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Closeup shooting; a guide to closeup, tabletop, and macro photography.

Harnischmacher, Cyrill.

978-1-933952-09-3

In this attractive volume, Harnischmacher (German Booksellers Association Fotobuch-award winning photographer) discusses principles of close-up, tabletop, and macro photography. He advises photographers on choosing the right equipment, using natural and artificial lighting for different effects, employing strategies for sharper images (especially of live subjects), photographing in difficult weather and while traveling, taking product shots for advertisements, using close-up techniques under water, and building equipment. The abundant color images are used well to demonstrate the results of particular techniques and equipment. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Head first PMP.

Greene, Jennifer and Andrew Stellman. (Head first)

978-0-596-10234-0

This guide helps readers prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam not through practice questions but through visually instructive illustrated outlines and diagrams, conversational and humorous text, and unconventional activities (i.e. crossword puzzles) which, assert the authors, are not voluntary. Topics addressed (each in more than one approach) include: the process framework; management of integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement; and professional responsibility. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

The myths of innovation.

Berkun, Scott.

978-0-596-52705-1

Berkun details myths about innovation, such as the fact that Isaac Newton was never hit by an apple, and uses them to show how originality occurs. Each chapter examines one myth and why it is popular, debunking it and teaching about the concept of innovation. It covers business, scientific, and technological advances, the myths of epiphany and the lone inventor, what drives innovation, finding good ideas, managing issues, and working with problems. Berkun is an author who teaches creative thinking at the U. of Washington. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)