When Marsellus in the film Pulp Fiction asserts, “I’m gonna git medieval on your ass,” we know that he is about to bring down a fierce and exacting punishment. Yet is the violence of the Middle Ages that far removed from our modern society? Suspended Animation argues that not only is the stereotype of uncontrolled violence in the Middle Ages historically misleading, the gulf between modern society and the medieval era is not as immense as we might think. In fact, both medievals and moderns live within a social tension of “suspended animation” engendered by images and acts of violence.

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Top photographer Rick Sammon shares his greatest HDR tips and tricks. High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography is a process in which a photographer shoots multiple shots of the same subject at varying exposure settings and then “stitches” the images together with photo-editing software into a single photo that presents sharper color and focus than a single image. World-renowned digital photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Rick Sammon reveals his most amazing HDR tips, tricks, and techniques for creating the best possible HDR images.

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The Olympus E-5 is one of the most exciting compact interchangeable lens digital cameras on the market. It boasts 12 megapixels of resolution, an array of powerful, versatile lenses, and enough sophisticated features and customization options to please the most dedicated photographer, amateur or professional.

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The market leading undergraduate investments textbook, Essentials of Investments, 9e by Bodie, Kane, and Marcus, emphasizes asset allocation while presenting the practical applications of investment theory. The authors have eliminated unnecessary mathematical detail and concentrate on the intuition and insights that will be useful to practitioners throughout their careers as new ideas and challenges emerge from the financial marketplace. The Ninth Edition includes increased attention to changes in market structure and trading technology, while continuing to be organized around one basic theme – that security markets are nearly efficient.

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Muscle and Fitness is the essential magazine for people who make nutrition and working out a way of life. This monthly publication provides information and advice on how to strengthen your body inside and out, head to toe. The content in Muscle and Fitness has a mainstream appeal, making it useful and enjoyable for those who are just taking an interest in a healthier lifestyle and for those who are already invested. Every issue includes detailed articles and features on subject matters such as getting/staying in shape, diet, stamina, work out routines, physical appearance, and more. The covers and feature stories of Muscle and Fitness present its readers with recognizable faces and names, including bodybuilders, athletes, and actors as well. If you are a female interested in the contents of this magazine, don’t shy away! Muscle and Fitness Hers, oriented towards the publication’s female readership, is added on in conjunction with the magazine every month.

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Gain lean muscle, burn belly fat, and build a strong functional body with the virtual guidance of your very own professional fitness specialist as you begin phase 1 of the 5 Muscle Mass in 5 Weeks program.
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Produced by photographers for photographers, this guide is the perfect introduction to Photoshop, guiding you through the key features and tools that you need to use, as well as providing you with a variety of techniques geared towards helping you make the most of your digital images. By following the jargon-free advice given by our team of experts, you can look forward to mastering key Photoshop techniques, while having fun as you learn new skills along the way. We’ve covered various techniques, from basic skills that enhance images to more advanced options that transform them

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For the Art of the Slow Cooker, best-selling author Andrew Schloss has developed 80 recipes for soups, stews, succulent braises, vegetarian disheseven dessertsthat bring slow-cooked meals to new heights. Slow cooking gives a wonderful velvety texture to meatloaf, an incredible richness to Osso Buco Milanese, and bold and complex flavors to Curried Vegetables and Dal simmered in Indian spices. Each chapter offers recipes for both simple everyday meals and spectacular dishes perfect for entertaining. With cooking charts to help with timing, advice on finding the right slow cooker for every kitchen, and glorious color photographs throughout, the Art of the Slow Cooker will delight readers looking for easy and amazing meals.

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Following real people and real science, Environmental Science for a Changing World provides a unique context for showing students how science works and how to think critically about environmental issues.

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With a snap of the shutter and a couple clicks of the mouse, you can take stunning photos and share them with the world. Digital photography is one of the easiest art forms to master-if you only know how.

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Finally, a Photoshop book that is written expressly for professional photographers and hi-end serious amateurs that doesn’t talk about F-stops, exposures, and how to frame a shot (you know all that stuff already–if you don’t?I hate to say it, but this isn’t for you).

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