200 magazine articles and 30 books, including the best-sellingiThe Big Book of Decorative Painting/i. She lives in Smithsburg, MD.In her latest book, Jackie Shaw, artist and best-selling author of the hugely successfuliThe Big Book of Decorative Painting/i, takes readers to the next logical step in learning to paint.brbrbrbrbJackie Shaw’s Complete Painting Course/bprovides readers with all the tested tools and techniques they need to create dynamic, original compositions of their own. The book begins with a thorough review of all the basics: materials and supplies, color theory and mixing, and design and composition. Then, it goes one step further, providing an array of interesting exercises and unique activities designed to inspire creative expression and prompt new artists to think “out of the box.”brbrbrbrUnlikeiThe Big Book of Decorative Painting/i, which focuses on creating specific projects within three skill levels,bJackie Shaw’s Complete Painting Course/bpresents over 50 all-new fruit, vegetable, and flower designs, all supported by inspiring, full-color reference photos to add greater understanding of the subject. In addition, dozens of ready-to-use worksheets present detailed breakdowns of each motif, along with full-size shaded patterns to make getting started easy.brbrbrbrWith clear instruction, surefire strategies, and more than 500 full-color illustrations, this valuable reference empowers artists of all levels to take their creativity and imagination to new, inspiring heights.brbrbrbrbr• Jackie Shaw is a best-selling author and significant presence in the decorative painting communitybrbr@VÌÌÌÌÍÿ¾Û€  (less)

Visual J++, it functions as a quick-reference/troubleshooter you won't want to be without.The book begins with a hands-on tutorial on the Java language for beginners. Using many programming examples, you can walk through basic and advanced Visual J++ 1.1 features, including Developer's Studio basics, Java Applet Wizard, Java Database Wizard, the debugger, and all resource and code editors. An entire section is devoted to special and advanced topics such as programming for the Internet and distributed computing applications, database techniques, animation techniques, building with ActiveX, and more. You'll also get detailed appendices featuring valuable reference materials such as error messages, classes and methods, API descriptions, and more.On the CD-ROM you'll find: p9e Complete source code for all examples in the book Solutions to selected exercises in the book JavaTM JDK version 1.0.2 Valuable software tools, including JombaTM Trial Version and MindQR(r) Odyssey demoJAY CROSS is an instructor for Sun User Group's (SUG) Internet Academy and head of SUG course development. He has nearly two decades of experience as a software developer, and is an author of the bestselling Special Edition: Using Java.AL SAGANICH is an independent software consultant and has worked for such prestigious firms as Thomson Financial Services and Dun & Bradstreet, and is currently under contract to Digital Equipment Corp. He has over a dozen years of computer experience and has taught mathematics and computer science courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.Visit our Web site at http://www.wiley.com/compbooks/  (less)

to jam in a band or just chill with your friends easy guitar will teach you the skills you need to play like the pros. get maximum support as you work on your guitar techniques. A personal tutor shows you how to play it right whether acoustic or electric. The demos give you easy-to-follow clear close-up views to make sure youre learning the correct way to form chords pick and strum. Plus written insets let you learn by ear and learn to read music at the same time. from stringing and alternate tunings to effects and amps you can quickly go from beginner to intermediate level. The step-by-step format will start you off fast while over 60 exercises and songs will keep you playing. Get jamming!! beginner to intermediate basics practice chords and reading sheet music covers all...  (less)

The innovative teaching style presents rock songs, chords, riffs and gear tips in an exciting, fast-paced learning format that requires no previous music experience. You'll quickly be playing your favorite hit songs! Instructor Charles McCrone, a graduate of the cutting-edge Guitar Institute of Technology, with over 25 years of playing and teaching experience, guides you through a variety of techniques needed to play rock, punk and metal. These include movable power chords, barre chords, effects pedals, yanks, hammer-ons, pull-offs, palm muting, distorted riffs, the blues scale, using feedback, the whammy bar and more! Video Instruction: In over 50 full-motion videos, host Steve Rock of KISW's Metal Shop demonstrates techniques. Split-screen videos provide close-ups as needed. Animated Fretboard: Displays fingering positions as the music plays. Also shows fingering for any chord or note you double-click. Features right-handed, left-handed and mirror views. Audio with Tracking: Listen to studio recordings or variable-speed MIDI tracks for songs and exercises, with music highlighted as it plays. Automatic Tuner: Tune your guitar quickly and easily. A precision gauge allows you to play into your computer's microphone and immediately get feedback to see if you're too high or too low. Full audio reference notes also provided. Chord Dictionary: Includes fingering charts and recorded sounds for over 250 chords. Easy access helps you learn songs with new chords quickly. An indispensable reference tool! Chord Dictionary: Includes fingering charts and recorded sounds for over 250 chords. Easy access helps you learn songs with new chords quickly. An indispensable reference tool! Digital Metronome: Allows you to set your own tempo and work on your picking speed, rhythm and timing. Provides both visual cue and/or audio tick. Full range of tempi, from largo to presto. Digital Recorder: Record and play yourself back! This feature allows you to compare your recordings with the instructor's version, fine tune your skills and store musical ideas. Minimum System Requirements PC: Pentium PC, Windows 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / Me / XP, CD-ROM drive, sound card, VGA+ display, 16 MB of free RAM. Macintosh: Power Macintosh, Mac OS 7.5.3+ or OS X 10.1+ (built for Mac OS X), CD-ROM drive (1x or faster), 16 MB of free RAM.  (less)

intended to improve and refine students proficiency in different art subjects and media. Each title recommends artists tools and supplies as well as providing instruction in techniques. Using examples of world-famous landscapes by artists including Watteau, Turner, Monet, Cezanne, Hopper, Picasso, and others, this book instructs on all the elements that go into the making of successful landscape art. Included are step-by-step examples of studio work in progress. Hardcover book measures 7 5/8 in. x 10 1/2 in., 96 pages. Barron's. ISBN 0764157051.  (less)