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An introduction to the principles of urban design theory and practice. It enables the students and lecturers to practically apply principles of urban design to their projects. It focuses on sustainable design and practice. It is suitable for those on urban design courses and for professionals who want to update and refresh their knowledge.

A road trip book with a difference. Stars of Outlander - Sam Heughan & Graham McTavish - explore Scotland, a land of raw beauty, poetry, feuding, music, history, and warfare.

The first - and highly anticipated - monograph on one of the most influential painters of our time

A full-color, lavishly illustrated introduction to the world of Final Fantasy VII Remake, presenting information on characters, settings, gameplay, and more!With its captivating characters, striking visual design, and intense gameplay, Final Fantasy VII set a new standard for the RPG genre and became one of the top video game releases of all time. Now, with Final Fantasy VII Remake, players return to Midgar in a stunning new rendition of a timeless classic. This World Preview volume offers both new players and longtime fans essential information on characters, settings, gameplay, and more, as well as introductory comments from producer Yoshinori Kitase and director Tetsuya Nomura.

Right of Way exposes the crisis of traffic violence that is plaguing our cities, inspiring regular citizens to action.

Sketches is a collection of acoustic solo piano arrangements of ten pieces selected from Poppy Ackroyd's first three studio albums. These are Poppy's own transcriptions of pieces she has played live at concerts for years and which have evolved over time. At the time of recording Sketches, the compositions were not yet notated. When transcribing them, Poppy made the decision to make the scores as faithful as possible to the versions of the album.

Immerse yourself in the world of the Disney princesses, and take a closer look at how each of them came to be.

Stone setting can often appear mysterious and impossible: an ancient craft used to hold beautiful gems secure in the most elegant of designs. This practical book explains the techniques of the master stone setter in an accessible and encouraging style. Written by Scott McIntyre, it explains the complex world of setting with step-by-step instructions, supported by informative illustrations and excellent examples of finished pieces. It is a manual that shines with inspiration and practical advice. Topics covered include: setting techniques, from bezel, claw and flush, through to single row and multiple pave, then to skilled methods such as channel and microclaw. Advice is given on the options and attributes of each type of setting , as well as ideas for mixing styles and experimenting with setting methods. It is written informally throughout with an emphasis on patience and precision.

The Leica M9 is the world's most compact full-format digital camera system and carries the 100-year heritage of the original Ur-Leica film camera into the digital age. This is a comprehensive user's manual to the world's most compact full-format digital camera system. It explains how to get the very best from this modern classic.

An investigation into the "curse" of Oak Island, where rumors of buried riches have beguiled treasure hunters over the past two centuries

Celebrate the thirty-fifth anniversary of the original Back to the Future film with this in-depth and updated look at the iconic movie trilogy and the wider world of the franchise.

The woman behind the icon known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, the undisputed Queen of Halloween, reveals her full story, filled with intimate bombshells, told by the bombshell herself.

The photographs, quotes, and anecdotal text in '93 til captures a time in skateboarding when making a livable income as a professional skater was a luxury and public understanding of skateboarding was at an all-time low.

By the author of Foolproof Color Wheel Set, Katie Fowler shares how to plan and practise colour theory. Guided by her expert tips, your creative juices will flow as you develop a comprehensive understanding of colour theory and colour relationships by exploring hues, transparency, saturation, and more. So, go ahead, get colouring!

This biography traces Dre's rise to fame, a story that parallels the rise of hip-hop as one of the most dominant cultural forces in America. Dre came of age at the time when hip-hop culture (rapping, breakdancing, Deejaying, and Graffiti art) began an underground trend in urban America.

This compilation of lessons brings together the simplest characters from the' Master Guide to Drawing Anime' series for beginning anime artists.

"The first overview of resonance/vibration - covering the field thematically, and written by one of the leading figures in sound studies and sound art"--

Learn a Proven Step By Step Mixing Process That''s Helped Thousands of Musicians Like Yourself Make Amazing Mixes in Their Home Studio, Using Only EQ, Compression, Reverb, Delay, and Saturation"This is the NO BS guide to taking your mixes to the next level! Bj├╢rgvin has been teaching and writing about recording for a decade, and really understands that stuff that we all struggle with in the home studio. Step By Step Mixing takes you through the full process of making sure your mixes rock from ruff to radio ready!"-Lij Shaw, Award winning Producer and Podcaster of Recording Studio RockstarsLet Me Ask You This:Do you fight to make all your instruments fit together in a busy mix?Do you struggle to EQ each instrument to sit in their frequency range without getting in the way of everything else?Do you tear your hair out finding the right compression setting for each track?Do you have a hard time using reverb and delay without cluttering up your mix?Do you get confused by saturation and how to use it to get a warmer sounding mix?If you answered yes to one of those questions - don''t worry - you''re not alone.If you want to make better mixes immediately in your home studio that translate to every speaker system, whether you''re working on demos for your band or mixing records for your clients, then Step By Step Mixing is for you.Here''s What You''ll Learn Inside:Learn to get organized and simplify your mixing process to create more mixes that sound better in less timeLearn practical EQ tips to make all of your instruments fit in your mixLearn to use compression to create punchy and tight mixesLearn to use reverb and delay to add space and depth to your mixes without cluttering up the song and making yourself sound like an amateurLearn everything you need to know about saturation to add that secret sauce to your songs that make people take notice of your skillsLearn an invaluable process to getting your mix to translate to any speaker or sound systemStep by Step Mixing covers the theory behind each processor while giving you simple to use, practical audio tips you can use to improve your mixes.Every chapter is broken down as such:Explanations on the theory behind what the plug-ins do and how to use them: You''ll get a thorough walkthrough of the various regions of the frequency spectrum. You''ll understand exactly how to use your compressors. You''ll learn all about the various reverb and delay settings and you''ll get very familiar with using saturation (without overloading and distorting your mixes!).Common Problems and Their Practical Solutions: After you understand how each processor works we''ll talk about some real world scenarios. You''ll learn practical and easy to use tips to make your mixes jump out of the speakers.Simply put...Step By Step Mixing is For You If...You''re exhausted with your trial and error process that keeps you second-guessing yourself about whether your music sounds any good.If you''re tired of individual tricks and wished you had a clear set of instructions on how to make your mixes sound like the professional records you love so much, then Step By Step Mixing is your clear and concise reference guide for better sounding music in your home studio.

The essential guide for the collector of mechanical wristwatches, with complete information on over 1,400 models from some 130 international brands.

In their second book, Belgian artistic duo Mothmeister bring together their signature mixture of creepy masks, taxidermy, and photography with lurid and cinematic effect.

Formgiving. An Architectural Future History, the new book by BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), and the latest installment in its TASCHEN trilogy, is a visionary attempt to look at the horizon of time, from the Big Bang into the most distant future. The volume addresses six evolutionary trajectories, and the development of artificial intelligence,...

This book showcases inspirational small houses with unique character and style from all around the world.

New in paperback, this book presents Dieter Rams' aesthetic philosophy through highlights from a forty-year career designing iconic consumer products that enhance our daily lives.

The World of Bob Dylan aims at a wide audience looking to gain a deeper familiarity with the art and legacy of one of the world's most influential artists. Carefully integrated essays offer a lively and accessible look at topics that include song writing, civil rights, literature, law, and more.

Because asphalt is not enough-experience the Harley-Davidson lifestyle close up, which will also take you on the beach, the ice, or on steep walls, An informative book about the motorcycle brand that is also a plea for freedom (not just) on two wheels. An opulent photo book: a road movie you can browse through in Cinemascope format