Illustrator Foundations : the art of vector graphics and design in Illustrator / by Elmansy, Rafiq

Table of Contents: “…Introducing Adobe Illustrator CS6 -- Managing documents in Adobe illustrator -- Drawing in Illustrator -- Working with color -- Working with the gradient tool -- Working with patterns -- Editing artwork -- Brushes -- Working with type -- Masks, blends, and blending modes -- Working with images and image trace -- Symbols and graphs -- 3D drawing in perspective -- Working with effects -- Arranging and saving artwork -- Illustrator for the web -- Printing -- Integration with Adobe CS6 applications.…”
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How autocrats compete : parties, patrons, and unfair elections in Africa / by Morse, Yonatan L.

Table of Contents: “…The puzzle of electoral authoritarian competition -- Ruling parties, international patrons, and electoral authoritarian competition -- Electoral authoritarian competition and the African experience -- The origins and structure of ruling parties in Tanzania, Cameroon, and Kenya -- Ruling party credibility and the management of elite competition -- Ruling party credibility and the sources of voter support -- The electoral consequences of international patronage -- Authoritarian competition in Africa's former single-party regimes -- Conclusions: the comparative study of electoral authoritarianism.…”
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Morality and the emotions /

Table of Contents: “…Helm -- Guilty thoughts / Angela M. Smith -- Moral sentiment and the sources of moral Identity / Jacqueline Taylor -- On alienated emotions / Talbot Brewer.…”
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The Routledge handbook of mass media ethics /

Table of Contents: “…Christians -- Justice in media ethics / Shakuntala Rao -- Truth and objectivity / Stephen J. A. Ward -- Photojournalism ethics : a 21st century primal dance of behavior, technology, and ideology / Julianne H. …”
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Social Work Research and Evaluation : foundations of evidence-based practice / by Grinnell, Richard M.

Table of Contents: “…Introduction -- Problems, questions, and hypotheses -- The quantitative approach -- The qualitative approach -- The mixed methods approach -- Research ethics -- Research with minority and disadvantaged groups -- Finding existing evidence -- Evaluating existing evidence -- Evidence-based practice -- Issues for evidence-based practitioners -- Measurement -- Standardized measuring instruments -- Designing measuring instruments -- Sampling -- Group designs -- Single-subject designs -- Structured observation -- Interviewing -- Survey research -- Secondary analysis -- Quantitative content analysis -- Qualitative content analysis -- Selecting a data collection method -- Quantitative data analysis -- Qualitative data analysis: a theoretical approach -- Qualitative data analysis: a step-by-step approach -- Evaluating quantitative studies -- Evaluating qualitative studies -- Positivistic research proposals -- Interpretive research proposals -- Writing research reports -- Program evaluation.…”
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Light and photosynthesis in aquatic ecosystems / by Kirk, John T. O. (John Thomas Osmond), 1935-

Table of Contents: “…Preface to the third edition -- Part I. The Underwater Light Field -- Concepts of hydrologic optics -- Incident solar radiation -- Absorption of light within the aquatic medium -- Scattering of light within the aquatic medium -- Characterizing the underwater light field -- The nature of the underwater light field -- Remote sensing of the aquatic environment -- Part II. …”
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TheFundamentals of Digital Photography / by Daly, Tim, 1964-

Table of Contents: “…Chapter 1: How equipment works: Digital SLR; Compact cameras; Medium format camera; Lens essentials; Computers and monitors; Adobe Photoshop; Image editing software: Adobe Lightroom; Project Chapter 2: Shooting skills: Camera quality settings; File formats; Aperture; Shutter speeds and movement; Exposure and how to measure it properly; Camera metering modes; Camera program modes; The lens and focussing; Depth of field; Viewpoint; Composing your image; Seeing the world in monochrome; Project Chapter 3: Themes and their workflows: Basic observational documentary: Urban texture; Culturally aware documentary: Out of season; Candid/street photography: People on the street; Eco/political study: The threatened landscape; Photo essay narrative: A day in the life; Location portrait: Public/private; Studio portrait: Alter-ego; Collaboration with others: Constructed reality; Current issue story: Signs of the times; 'Late' photography: The aftermath; Staging/performance: A re-enactment; Developing own work: A personal project Chapter 4: Project development: Researching your project; Planning and prep; Testing and review; Shaping your project; Project Chapter 5: Treatment: Essential software skills; Creative emphasis; Project: Sample files to test edit Chapter 6: Output and finishing: Desktop printing; Remote printing services; Onscreen use; Project Bibliography Glossary Index Acknowledgements and picture credits Working with ethics…”
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An introduction to early childhood /

Table of Contents: “…A History of Childhood: Adult Constructs and Children's Agency / Michael Wyness -- Modern Childhoods: Contemporary Theories and Children's Lives / Tim Waller -- International Perspectives / Libby Lee-Hammond with Tim Waller -- Children's Rights to Participation / Gill Handley -- Understanding Diversity / Prospera Tedam -- Inclusive Practice for Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) / Christine Hickman and Kyffin Jones -- Play and Creativity / Paulette Luff -- Outdoor Play and Learning / Helen Tovey and Tim Waller -- Children and Media / Jane O'Connor -- Child Health / Sharon Smith and Tania Hart -- Wellbeing / Jane Waters -- Protecting and Safeguarding Children / Celia Doyle -- Working with Families / Eunice Lumsden and Celia Doyle -- Professional Work in Early Childhood / Denise Hevey -- Joined-up Thinking in Practice: An Exploration of Professional Collaboration / Eunice Lumsden -- Leadership and Change Management in Early Childhood / Geraldine Davis -- Researching Young Children's Worlds / Jane Murray -- Reflective Practice / Caroline Jones.…”
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Comparing cultures : innovations in comparative ethnography /

Table of Contents: “…Hirsch, Holly Wardlow, Daniel Jordan Smith, Harriet Phinney, Shanti Parikh, and Constance A. …”
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