A fantastic guide on the process of making a latex mask and sculpture reproduction in general, with a good section on airbrushing which I hadnt expected.

This study of dog ecology (and behaviour) and of human ecology (and behaviour) discusses the facets of the phenomenon of the urban free-roaming dog. It provides information for students who wish to embark on studies of wild canines.This book was first published in 1973. It is rather brief, but very informative. I can't believe a more recent study has not been undertaken. I think one should be. I would like alot more detail about the lives these poor dogs lead. I read every book associated with Alan Beck, Arnold Arluke, Clinton Sanders, Lockwood, Ascione, and Arkow. The work they do about animals and people is so important! Seek out these authors for more about animals and people.

The ever-increasing demand for an effective, high-speed, high bandwidth communications network can only be met using optical fiber as the transmission media. The Handbook of Optical Communication Networks presents comprehensive, up-to-date information on integrated, state-of-the-art optical networks. Beginning with an extensive introduction to the field, it provides technical information on various aspects of these networks, from their basic concepts to research-grade material, including future trends. In chapters contributed by some of the leading experts in the field, discussions include transmission and switching, networking architectures, protocols and routing techniques, and traffic management.

Interested in a career as an Oracle database professional but don't know where to begin? The Oracle9i OCA and OCP certifications are two of the hottest IT certifications around, and the Oracle9i DBA JumpStart from Sybex can provide you with the solid foundation in database administration and programming basics you'll need before embarking on a comprehensive study program. The JumpStart series was developed in response to requests from technical trainers seeking to ensure a level starting point for students in their classrooms. The author is an experienced Oracle instructor who provides simple, tangible explanations to make the world of databases accessible to newcomers to the IT field. You'll learn about relational database concepts, SQL*Plus or iSQL*Plus commands, sorting and reporting techniques, security, and much more. When you're done with this book, you'll be ready to face the challenges of Oracle9i certification preparation.

Updated to cover all the new and exciting features in XML, Inside XML, Second Edition, is the foundational book any developer or programmer will need. Full of thousands of real world examples, this book covers the latest developments in XML such as: web services (Soap, etc.), the newest update to the Schema specification, Java and XML support, New IE6 and Netscape 6 XML features, the latest changes with XSLT and XSL Formatting Objects (XSL-FO), Wireless Markup Language, XML and JavaScript, all the latest in W3C specs on XML, XLink, XPointer, XPath, etc., and more! As with the previous edition, Inside XML, Second Edition is a step ahead of its competition because it covers both the Microsoft and non-Microsoft approach to XML programming.

This book provides readers with everything they need to make the most of Project 2003. Project 2003 helps users manage projects indepently or as part of a large organization. Business professionals can gain access into their portfolio of projects, and collaborate on the documents, issues and risks associated with those projects.
Special Edition Using Office Project 2003, covers both Standard and Enterprise Project Management versions and provides direct answers about how to put a project schedule together. It is organized to follow the project cycle of initializing and developing a plan, implementing the plan, tracking progress and adjusting to changes and unforeseen events, and preparing the final reports.

Although most libraries now contain many shelves of books describing various aspects of the Holocaust, comprehensive one-volume histories or reference books on the subject are rare. Thus, The Holocaust Encyclopedia , edited by Walter Lacquer (a modern European historian who has taught at Harvard, Brandeis, and Tel Aviv University, among others), fills an important gap in existing Holocaust literature. His book gathers accessible articles by many of the world's leading Holocaust scholars on the full range of people and places involved, from Adolph Hitler and Gypsies to Russia and the Soviet Union. The articles are complemented by a comprehensive chronology and an excellent bibliographical essay, and by almost 300 illustrations, including maps and photographs. The photographs, by Adam Kaczkowski, are particularly well chosen and designed. Photography's importance in the act of Holocaust remembrance is poignantly understated by Roger Greenspun in his entry on "Cinema and Television," in which he writes, "This was the first great human catastrophe to have so many pictures taken of it." The Holocaust Encyclopedia will become the first stop in the library for high school students wishing to learn about the Holocaust. It will also provide college students and adults with a reliable, authoritative, big-picture perspective on aspects of a genocide that, no matter how fully it is known, will never fully be understood. – Michael Joseph Gross

Crime solving is painstaking, but modern methods and technological advances have significantly changed the field of criminal investigation. Clues to crimes both spectacular and ordinary can now be found in the tiniest bits of evidence thanks to cutting-edge forensic techniques. Crime Scene Investigations examines the fascinating world of the criminal investigator and other professionals who are on the front line of solving today's (and some of yesterday's) most notorious crimes. All books feature crime statistics, career information, explanations of crime-solving techniques, and crime-busting facts. In addition, bibliographies for further research, full-color photographs, charts, and a detailed index are also included. Book jacket.

Building on the strengths of previous editions, the sixth edition of Modern Pharmacology With Clinical Applications continues to provide an up-to-date and comprehensive textbook for students of pharmacology. Focusing on the clinical application of drugs within a context of the major principles of pharmacology, this text supplies both students and faculty with an introduction to modern pharmacotherapeutics. Written by experts in the field, the text remains concise enough to focus on the essentials of the subject while providing enough detail to ensure accuracy. Whether you are a student in medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, pharmacy, or advanced nursing, this book is written, organized, and edited to provide a clear and succinct guide to modern pharmacology.

Using the tools of optimal, robust and adaptive control, the authors develop the theory and practice of high performance control in a real world environment. The book presupposes standard knowledge of linear algebra, probability theory, linear dynamical systems and control theory.

If you want to do more than simply use Logic to improve the audio in your video projects-if you want to start actually creating and producing music with it-this Apple-certified guide provides the key. Whether you're a composer, producer, songwriter, engineer, studio programmer or simply want to create and produce pro-quality music in your Logic-based home studio, you'll find all the self-paced, step-by-step instruction you need here to begin creating your audio master works immediately. As both a professional musician and a former employee of eMagic and Apple (the former and current makers of the software), author David Dvorin knows Logic like no one else. Here, he uses project-based tutorials to reveal all of its secrets, including its newest: advanced DSP techniques and the ability to layer MIDI instruments and split channels. In short order you'll be scoring and composing; jamming with Logic's software instruments; employing advanced mixing, editing, and production techniques; and more. A companion CD includes trial Logic plug-in software and the lesson files needed to complete the book's exercises.

Linux has grown in popularity and is increasingly being adopted by home users and others who laud this nearly un-crashable, free operating system. But setting up a Linux OS can be tricky and time consuming. And managing a Linux system can be even more difficult if you don’t have the right knowledge. Linux expert Roderick Smith shows readers how to save time (and money) by performing a number of important degunking tasks. With Degunking Linux’s easy 12-step program, users will learn what Linux gunk is, how to keep their Linux desktop clean and organized, how to better manage personal and system-related files, how to make applications run their best, how to get gunky and incompatible drivers and hardware to run smoothly, how to protect their precious data from dangerous viruses and hackers, how to clean up and improve Linux’s security features, and much more. Linux users will learn the causes of sluggish performance and how to apply smart solutions to improve! overall system performance.

Make your Treo smartphone live up to its name. Treo Essentials will show you how to get the most out of your Treo 600 or 650 smartphone without making you feel anything but smart. You already know the basics and this book will take you beyond them. You'll learn how to synchronize with a PC, launch applications while making a phone call, and take and share pictures. You'll find out how to use e-mail and instant messaging, and how to secure your Treo with passwords, work over virtual private networks and use anti-virus protection software. There's so much more to your Treo 600 or 650 smartphone than meets the eye. Let Treo Essentials help you uncover its mysteries!

Aging has long since been ascribed to the gradual accumulation of DNA mutations in the genome of somatic cells. However, it is only recently that the necessary sophisticated technology has been developed to begin testing this theory and its consequences. Vijg critically reviews the concept of genomic instability as a possible universal cause of aging in the context of a new, holistic understanding of genome functioning in complex organisms resulting from recent advances in functional genomics and systems biology. It provides an up-to-date synthesis of current research, as well as a look ahead to the design of strategies to retard or reverse the deleterious effects of aging. This is particularly important in a time when we are urgently trying to unravel the genetic component of aging-related diseases. Moreover, there is a growing public recognition of the imperative of understanding more about the underlying biology of aging, driven by continuing demographic change.

Grade 9 UpAA thorough introduction to the history of cryptology that explains the fundamental concepts of this science. Newton provides concise, easy-to-read definitions of terms, topics, and personalities pertinent to the history of encoded messages. Entries are arranged alphabetically and often include cross-references and suggestions for further reading. Black-and-white illustrations, photographs, and charts assist in the comprehension of terms. While there are many books aimed at certain aspects of this topic, none of them do as good a job of presenting a comprehensive yet accessible overview of secret-message writing throughout ancient and modern times.