FIRST LEGO® League (FLL) is an international program for kids ages 9 to 14 that combines a hands-on, interactive robotics program and research presentation with a sports-like atmosphere. Authors James Floyd Kelly and Jonathan Daudelin—both participants in numerous FIRST LEGO League competitions—have teamed up to bring coaches, teachers, parents, and students an all-in-one guide to FLL.Written for both rookie and experienced teams, FIRST LEGO League: The Unofficial Guide in...

Many semi-pro and professional wedding photographers are looking to "wake up" their style, stay current, and stimulate business. And today, that means lifestyle photography, also referred to as "fine art wedding photography." Fine art wedding photography isn't just a catchy phrase; it's a modern approach in which design is paramount. Fine art wedding images are more graphic and stylized than traditional wedding photojournalism, as if they were pulled from the pages of a glossy wedding or l...

What is Phygure®? Phygure® is a FREE community driven digital magazine that focuses on toy & figure photography. About This Issue Check out Phygure’s 5th release with a lot of new figure photographers plus a few returning ones! • Featuring 12 talented toy and figure photographers from all over the world. • Improve your figure photography by learning the basics of photo composition in our second installment of TRITIP. • Learn the basic par...

A Layman's Guide To Cashing In On The iPhone Craze: The hottest technology to come on the market in a long time is the iPhone. Right now, Apple has introduced the 3G iPhone to the public and people are knocking themselves out to try to get the best applications. By making applications and selling them or distributing them online, you can make a lot of money in this arena.

A complete owner?s guide for owners and enthusiasts of Toyota?s MR2, one of the most successful mid-engined sports cars ever built. Includes: History, sales and model year details; OEM Maintenance and Repairs; Chassis, Brake & Suspension Upgrades; Engine Bolt-On Modifications; Racing Your MR2; Safety; and ?staged? combinations to build MR2s for any high-performance use, from mild street to autocrossing and road racing.

Discover a fun new hobby with helpful possibilitiesGet directions, talk to folks overseas, or find out whether the fish are bitingWant to check out the morning news in London, help out in emergencies, or tune in to the big race? Two-way radios open up a world of possibilities - literally. This handy guide tells you about the equipment you need, fills you in on radio etiquette, shows you how to stay legal, and gives you lots of cool ideas for family-friendly...

What is Phygure®? Phygure® is a FREE community driven digital magazine that focuses on toy & figure photography. About This Issue Phygure’s maiden issue! Learn more about this community driven project, what it is, and how it aims to change the figure photography community. • Featuring 12 talented toy and figure photographers from all over the world. • Learn more about the Phygure® project. • Step by step tutorial on making vibrant fig...

Learn to find the opportunities and make money with your digital cameraMost digital photo buffs have thought about turning their hobby into a side business, but building a successful business takes more than passion and photographic skill. Erin Manning knows how, and she shares her expertise in this nuts-and-bolts guide.Manning, host of the DIY Network’s The Whole Picture, shows you how to identify and act on opportunities, make a business plan, an...

An Updated Guide to Locksmithing Filled with easy-to-follow instructions, illustrations, charts, and checklists, this updated locksmithing resource covers locking mechanisms used in today's residential, automotive, commercial, and electronic security devices. Whether you want to install a home security system or start a successful locksmithing business, you'll find what you need in this book. Details about licensing and certifications and a sample Registered Professional Locksmith exam ar...

In this comprehensive guide to nude photography, successful commercial photographer, Ric Young, shows how to create top-quality fine art nude images without having a studio full of gear and a roster of eager models. He offers tips for finding willing models and how to make the shoot a success for both the photographer and the model by avoiding common interpersonal conflicts and misunderstandings that can derail the session. The guide then details technical aspects of the shoot, including h...

In this book, Michael Mowbray shows readers how to set up a completely speedlight-based portrait photography studio. He goes in depth regarding gear and techniques, providing photographers with scores of example portraits and lighting diagrams to make it easy to follow along and replicate the portrait lighting effects that he shows. Readers will learn about selecting speedlights (Mowbray covers Canon, Nikon, and third-party units), learning standard operations, and working with the units o...

How to effectively use Pinterest to market your business, product, or servicePinterest, the rapidly growing social networking site that allows users to post and share images and videos on "pinboards" (a collection of “pins,” usually with a common theme), is providing businesses and savvy entrepreneurs with a new platform to market their products and services. And, as with any new platform, learning what works best and what doesn’t when it comes to marketing can be ...