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BEANO Where’s Gnasher?: A Barking Mad Search And Find Book (Beano Non-fiction)
by Beano StudiosCan you help Dennis find his best pal in this amazing search and find?
The Magic Border
by Arlo Parks‘An embrace of a book’ Florence Welch ‘Poetry was my place, my little clearing in the forest, where I could quietly put everything I was holding. I’m not sure what gave me the courage to open up that space to you, but here I am, doing it.’
Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Maths Foundation Exam Skills And Practice (GCSE Exam Skills and Practice)
by Trevor Senior Anne Stothers Leisa Bovey
How To Solve The Rubik's Cube
by Rubik’s CubeThe Rubik's Cube is the world's best-known puzzle, a magical object that has baffled and fascinated the world for over fifty years. This clearly-illustrated step-by-step guide teaches you a foolproof beginners' method for solving the Cube, plus advanced techniques if you want to learn to solve it in seconds.
The Essential Handbook (Adopt Me!)
by Uplift GamesAn essential game companion for new players and long-time fans of the popular online game, Adopt Me!
Shake Ding Bang! Sound Book (Bing)
by HarperCollins Children’s BooksA fun, interactive sound book for Bing fans!
The World According to Joan Didion
by Evelyn McDonnellAn intimate exploration of the life, craft, and legacy of one of the most revered and influential writers, an artist who continues to inspire fans and creatives to cultivate practices of deep attention, rigourous interrogation and beautiful style.
Leslie F*cking Jones: A Memoir
by Leslie Jones"You are Black; you are female," Leslie Jones' father once said. "But if you work harder and you're better than everybody else, they can't f*cking deny you."
Finding My Voice: A story of strength, self-belief and S Club
by null Rachel StevensThe inspirational first book from S Club legend Rachel Stevens Whether as part of the iconic S Club or as a successful solo artist, Rachel Stevens was in the eye of the Noughties pop storm. Catapulted to fame in her teens, the whirlwind of celebrity life began, bringing with it all the glamour, glitz and BRITS. But not everything was as it seemed behind the smile. Constantly stereotyped and controlled within the industry, Rachel privately struggled with her self-worth and mental health, but has since been on a journey of development and growth. Following a personal break-up and an S Club reunion – and after finding her voice and a new sense of confidence – Rachel is ready to open up for the very first time, covering everything from the impact of her childhood experiences to managing lifelong anxiety. Finding My Voice is Rachel’s inspiring, unfiltered story about discovering her true self in a manufactured world.
So Fetch (And Why We’re Still So Obsessed With It): The Making Of Mean Girls (and Why We're Still So Obsessed With It)
by Jennifer Keishin ArmstrongThe inside story of the making of Mean Girls – and our enduring 20-year obsession with it
Rebel Rising: A Memoir
by null Rebel WilsonFrom the scene-stealing star of Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids comes a refreshingly candid, hilarious and inspiring book about an unconventional journey to Hollywood success and self-celebration. For decades, Rebel Wilson single-mindedly focused on her career, forgoing relationships in favour of making a name for herself. In her revealing and authentic memoir, Rebel chronicles the emotional and physical lessons she has learned, as well as her most embarrassing experiences. A malaria-induced Oscars hallucination? An all-style martial-arts fighting tournament? Junior handling at dog shows? And this was all before she moved to Hollywood! Rebel Rising follows Rebel from her Aussie upbringing as the daughter of parents who sold pet products at dog shows, to making millions as LA’s favourite funny girl, always questioning "Am I good enough?”, "Will I ever find love?" and "Will I ever change and become healthy?". Rebel writes for the first time about the most personal and important moments in her life – from fertility issues, weight gain and loss to sexuality, overcoming shyness and dealing with rejection (and there's at least one story thrown in about Brad Pitt!). This brave and honest memoir shows us how to love ourselves while always remembering the value of laughing.
Northern Soul
by Phil EarleFrom award-winning author Phil Earle comes the hilariously agonising account of one teenage boy’s disastrous attempts to win the heart of the cool new girl at school.
The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes On Modern Irrationality
by Amanda MontellIn the modern information age, our brain’s coping mechanisms have been overloaded, and our irrationality turned up to eleven. Amanda Montell blends cultural criticism and personal narrative to explore our modern cognitive biases and the power, disadvantages and highlights of magical overthinking.
The Shadow Work Journal
by Keila ShaheenEmbark on a journey of self-discovery, healing and inner transformation with the new and updated smash-hit TikTok sensation and million-copy international bestseller.
EBOOK: Film Art: An Introduction (UK Higher Education Humanities & Social Sciences Film)
by David BordwellFilm is an art form with a language and an aesthetic all its own. Since 1979, David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson's Film Art has been the best-selling and most widely respected introduction to the analysis of cinema. Taking a skills-centered approach supported by examples from many periods and countries, the authors help students develop a core set of analytical skills that will enrich their understanding of any film, in any genre. In-depth examples deepen students’ appreciation for how creative choices by filmmakers affect what viewers experience and how they respond. Film Art is generously illustrated with more than 1,000 frame enlargements taken directly from completed films, providing concrete illustrations of key concepts.
Closed Circuit Television
by Joe CieszynskiClosed Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance remains a growing industry in response to increased security threats, and whilst new developments have brought clearer images, digital recording and high speed data transmission, effective security systems still rely upon proper specification and installation by engineers with an in depth knowledge of CCTV principles and technology.The third edition of Closed Circuit Television provides a thorough technical guide for all those involved in the design, specification, installation and maintenance of CCTV systems. Fully dual-standard for PAL and NTSC systems, the book covers the essential equipment and topics of relevance to practitioners, managers and students on vocational and industry training courses. Extended coverage of flat screen devices, digital recording, and a new chapter on networking principles, bring this popular guide up to date with the latest developments in the field.Joe Cieszynski is a well-known technical writer with a wealth of experience in the security industry. After many years of college lecturing on TV, video and security topics, he currently acts as City & Guilds’ Chief Examiner for security systems and provides independent CCTV system consultancy.*Demystifies CCTV technology for installers and managers*Concise, accessible text ideal for hard-pressed practitioners and students*Fully dual-standard coverage for PAL and NTSC based systems
CCTV Surveillance: Video Practices and Technology
by Herman KruegleThis revision of the classic book on CCTV technology, CCTV Surveillance, provides a comprehensive examination of CCTV, covering the applications of various systems, how to design and install a system, and how to choose the right hardware. Taking into account the ever-changing advances in technology using digital techniques and the Internet, CCTV Surveillance, Second Edition, is completely updated with the recent advancements in digital cameras and digital recorders, remote monitoring via the Internet, and CCTV integration with other security systems. Continuing in the celebrated tradition of the first edition, the second edition is written to serve as a useful resource for the end-user as well as the technical practitioner. Each chapter begins with an overview, and presents the latest information on the relevant equipment, describing the characteristics, features and application of each device. Coverage of aging or obsolete technology is reduced to a historical perspective, and eight brand new chapters cover digital video technology, multiplexers, integrated camera-lens-housing, smart domes, and rapid deployment CCTV systems.Serves as an indispensable resource on CCTV theoryIncludes eight new chapters on the use of digital components and other related technologies that have seen a recent explosion in use Fully illustrated, the book contains completely updated photographs and diagrams that represent the latest in CCTV technology advancements
Media and the American Child
by George Comstock Erica ScharrerMedia and the American Child summarizes the research on all forms of media on children, looking at how much time they spend with media everyday, television programming and its impact on children, how advertising has changed to appeal directly to children and the effects on children and the consumer behavior of parents, the relationship between media use and scholastic achievement, the influence of violence in media on anti-social behavior, and the role of media in influencing attitudes on body image, sex and work roles, fashion, & lifestyle. The average American child, aged 2-17, watches 25 hours of TV per week, plays 1 hr per day of video or computer games, and spends an additional 36 min per day on the internet. 19% of children watch more than 35 hrs per week of TV. This in the face of research that shows TV watching beyond 10 hours per week decreases scholastic performance. In 1991, George Comstock published Television and the American Child, which immediately became THE standard reference for the research community of the effects of television on children. Since then, interest in the topic has mushroomed, as the availability and access of media to children has become more widespread and occurs earlier in their lifetimes. No longer restricted to television, media impacts children through the internet, computer and video games, as well as television and the movies. There are videos designed for infants, claiming to improve cognitive development, television programs aimed for younger and younger children-even pre-literates, computer programs aimed for toddlers, and increasingly graphic, interactive violent computer games. Presents the most recent research on the media use of young people Investigates the content of children's media and addresses areas of great concern including violence, sexual behavior, and commercialization Discusses policy making in the area of children and the media Focuses on experiences unique to children and adolescents
Uva's Guide To Cranes, Dollies, And Remote Heads
by Michael Uva Sabrina UvaFirst Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Modern Cable Television Technology (ISSN)
by David Large James FarmerFully updated, revised, and expanded, this second edition of Modern Cable Television Technology addresses the significant changes undergone by cable since 1999--including, most notably, its continued transformation from a system for delivery of television to a scalable-bandwidth platform for a broad range of communication services. It provides in-depth coverage of high speed data transmission, home networking, IP-based voice, optical dense wavelength division multiplexing, new video compression techniques, integrated voice/video/data transport, and much more. Intended as a day-to-day reference for cable engineers, this book illuminates all the technologies involved in building and maintaining a cable system. But it's also a great study guide for candidates for SCTE certification, and its careful explanations will benefit any technician whose work involves connecting to a cable system or building products that consume cable services.Written by four of the most highly-esteemed cable engineers in the industry with a wealth of experience in cable, consumer electronics, and telecommunicationsAll new material on digital technologies, new practices for delivering high speed data, home networking, IP-based voice technology, optical dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM), new video compression techniques, and integrated voice/video/data transportCovers the latest on emerging digital standards for voice, data, video, and multimediaPresents distribution systems, from drops through fiber optics, an covers everything from basic principles to network architectures
Television: What's on, Who's Watching, and What it Means
by George Comstock Erica ScharrerTelevision: What's On, Who's Watching, and What It Means presents a comprehensive examination of the role of television in one's life. The emphasis is on data collected over the past two decades pointing to an increasing and in some instances a surprising influence of the medium. Television is not only watched but its messages are attended to and well understood. There is no shame in spending hours in front of the set, in fact, people over-estimate the time they spend viewing. Television advertising no longer persuades--it sells by creating a burst of emotional liking for the commercial. The emphases of television news determine not only what voters think about but also the presidential candidate they expect to support on election day. Children and teenagers who watch a great deal of television perform poorly on standardized achievement tests, and among the reasons are the usurpation of time spent learning to read and the discouragement of book reading. Television violence frightens some children and excites others, but its foremost effect is to increase aggressive behavior that sometimes spills over into seriously harmful antisocial behavior.Incorporates social psychology, political science, sociology, child development, and the growing field of communicationsPresents tables and graphs clarifying theories and linking sets of dataPaints concise portraits of the role of television in entertainment, politics, and child-rearingContains background for dozens of lectures and articlesContains a comprehensive bibliography of more than 1000 citations, many recent
Digital CCTV: A Security Professional's Guide
by Emily M. HarwoodThe effects of digital technology on the security industry require constant vigilance by security distributors, sales staff, and installation professionals. Today and for the foreseeable future, all security professionals must have at least a basic understanding of digital technology. Digital CCTV addresses this new challenge. Topics convered include compression variables such as Lossless and Lossy, which are explained by reviewing Huffman and Run Length Encoding (RLE), and by relating these forms of compression to ZIP and Stuffit, which are commonly used in personal computers. A review of JPEG, motion JPEG, MPEG and wavelet compression schemes among others, with a comparison of the merits of each, is also provided. As Digital CCTV traces the stream of digital video flow from the computer industry through compression, transmission, display and storage, and explains how analog video signal is converted into a digital signal, the reader will learn and understand the mysteries of digital science.* Explains industry concepts, acronyms and buzzwords acurately and clearly* Covers history, current complexities, and the future effects of digital science*Provides practical information about how digital video works, how digital video is stored and transmitted, what digital systems can and cannot accomplish, and what to expect from digital video equipment in modern CCTV systems
