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Photography: Capture To Presentation
by Jack KlaseyDesigned for use as a first course in the basics of photography, focusing on the application of photographic principles to the field of digital imaging. The text provides a solid knowledge base for the student, covering the essential tools and techniques of photography. Emphasis is on color digital photography to permit concentration on basic skill development, but film cameras and developing techniques are also included. The textbook includes the use of image-editing software and the "digital darkroom", with practical examples of techniques for correcting, enhancing, and creatively manipulating images. After learning the fundamentals, the reader learns about photography situations such as action and event photography, outdoor photography, travel photography, and portrait and studio photography.
Energy, Power, and Transportation Technology
by Jack Klasey Ryan Brown Len LitowitzNIMAC-sourced textbook
Digital Photography Portfolio to Profession: Portfolio To Profession
by Jack Klasey Amanda M. ClarkDigital Photography: Portfolio to Profession teaches the principles and skills required to gain competence in digital photography, including applications for smartphones. Designed for students who are interested in making photography a future career or lifelong passion, this title includes a chapter on commercial photography including soft skills, marketing strategies, and methods to operate a photography business. Later chapters include techniques for specific photographic situations, such as action and events, outdoor photography, travel photography, and portrait and studio photography. This edition includes three new chapters for an additional focus on improving lighting, mobile photography, and mobile postprocessing. Portfolio assignments engage students in creating a variety of images and building their own portfolio.
The Caretaker Trilogy, Book 1: Firestorm
by David KlassThe face of death watching me. Constantly being chased and tracked, by a nameless, faceless army. Can't trust anyone . . . His mother is not his mother. His father is not his father. And if he hadn't broken the high school rushing record that night, nothing would have changed. He'd just be going out for pizza, playing football, trying yet again to score with his girl friend, P.J. But he did break the record. He appeared on the news. And now they have found him. Ripped from the only world he's ever known, Jack plunges into a space-timebending game of survival with no way out. The rules are shrouded in secrets they say he can't handle. But some things he learns fast: Trust no one. Never forget that your friends could reveal themselves as your enemies at any second. Every turn leads to a betrayal. And if you don't go along with it, you die. After centuries of abuse, the earth is dying, and it's up to Jack to reverse the decline before the Turning Point, when nothing will ever be the same again. Beaten into shape by a ninja babe and a huge, shaggy, telepathic man's best friend, Jack hurtles across the ocean to save the future from the present and to solve the mystery of his purpose. Exactly who, or what, is Firestorm, and what does it have to do with Jack? And what comes next when everything you have ever known turns out to be wrong? In the first book of the Caretaker Trilogy, David Klass has created a thrilling world where nothing is as it seems. Firestorm is an electrifying adventure of hunting truth and raging hormones, all in the name of staying alive.
The Caretaker Trilogy, Book 2: Whirlwind
by David KlassIn Firestorm, the first book of the Caretaker Trilogy, seventeen-year-old Jack Danielson saved the world's oceans, but at great personal cost-his parents were killed and everything he knew and believed was turned upside down. Now Jack has come home to see P.J., his girlfriend and sole remaining touchstone. But she's missing, and blame falls on Jack. On the run with Gisco, his crafty canine sidekick, Jack is literally caught up in a whirlwind as he travels to the heart of darkness to rescue P.J.-a journey that will bring him face-to-face with the father of his old nemesis, the Dark Lord from the future, as well as a beautiful and mysterious ally. Jack's quest becomes all the more complicated as he discovers that the only person who can stop the Dark Lord is another time traveler, one who has become lost in the present. Searching him out, Jack encounters almost unendurable horrors, learns to appreciate the savage beauty of the rain forest, and is forced to confront shocking truths about himself and the people he loves. David Klass mixes heart-racing adventure with an urgent ecological warning about the fragility of the world's rain forests and the importance of respect for indigenous peoples.
Losers Take All
by David Klass<p>In this table-turning novel about the thrill of defeat and the agony of victory, the new rule at Jack Logan's sports-crazy New Jersey high school is that all kids must play on a team. <p>So Jack and a ragtag group of anti-athletic friends decide to get even. They are going to start a rebel JV soccer team whose mission is to avoid victory at any cost, setting out to secretly undermine the jock culture of the school. But as the team's losing formula becomes increasingly successful at attracting fans and attention, Jack and his teammates are winning in ways they never expected-and don't know how to handle.
Art Girls Are Easy
by Julie KlausnerFifteen-year-old Indigo Hamlisch is an art prodigy looking forward to her last summer at the Silver Springs Academy for Fine and Performing Arts for Girls. But her BFF Lucy Serrano is a C.I.T. this year, and that means she doesn't have to hang out with Indigo and the other campers anymore: she can mingle with the counselors -- including Indigo's scandalous and unrequited crush, paint-splattered art instructor Nick Estep. But it's not like anything is going to happen between Lucy and Nick... right?As Indy becomes more and more paranoid about what's going on between her best friend and her favorite counselor, Indy's life -- and her work -- spin hilariously out of control. Funny and bold, Art Girls Are Easy is a comedy of errors filtered through the wry, satirical eyes of a girl who's been there, done that, and is just looking for a little inspiration.spiration.
The Last Thing I Remember (The Homelanders #1)
by Andrew KlavanHigh schooler Charlie West just woke up in a nightmare.He&’s strapped to a chair. He&’s covered in blood and bruises. He hurts all over. And a strange voice outside the door just ordered his death.Charlie West is a good kid. The last thing he can remember, he was a normal high-school student doing normal things—working on his homework, practicing karate, daydreaming of becoming an air force pilot, writing a pretty girl&’s number on his hand. How long ago was that? And more to the point . . . How is he going to get out of this room alive?By calling on his deepest reserves of strength and focus, Charlie manages a desperate escape . . . only to find out that this nightmare isn't ending. There's a whole year of his life that he can't remember—a year in which he was convicted of murdering his best friend and working with terrorists.Now, with the police hunting him and a band of killers on his trail, he's got to find the answers to some of the deepest questions there are: Who am I? What do I stand for? And how am I going to stay alive?From Edgar Award winning and bestselling author Andrew Klavan comes the first installment of The Homelanders series.Exciting young adult suspense novel Approximately 82,000 words Part of the Homelanders series Book 1: The Last Thing I Remember Book 2: The Long Way Home Book 3: The Truth of the Matter Book 4: The Final Hour
The Human Odyssey, Volume 3: From Modern Times to Our Contemporary Era
by Mary Beth Klee John Cribb John HoldrenNIMAC-sourced textbook
The American Odyssey: A History of the United States
by Mary Beth Klee Joshua Zeitz John Holdren Morton KellerNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Accident (The Do-Over)
by Glasko KleinWhen Daniel's friends invite him to a house party, he thinks it's a bad idea. But after some convincing, he agrees to go. On the way there, they get into a car accident and one of his friends gets hurt. A few days later, Daniel receives a mysterious text message from an unknown number asking him if he'd like a do-over. He accepts and somehow is able to repeat the days leading up to the accident. But even if he doesn't go to the party, will that be enough to keep his friends safe?
The Fallout (Attack on Earth)
by Glasko KleinNina doesn't have the best timing—she breaks up with her boyfriend, Steve, the day before aliens attack Earth. Now she and Steve are the only two left, trapped together in the local shopping mall after falling behind during an evacuation. Can the exes get past their awkward breakup in order to survive the invasion and reunite with their families? Written at a fourth-grade level with a plot perfect for survival-story enthusiasts, this Attack on Earth book will entice even the most reluctant of readers.
The Lie (The Do-Over)
by Glasko KleinLeanna thinks she's doing the right thing when she encourages her best friend, Jenny, to try out for the high school tennis team. But when Jenny makes a complete fool of herself at tryouts, Leanna regrets her words. So when Leanna is given the opportunity to live the day over again, she thinks she knows what to do. But will being honest with her friend be a better choice? Or will she find herself wishing she hadn't changed her mind?
The In Between
by Marc KleinThis heartbreaking story—perfect for fans of If I Stay and Five Feet Apart—follows a girl swept up in the magic of her first love, until it all comes to a tragic end that might lead her into the afterlife itself. Soon to be a motion picture.After bouncing around in foster homes for most of her childhood, seventeen-year-old Tessa Jacobs doesn&’t believe she deserves love—not from her adoptive parents, and certainly not from anyone at school.But everything changes when she has a chance encounter with Skylar, a senior from a neighboring town who&’s a true romantic. Their budding relationship quickly leads to the kind of passion you only see in the movies. As her heart begins to open, Tessa starts to believe she might be deserving of love after all.When tragedy strikes, Tessa wakes up alone in a hospital room with no memory of how she got there. And then she learns the horrifying news: Skylar is dead. As Tessa searches for answers, Skylar&’s spirit reaches out to her from the other side. Desperate to see him one last time, Tessa must race against the clock to uncover the shocking truth of their relationship—a truth that might just lead to the afterlife itself.
Family Secrets
by Norma KleinPeter and Leslie, high school seniors who are lovers, have to make some adjustments when Peter's father and Leslie's mother marry, making them stepbrother and stepsister.
Gardner's Art Through the Ages: A Global History
by Fred S. KleinerGARDNER'S ART THROUGH THE AGES: A GLOBAL HISTORY provides you with a comprehensive, beautifully illustrated tour of the world's great artistic traditions! Easy to read and understand, the 15th edition of the most widely read art history book in the English language continues to evolve, providing a rich cultural backdrop for each of the covered periods and geographical locations, and incorporating new artists and art forms -- all reproduced according to the highest standards of clarity and color fidelity. A complete online learning environment, including all images and an eBook, also is available. The unique Scale feature will help you better visualize the actual size of the artworks shown in the book. "The Big Picture" overviews at the end of every chapter summarize the chapter's important concepts.
Gardner's Art through the Ages: A Global History
by Fred S. KleinerNotable to the 13th edition of this celebrated textbook is the upgrading of a large percentage of the images around which the text is based. Professors accustomed to the 12th edition will be relieved to learn that the content and its organization have not been altered. The volume includes online access to a site where students can find flashcards, visual compare and contrast examples, links to Google earth coordinates, interactive maps, video clips, and practice tips, among other study aids. The art of western Europe, which was the basis for the original Gardner History, is now interspersed with chapters on the art and architecture of South and Southeast Asia, China and Korea, Japan, Oceania, Africa, the Islamic world, and Native American art. Many maps and inset boxes, as well as an accompanying fold-out timeline are included. Earlier editions are cited in Resources for College Libraries. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The Man Who Sold the World: Ronald Reagan and the Betrayal of Main Street America
by William KleinknechtSince Ronald Reagan left office-and particularly after his death-his shadow has loomed large over American politics: Republicans and many Democrats have waxed nostalgic, extolling the Republican tradition he embodied, the optimism he espoused, and his abilities as a communicator. This carefully calibrated image is complete fiction, argues award-winning journalist William Kleinknecht. The Reagan presidency was epoch shattering, but not-as his propagandists would have it-because it invigorated private enterprise or made America feel strong again. His real legacy was the dismantling of an eight-decade period of reform in which working people were given an unprecedented sway over our politics, our economy, and our culture. Reagan halted this almost overnight. In the tradition of Thomas Frank’s What’s the Matter with Kansas?, Kleinknecht explores middle America-starting with Reagan’s hometown of Dixon, Illinois-and shows that as the Reagan legend grows, his true legacy continues to decimate middle America.
Castro
by Reinhard KleistAs America moves closer to normalizing relations with Cuba, this gripping, vivid graphic novel reveals life and times of Fidel Castro, one of the twentieth century's most intriguing, charismatic, and divisive figures. The book is narrated by a German journalist named Karl Mertens, who is plunged into the searing heat of pre-revolutionary Cuba in the mid-1950s. He first meets with Castro while the latter is hiding in the mountains, then follows him through the dramatic revolution and his ascent to the presidency that, despite the Bay of Pigs confrontation and years of international trade blockades, lasts for nearly fifty years. We also witness his involvement in bloody skirmishes, failed missions, and brutal crackdowns, as well as his interactions with and on behalf of the Cuban people, which reveal as much about his fallible human qualities as they do his legend.Castro is the work of acclaimed German graphic novelist Reinhardt Kleist; it was first published in English by Selfmade Hero for the British market, and is now being made available in the United States for the first time. Bristling with energy and alive with the spirit of Cuba, Castro has much to offer about the complex politics of one of the most enduring and controversial figures in modern history.Reinhardt Kleist is the author of fourteen books, including two others available in English: The Boxer and Johnny Cash: I See a Darkness. His many awards include the BZ Cultural Award for outstanding cultural achievement from the City of Berlin.
First Along the River: A Brief History of the U.S. Environmental Movement (Fourth Edition)
by Benjamin KlineThis book provides students with a balanced, historical perspective on the history of the environmental movement in relation to major social and political events in U.S. history.
Strange Visions (Sinkhole)
by Ronald B. KlineDale Porter is working hard to get into college, but her studies are interrupted when series of strange sinkholes open in Foggy Creek. Her dog and other local animals come down an illness that seems other-worldly. Soon the town is swarming with military forces and international experts investigating the holes and their affects. Meanwhile, Dale starts losing her grip on reality. Are there aliens behind all this? Can Dale save herself, her family, and maybe her entire town?
The Art of Secrets
by James KliseNOW IN PAPERBACK! “Relationships, secrets and lies aplenty for caper-loving fans.” —Kirkus Reviews When Saba Khan’s apartment burns in a mysterious fire, possibly a hate crime, her high school rallies around her. Then a quirky piece of art donated to a school fund-raising effort for the Khans is revealed to be an unknown work by a famous artist, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, and Saba’s life turns upside down again. Soon students and teachers alike debate who should get the money, pointing fingers and making startling accusations. Through monologues, journal entries, interviews, articles, and official documents, the cast of characters reveal how they see what happened. “This art mystery is that rare book that will be passed around by teens as well as teachers in the faculty lounge, discussed and dissected and immediately reread . . . The incidents at Highsmith School will stay on readers’ minds long after the last page.” —Booklist, starred review “This darkly ambiguous, provocative novel highlights several themes worthy of discussion, including the destructive power of secrets and the politics of generosity.” —The Horn Book Magazine “A clever mystery told in many voices . . . Greed and jealousy go head-to-head with kindness and good intentions . . . Everybody has secrets.” —Shelf Awareness “Through unique journal entries, articles, and interviews, a tangled web of unusual secrets unfolds.” —Teen Vogue