Build the Perfect Survival Kit (Paperback)

Posted on April 21st, 2008 in Backpacker books by myeagle
Build the Perfect Survival Kit (Paperback)

An emergency can arise anytime. Now everyone from the average commuter to the risk-taking sportsman can benefit from these just-in-case kits that may just save a life. Build the Perfect Survival Kit offers a number of kits, from very basic pocket-sized ones with just the essentials to elaborate ones designed for weeks of surviving in the wilderness.

The book advocates careful advance planning and building a personalized kit specifically tailored to each outing or possible emergency that may be encountered. Readers will learn about the eight categories of gear: Fire and Light, Signaling, Water and Food, Shelter and Protection, Knives and Tools, Multi-purpose Items and Miscellaneous Items, and what to pack into a kit for their pocket, glove box, four-wheeler, trunk, small plane, backpack, and more.

-Each kit is described with a list of components, a picture of the finished product, and a discussion of each component and its value -Gives instructions on how to use each component -Not just for hardcore outdoorsmen–this is valuable information for anyone who drives a car, walks in the woods, etc.

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Photoshop Elements 6: The Missing Manual [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

Posted on April 21st, 2008 in Computer book by myeagle
The Missing Manual [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

With Photoshop Elements 6, the most popular photo-editing program on Earth just keeps getting better. It’s perfect for scrapbooking, email-ready slideshows, Web galleries, you name it. But knowing what to do and when is tricky. That’s why our Missing Manual is the bestselling book on the topic. This fully revised guide explains not only how the tools and commands work, but when to use them.

Photoshop Elements 6 is packed with new features. You get a new Quick Edit function, Windows Vista compatibility, improved RAW conversion, a handy Quick Selection Tool, and more. In fact, there’s so much to the latest version that it can be quite confusing at times. Photoshop Elements 6: The Missing Manual carefully explains every feature the program has to offer by putting each one into a clear, easy-to-understand context –something no other book does!

* Learn to import, organize, and fix photos quickly and easily.
* Repair and restore old and damaged photos, and retouch any image.
* Jazz up your pictures with dozens of filters, frames, and special effects.
* Learn which tools the pros use — you’ll finally understand how layers work!
* Create collages and photo layout pages for greeting cards and other projects.
* Get downloadable practice images and try new tricks right away.

This guide progresses from simple to complex features, but if you’re ready for the more sophisticated tools, you can easily jump around to learn specific techniques. As always, author Barbara Brundage lets you know which Elements features work well, which don’t, and why — all with a bit of wit and good humor.

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