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U2 Live: A Concert Documentary
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Since their formation in 1976, U2 have played over 1,000 concerts to millions of fans around the world. Now updated to include their PopMart and Elevation tours, U2 Live: A Concert Documentary takes you along to every single U2 live performance - from their earliest shows in Dublin to the heartwarming spectacle of their 2001 Elevation tour. The book includes: Information, anecdotes and facts from virtually every single U2 show ever, from 1976 to 2003. Also covers: Dates, venues, set lists, radio and TV broadcasts, quotes from the stage and details of unreleased material and dozens of cover versions performed by U2. Contains an insightful commentary which traces the band s musical development over 25 packed years. With over 500 colour and black & white photographs, most previously unseen, which follows the band s evolution from Dublin teenagers to global megastars.
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The U2 fan Bible.......2007-08-08
If you are in a group of hardcore U2 fans, and you say, "the U2 bible" or "the Pimm book", they will all know which book you mean. For collectors, bootleggers, and general fans, this is THE book. While Pimm has sadly passed away, well known U2 insider Caroline Von B. has taken over and kept this tradition alive. This is the U2 book that the U2 crew take on the road. Need I say more?
Essential for the U2 fan or U2 collector.......2004-05-16
This is the updated version. The first book that came out covered U2 from their earliest stages up through to the beginnings of the Popmart tour. This one carries us through the Popmart tour right through to the end of the Elevation tour. Pretty much every U2 show ever played is covered to some extent, whether it's just with a setlist or a lengthy review. Each tour has a page or so dedicated to an overview and then each show is detailed to some extent. If you're just a fan of the band you'll get a kick out of many of the shows details (the pizza order/delivery from 1992 being fantastic). If you're a collector of shows this book is to U2 fans what Deadbase or those Tapers Compendium books are to Grateful Dead fans. It's either a lot of fun to read or a rich source of information. Just a blast.
On a side note most of the book is written by Pimm Jal de la Parra. I'm not sure if it says it anywhere but apparently he had passed away during the creation of this updated version. A few people had gotten together to finish it off for him. They most certainly did him proud.
Boom-Cha Goodness!.......2004-01-01
This is the ultimate compendium for the true U2 fan. Not only does it document every single show they've ever played but it gives a lot of background and behind the scenes info on the albums. When I found out this updated version of the book was coming out I got excited and now that I've received it I was not disappointed!
The Best Document of the U2 Live Experience.......2003-12-24
Hands-down the best book for collectors, fans, completists and trivia buffs. Compiled from thousands of sources by devoted but objective fans, this book is a good read, reference book and very interesting look inside each tour. As a long time collector, I have always heard that if a setlist exists in this book, there is a recording of that show, somewhere in the world.
A must for any U2 fan!.......2003-12-12
This book is hard to put down! Every U2 gig is detailed from setlists to attendance. Lots of photographs, some that have never been seen before. I love it!
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Take a unique look at the special techniques involved in shooting sports photographs digitally as you get a glimpse into the author's own journey toward becoming a successful sports photographer. You'll also get a wealth of information from some of the best sports shooters and editors working today in the industry. Cover important issues, including color management, camera setup, and equipment options and get insiders' tips on what a photo editor looks for in determining what makes a great image. Discover the techniques and methods unique to shooting photographs for baseball, football, basketball, ice hockey, soccer, and tennis. Whether you're covering the Olympics for Sports Illustrated or a local youth soccer game, "Digital Sports Photography" will give you the help and guidance you need to make your photos stand out.
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Good Book.......2007-01-09
Not only informative, but also very good reading. Nice book, worth the cost.
Great Sports Photography Book.......2006-02-13
I gave this book to my husband after we bought another sports book with the same title for Christmas (Digital Sports Photography-Timacheff) for our studio. We also saw this book at the bookstore and we found it very interesting and, since my husband is shoots quite a bit of sports photogrpahy professionally, thought it would be a great addition to our photography library.
So now we have two books on sports photography, and he's read both of them basically cover-to-cover -- and I have too! (although I primarily shoot portraits and commercial, and only some sports) He thinks they are both excellent and great companion books -- with these two books, you have essentially all you need to shoot nearly any type of sport effectively and successfully.
We totallly disagree with some of the reveiwers, such as the one saying the book lacks in every possible way. This just isn't true -- if you're doing this at all seriously, this book has excellent information and obviously comes from a wealth of experience.
We also think that understanding the personal experience of photographers who have "made it" is very important -- especially as many of us go through the shift to digital. This book helped with that. We rcommend it!
Excellent photos and advice.......2005-12-31
I may never get to photograph an NFL game from the sidelines, but I learned a lot of useful techniques from this book. The pictures are great -- I should only do this well! If you're curious about how sports photographs should be taken, this guide is for you.
Must Have Book for Sports Photographers!.......2005-09-17
Excellent book detailing the "must haves" and "must knows" for the budding and experienced sports photographer. Interesting to read how this photographer made it in the sports photography field and very informative as to how to continually improve and expand your photography business. This book is full of beautiful photographs and is very inspiring. As racing photographers, my husband and I learned a lot from this book that we can apply in our specific field of photography.
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Nikki Snodgrass Probert
Belton, MO
This book lacks in every way possible. .......2005-09-09
This book was highly recommended at [...] which is a respected forum and website of information for people in the sports photography business. (pee-wee to pro) I even paid for overnight shipping as I was very excited to have it. I was very disappointed when after reading it.
The book indicates it will help users learn to shoot sports or to make users already doing it even better. It will do neither.
Let me begin by saying the best chapter in the book is where the author talks about his career in professional sports photography. He works mainly with the NFL and some Division 1 universities. However, the chapter is quick and not very deep in its storyline. There are no great stories about games or being on the road. Instead it sounds like a talk at career day at a High School. I was really left wanting more.
There is a chapter on equipment but it didn't do much more than go over the basics saying you need a camera with interchangeable lenses and it will need to be digital today. He did mention that prosumer cameras like the Canon 20D or Nikon D70 were not adequate to do sports. I strongly disagree with that statement and I think you will find many people doing excellent work with cameras such as that and not just $4,000 and up cameras. He really seemed to be hung up on frame rate which would mean he is more about machine gun style shooting than more careful shooting and anticipation.
Do you really want to come home from a game with 1000 shoots to sort through?
The chapter on digital workflow spends as much time describing what people used to do with film and slides and developing and scanning. I see no value in that information. The digital information is very general and not much use. It basically said that to check with whatever agency or publication you were working for and do whatever they require.
There is a chapter written by an old NFL Photos Editor describing what they like to see in football photos. Again, it really doesn't go very deep and states the basics such as vertical shots make better magazine covers and isolated player shots are better for things like trading cards. He also talked about submitting a portfolio. He said to send your best shots and not to send out of focus shots. (Thanks for the information.)
The rest of the book focuses on individual sports. It covers some sports but not all. For example, it leaves out sports such as volleyball and golf which I think are important. The author said once you learn the feel for the other sports, you will just know what needs done for the sports they don't cover.
The chapters are all very weak and while he the book promises to tell you about shooting positions and lens selections, it is not nearly detailed enough to help anyone wanting to become a professional and is generally obvious to anyone watching sports.
For example in football, it says that the sidelines or end zone are place you can shoot from and some people like to kneel when shooting to make the player look bigger. He also says you need a long lens like 300mm or better plus maybe a second body with a 70-200mm. There also is mention of strobes on professional basketball and hockey arenas but it is too general for pros and useless for people doing kids/school leagues.
The best part of the book would be the pictures. However, the pictures are not presented with any type of technical information to help you learn about your camera and lens settings. At best there might be a quick mention if the written text glossing over the information.
I usually like to think I can find something redeeming in any (technical) book but not in this one. The information presented is available for free and is better on several photography forums on the Internet. At least in those forums, you can find other sports shooters (and other kinds too) and share information and interact including presenting your own work for critiquing.
If you would like to see excellent example of sports images, then subscribe to the sports magazines and/or buy some of the coffee table type of book full of sports photos.
This book is not worth the money.
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Broadcast News Writing Handbook will make students and professionals better writers and better broadcast journalists. With 50 years of combined broadcast journalism experience, the authors discuss how to write, how to craft language, and how to be effective story tellers. Some of the topics covered: Deadly Copy Sins and How to Avoid Them, Interviewing: Getting the Facts and the Feelings, Producing TV News, and Writing Sports Copy.
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great text.......2002-02-12
This handbook is a wonderful reference for broadcast writing and offers good general tips as well. The authors bring personal experiences to the book, and though I read this for a college journalism course, it was an enjoyable read and I intend to keep it on hand as I begin my uphill climb in the TV news world.
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This distinctive Handbook covers the breadth of sports and media scholarship, one of the up-and-coming topics bridging media entertainment, sports management, and popular culture. Organized into historical, institutional, spectator, and critical studies perspectives, this volume brings together the work of many researchers into one quintessential volume, defining the full scope of the subject area. Editors Arthur Raney and Jennings Bryant have recruited contributors from around the world to identify and synthesize the research representing numerous facets of the sports-media relationship.
As a unique collection on a very timely topic, the volume offers chapters examining the development of sports media; production, coverage, and economics of sports media; sports media audiences; sports promotion; and race and gender issues in sports and media. Unique in its orientation and breadth, the Handbook of Sports and Media is destined to play a major role in the future development of this fast-growing area of study. It is a must-have work for scholars, researchers, and graduate students working in media entertainment, media psychology, mass media/mass communication, sports marketing and management, popular communication, popular culture, and cultural studies.
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Completely revised and updated in a second edition, this volume represents the only book ever written that analyzes sports writing and presents it as "exceptional" writing. Other books discuss sports writers as "beat reporters" in one area of journalism, whereas this book shows aspiring sports writers a myriad of techniques to make their writing stand out. It takes the reader through the entire process of sports writing: observation, interviewing techniques, and various structures of articles; types of "leads;" transitions within an article; types of endings; use of statistics; do's and don'ts of sports writing; and many other style and technique points. This text provides over 100 examples of leads drawn from newspapers and magazines throughout the country, and also offers up-to-date examples of sports jargon from virtually every major and minor sport played in the U.S.
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Must-Read for Young Journalists.......1999-07-08
This book is filled with great tips on how to break through the door of your local newspaper editor -- and get the job once you're in. Real-life resumes offer guidance on what to do and what not to do before applying. Highly recommended.
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- This guide book has very little to offer the serious fan.
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Japan Pro Baseball Fan Handbook and Media Guide 1992
Wayne Graczyk
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This guide book has very little to offer the serious fan........1998-11-20
Graczyk writes his guide books like his newspaper articles, lousy! How about giving us some real stories and information? Perhaps a lack of real Japanese language ability prevents such interviews and insights, but that is no reason for such poor quality.
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The authors of this book have made an in depth study of the strategies and management practices of leading media companies and have identified the core competences media companies need to have to win in the new world. The book is strongly focused on applicability and combines long standing best practice principles with innovative approaches for staying ahead. It systematically discusses competences needed in each of the key functional areas in the media companies drawing on examples from all main media sectors .
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In LEGO Mindstorm Masterpieces, some of the world's leading LEGO Mindstorms inventors share their knowledge and development secrets. The unique style of this book will allow it to cover an incredibly broad range of topics in unparalleled detail. Chapters within the book will include detailed discussions of the mechanics that drive the robot - and also provide step-by-step construction diagrams for each of the robots. This is perfect book for LEGO hobbyists looking to take their skills to the next level whether they build world-class competitive robots or just like to mess around for the fun of it.
For experienced users of LEGO Mindstorms, LEGO Mindstorms Masterpiece is composed of three fundamental sections:
· Part One: A review of the advanced robot building concepts and theories.
· Part Two: Step-by-step building instructions for a series of complex models. The companion programming code is included, along with in-depth explanations of concepts needed for the specific models. Robots include Line Followers, Bipeds, Stair and Wall Climbers, a Joystick Controlled Cannon, a Robotic Game Player, Plant Waterer, and a Drink Mixer.
· Part Three: Ideas for modifying the building instructions by expanding the pieces and kits.
Topics covered:
1. Behavior: This section includes robots designed to interact with the environment, or with other robots. Behavior is the key word as the robots are designed to behave in some specific way, and all the technical details and implementations are secondary to this main goal.
2. Motion: The projects in this category are aimed at solving some specific motion problem. The focus of these robots is on the mechanical techniques rather than on software.
3. Interaction: These projects allow the reader to build robots for the purpose of interacting with the user by playing games or responding to user commands in real time.
4. Automation: Opposite of the previous category, this one hosts robots designed to perform totally automated operations. These projects will build robots able to complete tasks without human intervention.
5. Calculus: The most abstract of the sections contain robots with minimum knowledge of the external world. Pneumatic ALUs, and Turning machines are fully explained.
Ø Advanced users need inspiration too! Advanced projects with suggestions for enhancements and improvements make the explanations of the theories and physics of the robots as well as the complete building instructions, make this book extremely useful to readers long after the building of the robots has been completed.
Ø Written by the "DaVincis of LEGO" and other highly regarded LEGO personalities. This experienced authoring team is assembled of highly respected and visible superstars in the LEGO community.
Ø Proven success in the LEGO MINDSTORMS market. Syngress has already had a hit with the bestselling book, Building Robots with LEGO MINDSTORMS
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If you like Mindstorms, buy this book........2006-11-10
Included are complete building instructions for some truly amazing robots/machines. You'll need LOTS of Lego to build them though. Even if you haven't you'll be inspired by the authors imagination and ingenuity. The writing is good, and the descriptions/instructions detailed and clear.
The best reason though for buying the book is the included CD which contains no less than ten other Mindstorms books in PDF format,including the most excellent 'Building Robots with Lego Mindstorms'. I had expected to find software and sample programs, but their absence is more than made up for by the books.
awsome.......2004-04-11
This is the best lego mindstorms book ever printed it is in-depth in the theory behind the robots.
Complete.......2004-03-03
This is the book of the greatest, most complex Lego pieces to date, and I highly recommend it to anyone thoroughly engrossed in the area of Lego programming. It is an invaluable resource with amazing graphics, and very creative new inventions which serve as a wonderful catalyst for my own ideas. Great guide.
Great Addition To The Lego Mindstorms Community.......2003-09-22
After building many of the robots presented in Lego Mindstorms Masterpieces published by Syngress, I feel I am now qualified to give a fair personal assessment of this book. I have purchased many Lego Mindstorms books and each one has great ideas and a lot to offer. All books have shortcomings and room for improvement. How good a book is depends on how well it address the readers needs. My needs center on my use of Lego Mindstorms to teach mechanical engineering, logic, programming and robotics to my 13-year-old daughter. Lego Mindstorms Masterpieces is the newest addition to our Lego toolbox. There are so many positive things to say about this publication I'll place the very few items I would have preferred done differently at the end of this review.
A few key benefits this book offers to anyone involved with Lego Mindstorms are complete, well illustrated assembly instructions, detailed commentary by the authors with additional tips to aid in the construction, explanations of where the inspirations for the creation came from with historical references, web site listings for additional information and a e-book CD-ROM with program files. Many of the authors have active web sites of their own and are available to generously help people stuck during construction.
Lego Masterpieces not only expand the reader's knowledge of Lego Mindstorms applications, but engineering and robots in general. The concepts presented can be applied anywhere the logic, computers, or machines are designed and built. The book shows that the construction of a machine must go hand in hand with the programming to best fit an application. Giulio Ferrari explores basic Artificial Intelligence and the foundations of modern computers with the Turing Machine. Another chapter presents the mechanics and theory of creating logic cells amazingly through the use of pneumatics and then combining them into the synchronous PneumADDic II calculating machine by Kevin Clague. And again by Kevin, the building of an asynchronous artificial muscle using Autonomous Pneumatic Circuits in the Synchropillar without RCX programmed control. An all terrain wheeled vehicle by Doug Carlson uses his Tri-Star drive design called the Stair Climber and will crawl over and out of almost anything. A spy robot by Miguel Aguilio called The Shape-Shifting Camera Tank utilizes Vision Command's camera, can increase or decrease it's height and you may control it with it's own Lego parts constructed joystick. The Learning Brick Sorter by Mario Ferrari, which combines a robotic arm with an automated task, blends the machine with excellent basic AI programming, which can learn new tasks. And finally, the most advance Lego robotic arm I've ever seen is in the chapter on CyberArm IV by Hideaki Yabuki. Not only does this arm have five Degrees of Freedom and 180-degree rotation, but you can also build the optional Power Glove to operate the robotic arm from your own hand movements!
The few complaints I have of this book are that the Bill Of Materials on some of the chapters are printed so small and illegible that I couldn't read them with a magnifying glass! Adding a page and printing the illustrations larger and clearer would have better represented the quality of the overall material. The other complaint is found in most books. Someone should proof read it before publication. Spell checkers don't think!
My final message about this book is BUY IT and start collecting the parts you'll need. It expands the frontiers of Lego Mindstorms and you'll need all the parts you can get your hands on!
Real robots, backed by real robotics, and made with LEGOs.......2003-05-17
This book has gathered together "Masterpieces" from some of the the world's greatest LEGO creators. Builders from the US, Canada, Italy, Netherlands, and Japan have brought you their passions, the theories behind each masterpiece, and detailed building and programming techniques. "LEGO Mindstorms Masterpieces" is truly at the zenith of all related books and I believe it will become a true masterpiece both in name and in reality.
This book began in July of 2002. And, while the the creation, writing and editing was extremely difficult, the authors fought mightily to accomplish our goal: to build LEGO robots both suitable for Master Builders and worthy of this book's title! Amazing PneumADDic II and Synchropillar by Kevin as a computer processor specialist and creator of LPub and LSynth. Splendid Stair-Climber by Doug who is a well known creator of several Omni Drive Vehicles. And, two awesome works - Learning Brick Sorter and The LEGO Turing Machine that were invented by the famous Ferrari brothers - they are co-authors of the best selling "Building Robots with LEGO Mindstorms" and have been called the "DaVincis of LEGO". Biped robot expert Miguel created complex SSCT faithfully based on the real robot that was active for life search and explore in WTC, New York. Lastly, a robotic arm driven by 10 motors and feedback system - CyberArm IV that I have created as a series in four years. All of these are the real robots that are backed by real robotics - only the materials are LEGO! We are very pleased that we could explore a new frontier in LEGO Mindstorms, and be able to offer it in book form.
As the one of pioneers of LEGO robots, I have had my experience of the results in the MIT Media Lab fortunately in the middle of the 80s, and the result of my writing of over half year keeping is included in bundle CD-ROM as a over 50 pages bonus chapter. I have tried to write about a lot of topics to explain the world of robots and LEGO Mindstorms - history of LEGO robot or their philosophy of the LEGO Group, precious list and description of early LEGO educational sets for control learning, personal robot boom in the 80s, from a more than 300-year-old Japanese automata (the Karakuri) to the latest state-of-the-art robotics. I believe that my discussion and description about the way of thinking and creation - included building, programming, CAD and even about Art - are useful in particular.
We hope that this book will never lose its value and that it will become loved by people of all generations.
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Hideaki Yabuki
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