new computer animation successes. In this book[...]
This new edition has been redesigned around the rich offerings of PEAR. Several of these, including the Template package and the database-independent query API, are fully integrated into examples and thoroughly described in the text. In addition, through a complex sample application--Hugh and Dave's[...]
Whether you're running a business, keeping track of members and meetings for a club, or just trying to organize a large and diverse collection of information, you'll find the MySQL database engine useful for answering questions such as: Which are my top ten fastest-selling products?How frequently do[...]
"Seeking Security in an Insecure World" is intended to provide a brief but thorough introduction to contemporary security studies. With clear and lively prose, compelling examples, and solid scholarship, it will engage both undergraduate students of international relations and general readers who wi[...]
Nationally syndicated columnist and prolific author Walter E. Williams recalls some of the highlights and turning points of his life. From his lower middle class beginnings in a mixed but predominantly black neighborhood in West Philadelphia to his department chair at George Mason University, Willia[...]
Over a career spanning six decades, architect Paul Revere Williams came to define what gracious living looked like for the Hollywood elite. Williams mastered an array of architectural idioms--including American Colonial, Spanish Mediterranean, English Tudor, French Normandy, Art Deco, and, of course[...]
Filling a gap in current literature, Liquid Crystals in Materials Chemistry focuses on non-traditional areas of liquid crystal materials that are experiencing a significant growth in research activity.[...]
Public relations experts and crisis management personnel have done an excellent job over the years of drawing attention to the grand scope of risks associated with crisis. Particularly in the present challenging economic conditions, organizations have become aware of the costs of crises and are will[...]
This comprehensive yet concise introduction to international security explores the constantly changing conditions that lead to an insecure world. During the Cold War, the Soviet-American nuclear rivalry generated insecurity. Since then, state-based nuclear threats have diminished while the threat of[...]
(E-Z Play Today). Now the Force can be with even beginners Here are 12 favorite themes from the classic film, all in our famous notation. Includes: Cantina Band * Han Solo and the Princess * The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme) * May the Force Be with You * Princess Leia's Theme * Star Wars (Ma[...]
In 1939, Korinna is a member of a Nazi youth group and believes Hitler's speeches that he is helping the world, but when Korinna discovers that her family is hiding a Jewish family behind her bedroom wall, she has to decide to whom she is truly loyal. Reprint.[...]
This spiritual travelogue, based on Dr. Williams' 30 years spent among the shamans of Peru, includes descriptions of the shamanic ceremonies performed at sacred sites such as Machu Picchu and Cuzco as well as Williams' initiations using the mind-expanding psychedelic "ayahuasca" and the sacred coca [...]
"Pro PayPal E-Commerce" contains the most comprehensive collection of information on PayPal technologies. It takes the approach of PayPal as a digital money platform, and shows how its a dynamic service that offers far more than just payment processing.With its breadth of technologies and APIs, the [...]
Our treatment of animals in modern America is full of contradictions. Pets are a beloved feature of most American households, many enjoying the most luxurious food and accessories, and revelling in the love and companionship from their human families. At the same time, animals raised for food or clo[...]
Ccovers Xen, including Version 3.2. This book demonstrates to readers how to install, administer, and maintain a virtual infrastructure based on XenSource's Xen 3.2. It also discusses best practices for setting up a Xen environment correctly the first time, and maximizing the utilization of server a[...]
Most addictive behavior is rooted in some type of loss, be it the death of a loved one, coming to terms with limitations set by chronic health problems, or the end of a relationship. By turning to drugs and alcohol, people who have suffered a loss can numb their grief. In the process, they postpone [...]