Close-Up Inspiration Creative Close-Ups provides inspiration for any photographer interested in the world of close-up, or macro photography.  Harold Davis provides an incredible variety of close-up images that astound and inspire.  His  straight forward  and easy  to understand explanations make this book suitable for all skill levels.

The Devil’s in the Details The Photoshop CS3/CS4 WOW Book provides an good learning platform for Photoshop users.  Each chapter is broken into a number of sections enabling the reader to learn about and practice a particular skill or technique.

Excellent Learning Richard Harrington, in Understanding Adobe Photoshop CS4,  provides an excellent learning platform for beginner and intermediate Photoshop users.  He provides comprehensive, yet engaging explanations.

Location, Location, Location Location may not be “everything” in photography.  Composition, focus,  exposure and a tack sharp image are still king.  When using images to tell a story – even “where I went on my last vacation” – knowing the images location makes a story come alive.

A Workshop in Print Have you ever considered attending a photo workshop, but put off by the cost, often over $1000.  In these economic times, it may be hard to afford the cost, even if the cost can be justified.  However, Ralph Clevenger in Photographing Nature provides an affordable and viable alternative to attending a [...]

Introduction to Animation Computer Animation Complete sets the stage with a well written introduction. In this section, the first chapter discusses some of the key events in the history of animation to introduce the principles of animation and film making. This chapter is written at a non-technical level and makes very interesting reading for anyone [...]